To manage design engineer(s) on a number of modules that will provide design solutions from initial concept through to product manufacture.
Scope of Responsibilities
The scope of responsibilities could cover the entire project or a module of the project or the team size varies accordingly. Also responsible for the checking of all applicable mechanical design work to meet company, airframer, regulatory and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
* To aid in the development of new product designs and their structure in the PLM system.
* To manage the product maturity and development in the PLM system.
* To lead the design effort for packages of work or modules and to develop and manage the tasks and deliverables of a team of design engineers.
* To maintain the engineering quality and integrity of the work produced within their module(s), work package(s) or project.
* To design check the modules (2D, 3D, EBoMs) against internal standards and be responsible for the technical accuracy of designs prior to processing for release.
* Responsible for the design and detail modelling of a variety of suite components in order to meet the customer, regulatory and OEM requirements.
* To monitor, manage and meet the cost and weight targets.
* Expected to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers as well as to manage data transfer as required for product development or other needs.
* Organise and participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process. Ensure that all necessary follow up actions are taken.
* To ensure the selection and application of materials and processes are appropriate to each design element and are in line with standards, materials and processes guides.
* Ensure the successful integration of each of their module(s) within the product as a whole.
* Manage design changes as required to support manufacturing/production, customers, quality, and certification.
* Follow and contribute to the development of the Best Practice guidelines and lessons learnt as laid out in the Design Engineering Hub & business management systems.
* Generate and/or revise specifications as required.
* Coach, mentor and develop less experienced design engineers (apprentices, graduates etc.).
* To work towards achieving design signatory status.
* Responsible for the management and control of daily attendance, holidays for your team including absence management.
* Assisting in recruitment of team members as and when required.
Candidate skills & requirements
* Qualified to a minimum of degree in a Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering field. Alternatively a HNC/HND or an equivalent qualification in Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering apprenticeship, with extensive experience in mechanical systems design, developing concept and detailing engineering solutions.
* Highly Proficient with experience in CATIA V5 (or other 3D CAD packages) and Product Life Management (PLM) Systems.
* Ability to plan and schedule design activities across multiple design modules.
* The applicant should have an understanding of the effective application of tolerances and a working knowledge of manufacturing processes, as well as OEM installation requirements.
* A working knowledge of these main methods of manufacture sheet metal fabrication, plastics vacuum forming, CNC machining.
* Ability to read mechanical design drawings and specifications.
* Experience using project management tools.
* Proven experience supervising a team Mechanical Design engineers.
* Experienced in working with Boeing and Airbus specifications for interiors design or other equivalent OEM specifications.
* Experience in new model introduction.
* Design signatory/approver.
* Strong problem solving ability to support on complex programmes.
* Good communicator liaising with customers/airframers/suppliers and integrated programme team on a daily basis. Able to clearly define expectations and gain understanding.
* Ability to advice and influence across functions.
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