Job Summary
The Aero Gas Turbine FMECA (Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis) Engineer is responsible for identifying potential failure modes of engine components and systems to ensure the safety and reliability of aviation engines. This role sits within the Safety, Reliability, and Maintainability engineering functions. The engineer will bridge the gap between design, manufacturing, and field service to improve engine lifecycle performance and safety. This position can be either a permanent or contract engagement. Location is Derby.
Key Responsibilities
* Update the engine Safety Case as part of a periodic update, providing the latest engine level Safety Case to the airframer for integration into the aircraft Safety Case and to demonstrate continued compliance to FAA/EASA. The update is required in order to incorporate the individual safety assessments (e.g. for modifications or Red Tops) produced since Entry Into Service (EIS), that are applicable up to a particular aircraft batch point, into the module and engine level Safety Cases
* Conduct CS‑E 510 safety assessments for gas turbine engine hardware or software modifications
* Conduct FMECA: Perform systematic analysis of aero engine components (e.g., fans, compressors, turbines) to identify failure modes, effects on the engine and aircraft, and the criticality of those failures
* System Modelling: Use tools like Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD) to model system behaviour and calculate Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
* Risk Assessment: Identify potential failure modes, their effects on the system, and determine severity, occurrence, and detection rankings to calculate Risk Priority Numbers (RPN). Conduct Numerical Risk Assessments for Red Tops (RT) or EPI Orange Event Reports (OER) that result in a change to the current declared Safety Case after embodiment of all mitigating actions
* Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Design, Stress, Materials, and Field Service engineers to ensure failure modes are addressed throughout the product lifecycle
* Root Cause Analysis: Support investigations into field failures and engine test incidents using tools like 8D, Fishbone, and 5‑Whys to update FMEA documents
Required Qualifications
* Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field
* Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in gas turbine engineering (aero‑derivatives preferred).
* Technical Knowledge:
* Understanding of gas turbine operation and component functionality
* Proficiency in FMECA methodologies and software e.g. Common Cause Analysis (CCA), Engine Predictive Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) using e.g. Reliability Workbench FaultTree+, Engine System Safety Assessments (SSA), etc.
* Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T
* Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and familiarity with PLM/CAD tools like Teamcenter or NX
Desired Skills
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting technical risks and mitigations to stakeholders
* Knowledge of engine airworthiness certification processes and safety regulations
* Familiarity with MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) processes for aero gas turbines
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