Overview
As a Senior Engineer (Electrical and Electronics) you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:
Responsibilities
* To support the integration, testing and roll out of new assets (including Atlantic-85 Mk4, Coastal Lifeboat and new Rescue Hovercraft) and equipment (including the SIMS replacement project), ensuring all work is based on cost, risk and performance.
* To ensure that the design and integration of RNLI assets, equipment and procedures are developed in accordance with Engineering Processes and Standards.
* To undertake technical investigations, troubleshooting, trials and analysis of data, including at lifeboat stations, boatyards and contractor's premises.
* To undertake assigned tasks including the creation of CAD models, design calculations, engineering drawings and specifications.
* To work within one or more of the E&S delivery and project teams and to work with the engineering leads and project managers to ensure work is completed to agreed timescales and that processes and procedures are followed.
* To co-ordinate / participate in research and development projects as required.
* This is not an operational seagoing position, however due to the nature of the role, it is highly desirable, but not essential, that the post holder be operationally seagoing and as such capable of going afloat in all sea conditions.
Location
Hybrid working arrangement between home and Poole, with a minimum of 3 days per week in Poole.
Requirements
* Strong team player with analytical problem-solving and ability to handle a demanding workload with changing priorities.
* Significant experience in a similar role.
* Engineering qualification equivalent to the England, Wales & Northern Ireland qualification level 6 as defined by UK government, or at level 5 with proven additional experience.
* Adequate and demonstrable experience in engineering industry.
* Able to demonstrate working towards and an expectation to achieve Engineering Council registration at Incorporated Engineer level.
* A good understanding of spoken and written English.
* Good IT skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and CAD (Solidworks).
* Supervisory/line management experience.
* Project Management experience.
Company context
So, if you think you have the right technical knowledge and experience and want to see how the Senior Engineer (Electrical and Electronics) role supports our organisation's aim to reduce drowning, this could be the role for you. Please apply via the button shown.
Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. They depend on the lifeboats and equipment we provide 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our lifeboats are amongst the best in the world but we're constantly looking at ways in which we can improve their performance, safety and reliability.
Compensation & Benefits
* £41,242 - £48,520 (dependent on experience) Contract type Permanent
* Hours: Full Time
* Flexible working
* 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Competitive pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Health and dental cashplan
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