Overview
Lead Engineer - Landing Gear - Aviation
Location: Hayes, UK
Responsibilities
* Act as the technical lead for a designated landing gear product line.
* Support new customer development and contribute to technical aspects of the sales process.
* Lead cost base development, including Service Bulletin and Service Letter costing and charging.
* Maintain and analyse product standards and performance trends.
* Validate customer specifications and ensure engineering teams are equipped for task execution.
* Serve as a technical escalation point for internal departments.
* Drive technical projects from concept to completion:
* Develop work breakdown structures, business cases, and risk assessments.
* Manage schedules and critical paths.
* Collaborate across multiple sites to share best practices and technical expertise.
* Build and maintain a robust technical knowledge base for legacy, current, and future landing gear types.
* Create detailed project plans and tracking systems.
* Communicate project objectives clearly across all levels of the organisation.
Essential Criteria - Landing Gear Expertise
* In-depth understanding of landing gear systems, including their mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components.
* Proven ability to interpret and distil complex technical data related to landing gear performance, maintenance, and compliance.
* Familiarity with aircraft documentation systems (AMM, IPC, CMM) and their integration within MRP/SERP platforms (e.g., SAP, AMOS).
* Experience working within EASA-approved environments (21J, 21G, 145), with a strong grasp of airworthiness regulations.
* Ability to lead investigations into landing gear issues and translate findings into actionable engineering solutions.
Education & Qualifications
* Degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering preferred; Mechanical Engineering disciplines considered.
* LEAN qualification desirable.
* Project Management certification (e.g., Prince2, PMP) advantageous; demonstrable project management skills essential.
* Additional language skills (German/French) beneficial but not required.
Experience & Skills
* Significant aerospace experience, ideally within an MRO environment.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders.
* Proficiency in SAP Engineering systems and MRO processes.
* Experience managing cross-functional project teams (no direct reports).
Additional Information
* Must have the right to live and work in the UK without restriction.
* Mandatory training will be provided.
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