Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.
R&T Deputy Chief Engineer
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Gloucester
Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.
Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:
*Early finish on Fridays
*Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
*25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
*Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
*Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
*Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
*Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.
At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
Your Role
The Deputy Chief Engineer is responsible for the planning, cost, quality and on time delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects for Safran Landing Systems. You will coordinate with different functions within Safran Landing Systems on behalf of the Chief Engineer (CE) for R&T Products, in order to achieve major milestones of that technology segment.
You will be responsible for:
* Leading, Developing and Maturing new technologies across Landing Gear and Integration (LGI) (primarily), Wheel and Brakes (W&B), System and Equipment (SE) and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) divisions of Safran Landing System.
* Constructing and Delivering the TRL road map alongside the CE and Programs teams.
* Identify and validate requirements to mature technologies to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6; from coupon testing to full scale testing.
* Develop a partnership with technical experts and technical entities across Safran
* Work alongside the Safran Landing Systems Transverse teams, LGI, W&B, SE and MRO teams to ensure projects objectives are achieved.
* Develop a partnership with academia and industrial businesses.
* Report technical progress to Safran Landing Systems senior management and funding agencies.
What You'll Bring
* Experience in Research environment
* Degree level or similar experience in an engineering discipline
* Project management and a proven record of accomplishment in previous projects
* Leadership skills
* Excellent People management skills - role will be supporting Chief Engineer to lead and manage a UK funded project, with a team (potentially matrix) of 5-6
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Have an exceptional team work ethic
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If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.