Overview
On behalf of our client, a Control Systems Engineer is sought to join on an initial 12-month contract within the Structures Test Team. The role involves supporting both serial programmes and cutting-edge research & development activities, working on critical structural tests across multiple levels of the test pyramid from material coupons through to large structural assemblies. You will apply proven engineering principles to develop and operate advanced servo-hydraulic control systems, contribute to the design and setup of control and data acquisition systems, and help deliver innovative test rigs, methods, and processes.
Role details
* Role: Control Systems Engineer
* Pay: £58 per hour Via Umbrella
* Location: Filton
* Contract: Monday- Friday, 35 Hours per week, 12-month contract
* IR35 Status: Inside
* Security Clearance: BPSS
Responsibilities
* Delivery of one or more technical specialisms - often a healthy mix of hands-on lab and office based work.
* Assistance when required to deliver structural tests.
* Support for innovation, sustainability and improvement projects.
* Communication and reporting of progress to the test leader/test customers.
* Coordination of all internal and external contributors/stakeholders/suppliers.
* Launch of subcontracting activities following policy; purchasing and goods receipt.
* Anticipation, identification and management of risks & opportunities.
* Regular sharing of knowledge and progress with other colleagues in the test centre.
* Participation in the test centre SQCDP and weekly team meetings.
* Networking & support to build transnational Test Technologies capabilities.
* Integration, development and introduction of new lean policies, methods and ways-of-working aligned with the transnational requirements and strategy of IACMT.
* Providing feedback and sustaining internal exchanges so that lessons learnt from previous programmes are transferred to the transnational 1ACMT team.
* Support the development of 1ACMT training methodology and material.
Essential Skills
* Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (e.g. Aerospace, Structures, Materials, Systems, Physics).
* 5+ years of experience in Project management & delivery of projects to time, cost, quality.
* 5+ years of experience in one of the following disciplines; aeronautical structures, control systems, structural testing.
* Experience in structures, materials or systems testing would be an advantage.
* Experience in managing suppliers or participating in supplier selection would be an advantage.
* Good communication skills, multifunctional work and customer focused.
* Team worker.
* Proven ability to deliver.
* Use of G Suite.
* Experience or interest in Digital topics / Hybrid Testing & Simulation
* English: Negotiation level. Other languages would be a plus.
* If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation
How to apply
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