Job summary

Our client, a leading Aerospace/Defence organisation, are currently seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to join the Actuation Team within the their Mission System Division in Wimborne.

Key skills required for this role

Lead Engineer, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Systems

Important

Lead Engineer, Systems Engineer, Mechanical Systems

Job description

As the Lead Engineer, you will report to the IPT Engineering Manager and take responsibility for technically leading and coordinating engineering projects, including new product introductions, modifications/upgrades to in-service products, and through-life support. This role acts as the vital link between the customer and Eaton's wider technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead large-scale engineering projects or multiple smaller ones.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to Project Engineers.
• Plan and manage engineering tasks, internal functions, and develop engineering management plans.
• Engage with customers to ensure solutions align with their expectations, and clearly communicate these expectations to internal teams.
• Organize and present engineering design gate reviews, collaborating with key internal functions such as airworthiness and safety to ensure project milestones are met.
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Execute all phases of the system lifecycle, including requirements management, validation, system design, development, integration, verification, and qualification in accordance with Eaton's processes and customer specifications.
• Manage engineering changes to ensure system integrity and traceability of key design decisions.
• Provide technical support and guidance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership and program management teams to ensure projects are appropriately resourced and identify any potential capability shortfalls.

Skills and Experience Requied:

• Proven experience in an Aerospace or Defence engineering role.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interface with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and within teams to resolve issues.
• Extensive experience across the engineering lifecycle, including design reviews.
• Ability to present technical content confidently at all levels within the organization.
• Experience in technical report writing.
• Experience in either indirect or direct management.
• Previous experience in providing engineering sign-off for documents is advantageous but not required.
• Experience working with project management in the generation of schedules is beneficial.