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Lead Design Engineer

Location:

Flintshire, GB, CH5 2NS

Business Unit: Systems and Support

Function: Engineering

TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

Lead Design Engineer

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Actuation Products UK

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Hydromechanical Design

LOCATION: Cheltenham or Deeside - office based

WORKING PATTERN: Nominally 37 hours per week, 4 or 5 days Working Schedules, additional hours may be required as necessary to meet business commitments.

TRAVEL: Occasional UK and/or Overseas travel to customers and other Triumph sites.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: English, other languages desirable.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Lead Design Engineer to join our team.
Working within a growing Actuation Products team, you will be responsible for leading the design and support activities of actuation products (hydraulic and electro-mechanical). The role involves the full product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI) through to modifying & supporting in service products on various programmes, including Airbus, Boeing, SAAB, Leonardo and other major customers.
The role also requires the dissemination of your engineering knowledge and skills to mentor and grow the more junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities

•   Development and modification of design documentation.
•   Interfacing with internal and external customers.
•   Design of test rigs and equipment.
•   Interpretation of customer's requirements/specifications.
•   Identify and communicate technical risks to projects stakeholders.
•   Presentation of technical solutions at internal and external design reviews.
•   Lead cross-functional teams and support problem solving and corrective action activities to resolve design issues, ATP failures and customer returns/failures.
•   Support engineering changes, using Documentation Control Tools. [Windchill].
•   Manage and review work of other engineers.
•   Mentor junior engineers.
•   Review and update design guides to include lessons learnt and advances in technology.

Technical Requirements

•   A solid engineering background - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline (or qualified to an equivalent level) / or equivalent experience.
•   Demonstrable experience in delivering engineering designs in a highly regulated industry such as aerospace (knowledge of regulations and standards required).
•   A good understanding of Reliability, Safety / Airworthiness, Production methods, Materials and Processes, and Stress and Performance analysis
•   Experience of designing from customer specifications using 2D & 3D design tools, preferably SolidWorks.
•   Demonstrable experience of designing mechanical and/or hydraulic products, preferably within an aviation business.
•   Demonstrable experience of designing gears, preferably within an aviation business.
•   Held signature approval in previous roles.
•   Good knowledge and experience of mechanical components, geometric tolerancing, processing, precision machining, castings, forgings, metallic materials, military and industry standards.
•   Appreciation of the drivers / requirements of Procurement, Design for Manufacture, Production and Quality
•   Understanding of design (DFMEA), test and analysis (Mathcad, FEA) tools
•   Experience using problem solving tools (8D, 5Why and other Lean tools).
•   Good written and verbal communication skills.
•   Proven mentoring capabilities.

Behavioural Skills
•   Integrity - Self-motivated and proactive.
•   Drive for continuous improvement.
•   Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with other Engineers, Design/Analysis/Test/Electronics, to iterate and optimise design solutions.
•   Innovative- Able to offer alternative solutions and solve problems.
•   Committed to deliver on schedule.

Our Vision:

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
Teamwork – Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.
Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
Innovation – Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.

Code of Conduct:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information:

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com.

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