Job Description
Job Title: Weights Engineer
Location:
Preston - On Site
Salary:
£45,000 - £52,000, depending on skills and experience
About the Role:
Are you a seasoned
Weights Engineer
looking to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry? We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our dynamic team at our Warton site. In this role, you will be a key player in defining and executing crucial engineering tasks, ensuring technical excellence, and driving team collaboration to achieve remarkable results.
What You'll Be Doing:
Engineering Leadership:
As a
Weights Engineer , you'll be responsible for planning and executing engineering tasks within your scope, including guiding and managing any subordinate staff under your supervision.
Strategic Planning:
Work closely with your line manager to develop effective work plans, employing the most efficient engineering methods to achieve your objectives.
Quality Assurance:
Ensure the technical quality of your work and that of your team aligns with the high standards expected, delivering accurate and reliable results.
Team Collaboration:
Foster strong interactions with your team, customers, and other stakeholders, championing the best interests of the team, department, and company.
Process Enhancement:
Contribute innovative ideas to enhance Weights Engineering toolsets and processes, supporting the continuous development within our discipline capability framework.
Your Skills and Experience:
Essential:
Technical Expertise:
Deep understanding of weights engineering processes and methods related to aircraft structures and systems, including early lifecycle weight assessment, center of gravity, inertia property evaluation, and weight target management.
Educational Background:
Degree/HND/HNC in a STEM field or equivalent professional qualifications.
Relevant Experience:
Solid experience in Weights Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related airframe disciplines.
Desirable:
Leadership Experience:
Previous experience in managing staff is an added advantage.
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary:
£47,683 - £52,000, based on your skills and experience.
Professional Growth:
Opportunities for advancement and career development.
Collaborative Work Environment:
Be part of a supportive team dedicated to excellence in engineering.
If you are a skilled
Weights Engineer
ready to take on new challenges and contribute to groundbreaking engineering solutions, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join us in shaping the future of aerospace engineering.