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System Design Engineer

Employer
GE Aviation
Location
Cheltenham; Gloucester, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
10 Jul 2019

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Clearance Level
SC, None / Undisclosed
Sector
Aerospace
Job Type
Permanent
Cheltenham; Gloucester, United Kingdom

Business:
    GE Aviation
Function:
    Engineering/Technology
Role Summary/Purpose:
    Working as a systems engineer within a multi-disciplined team of engineers at Dowty Propellers reporting to the Engineering Manager. You will support the business in meeting customer requirements, quality, timescale and cost. Projects will include new applications and in-service product support.
Essential Responsibilities:
    Proactively and energetically interact in a cross-functional team environment and be open minded to new ideas and concepts.Technically liaise with current and new project participants, supply base and other sub-contract organisations and customers.Technically liaise with partners and/or collaborative external organisations to develop integrated propulsion system solutions. Keenness to learn and develop existing in-house technologies including: mechanics, dynamics, hydraulics, digital control and system design schemes. An ability to analyse system design and performance is essential including dynamic simulation capability (e.g. Simulink). Working as a member of the on-site design team, and with collaborative partners, developing fully optimised propeller solutions whilst ensuring integrity of the product.Support on-going continuous improvement initiatives including the development of control system processesProvide control system support for addressing 'day to day' manufacturing problems.Working as a flexible member within Engineering to achieve overall team goals & objectives.Implement and maintain GE standard of compliance and policyOverseas travel will be required during project integration, testing and certification activities
Qualifications/Requirements:
    Education should be to degree standard or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Aerospace or Design engineering.Demonstrate a passion for system design, both practical and theoretical. Demonstrate strong problem solving skills and communicating ideas in a professional manner, facilitating open discussion, Literate with Microsoft Office tools.Able to make a difference, enthusiast of change.'Can-do' attitude with experience of working on own initiative within a changing environment.Target driven, capable of taking ownership ensuring deadlines are met.Commitment to high standards of excellence.Prepared to work offsite for short periods of time and willingness to work extended/flexible hours when required to meet customer demands.Working knowledge of Matlab and/or Simulink.
Desired Characteristics:
    • Knowledge/experience of hydraulic/pneumatic principles and /or control system simulation and analysis.

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