Our client is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies who are at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries. As a result of continued expansion and to meet their client's demands, they have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Project Engineer to work within their Regional Aircraft Division based in Prestwick, Scotland.
As a Project Engineer your main responsibilities will involve:
- Plan, lead and control engineering activities to ensure delivery against customer programmes
- Manage teams of engineers from different disciplines on specific projects
- Ensure team size and capability is suitable for successful delivery of the work package
- Report to senior management on delivery against programme milestones and budgetary targets
- Identify and support the winning of new business opportunities
- Provide technical governance of engineering processes, identifying improvements in accordance with relevant standards, best practice and developing needs
- Act as engineering focal point for interface with customers, suppliers and collaborators
- Provide in-depth technical knowledge and expertise to both internal projects and as consultancy
- Ensure that chosen design solutions comply with regulatory requirements
- Monitor and maintain the technical integrity of the team's output
- Review and approve technical reports and other documentation
- Contribute to the development of the Systems Engineering capability
As a Project Engineer your skills and qualifications will ideally include:
- Be educated to degree level in an engineering, aeronautical or applied physical scientific discipline, and will have substantial relevant experience
- Have engineering leadership experience in aerospace or other related industries, AND/OR will be a recognised technical authority in your discipline, both by internal and by external customers
- Have a detailed knowledge of the certification and qualification requirements, and knowledge of engineering standards relevant to the particular area of the business
- Have well-developed planning and organisation skills and project management expertise
- Have thorough knowledge of the company's business, and that of customers, competitors and suppliers
As my client is looking to interview week commencing 30th August, please apply without delay.
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Job Reference: 1225457
Closing Date: 03-Sep-2010
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