Senior Test Design Engineer - Aerospace

The Eaton Aerospace team have an opportunity for a Test Equipment/Facility Design Engineer supporting the design, development and qualification of aircraft fuel and inerting system solutions. The role is based at our Eaton site in Titchfield, Hampshire. This role will be the team focal point for the design and manufacture of new test fixtures and test equipment, as well as supporting the Engineering Services Manager in maintaining the regulatory compliance of the extensive test facilities.,

• Lead the requirements capture, design development and implementation of test rigs, test stands and fixtures
• Manage the test equipment requests, scoping the required work and resource requirements
• Define test equipment design requirements from functional needs
• Complete test rig and test fixture design (Knowledge of Creo preferred, training available)
• Support Engineering Services Manager in maintaining test facility regulatory compliance
• Coordinate and lead the subcontracted test rig and fixture design, support to factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing and rig handover
• Prepare and review of technical documentation (engineering proposals, performance specifications, technical reports and papers) in accordance with company procedures
• Project management of allocated design tasks, defining time and implementation plan
• Create and maintain working relationships across the multi-disciplinary teams
• Work individually or as a part of a team and with other engineering or cross-functional disciplines to deliver as per customer needs and expectations
• Demonstrate Eaton's core values and Vision
  
  Apprenticeship in an Engineering Discipline or HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant subject
• 5 years working in a relevant role
• Knowledge of aircraft fuel system components is preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles including design of structural components, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Experience of writing technical reports / requirement specifications
• Experience of test rig and fixture design
• Understanding of test rig controls and instrumentation - LabVIEW awareness preferred
• Working understanding of ATEX regulations and associated equipment
• Knowledge of risk assessment and risk register documentation
• Communication, Responsibility, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Creativity, Innovation, Leadership, Technical Learning, Strong Organizational and Planning Skills
  
  Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Flexible working solutions
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