Project Engineer

Job Description

Join Leonardo Helicopters as a Project Engineer! Bring your design expertise and aviation standard know-how to the forefront of innovation.

What You Will Do As a Project Engineer

• pertaining to the delivery of specific engineering milestones / projects in support of in-service contracts.
• Ensure that all tasks are planned in accordance with engineering methodologies defining the scope, programme and budget e.g. Preparation of Engineering Proposals including the MTDC, collation of reports and technical submissions including cost and schedule data as required.
• Manage the Systems Engineering process, including requirements capture, design, qualification, certification and customer acceptance.
• Co-ordinate technical effort on UK Military aircraft projects, through maintaining close liaison between the various functional areas within the Engineering Directorate. Integrating the output and making product level technical decisions.
• Represent the Project Engineering team in multi-functional teams, where required, as part of a specific project.
• Ensure the maintenance of design documentation / records as necessary to satisfy both the company’s and customer’s requirements.
• Ability to interrogate / manipulate company system (SAP) in order to produce data to meet department requirements.
• Provide technical interface with other LH directorates, and with external suppliers as appropriate.
• Supporting the platform CPE’s in matters relating to airworthiness.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Apprenticeship/HNC/HND/First degree level as a minimum or equivalent as recognised by professional accreditation schemes or equivalent level of experience in aerospace engineering.
• Typically meets the requirements for registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with the engineering Council and preferably is a member of a relevant Professional Body.
• Experience working in a regulated industry.
• Good knowledge of the Lynx/Wildcat platform
• High level of knowledge of aircraft MAA regulations.
• Capability to autonomously work with external vendor’s and produce requirement specifications or statements of work
• Ability to manage a medium/large team of multi-level capability engineers.
• Ability to grow and mentor junior engineers.
• Ability to review and critically assess own work and to peer review the work of others inside a small functional team ensuring that the resulting actions are implemented.
• Experience of managing the interaction between related technical disciplines in a functional team is desirable.
• Confidence and ability to challenge/ respond to technical/process issues and ability to interact effectively with customers and suppliers.
• Expert communication skills necessary to develop and collaborate with multiple stakeholders within the evolution of a design in order to execute tasks so that they meet the design requirements, are safe and fit for purpose for the environment that they will be used within and are completed to schedule and cost.
  
  

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
• For internal applications only, Career and Salary Framework, up to level 5.
  
  

Leonardo Helicopters, part of the multi-national Leonardo Group, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of helicopters. We have a great heritage and pride ourselves both on our reputation for excellence and for providing opportunities for our people.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

Onsite