Job Purpose: 

A key contributor in the development of composite products and processes in a highly exciting and fast-paced environment working within Collins engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be fundamental in the design, development, and review of novel structural composite components

• Implement design validation activities using first principal calculations and Finite Element Analysis

• Author design tools based on development project findings

• Create detailed CAD models and drawings

• Carry out testing to interrogate and validate component and material performance

• Develop new, novel and update current manufacturing processes

• Provide reports and documentation necessary to demonstrate product technology progression

• Clearly communicate actions and progress of engineering tasks in hand

• Adheres to Collins Cardinal rules and relevant site specific safety requirements

• Take responsibility for the Health and Safety of themselves and that of their colleagues, raising hazards and issues to supervision where appropriate

Experience & Skills:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• Able to investigate and solve new engineering problems using first principles

• Excellent grounding in solid mechanics, stress analysis and material science

• Proven FEA experience

• Knowledge of Polymer Matrix Composite including different types of resins, fibres, manufacturing techniques, and testing methods

• Willing to take hands-on approach to developing components, manufacturing processes and testing methods

• Highly motivated, with a keen ability to use own initiative

• Clear open two-way communication skills

• Willing to work in both office based and workshop based environments

• Fit the dynamic and enthusiastic culture within Collins and flexible with working hours