Job Purpose

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Have product responsibility for the design, development, and investigation of novel structural composite components

• Identify and implement design evolution and validation activities using first-principal calculations and Finite Element Analysis

• Develop technology development plans based on assessment of design, stress, and M&P related complexities

• Author design tools based on development project findings

• Create detailed CAD models and drawings

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

• Provide reports, presentations, and documentation necessary to demonstrate progression through Technology Readiness Levels.

• Clearly communicate actions and progress of engineering tasks 

Experience and Skills:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• Able to evaluate 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