Mechanical Support Engineer (Aerospace)

Placed: 09/12/17
Region: Gloucestershire
Location: Cheltenham
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

My Gloucestershire based client who are a leading Aerospace/Aviation company require a Mechanical Support Engineer to join their team.

The role is responsible and accountable for the day-to-day mechanical engineering support required to ensure that special project teams have all necessary technical support and documentation to achieve the project goals.

Responsibilities:

- Provide mechanical technical support to Project Customers, suppliers and internal departments as required.
- Undertake detailed analysis and testing of mechanical assemblies to enable the investigation of in-service or build problems.
- Undertake material specification reviews to assess the suitability of alternate materials.
- Undertake material investigations including engineering testing to determine the suitability of alternate or new materials for parts and processes.
- Undertake mechanical component level analysis of compatibility of alternate components as a result of obsolescence.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation in accordance with company procedures. E.g. Engineering Change Notes; Specifications; Build Manuals; Repair Schedules; CMM Discrepancy Reports (CDR) etc.
- Attend regular technical and programme review meetings as required to support tasks.
- Ensure that mechanical technical support delivery promises are adhered to and adopt a pro-active approach to early identification of issues before they impact the production activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- A degree or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering or similar technical subject or significant industry experience.

- A minimum of 5 years + experience in a technical support / Mechanical Engineer role in a manufacturing environment. Aerospace experience is very desirable as is experience in materials technology or metallurgy.
- Effective and accurate use of MS Office applications and ERP systems.
- Able to produce clear, concise and accurate written and verbal communications at all levels.
- Confident in a fast moving and changing environment with the skill to prioritise tasks as the business or customer demands.
- Is self-confident, proficient and competent and can work well under pressure and with minimum supervision.
- Able to work outside core hours and be flexible to react to the business priorities.
- Able to travel within the UK and to the US to provide technical support to customers, suppliers and sub-contract partners

Price / Salary: £40000 - £45000/annum