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Fuel System Senior Design Engineer
Aerospace
A Fuel System Senior Design Engineer is required to join an engineering team who are working on the design and development of light helicopters for the global market. The company design, develop and manufacture their products in the UK.
With extensive financial backing and a growing order book they are seeking to grow their engineering team and require a Fuel System Senior Design Engineer to join their team. The Fuel System Senior Design Engineer will work with an engineering team to develop mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of the fuel control system for a gas turbine engine along with the helicopter fuel system components & assemblies.
The Fuel System Senior Design Engineer will use fluid system modelling tools and be familiar with ANSYS FEA & CFD, they with use PTC Creo to produce & detail component and assembly models and the associated drawings. A hands-on approach and can-do attitude are essential, as is the ability to challenge mainstream thinking in a constructive and energetic way.
What’s in it for you?
- An excellent opportunity to work on highly innovative projects using your skills and experience to deliver iconic aircraft to the global market
- Exciting opportunity to work for a pioneering British owned company and share in their growing success as a fast-growing organisation
- Work within a smaller engineering team where outstanding performance is recognised & rewarded
- Highly competitive salary with extensive benefits
As Fuel System Senior Design Engineer – you will be required to;
- Lead the development of the fuel control system for the production engine, including fuel spray nozzles, fuel control valves & servos, detailed fluid control systems.
- Lead the broader design, development and testing of the production aircraft fuel system include low pressure and high-pressure fuel pumps, fuel metering and measurement systems, filtration systems
- Lead the creation of detailed CAD models and engineering drawings for the fuel system components (fuel nozzles, fuel pumps, valves, fuel lines, etc.)
- Carrying out concept development for fuel systems
- Using hand calculations, simulation methods, modelling tools and CAE tools to size, analyse and optimise fuel system
- Ensure fuel system designs comply with certification requirements and internal specifications
- Be aware of emerging technologies and materials to enhance fuel system performance
- Carry out concept design of mechanical systems using PTC Creo
- Develop part and system testing plans.
- Support in-house prototype build
- Support test equipment development and system testing.
As Fuel System Senior Design Engineer – you will have;
- BSc/BEng in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Proven design experience with fuel systems and associated components
- Proficient in modelling parts & assemblies in CAD
- Proficient in carrying out engineering calculations and the use of modelling and simulations software. (Mathcad, ANSYS or similar)
- Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and fuel system technologies
- Experience in developing mechanical systems from concept to reality
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a small team
- A positive, proactive and flexible attitude to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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