Product Support Engineer Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Dowty Propellers is the world’s largest supplier of aeroplane propeller systems. Dowty Propellers, with its competence in the development, design, manufacture, certification, and support of electrohydraulic driven variable pitch all composite bladed propeller systems, offers solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s propulsion demands.

Our products are employed in a wide range of applications, including commercial regional aircraft, military airlifters, multi-role seaplanes, and marine hovercraft.

Dowty Propellers, with a proven track record of product development, introduction, and support, continues to invest in technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and human resources to provide propeller systems that are safe, efficient, and reliable to support today’s turboprop aircraft as well as the increased sustainability needs for tomorrow’s aircraft powerplants.

Dowty Propeller has a track record of firsts to market, including the all-composite propeller blade and the first full-authority digital propeller control. Over 25,000 advanced composite blades have been delivered to far, with the lead propellers logging approximately 60,000 hours of flying service.

Dowty Propellers’ products are supported by a global customer and product support network with headquarters in Europe, North America, and Australia, as well as a growing staff of field service engineers deployed globally to customer sites and operational bases.

We are looking at an increasing number of engineering programs and projects that require support, including support for legacy propeller systems, current production propeller systems, new product introduction programs, and new technology introduction projects that will propel our propeller systems into the future.

Job Description.

We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Product Support Engineer to join the Dowty Propellers Engineering Platforms and Projects team, where they will manage the engineering support of current in-service propeller systems.

The successful candidate will be in charge of managing projects and engineering efforts, which may include in-service investigations, design revisions and repairs, manufacturing issue assistance, engineering aspects of product quality, and maintenance manual updates for your propeller platforms. This role will also require you to be the technical point of contact for your propeller system for internal and external customers such as operators, airframers, and service support. This would entail travelling both domestically and internationally to support and present at operator and user group conferences, as well as to support project partners and engineering service providers, as well as to make occasional supplier visits. (Travel is anticipated to account for 10%-20% of total time).

The projects will require extensive mechanical, manufacturing, and hydromechanical control system support, as well as composite design and construction, therefore competence in a variety of these areas will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiating, planning, carrying out, monitoring, and controlling assigned engineering projects, including risk and opportunity management.
• Technical project point of contact for both internal and external clients.
• Control the technological requirements of customers, Dowty, and regulatory bodies.
• Create a detailed project scope definition, work estimates, plans, and timelines as needed to meet project obligations within budgetary and contractual limits.
• Support bid and proposal estimates by utilising work breakdown structure approaches to estimate labour and material requirements, as well as the company’s strategic planning process, which includes annual budgets, expenditure projections, resource planning, and funding requirements.
• Obtaining budget approval, kick-off authorisation, and managing Baseline Change Requests as needed to support project activities.
• Leading cross-functional teams and coordinating project requirements while mentoring assigned staff to help with project execution. Participate in technical and program reviews by presenting or reviewing.
• Administration and management over design revisions.
• Monitor and communicate project progress, business concerns, and key developments to stakeholders in a clear and straightforward manner.
• Lead and support lean initiatives and events.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, systems, or aerospace engineering, or an equivalent qualification
• Solid project management experience in an aerospace or comparable regulated environment, preferably in a sustaining support capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and sourcing.
• Demonstrated skills and experience working with external clients.
• A confident and articulate communicator, both vocally and in writing.

Desired Skills and Characteristics.

• Knowledge of the aviation regulatory environment, including civil certification standards, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as experience operating under Part 21 Design Organisation Approval.
• Capability to manage many projects and engineering tasks while maintaining priorities and scheduling obligations.
• shown expertise in utilising typical Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools such as Microsoft Project.
• A technical background in complicated systems, such as mechanical, aviation control, and/or electronic control systems, as well as experience with hydromechanical control systems, would be helpful.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with a working grasp of Lean or Six Sigma.

Flexible Working

Dowty Propellers supports and encourages flexible working options, including hybrid working where appropriate, and understands the benefits of a healthy work-life balance for its employees.

Total Reward.

Dowty Propellers recognises the value of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, FlexChoice, allows you freedom, choice, and flexibility in how you receive your benefits while also allowing you to save money where possible.

As a new member of Dowty Propellers, we are glad to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you can then adjust to meet your specific needs:

• Non-contributory Pension.
• Life Assurance
• Income protection for the entire group
• Private medical coverage.
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with the flexibility to buy or sell.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is necessary and must be maintained for this position. Please keep in mind that if you are unable to receive BPSS clearance, you may be ineligible for the position, and any offer of employment may be rescinded for national security reasons. Please visit the link below for further information on the requirements for BPSS clearance. BPSS

Right to Work.

applicants from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be reviewed alongside all other applicants. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules, candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may be denied an appointment if a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to fill the position. For more information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration page.

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Additional Information

No relocation assistance provided.