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Principal Engineer (Analysis)

Company : Safran Landing Systems

Job field : Mechanics

Location : Gloucester , England , United Kingdom

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

# 2024-147940

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Job Description

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a part of our legacy …

As a Principal Analysis Engineer, you will be required to propose and agree Landing Gear Design conceptual studies, propose efficient solutions to design & analytical problems to achieve business objectives. Ensure technical quality of Work package activities, act as a Technical focal and mentor, represent SLS at customer meetings, check and approve technical deliverables and support the creation, progression and usage of new methods & tools.

Key Responsibilities & Duties will include;

• Interfacing with other areas of the business where necessary: Chief Engineers, Programmes, Test Engineering, Manufacturing etc

• Coaching of engineers in theoretical and ‘real life' best practices

• Representing Safran LS as a technical focal for internal and external projects

• Advising of appropriate technical developments to take engineering forward

• Influencing the Aerospace community in appropriate technological developments

• Participate in technical audits & reviews

• Comply with industry standards, regulations & qualification requirement

Complementary Description

Why us?

Safran was ranked globally as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.

Our employees are at the heart of our success and we work together towards Four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business

• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future

• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate

• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues

Job Requirements

You should be an authority in your field, both internally and externally, with good engineering analysis, coaching and networking skills

You must be able to understand the formal and informal structures of the organisation, including your own area, SLS and partner organisations

You need to be able to operate with limited supervision in a complex environment

• Minimum of HNC/HND level, but ideally BSc/MSc, in an engineering discipline

• Experience of working with recognised FEA and Fatigue software tools

• Classical Static and Fatigue analysis experience

• Experience with physical testing planning

• Ability to propose efficient pragmatic solutions to analytical problems

• Ability to interpret data and events and looks for appropriate solutions

• A practising expert in a technical engineering discipline

• Strong communication skills

• Building & Maintaining relationships

• Business Awareness

• Applying & Anticipating

• Maximizing Performance

• Leadership

• Influencing/Networking

• Coaching

• Personal Drive

• Team Working

What we will give you?

• Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)

• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave

• Annual bonus & Share scheme options

• Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)

• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities

• Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!

• Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes

• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all

• Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs

What's my next step?

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Diversity & Inclusion

We want Safran Landing Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.

‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.'

Specificity of the job

Occasional travel may be required

Locate your future workplace

Cheltenham Road EastGL2 9QH

Gloucester

England United Kingdom

Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.