Date Posted:
2024-09-12 Country:
United Kingdom Location:
Goodrich Controls Holding Limited, Motor Drives, Fore 3, Fore Business Park, Stratford Road, Solihull, B90 4SS Position Role Type:
Unspecified
About Us
We are currently seeking a Senior Principal Design Engineer Test Equipment with extensive Motor Controller and Motor Design Test experience to join our team within Collins Aerospace Electronic Controls and Motor Systems (ECMS) , Solihull.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. We have the extensive capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and broad expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market for aircraft electric propulsion systems.
Recently, the site at Solihull has developed the world’s first 1MW Motor and Control system for use in hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion. We pride ourselves on our pro-active approach to inclusivity, supporting diversity and being family orientated.

Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Motors and Controller team. This key engineering role will lead concept development and design of high-performance motors and controllers on key technology programs aligned to the future needs of our Aerospace customers.
A key aspect of the role is developing and leading highly effective teams that will deliver best in class technology and products that support clean aviation technologies including hybrid aircraft propulsion systems.
As a Senior Principal Mechanical engineer you have responsibility ensure engineering excellence, support design assurance and process adherence

Principle Accountabilities
Support independent design assurance activities such as design reviews, MRB, CMB reviews & approval of Engineering documents.
Support project development teams with ensuring the technical integrity of products.
Attend and contribute to design reviews, help ensure they are held and recorded in accordance with Collins ECMS procedures.
Support / lead resolution of problem reports, FRACAS or Customer technical issues through the use of root cause analysis tools and processes.
Help ensure engineering excellence across the mechanical engineering discipline through capturing lessons learned, ensuring best practice, creation of standard work, assisting with the mentoring and development of the engineering team.
Support the product definition process and task tailoring required for the development of Collins ECMS products.
The primary objective is to ensure that the test equipment design meets all product testing and test coverage requirements, and integrates seamlessly with production test equipment capabilities and product test needs. This role involves specifying test and interface requirements, implementing test scripts, and participating in strategic planning for the company's future test equipment road map.
The senior test engineer will help generate, maintain and ensure that the test equipment software, NI Lab View code and test scripts meet the test requirements of the project -Unit specification
The Senior Test Equipment Engineer is expected to participate in company strategic planning for the future test equipment road map. Additionally, the Senior Test Equipment Engineer will mentor and train junior engineers, ensuring high standards of software and script maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Commission Test Equipment
  • Design and commission test equipment, both hardware and software, for multiple aerospace projects.
  • Develop NI Lab VIEW code to control modular Automated Test Equipment (ATE).
• Test Scripts and Specifications
  • Develop test scripts for development and production testing, and ATE.
  • Create test specifications and documentation for various development projects.
• Procurement and Interface Design
  • Procure test equipment to meet development engineering requirements.
  • Design, procure, and commission test interface equipment.
• Collaboration and Evolution
  • Work with the production test team to ensure that development test equipment evolves into production test equipment.
  • Collaborate with engineering development teams to ensure appropriate test coverage.
• Mentorship and Training
  • Mentor and develop junior engineering test team members.
• Supplementary Test Circuits
  • Design and build supplementary test circuits for control, protection, and Built-In Test (BIT) functions.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance
  • Ensure test equipment and methods comply with necessary regulations and performance standards.
  • Establish validation standards and develop testing protocols.
  • Document test results and maintain records for analysis.
• Strategic Planning
  • Participate in strategic planning for future test equipment roadmaps.
  • Influence and communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding policies, practices, and procedures.
• Technical Publications
  • Create and distribute technical publications, including writing, rewriting, and editing technical documents.
  • Acquire subject knowledge through interviews, performance observations, and reviewing technical specifications and illustrations.
  • Oversee the preparation of illustrative materials and conduct quality reviews.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) subject and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience or qualified to minimum HNC Electronics or equivalent and/or formal apprenticeship with relevant test engineering experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with National Instruments (NI) Lab VIEW.
• Senior-level expertise in electronic circuit design, including analog and digital electronics.
• Proficiency in a modern high-level programming language and understanding of various programming languages' capabilities and limitations.
• CAD skills and schematic capture.
• Mechanical drawing capabilities.
• Proactive, high-energy, and positive attitude.
• Ability to work autonomously with limited oversight.
• Strong problem-solving skills, able to tackle difficult and complex issues.
• Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.
• Practical knowledge of project management and ability to manage small projects or processes.
• Working knowledge of DOS and Windows
• Good communication and IT skills

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to lead and build a successful Design Engineering Team.
• Proven ability to deliver rapid prototype designs .
• Proven ability to deliver flight standard high technology Products.
• Should be educated to Degree or equivalent level in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• >12 years relevant aerospace experience with significant levels of responsibility.
• Should have experience of design assurance processes and supporting airworthiness requirements.
• Must have an understanding of engineering materials and production methods relevant to them.
• Mus be familiar with Aerospace Configuration Control Management
• Must be able to effectively communicate, formally and informally with peer group, other team members and senior management.
• Must be able to produce and deliver technical presentations to employees and customers at any level.

What we can offer you:

• Exciting novel work on Clean Aviation Engineering.
• Impressive working environment and engineering facilities.
• Being part of the global RTX business.
• Competitive salary.
• Excellent corporate pension plan with a 2:1 matched contribution up to 10%.
• Flexible/ hybrid working and a family friendly approach.
• Outstanding state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories centrally located and easily accessible.
• Life insurance.
• Private Health Insurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy/sell up to 5 days.

Next steps?
If you feel we are a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you.
If interested, please get in touch and update your CV to accompany your application.
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