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Job description
Eaton Electrical is hiring a Senior Systems Project Engineer — a full-time, based in Wimborne, GBR role. Apply directly on Eaton Electrical's careers page below.
Senior Systems Project Engineer
Location: Wimborne, GBR, BH21 2BJ
Department: Research & Development Engineering
Work Location: onsite
EATON Wimborne
What you’ll do:
Eaton - Mission Systems Division (MSD) is the world's leading provider of hose and drogue Air-to-Air Refuelling (AAR) and Actuation systems. Eaton work directly with the aircraft manufacturers and end-users to develop systems that achieve their operations in challenging environments, safely and successfully
- As a Senior Project Engineer, your main responsibilities will involve:
- The use of mechanical and/or systems engineering knowledge and processes within a product lifecycle.
- Executing all stages of system lifecycle like, requirements management, validation, systems design, development, integration, verification and qualification as per the company standard
- processes and customer requirements
- Being responsible for planning the engineering tasks and generation of engineering management plans
- Converting customer and other stakeholder requirements to define, analyse and inform the total project solution.
- To engage with suppliers and customers to ensure the solution meets their expectations.
- Managing engineering change to ensure system integrity all through the life-cycle, and ensuring traceability of all key design decisions.
- Providing support in all areas of the product lifecycle and deliver a totally integrated solution.
- Planning and scheduling engineering design gate reviews, engage with other functions e.g. airworthiness, safety to ensure the project delivery milestones are fully met.
- Managing technical risks and opportunities that may have a direct / indirect effect on the delivery of the project and system.
- Liaising with the engineering leadership and programme management teams to ensure the project is adequately resourced and support to identify any potential capability shortfalls
- Driving continuous improvement and incorporate effective systems engineering management practices
Qualifications:
- Engineering degree or equivalent with at least 5 years experience
- Experience in a requirements management tool like DOORS / CRADLE would be beneficial
Skills:
- You will have experience in one or more of the following - mechanical, electro mechanical, fluid, mechanisms, structures or systems product development.
- You are motived and proactive, driving solutions to completion.
- You will have comprehensive appreciation and understanding of the engineering product life cycle.
- You have an appreciation for Systems Engineering Management.
- Have held engineering sign off for documents.
- You are a natural problem solver, with a solutions focussed mindset
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Senior Systems Project Engineer at Eaton Electrical?
The required skills for Senior Systems Project Engineer at Eaton Electrical include: Mechanical Engineering, Project Management.
What is the seniority level for Senior Systems Project Engineer at Eaton Electrical?
Senior Systems Project Engineer at Eaton Electrical is a Senior level position.
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