Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting-edge air-to-air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems.

With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world's leading provider of air-to-air refuelling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide.

Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refuelling supplier on the global stage.

What you'll do:

As a 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:

• You will have experience in one or more of the following - mechanical, electro mechanical, fluid, mechanisms, structures or systems product development.
• You will hold and engineering degree or equivalent with at least 5 years experience

Skills:

• You are motived and proactive, driving solutions to completion.
• You will have comprehensive appreciation and understanding of the engineering product life cycle.
• Have acquired experience in requirements management and verification (Experience in a requirements management tool like DOORS / CRADLE would be beneficial)
• 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

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods, and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.