Job Description

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Product Improvement Engineer

The Opportunity

We\xe2\x80\x99re currently recruiting for a fantastic opportunity as a Product Improvement Engineer operating on the AW101 platform, working within our Product Support Engineering team. The main focus of the position will be managing all related in-service support and improvement activity for an aircraft mechanical, electrical and avionic system. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also be responsible for leading all the technical coordination of the AW101 product improvement, as well as implementing all variants including; investigating, resolving and preventing all technical issues, communicating with all internal and external key stakeholders, and providing support to the technical, maintenance and corrosion working groups.

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
• Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, financial wellbeing support, network groups.
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (\xc2\xa3500 annual allowance.)
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll be doing as a Product Improvement Engineer;

• Provide technical coordination for the assessment and implementation of product improvements, with a focus on delivery of technical solutions for implementation and embodiment via the In-Service Support Continuous Improvement Process.
• Timely project control and escalation of risks to achieve schedule and cost.
• Support customer Program Reviews as required, including User Group conferences, Corrosion Working Groups and Technical & Maintenance Working Groups, by providing and or delivering reports, briefs and presentations, as deemed necessary.
• The preparation of Advanced Provisioning (AP) Requests and Company Work Orders (CWO).
• The efficient and timely resolution of predominantly technical in-services issues to maximise aircraft availability.
• Considerations when dealing with in-service topics must include, but not limited to:Future prevention, Cross platform application and implementation.
• Identification and resolution management of focused problem areas, which may lead the establishment of temporary Working Groups, such as Damage Limits and Repair Improvements.
• Occasional travel to the customer\xe2\x80\x99s maintenance facilities to support the various working groups, to engage with the operator and collaborate to share knowledge and ideas.
• Undertake the technical interface role with Vendors and OEMs for Product Support Engineering, including representing Leonardo Helicopters at agreed and regular OEM Working Groups, as required.
• Where required, arrange funding via customer tasked activities or company PV; through the preparation of sanctions and business cases.

What we need from you;

• Educated to at least HNC level in a relevant subject, ideally an Engineering related topic. Alternatively, to have completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• An understanding of ILS analysis techniques and their individual/combined effect on through life cost and asset and aircraft availability.
• Knowledge of AW101 technical publications, engineering and helicopter systems and experience of helicopter operations/support.
• Knowledge of the Company Engineering organisation, quality processes, operating procedures, drawing systems and digital products.
• Good level of computer literacy
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills, the ability to make sound technical assessments/judgements based on knowledge and experience, self-motivated and able to work as part of an integrated team.
• Able to write reports to support investigation and recommendations.
• Good at networking. For these roles, there is an immense amount of data needed requiring conversations with different organisations.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work as a principle part of an integrated team.

We are committed to the training and development of talented new engineers. Therefore, experience in all key disciplines is not essential.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working:

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