Weights/ Mass Properties Engineer Salary:
up to £45,500 per annum dependent upon experience Location:
Preston We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world's leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Weights/ Mass Properties Engineer. The role will be based just outside of Preston and offers the opportunity for hybrid working (3 days per week on site) and flexible working hours. Individual circumstances can be discussed. The Weights/ Mass Properties Engineer will be joining the Weights team who are tasked to the Design Authority mass properties data across multiple platforms e.g. Typhoon, Tornado, Hawk, F35. Design activities require drawing assessments, mass property modelling, data configuration management, etc. Main Responsibilities: Mass properties management of all new design and of changes which include analysing production drawings, change authorities, Catia models, 2-D drawings, etc Mass property modelling of all the design activities Mass properties management of full aircrafts supporting our final assembly activities Management of the safety critical Upload Mass properties data for all the in-service fleets that the company support Management of the aircraft mass properties for all assets that support our flight testing activities Aircraft and stores weighing activities Development of the mass properties toolsets Benefits: Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times 25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years' service/ 27 days after 10 years' service Shared Incentive Plan Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary About You: Understanding of data/data management and having strong numeracy skills Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of managing a mass properties system Intermediate Excel proficiency - eg macros, pivot tables, visual basic etc Ability to work in a team environment, able to communicate on all levels effectively You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years.
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