Details:
- Salary: £41.70 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Lancashire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
As a Weights Engineer, you will be part of a multidisciplinary airframe team consisting of designers, aerodynamicists, materials specialists, manufacturing engineers, and structures engineers. Your role will involve supporting and managing work plans, contributing your expertise to the decision-making process, and actively participating in the development and deployment of discipline capabilities.
About the client
BAE - Military, Air & Information (MAI) is a renowned company in the defence industry. They specialize in providing cutting-edge solutions for military applications, including airframe design and development. Joining their team will provide you with valuable experience and the opportunity to work on high-profile projects within the industry.
Key Responsibilities
Utilize your expertise in aircraft structure and systems Weights Engineering processes and methods
Assess early lifecycle weight, centre of gravity, and inertia properties
Manage weight targets and ensure compliance
Communicate effectively with superiors, peers, subordinates, and key stakeholders
Work in multidisciplinary teams and navigate conflicting engineering priorities
Job Requirements
Degree/HND/HNC in a STEM subject or equivalent professional qualifications
Significant experience in Weights Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Airframe-related disciplines
Strong knowledge of aircraft structure and systems
Excellent communication skills
Logical and organized approach to workThe successful candidate will be responsible for defining and carrying out engineering tasks within their span of responsibility, collaborating with their line manager to establish efficient work plans, ensuring technical quality, and delivering projects on time and within budget. They will actively contribute to the development of Weights Engineering toolsets and processes within the discipline capability development framework.
If you are an experienced Weights Engineer looking for a challenging role within the defence industry, apply now to join our team