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Are you a highly experienced Calculation Engineer with Aerospace experience? Are you looking for an opportunity to work within a forward thinking company who are pioneering the world's very first electrical vertical take-off and landing vehicle? Well that is what KDC are looking for. We are looking for outstanding calculations engineers to join an innovative team to help shape the future of urban e-mobility. With a direct report to one of the Co-Founders and Head of Calculation, this role will sit within the Calculation Department and work closely with their Engineering teams. This position will be based in Germany so candidates will need to be in a position to re-locate. Successful candidates should have the following experience: • MEng or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Techno-mathematics or Physics • 5 years' experience in a composite manufacturing environment • Excellent skills un state of the art CFD/Multiphysics modelling approaches including multiphase flows, phase change and non-linear heat transfer • Strong motivation to help build structures and processes • High level of self-reliance with the ability to work in a team • Target orientated, driven workstyle with analytical problem solving skills required The day to day duties of this role will involve: • Taking the leading role for Multiphysics calculations for ice accretion predictions and performance analysis of anti- and de-icing concepts • Enhance existing icing prediction methodologies and validate and verify them against reference benchmarks and literature • Hold main responsibility for numerical modelling, pre-processing, conduction of simulations/calculations and post-processing of the results • Provide detailed reports for certification purposes On top of an exciting and innovative role, this company are also offering a very competitive benefits package to attract the best engineers from around the world. So if you are ready to shape the future of transportation, or would like some more information about this opportunity please contact Lauren on 01202596370

Location: Letchworth/Bristol KDC are working with an organisation within the Aerospace Industry who are seeking a Coordinating Technical Author for key projects within the organisation. The organisation consists of passionate, dynamic and quality driven people who come from a wide range of backgrounds including the Aviation, Rail, IT, Financial and Defence industries. They believe that understanding the product is fundamental to creating world class documentation. The role This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic individual to take the lead role working on single-engine utility helicopter on behalf of a world-class manufacturer. The role will be coordinating / producing RMM, SRM and IPC documentation. This role will be based in the UK with quarterly on-site liaison visits (3-5 days) in Switzerland. Requirements Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience within the aircraft industry, with rotary wing (rotorcraft) •Experience working on Data Modules •Experience with S1000D (preferably version 4.1) •Experience with RMM / AMM, SRM, CMM, IPC •Experience in writing to Simplified Technical English (STE) •Familiar with ICN structure •Good understanding of engineering data in a variety of formats from Engineering drawings to Design Reports •Experienced in managing / coordinating fast paced Technical Publications projects - including reporting to the senior management / customer and financial management of the project •Adequate competency using different software packages for planning/reporting purposes •Liaising with the customers engineering team based in Switzerland •A pro-active thinker that can provide potential solutions •Ability to track production of tasks from conception to completion •Drive and enthusiasm to achieve customer quality criteria •Ability to work to deadlines and adhere to schedules •Ability work with a minimum of supervision •Valid Driving License •Current SC Clearance an advantage Please note candidates must successfully undergo UK Security Vetting before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check (SC). Apply Now!

Are you a Design Engineer with a background in Aerospace looking for an exciting opportunity? Are you looking to progress your career in aircraft interior design? This is the perfect opportunity for you! KDC are working with a UK Leading Aircraft Interior Outfitting Company who are seeking a Design Engineer to join their team. As part of the design team, you will be working on future interior trim and seat development. Key requirements for the role: • Experience working within a 21G / J / 145 aerospace interior trim environment performing a design and draughting role. • Good knowledge of composite materials, manufacturing processes and typical aerospace interior trim parts plus hardware. • Experience with CAD systems with the ability to create robust 2D drawings and 3D models. • Understanding of drawing tolerancing and detailing schemes. • Undertake design and development of products from concept to operation, working cross functionally. Deliver robust models and drawings from which the later part or assembly may be manufactured. • Ability to work well in dynamic situations, think on their feet, troubleshoot and provide timely and prompt technical support as needed. • Ensure products meet specification, function, design and business performance requirements in accordance with recognised industry standards, safety and legislation.

KDC Resource are working with a leading OEM within the Aerospace industry who are seeking a Supply Officer to join their supply offices in Southampton. Responsibilities This role will give you the opportunity to manage the supplier portfolio, interact with suppliers and build a tri-partite relationship with the relevant POS / POM / PS / PM representative for the implementation of corrective and preventive actions. You will be the first point of contact for the escalation of the operation and will mitigate unnecessary escalation. You will manage and optimise procured goods stock and support supply chain and logistics Transformation projects (i.e. QUANTUM, LTP). Daily management of the supplier portfolio: - ·Order Book Management ·Deputise for Supply Chain Operations Manager if required ·Prioritisation of Supply chain ·Challenge Supplier performance ·Lead & Drive Supplier recoveries ·Demand and forecast control ·Anticipation of risks and drive mitigation actions ·Master data maintenance ·Manage secondary flow ·AP5209 ·Co-ordinate Supplier Working Parties with SCBP - ·Maintain Topical performance measures Skillset The successful candidate must: ·Work autonomously and prioritise the supplier. ·Communicate a various levels of business both internally and externally. ·Understand and interpret operational performance and the impact to the schedule. ·Ability to use and interrogate SAP. ·Experience in a similar role. Apply Now!!

Are you an avionics design engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? Do you have experience working within the aerospace industry and not afraid of a challenge? KDC are currently working closely with an aerospace company that design and manufacture aircrafts for both the civil and military aviation industry. The successful person will have the opportunity to add value to the company in the following areas: ·Capable of identifying issues and understand how to resolve them in a professional manner ·Transfer drawings provided by systems engineers into loom/ wiring diagrams ·Working to Part 21J standards ·Use of AutoCAD light Preferred Experience ·Experience working on unpressurised aircrafts or helicopters ·Working in a systems engineer role Keywords: aviation, aerospace, defence, part 21J, avionics, electrical design, civil, military, autoCAD, loom, schematics, wiring diagrams, aircraft, helicopter, unpressurised

KDC are looking for a high level person with strong Quality experience who can assist with Bids, deal with client Audits., Support the rewrite of the business management toolset and draw out future quality plans of the new business. This contract role is idealy for an experienced Senior/Lead Quality Engineer that has experience in the bid process as well as being client facing. Currently, our client have multiple bids within the defence sector which need input fro QA, gap analysis on there process and management of audit by client as part of bid process. There will also be a lot of rewrite activity due to an internal change to the business. Bid activity will have an influence on this. Ideally the will need to have Marine, Defence and Aerospace background so knowledge across AS9001. Rate is negotiable DOE Quality Engineer, Defence, Aerospace, Marine, Composite, AS9100, Bid Management, Gap Analysis, Lead Auditor

KDC Resource are working with an organization within the Marine Industry who are looking for a keen and self-motivated Controls Engineer who is looking to progress their career! The successful candidate will be reporting to & working closely with the Electrical Design Manager & department Lead Engineers to specify & design the architecture of the automation package hardware & software. The successful candidate will get to expand their knowledge/experience in the following areas; •3-phase power and control circuits •PLC/HMI controlled & in relay logic •Specification and selection of components in accordance company standards, •Part numbering and adding data to the MRP system. •Include all design deliverables as outlined by contract / company requirements. Essential Experience Programming Knowledge Desired Experience ·PLC & HMI programming packages. ·Schneider So Machine, Unity & Vijeo Designer ·Siemens Step7 & WinCC (TIA Portal era) ·Mitsubishi GX Works & GT Designer (IQ Works era) ·Electrical Design packages ·E-Plan ·AutoCAD Electrical (historical projects) ·Previous experience in producing control panel designs, and accompanying electrical design material to support the installation of the equipment. ·Previous experience in producing & testing PLC / HMI software. ·Previous experience with inverter drives. ·Marine experience is an advantage, but not essential. Occasional overseas travel is also required. APPLY NOW or call Holly on 01202596374

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer seeking your next contract opportunity? How would you like to work for a reputable aerospace company based down on the sunny south coast of England? KDC are currently working closely with an aerospace company that design and manufacture aircrafts for both the civil and military aviation industry. The successful person will have the opportunity to add value to the company in the following areas: ·Provide a mechanical design services and proof read drawings on modification systems and upgrades ·Prepare test and design reports ·Support other areas of the business when required ·Prepare and convert schemes into working drawings for aircraft modifications ·Build quality relationships with suppliers and be capable of resolving any issues in a professional manner Preferred Experience ·Working on older aircrafts or unpressurised aircrafts ·Use of Solidworks (or similar CAD package) ·Experience with technical documentation ·Capable of reading older engineering drawings Keywords: aerospace, mechanical, design, civil, military, aviation, modification, system upgrades, unpressurised, solidworks, CAD,

Are you an electrically experienced or trained Quality Control Inspector with a background in the Space industry? KDC are currently working with a reputable Space and Defence company in Stevenage who are looking for an Electromechanical Inspector to work in the Combined Propulsion Systems (CPS) and Satellite Assemble Hall (SAH) Department on a 6 month contract. You will be working as part of a team in an ISO class 8 cleanroom. Responsibilities: • Responsible for the verification of flight hardware using Drawing Work Instruction, Processes and Procedures. • Responsible for inline harness resistance testing against requirements, and reporting inconsistency. Required skills and experience: • Electrically experienced or trained QC inspector with the ability to read electrical engineering drawings. • Ability to verify the CPS and Thermal Harnesses (wiring loom) hardware to drawings and work instructions. • Measuring harness resistance and insulation resistances, recording and entering writing data into instructions or spreadsheets. • Testing circuits with diodes, heaters thermistors and thermostats in them. • Patrol auditing works instructions, ACS and assembly technicians' activities. Desirable: • Competent use of hand measuring tools - Vernier, Micrometer. • ESA certified soldering knowledge. • Experience working in an ISO class 8 cleanroom.

KDC are working with a Global Supplier of Precision Aerospace Components who are seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to grow their business. Preferably with a proven track record of gaining new business, ideally, in the Aerospace sector. Successful candidates will be Strategic thinking Commercially aware Competent with lead times Be able to Identify and develop new customers Maintain and grow existing customers Generate and maintain New Business plan Generate and upkeep monthly forecasts for existing and anticipated business Liaise with the company's engineers during proposal generation Qualifications / Experience: Engineering - Aerospace background, Business development experience preferred. Sales experience preferred. If you feel like this a role you could excel in please get in touch with Jeantene Willoughby 01202 596 371 or by email jeantene.w.a4lh2fnz0q6@kdcresource.aptrack.co

Lead Flight Dynamics Engineer Are you a Flight Dynamics or Aerodynamics Engineer working within the Aerospace industry? Are you looking for an opportunity to work within a forward thinking company who are pioneering a hybrid vertical take-off and landing vehicle? Well that is exactly what KDC are looking for. We need innovative and self-reliant engineers who have the ability to run the Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics Engineering Department, reporting directly in the Engineering Director. This role will give you the opportunity to work in Paris, one of the most well-loved and attractive cities in Europe. You will be working in a forward thinking company, who are at the cutting edge of emerging and disruptive technologies. The successful candidates will have an Engineering Diploma or PhD in Flight Dynamics/Flight Control Laws with significant experience in the automatic systems control of Aircraft. On top of an exciting and innovative role, this company are also offering a very competitive salary and benefits package to attract the best engineers. So if you are ready to shape the future of transportation, or would like to find out more about this opportunity please contact Nathan Sweeney at KDC Resource through the methods shown.

Do you have a passion for advanced technology? Do you want to work with a leading company developing innovative ideas and solutions across a variety of markets? Then this could be for you! KDC are currently working with an exciting company looking for a consultant to join the vision processing and autonomy team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team with a growing reputation in the computer vision and data analytics field and to work on exciting applications in military, industrial and transport. The role will involve the development of new technologies to meet demanding customer requirements. Responsibilities • Developing novel solutions to customer requirements • Technical Leadership on varying wide ranging projects • Development of vision processing and AI algorithms Background • Degree in Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science & post degree experience in Computer Vision, Machine Learning or closely related areas of research • A strong mathematical foundation and experience in developing vision processing and AI Algorithms • Experience in computer vision • Software development experience using C, C++ or Python Due to the nature of the role, candidates need to wither have current SC clearance, or be able to gain it. For more information on this role, please click apply! Keywords: Computer vision, AI, Algorithms, Mathematics, C, C++, Python, Vision Processing, 3D Vision Systems, Data Fusion, Sensor Systems, RF , Acoustic, Data Analytics, Autonomous Technology, Machine Learning