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NPI Manufacturing Engineer
NPI Manufacturing Engineer
KDC are now recruiting for an NPI Manufacturing Engineer to join one of our busiest clients in the Bournemouth area. If you are looking for a new challenge and have a keen interest in the Aerospace industry, then this could be the role for you!
You will be responsible to adhere to and support development of new product introduction (NPI) best practices during the stage gate process of all programmes in order to reduce cost and production down time.
Your Responsibilities
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice industrial engineering; planning vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance
- Support the lead manufacturing engineer with the delivery of NPI across the business.
- Attend design reviews, design for manufacture and assembly and support the production line through to delivery of new products.
- Create manufacturing works instructions and visual aids.
- Support mockup, prototype builds and first shipset deliveries.
- Raising engineering query notes and supporting change processes
- Identify and implement improvement opportunities within the organisation.
- Identify and justify capital equipment investment
- Attend various meetings with internal and external stakeholders reporting to senior leadership team
- Produce written reports and make presentations
- Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
- Travel may be requested to other companies within the AVIC Cabin Solution family.
- Knowledge of Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery
Your skills
- Understanding of industry best practise of manufacturing processes and procedures.
- Working knowledge of Airbus and or Boeing systems and processes
- Knowledge of global completion in the cabin interiors industry
- Strong working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD
- Some knowledge and experience of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Lean Manufacturing techniques
Your Experience- Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering degree is preferred. MSc/MEng would be a plus.
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar environment, i.e. automotive, aerospace or heavy engineering.
- Experience of New Product Introduction.
If you’re interested in the role and would like to learn more, please click apply or contact myself on 01202 596366 or email kwilliams@kdcresource.com
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Location:
- Bournemouth
- Salary:
- Salary based on experience
- Job Ref:
- J141246
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Ground Segment Systems Engineer
KDC’s clients is looking to fill a diverse and critical role to support our broad Space systems architecture work covering missions across the UK and Europe, in civil and defence specialties .
KDC’s client is part of a company containing over 2500 people working in the growing field of Space Systems and operations and Geo-Information.
Responsibilities/Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to;- Lead or contribute to (depending on experience) the evaluation, design and development of predominantly software based Ground Segment Systems and tooling, potentially for:
- Launch systems
- Monitoring and control segment systems
- Mission systems
- User segment systems
- Planning and execution of ground segment systems tests
- Write technical plans, specifications, reports
- Write technical proposals
- Carry out technical management of projects
- Interface with customers, product owners and the project team(s).
Qualifications/Experience- University Bachleor's degree, or equivalent, in systems engineering or related topic.
- Minimum 3 years experience of systems engineering, preferably in the space industry.
- Systems engineering
- Technical authoring
- Good communicator
- Knowledge of ground segment systems
- Knowledge of spacecraft systems, particularly their relationship with the ground systems that support them
Desirable Skills- Knowledge of relevant industry protocols and standards such as ECSS
- Software Engineering
- Technical proposal writing
- Integration and Test
- Self-starter
- Strong written and oral communication
- Team player, flexible, open and keen to contribute
- Conscientious, hard working
- Attention to detail
Competitive Package covering salary, generous holiday allowance, training plan and more
Security
In line with Asylum & Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU, or UK (as applicable). Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Location:
- Luton
- Salary:
- £65000 per annum
- Job Ref:
- J141203
- Lead or contribute to (depending on experience) the evaluation, design and development of predominantly software based Ground Segment Systems and tooling, potentially for:
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Lead Propulsion Engineer
About the jobKDC's Client is looking for an experienced Lead Propulsion Engineer to take responsibility for the technical and project leadership pertaining to propulsion systems, fluid control systems or major subsystems on our launch vehicle as well as associated ground test benches and GSE.
The Lead Propulsion Engineer supports and develops the team, leads technical delivery and also provides operational support to development and qualification test campaigns ranging from test plan/procedure definition, to test execution and data analysis. Additionally you will work in close, continuous collaboration with other members of the senior leadership team to develop strategy and ensure delivery.
Our Client
One of Europe's most exciting space companies. You will be joining a team developing one of the most innovative, high-tech orbital space launch vehicles in the world, and you'll have the chance to earn an ownership stake in the company.
We are a highly motivated and focused team, and we are looking for colleagues who share our vision of creating Europe's first fully private space access company.
We are looking for team members who will fit in immediately and hit the ground running.
The Position
Core duties and responsibilities of the Lead Propulsion Engineer role include:
• Being the responsible engineer for a propulsion system or major subsystem, with the goal of delivering complete systems/subsystems in accordance with the development programme plan and specific workstreams.
• Contribute strategically and operationally to the development programme plan as well as day to day leadership activities.
• Using high level requirements to establish propulsion systems designs from conceptual level through to detailed designs. This includes establishing and modelling rocket engine cycle designs.
• Producing propulsion systems analytical/numerical models to be integrated with launch vehicle FES.
• Conduct part and component level make vs. buy trades.
• Working with in-house and external production teams to design, produce and integrate flight grade propulsion hardware.
• Working with in-house teams to facilitate propulsion development test campaigns and qualification testing.
• Producing and maintaining system/subsystem design documentation.
• Compiling design review data packages and deliverables production for grant programmes.
Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum of a Masters degree in aerospace engineering or a related field
• Bi-prop rocket engine propulsion experience, high and low pressure cycle systems preferable
• Prior experience with Liquid Oxygen fluid systems that you can leverage, hereunder cryogenic propellants, materials compatibility and sealing technology
• Turbo-machinery operations knowledge and cryogenic experience preferable
• Designs for cryogenic fluids, including liquid oxygen.
• Fluid system design software experience, preferably EcosimPro
• CAD / CFD experience, Solidworks / Ansys preferred
• Bi-prop/turbo-machinery ground testing and qualification including ground support equipment and test facility design
• Strong proven knowledge of manufacturing techniques commonly applied in rocket propulsion technology, specific emphasis on additive manufacturing desired.
You will probably have these core attributes:
• Extensive years of rocket engine, fluid systems and/or turbo-machinery hardware development experience
• Fluency in use of CAD / CFD techniques to model and analyse fluid systems.
• Numerical analysis tool (eg. Matlab/Simulink) proficiency.
• Proven aptitude for core engineering disciplines such as thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, structural analysis etc.
• Team lead and/or project management experience
• Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English
Personality
You will have:
• A self-starter mentality with good leadership qualities
• A flexible and dedicated mindset
Location
This role is based in Copenhagen at our clients Danish propulsion engineering and manufacturing site.
You will be spending time both at the factory and our nearby rocket engine testing site, with occasional travel to our main factory, test and launch sites in Scotland.
Copenhagen is one of Europe's most modern and aesthetically interesting cities. It is regarded as being one of the most livable cities in the world, with a strong reputation for being clean, green and sustainable.
With a huge, active waterfront and a lively social scene, Copenhagen offers a wide range of social activities and leisure opportunities, all with a uniquely Scandinavian flair. Activities include cycling and sailing, and the centre of the city is famed for it's cultural highlights.
Security
You must be a UK or European citizen, or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention.
If you're interested in learning more please apply directly or contact myself on 01202 596374 or astockley@kdcresource.com- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Location:
- Copenhagen
- Salary:
- €100000 per annum
- Job Ref:
- J141245
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IT Systems Infrastructure (Network Security)
SC Cleared Principal Engineer (Network Security)
KDC are looking for an SC Cleared IT Systems Infrastructure Engineer for one of our clients who provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions. They search for new ways to provide customers with a competitive edge across the air, maritime, land and cyber domains
Description:- Be able to apply their subject matter expertise and domain experience to good systems engineering practices, to support the Engineering Manager (EM) and Delegated Technical Authority (dTA) in delivering network security solutions for defence programmes of work
- Provide subject matter expertise and advice to other functional and capability areas to support overall project delivery and performance.
- Have a good understanding of the principles of network security and will be able to reference the relevant maritime legislation, industry & defence standards. They will have an understanding of the customer and user needs of the product system and how this will influence and impact design activities, technical and operational performance.
- Be able to understand and report the programme status for engineering activities, identify problem areas and implement recovery plans. This will include the management of any consequent change embodiment activities.
- Have a working knowledge of network security, including products and suppliers and will have an understanding of the direction of potential future technologies.
- Selection and implementation and test of Unidirectional Gateways.
- Selection and implementation and test of Data Diodes.
- Experience of cross-domain solutions in the UK defence environment.
- Knowledge of CESG architecture patterns 4 and 14 / NCSC Architecture guidance for import and export.
- Accreditation of technical security solutions.
- Provide technical guidance to other engineers and support the engineering management team in planning and controlling specialist activities.
- Infrastructure hardware (physical rack mounted equipment).
- Administration functions within a virtualised environment - including virtual resource management, resilience (HA & DRS), clustering and performance monitoring.
- Orchestration tools (automation, scripting).
- Server operating system administration (Windows and Linux).
- Cabling/patching (Ethernet and Fibre), cable management, clear labelling and patch diagrams.
- Configuration and management of hardware and software based networks.
- Network architectures and topologies.
- Network switching, routing and firewalls (certification experience is desirable).
- Ability to respond to technical queries and perform troubleshooting investigations where necessary, with full root cause analysis and rectification plan creation.
- Provide support for design reviews.
- Experience of working under change control processes
- Knowledge of network security principles in the defence, maritime or closely linked domain and have a comprehensive understanding of how their own systems and activities interact with the overall platform.
- Knowledge of the complete engineering lifecycle with some experience of working in agile teams.
- Have a strong awareness of Product Safety and SHE.
- Good communication skills and ability to interact with stakeholders
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Salary:
- Salary based on experience
- Job Ref:
- J141228
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Project Engineer - Bristol
Project Engineer
KDC are requiring a Skilled Project Engineer to join their team based in Bristol in support of our Clients requirements. The successful candidate will be expected to support the management and engineering teams. As well as this, you will act as a commercial focal point for our customer and the escalation of commercial items within the business and the client. This would include the raising of delivery notes, PO’s and contract reviews. You will be expected to track quality and ensure that relevant reports are completed and up to date. The successful candidate will also be expected to manage our internal systems, for monitoring project performance and activity trackers. Provide relevant reports on weekly or as required basis, to support internal meetings and contract requirements.
Key Experiences and Skills:- Engineering background
- Airbus experience
- Ability to articulate project progress to engineers, managers and directors, internally and externally.
- Experience of working to tight deadlines on projects and interfacing with clients.
- Previous hands-on experience of project management tools such as MS Project
- Formal qualification in Project Management, such as APM, Prince 2 or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience in risk management
- Good Inter-personal and organizational skills
- Eye for detail and good problem solver.
- Quick learner and highly self-motivated.
- Computer skills – Microsoft Word and Excel are essential, Publisher, Access, Power Point, Project, others an advantage
Should this be of interest, please do apply through the methods shown! Or alternatively, get in contact directly by emailing bgoudie@kdcresource.com
I look forward to hearing from you!- Job Type:
- Contract
- Location:
- Filton
- Salary:
- £30 - £32 per hour
- Job Ref:
- J141244
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