Test Rig Design Lead

3 days ago

Derby Derbyshire, United Kingdom Belcan Full time

Technical Lead - Rig Design Employment Type: Permanent
Aerospace

Our client is a global leader in innovative energy and aerospace turbomachinery, specializing in the development of next-generation gas turbines. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence and sustainability, they are seeking a skilled Technical Lead or Subject Matter Expert on Gas Turbine Test Rigs to join their team in Derby for permanent role.

The Technical Lead carries the authority to decide the technical direction taken by a project and leads the technical team by determining the technical scope of work content. The Tech Lead role will work in close collaboration with the Program Manager and the Discipline Leads as well as maintain alignment to the Chief Engineer’s advisory office.

Lead the technical execution of demonstration rig projects from requirements gathering to final delivery, ensuring performance, safety, and quality targets are met.
Guide the design of mechanical structures, fluid systems, electrical/electronic controls, and instrumentation for rigs.
Oversee and review CAD models, analysis models, detailed drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, and BOMs, to ensure compliance with relevant aerospace standards and customer specifications.
Provide leadership function and/or support for build, commissioning, and troubleshooting of rigs on-site or at customer locations.
Manage technical documentation, including design reports, validation plans, and test procedures.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a relevant technical degree.
Must have experience of Gas Turbine Rigs from Concept to Design to Installation, for the whole engine.
Proven experience in modelling & draughting the complex gas turbine components
Proven experience in the design and development of rotating machinery test rigs or ground support equipment.
Proficient with mechanical CAD design, analysis methods, manufacturing, assembly and instrumentation.
Ability to lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis during commissioning and test phases.
Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality systems is preferred.

Competitive Salary - Holidays (25 days per year plus Bank hols) - Pension
- Private Medical Insurance - Death in Service insurance - Income Protection
- Employee Share Purchase Plan - Cycle to Work

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