Composites Development Engineer

2 weeks ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Aviation Full time
Job Description

Dowty, a GE Aviation company, is seeking a skilled Composites Development Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Integrated Project Team, you will support the development of composite process technology for a novel composite rotor structure.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the development and delivery of composite rotor hardware for test, with a focus on hands-on process development and definition.
  • Contribute to process specifications and documentation, equipment procurement and commissioning, and tooling system design.
  • Support the low-rate production of test hardware, including hands-on support on the line and characterization of parts produced by various techniques (metrology, composite testing, NDT).
Requirements:
  • A relevant Engineering degree - Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
  • Composite Process Development/Manufacturing experience - particularly with RTM and dry fibre preforming.
  • Demonstrated experience of process improvement.
  • Material development experience (carbon fabric, resin, adhesive, binder, bond primers).
  • Low TRL/MRL technology development experience.
  • Experience with Aerospace quality systems (in development and/or production) - particularly on rotatives (engines, rotors).
  • Six Sigma, Lean or other process control/improvement techniques.
  • Composite part characterization (mechanical test, microscopy, volume fraction measurement).
  • Composite metrology and NDT.
  • Composite Design/Design for Manufacture experience.
  • Tool design - particularly in Catia V5.
  • Tool procurement.
  • Tool rapid prototyping (3D printing, simple machining, composite tooling layup).
Desired Characteristics:
  • Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in challenging projects.
  • Organized & able to work towards deadlines.
  • Inspired and curious to learn.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to take ownership for projects.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Able to work as part of a team.
Benefits:
  • Non-contributory Pension.
  • Performance-related bonus.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Group income protection.
  • Private medical cover.
  • Holiday - hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell.
Security Clearance:

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role.

Right to Work:

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.



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