Senior Project Engineer

The Eaton Bedhampton plant is based 35 mins away from Titchfield and hosts 140 headcount of all functions playing a key role in our organisation aerospace division. The core business is; assembly and test of hydraulic parts for motors and pumps on aeroplanes, main customers are Airbus, Collins, Leonardo, Moog and Boeing.

What you'll do:

We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Product Engineer to join the team at Bedhampton. This individual will be responsible for taking projects through the full development lifecycle of the programme, including but not limited to:

• Design and evolve current hydraulic pump/motor designs using 3D CAD.
• To lead the development of electro-mechanical Hydraulic Components through the full lifecycle of the programme
• Appraise drawings, reports, change requests (ECOs) and BOMs for clarity, completeness and conformity to standards, procedures and specifications.
• Ensure gated Engineering activities are completed per the agreed review timeframes
• To generate technical review data-packs and present them at Engineering Reviews
• Lead technical presentations at internal and external design reviews
• Lead internal and external team meetings
• Ensure timely and consistent communication on progress, impacts and changes associated with the technical directions and status of the projects.
• Maintain project manager and engineering leadership understanding and support of programme objectives and approach.
• Responsible for producing, reviewing or authorising technical documentation in accordance with company procedures
• To participate and support project updates (Programme Reviews)
• To lead failure investigations associated with Bedhampton product
• To support and champion cost out initiatives throughout the business in line with ELSS philosophy
• To maintain a well organised project filing system and working environment in line with ELSS.
• Collaborate with remote teams and to deliver to tight project milestones.
• Support manufacturing and the plant operations as required.
• Experience of delivering outcomes from a project perspective.

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree (BEng, BSc) or equivalent experience with at least 4 years of experience.

Skills:

• Proven engineering experience in a relevant professional engineering environment ideally gained in the aerospace or equivalent high technology industry
• Proven ability to develop appropriate relationships at all levels within and outside the organisation
• Familiarity liaising and managing customer expectation
• Experience presenting at internal and external technical reviews
• Strong problem solving, organizational and planning skills
• Communication skills- both verbal and written, with ability to make necessary status reports
• Knowledge and understanding of the product development process
• Possess commercial awareness when assessing new and potential adaptations to product design
• Able to perform and verify designs using calculations, and an understanding of analysis programs such as FEA and CFD would be an advantage
• Travel- yes 10% of the time
• Proficient in Pro/Engineer modelling or similar and producing drawings to ANSI standard and understand design methodology for rotating groups

What we offer:

• A company culture committed to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability.
• Annual mentoring programme, Eaton University, and a robust reward and recognition framework.
• Ongoing learning and global career development opportunities, including internal mobility.
• Comprehensive induction support and a well-structured onboarding experience.

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