Lead Engineer

As Lead Engineer, you’ll take ownership of a specific landing gear product or project, serving as the go-to expert for all technical matters. You’ll lead problem-solving, track progress, and drive continuous improvements that boost engineering processes and company performance. Step into a role where your expertise shapes results—apply now.

Tasks

The key responsibilities and duties of the Lead Engineer include, but are not limited to:

• Act as the primary technical contact for a specific product line, supporting customer development, cost analysis, and specification validation.
• Oversee standards, conduct trend analysis, and coordinate responses to technical queries or changes.
• Lead technical projects from concept to completion, including planning, risk management, scheduling, and cross-site collaboration.
• Share best practices, transfer knowledge, and maintain expertise across legacy, current, and future landing gear types.
• Create and track project plans, ensuring milestones are met and stakeholders are engaged.
• Escalate time or resource issues to Engineering Management as needed.
  
  

Requirements

The ideal Candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent aviation experience.
• Project management skills essential; LEAN or formal PM qualifications desirable.
• Experience leading technical projects in aviation, ideally MRO and landing gear.
• Knowledge of aircraft data systems (AMM/IPC/CMM), MRP/SERP (e.g., SAP/AMOS), and airworthiness regulations (21J/21G/145).
• Strong communication and customer engagement skills.
• Right to work in the UK; hybrid working with potential travel.
  
  

Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. This includes holding an appropriate and valid visa if required. Unfortunately, applications from individuals who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.