Aerospace Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

We are looking for skilled Aerospace Mechanical Engineers with experience in transmissions.

If you have a proactive approach and are a motivated individual with good communication skills who can work well in a team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As an Aerospace Mechanical Engineer working in our Helicopter Division you will be supporting both the UK and Italian geographies so, although based in the UK, there is the opportunity to work on our full product range and travel to other international sites.

As part of the Transmissions Systems Team, you will be involved in activities across our wide product range encompassing conventional helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air systems.

At Leonardo Helicopters, we are responsible for the design of the complete air vehicle and working within the team you will have the ability to participate in all phases of the product design life cycle from participating in leading edge innovation to supporting aging aircraft.

This role is based in Yeovil with the potential of hybrid working.

What you’ll do as an Aerospace Mechanical Engineer:

As part of the Transmissions Systems Team, you will be involved with the following activities:

• Designing and developing the Helicopter gearbox components/assemblies (Gears, Casings, Bearing, Shafts, Seals, monitoring systems etc.)
• Communicating to, and supporting other areas of the business, i.e. Production, Manufacturing, Repair & Overhaul, Vendors or Suppliers, Customer Support and In-service/flight queries
• Supporting, co-originating and executing design and development activities for the Transmission Dynamic System

What we need from you:

To perform in the role you will need to work well in a team and be flexible and adaptable.

We really need you to have:

• A degree in mechanical design
• A knowledge of gears, bearings, casings, couplings and shafts
• Knowledge of 2D drafting and 3D modelling using CAD software (conceptual/detail & assemblies)
• Good knowledge of basic rules of mechanical design (dimensioning & tolerancing)
• The ability to prepare and generate reports relevant to the assigned activities
• A motivated and proactive approach with the ability to problem solve
• The ability to plan and execute tasks to achieve timescales and costs

It would be nice if you have:

• Previous experience in a Mechanical Design Engineering environment
• Evidence of working in a regulated environment with knowledge of airworthiness regulations e.g. MAA, EASA or FAA
• Experience in 3D CAD using CATIA V5 and FT&A package
• Knowledge of helicopter mechanical/transmission systems
• Basic knowledge and/or relevant experience in Stress and Fatigue analysis
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis software packages (Abacus or similar)

*For internal purposes we are looking to recruit up to JFF level 5/6*

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

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