What you’ll do:
The role will be based at the Titchfield site on a 37 hour per week contract with supported day release and study time.
The successful candidate will undertake a fully funded 4-year Engineering Degree Apprenticeship via Chichester University (Bognor Campus).
Eaton will provide a detailed training programme, focusing on the following elements:
- Generating design solutions for new Aerospace fuel system products to meet our customer’s specification
- Preparation of concept designs, 2D technical drawings and 3D models using CREO CAD package.
- Generating final detailed engineering drawings containing sufficient detail to ensure full “manufacturability” together with all relevant information such as tolerances, materials, finishes, etc.
- Investigating and sentence non-conformance requests, provide general technical support, manage obsolescence whilst providing robust technical justifications for decisions.
- Ensuring that customer requirements are properly understood and that the design implementation meets these requirements.
- Creating and managing detailed planning of engineering activities in line with top level program plan and in accordance with Eaton gate review process
- Preparing and reviewing technical documentation in accordance with company procedures.
- Ensuring timely and consistent communication on progress, impacts and changes associated with the technical directions and status of the projects.
- Getting involved with the planning and preparation for testing of Aerospace Fuel system products.
- Participating in failure investigations associated with Aerospace fuel system products.
Qualifications:
- 3 A Levels – Grade C or above (to include Mathematics) OR
- BTEC vocational qualification at Level 3 OR
- Level 3 apprenticeship
- Relevant work experience grade in GCSE’s (minimum of grade ‘4’ for Maths and English)
Skills:
- Individuals with strong communication skills, and an analytical and digital mind set
- Individuals with the ability to improve our business
- Individuals who show confidence in challenging situations with an ability to work with others
- Individuals with enthusiasm and a flexible approach who will be instrumental in this position
- Knowledge of a range of manufacturing processes e.g Machine, Treatments, Assembly & Test
- Understanding of basic mechanical, electronic and electrical principles
- Experience of Additive Manufacturing and CAD
- Awareness of new and emerging technologies and understanding the cost-benefit analysis of implementation
The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.