Project Engineer Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

Summary

Dowty Propellers is a global leader in aircraft propeller systems. Dowty Propellers provides solutions for today’s and tomorrow’s propulsion demands with our expertise in the development, design, manufacture, certification, and support of electrohydraulic driven variable pitch all composite bladed propeller systems.

Our products are employed in a variety of applications, including commercial regional aircraft and military airlifters, as well as multi-role seaplanes and marine hovercraft.

Dowty Propellers continually invests in technologies, production capabilities, and human resources to provide propeller systems that are safe, efficient, and reliable to support today’s turboprop aircraft and the increased sustainability needs for the aircraft powerplants of tomorrow.

Dowty Propeller has a long history of first-to-market innovations, such as the all-composite propeller blade and the first full-authority digital propeller control. To date, over 25,000 advanced composite blades have been delivered, with the lead propellers accumulating over 60,000 hours of flying time.

Dowty Propellers’ products are supported by a global customer and product support network that comprises offices in Europe, North America, and Australia, as well as a growing staff of field service engineers deployed globally to customer sites and operational bases.

We are looking at an increasing number of engineering programmes and projects that require assistance, ranging from legacy propeller system support to current production propeller system support, new product introduction programmes, and new technology introduction projects that will propel our propeller systems into the future.

Job Description

We have an interesting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to join the Dowty Propellers Engineering Platforms and Projects team, where you will be responsible for current and future projects.

The successful candidate will be in charge of managing projects ranging from the support of existing in-service propeller system products to new technology projects in support of future propeller systems, as well as participation in exciting opportunities in the advancement of hybrid and all-electric aerospace propulsion technologies.

The projects will require a high level of mechanical, manufacturing, and hydromechanical control system support, as well as composite design and construction, therefore competence in a variety of these areas is required. Projects may require foreign travel to support clients, project partners, and engineering service providers (10%-20% approx.).

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and control assigned engineering projects, including risk and opportunity management.

• Control customer, Dowty, and regulatory authority technological needs.

• Create a solid project scope definition, work estimates, plans, and timelines needed to meet project obligations within budgetary and contractual restrictions.

• Obtaining budget approval, initiating and leading Baseline Change Requests.

• Internal and external clients’ technical project contact.

• Leading cross-functional teams and coordinating project needs, as well as giving coaching to assigned staff to aid in project execution.

• Support bid and proposal estimates by estimating labour and material requirements using work breakdown structure approaches, and assist the company’s strategic planning process, including annual budgets, expenditure projections, resource planning, and funding requirements.

• Participate in technical and programme reviews as a presenter or reviewer.

• Design change administration and control.

• Monitor and communicate project progress, business concerns, and key developments to stakeholders in a clear and straightforward manner.

• Leading and assisting with lean activities and events.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, systems, engineering, or aerospace engineering, or equivalent qualification

• Solid project management experience in the aerospace or comparable regulated industries

• Ability to integrate and lead cross-functional teams, including but not limited to engineering, manufacturing, and sourcing, is required.

• Ability and expertise interacting with customers must be demonstrated.

• A self-assured and articulate communicator, both vocally and in writing.

Desired skills and characteristics

• Knowledge of the aviation regulatory environment, including civil certification standards, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as practical experience operating under a Part 21 Design Organisation Approval.

• Capability to organise many projects and engineering operations while balancing priorities and meeting deadlines.

• Experience managing sponsored projects (UK ATI, EU supported) is preferred.

• Competency in using common Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as project management tools such as MS Project, is required.

• Technical experience with complicated systems, such as mechanical, aviation control, and/or electronic control systems, as well as functional understanding of hydromechanical control systems, would be beneficial.

• Experience with ARP4754A-based development is not required but would be beneficial.

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, as well as working understanding of lean or six sigma

Flexible Working

Dowty Propellers supports and encourages flexible working options, including hybrid work where appropriate, and understands the benefits of a positive work-life balance for employees.

Total Reward

Dowty Propellers understands the significance of Total Reward. FlexChoice, our flexible benefits plan, allows you freedom, choice, and flexibility in how you receive your benefits, as well as the ability to save money when possible.

As a new member of Dowty Propellers, we are glad to be able to offer you the following as standard in your benefit fund, which you can then adjust to meet your specific needs:

• Pension without contribution
• Performance-based incentive
• Insurance for Life
• Income protection for groups
• Private medical insurance
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with purchase or sell option

Clearance for security purposes

For this function, baseline personnel security standard (BPSS) clearance is necessary and must be maintained. Please keep in mind that if BPSS clearance cannot be acquired, you may be ineligible for the post and/or any offer of employment may be revoked on national security grounds. Please visit the link below for more information on the BPSS clearance requirements: BPSS

Right to Work

Applicants from job seekers requiring sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom are welcome and will be reviewed alongside all other applicants. However, under current UK immigration rules, candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced, and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. Please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website for more information.

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Further Information

No relocation assistance is provided.