Job Requirements

Quest Aerospace Design Engineers are responsible for the design, specification and control of gas turbine OEM projects in Derby and worldwide. 

Example duties of the Aerospace Design Engineer:

Assessment of technology product requirements, including costs, manufacturing feasibility and market requirements Preparation of concept and detail designs for gas turbine engine components and systems Creation and specification of engine test experiments and instrumentation schemesCreation and modification of software to be incorporated in gas turbine control systems or software for monitoring and diagnosis of gas turbines in service with OEM’s customersArranging the construction and testing of prototype development engine designs and subsequent modification to designs, based on test results, modelling and analysisSpecification of engine Bill of Material and checking of engine models for gaps/clashes       Production of final design information for use in preparation of layouts, parts lists, etc. Preparation of specifications for engine components to aid procurement and manufactureAccurate data management in large technical databases and creation of metric reportsAssessment of technical reports and drawings for Export Control restrictions and Intellectual Property declarations Creation and assessment of new manufacture, rework, repair and overhaul processes and techniques for gas turbine components, ensuring those parts satisfy commercial, airworthiness and safety requirements

Required Skills (Technical Competencies):

Excellent understanding of the operation of a gas turbine in an aviation or marine application.

Appreciation of engine development testing and the certification process together with airworthiness and safety considerations, and/or previous experience in the aerospace or engineering industry or previous experience of engine, unit or component testing or instrumentation would be beneficial. 

Good understanding of technical databases and design documentation, including technical drawings. This includes data manipulation in complex databases, writing technical reports and creation of drawings.

Work Experience

Good understanding of the requirements for export control and intellectual property control when transferring design data across company and geographical boundaries.

Candidates are required to be computer literate in MS Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer. More advanced MS Office skills such as Power BI, Visual Basic, Excel macro’s etc. would be advantageous but not essential. 

Previous experience of using bespoke engineering IT systems e.g. NX, PLM Teamcenter, PDM, SAP, etc. would be ideal but is not essential as on the job training will be given.

Required Skills (Behavioural Competencies):

The job requires excellent personal organisational and communication skills as methodical working and interaction with the customer are essential elements to this position.

After initial orientation and training, the successful candidate will be given general direction from the Team Leader, but will be required to perform duties and responsibilities independently.

Good communication in English (oral & written)Excellent Interpersonal skills – team working etc.Customer focus - ability to build and develop customer & supplier relationshipsRepresenting the team at customer meetings up to senior level and progress resulting actionsProblem solving abilityLogical thinkingEffective time managementResults driven outlookAbility to work independently with minimal supervision

Qualifications:

BSc/MSc/Meng degree level qualification in engineering or science discipline (or other degree discipline with additional gas turbine training or experience)  or equivalent aerospace industry experience