Project Engineer Research & Development (Composites) - Bristol (RB-105435)

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Project Engineer Research & Development (Composites)
Bristol, England

A first tier supplier to the global aviation industry and a leader in the manufacture of highly complex composite and metallic aerostructures and engine products. The company is equally focused on military and civil markets.
To control and direct projects within the Composite Research Centres, guiding and developing staff working on R and D projects, contributing towards peer review of projects across the group to benchmark technical progress and buy-off essential developments.
Actively participate in coaching and training others for the wider dissemination and awareness of accrued knowledge.
Support the creation of the technology strategy designed to underpin the GKN Aerospace strategic plan
To develop a strong understanding of and alignment with Customers product strategies
To gather inputs from all stakeholders associated with defining future products, including Business Unit General Managers, Business Development, Chief Engineers and Customer Account Managers
Interface with the Aerospace technology clusters i.e. Metallic s, Composites and Niche.
Identification and initiation of technology projects
To establish the sponsorship, resourcing and leadership approach for each project to ensure the achievement of Cost, Quality and Delivery imperatives
Management of the Technology technical review processes
To introduce gated Project Management and Technology Readiness Level processes
Able to travel as required by the position including internationally.
Experienced in Metallic, Composite, Plastic and Niche technology areas
Use of CATIA V4 or V5 surfacing and modelling design packages

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.