NP Aerospace
coventry
Full Time
Permanent
Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri)
Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent & Hybrid (at least 4 days in office but subject to operational needs)
Pay: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (subject to experience) + Discretionary Bonuses + Benefits
JOB SUMMARY
Are you a Lead Engineer who is keen to apply a wide range of mechanical engineering skills and grow your career towards becoming a lead technical authority in a challenging and exciting environment?
If you are up for the challenge, keep reading and find out much more about this fantastic opportunity!
?The roles primary responsibility is to support the Core Engineering requirements for all military vehicles under PDS Core Contracts. The successful candidate will function as the Core Lead Engineer within the project team with responsibility for direct engagement with the customer to ensure the requirements of the contract are fulfilled across the Engineering portfolio.
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BENEFITS
MORE INFO ABOUT THE ROLE
The work will entail being the Engineering point of contact for all core related activities which will consist of engagement with support to the customer base, including providing detailed responses to customer queries on the legacy vehicle fleet.
You will work closely with the Programme Manager as the engineering subject matter expert and first point of contact for all customer engineering-based requirements. This role will also involve working with the Principal Engineers, wider engineering team ILS and design teams as required to ensure all customer related queries are answered and submitted within the required timescales.
As part of this role, you will also be required to provide technical direction to sub-contracted subject matter experts in support of all engineering requirements that require additional support outside of NPA.
You will be responsible for supporting all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and maintaining the relevant documentation to ensure that a fully auditable trail from cradle to grave for all customer-based queries is maintained.
You will be part of the customer facing team able to articulate engineering concepts to engineers, project managers and other key internal and external stakeholders and lead on the engineering support provided under the core contract as part of these meetings. You will also act as the SME on any safety related meetings seeking support from appropriate departments as required to support the role of Engineering Authority.
?JOB DUTIES
The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required.
EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
?WHAT DO WE DO AT NP AEROSPACE?
NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.
Our mission is to improve and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication form the bedrock of our culture.
Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world’s largest defence organisations.
Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are also fully committed to supporting the Defence Community and actively advertise roles on Defence specific platforms such as CTP, Force Families, Forces Employment Charity, and Veterans Job Board.
Data Privacy: NP Aerospace respects the privacy of all applicants. Personal information provided during the application process will be treated in accordance with our privacy policy and applicable data protection laws.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to sign the Official Secrets Act and pass necessary checks before employment.
NP Aerospace
coventry
Full Time
Permanent