Senior Engineer, Small Systems and Actuators

Senior Engineer (Small Systems & Actuators)

Role Purpose 

Provide a Mechanical Design capability in Halcon Systems.

Key Accountabilities : 

• Provide an in-house mechanical design capability to support the various development programmes of Halcon;
• Undertake mechanical design and support work throughout the life-cycle of the system under development, for all phases of conceptual design, preliminary design, detail design and development, manufacture, production, end-use support and phase-out/disposal;
• Perform precise engineering calculations using theoretical methods as well as computational simulations;
• Devise, organize and ensure engineering arrangements and revisions;
• Establish test specifications and procedures to ensure that all design requirements are met;
• Evaluate the performance of mechanical equipment against set performance requirements;
• Mentor and monitor mechanical engineers;
• Steer and support technical personnel reporting to your function to deliver on their responsibilities as designated by the Lead Engineer.

Competencies : 

• Able to deal with work-related deadlines
• Assume accountability and responsibilities
• Able to work under frequent job pressure
• Able to work independently
• A thorough understanding of fine mechanical product development, testing and production
• Visual and spatial awareness, attention to detail, problem solving
• Strong math, CAD and Product Data Management skills
• Technical communication (Written and oral.) with technical and non-technical personnel, suppliers and customers 
• Mentorship

Knowledge and Qualification

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and/or equivalent technical qualification in mechanical or aerospace engineering
Working knowledge in the broad spectrum of mechanical engineering as related to fine mechanical system development and manufacturing

Experience
At least 8 yr (Bachelor’s), 7 yr (Master’s) or 6 yr (PhD) of related experience, preferably, in the aerospace industry
 

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