Eaton Corporation
Systems Project Engineer
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Eaton’s Aerospace Division
Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.
Our Wimborne facility specializes in cutting-edge air-to-air refueling systems, advanced refueling probes, air-to-air and air-to-ground launch systems utilizing both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub-Systems.
With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognized as the world’s leading provider of air-to-air refueling systems, offering fifth-generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide.
Our legacy of innovation and technical excellence sets us apart as the most advanced air-to-air refueling supplier on the global stage.
What you’ll do:
- Lead Projects: Take charge of small to medium projects or key sections of larger initiatives, including proposals, new product introductions, and modifications/upgrades to in-service products.
- Plan & Coordinate: Develop engineering plans, working alongside other functions and project management, manage tasks, and ensure milestone success by engaging cross-functional teams like airworthiness and safety.
- Collaborate: Serve as the technical interface with customers, ensuring solutions meet expectations and translating those requirements internally.
- Drive Excellence: Be involved with all system lifecycle stages—requirements, design, development, integration, verification, and qualification.
- Mitigate Risks: Manage technical risks and opportunities, ensuring system integrity and design traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
- Support Growth: Mentor apprentices and junior staff, manage engineering change, and work closely with leadership to ensure projects are well-resourced.
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Qualifications:
- Degree in a relevant engineering field (HNC/apprenticeship with equivalent experience also considered). Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience.
- Experience in one or more of the following - mechanical, electro mechanical, fluid, mechanisms, structures or systems product development.
- Hold an engineering degree or equivalent with at least 5 years experience.
Skills:
- Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Self-motivated problem solver with a proactive approach to challenges.
- Proficiency in engineering lifecycles, technical report writing, and design reviews.
- Comfortable presenting technical content at all levels within the business.
- Experience with project scheduling and, ideally, prior engineering document sign-off.
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The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods, and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.
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