Technical Lead

Belcan; Derby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace company in Derby is seeking a Technical Lead to oversee gas turbine test rig projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aeronautical or mechanical engineering and experience in leading technical teams. This role includes responsibilities such as guiding design and execution, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring project compliance with aerospace standards. Competitive salary and extensive employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday plus Bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in gas turbine components modeling and drafting.
• Experience in designing rotating machinery test rigs.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of rig projects from requirements to delivery.
• Guide mechanical structure and fluid system designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Skills

Gas Turbine expertise

Technical leadership

Mechanical CAD design

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

Technical Lead - Derby

Are you a Gas Turbine specialist Engineer?

Have you experience with Test Rigs?

Are you looking for a new challenge?

YES!! Then Belcan Workforce Solutions has the role for YOU!!

Our client, a global aerospace company at its facility in Derby is looking for a Technical Lead or Subject Matter Expert on Gas Turbine Test Rigs. This role is pivotal within the business and within the program(s) they are assigned to. The Technical Lead carries the authority to decide the technical direction taken by a project and leads the technical team by determining the technical scope of work content. The Tech Lead role will work in close collaboration with the Program Manager and the Discipline Leads as well as maintain alignment to the Chief Engineer\'s advisory office.

The Technical Lead role is a central figure in the delivery of high-fidelity test rigs that support the validation and qualification of complex aerospace / turbo-machinery subsystems for their internal and external customers whilst controlling the scope of work pertinent to the program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of demonstration rig projects from requirements gathering to final delivery, ensuring performance, safety, and quality targets are met.
• Guide the design of mechanical structures, fluid systems, electrical/electronic controls, and instrumentation for rigs.
• Oversee and review CAD models, analysis models, detailed drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, and BOMs, to ensure compliance with relevant aerospace standards and customer specifications.
• Provide leadership function and/or support for build, commissioning, and troubleshooting of rigs on-site or at customer locations.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Manage technical documentation, including design reports, validation plans, and test procedures.
• Own the delivery of the program scope of work (in conjunction with the respective PM).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree or higher in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a relevant technical degree.
• Proven experience in modelling & draughting the complex gas turbine components
• Proven experience in the design and development of rotating machinery test rigs or ground support equipment.
• Proficient with mechanical CAD design, analysis methods, manufacturing, assembly and instrumentation.
• Ability to lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis during commissioning and test phases.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality systems is preferred.

What will you get

• Competitive Salary
• Holidays (25 days per year plus Bank hols) - Pension
• Private Medical Insurance - Death in Service insurance - Income Protection
• Employee Share Purchase Plan - Cycle to Work

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan