Technical Support Engineer - L1

Carbon60; London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation maintenance company in London is seeking a Technical Support Engineer (level 1) to provide engineering support for aircraft component repairs. This role involves technical document preparation, oversight of manufacturing processes, and collaboration with operations on-site. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in the manufacturing industry. A competitive salary and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Discounted Flight Benefits

Reduced Gym memberships

Retail and Hotel Discounts

Seasonal Company Events

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline preferred.
• Manufacturing industry experience in Aircraft/MRO environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand mechanical processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the repair and overhaul of aircraft components.
• Provide technical support including tooling and documentation.
• Assist in developing new processes in various manufacturing areas.

Skills

Engineering principles

Technical document preparation

Project management

CAD experience

Education

Degree in Engineering (Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical)

Higher National Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

SolidWorks

Job description

Carbon60 are proud to be partnering with Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services to recruit for a Technical Support Engineer (level 1) within the Engineering department. Lufthansa Technik are a global leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the civil aviation industry.

This Technical Support Engineer (level 1) position is on a permanent basis and has become available due to continued growth and expansion. In this role, you will be responsible provision of technical engineering specialist expertise, including advice and support for the production facility at Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services through the provision of work instructions, tooling and facilities definition and other technical documentation.

Role Responsibilities will include:

• To support the repair and overhaul of Aircraft components in accordance with company procedures and in compliance with applicable airworthiness regulations.
• To provide support to Operations in accordance with standard practices and procedures derived from approved sources (Original Equipment Manufacturers data). This will include the development of new processes and procedures.
• To ensure that published work is in accordance with relevant authority requirements, safety information and manufacturer's data, ensuring data is up to date and technically competent.
• Where required to seek and gain approval for deviations from published data, and ensuring that these deviations are processed using procedures, to gain both internal and external (OEM approval as required.
• To provide technical support to Operations - including but not limited to Missing and Damage reports, Tooling Information sheets and Equipment Work Instructions, Process Specification Review, Technical reports, and if needed CAD designs.
• To assist in technical investigations - either for new product and process capabilities, 'Escapes', or Quality investigations order to analyse, recommend and introduce actions improvements as necessary.
• To assist in the development of new capabilities within the company, through identification and provision of correct tooling, equipment, processes, and support training and spares processes support new capabilities as required
• To assist in the development of new processes in Non-Destructive Testing, Machine Shop, Metal treatment, Paint removal, Painting, and the Company Plating shop as requested.
• To facilitate the creation and amendment of Master Task List on the company control system (SAP), and Master Pasts List (tree) data ensuring that these are created in accordance with relevant OEM publications. Production information includes Bill of Materials, Bush piece part drawings, Picture sheets, Job cards and technical reports - all of which support the Operations process.
• The job requires the person to be flexible in terms of working schedule (both on and off site) but based on the needs of the business.
• The role is office based, however with a requirement for day-to-day support to the company shop floor, including a plating shop.

Skills and Experience required:

• Ideally Degree Qualified (BEng), in Engineering based displace (Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering)
• Higher National Diploma or equivalent or relevant industry experience will also be considered.
• Training in Lean manufacturing, Continuous improvement, and Statistical Process Control would be beneficial.
• The candidate shall have Manufacturing Industry experience - ideally from the Aircraft / MRO environment, working with OEM Data and technically supporting a Production environment though the provision of technical documents / work instructions etc.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and basic metrology skills.
• Ability to understand the mechanical aspects of manufacturing processes.
• Experience of working with production control packages (MRP / ERP / SAP etc.)
• Experience of working within a 3D CAD system (Ideally Solid Works), with both modelling and drafting experience.

Why Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services? Here are some of their benefits and rewards:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Discounted Flight Benefits
• Reduced Gym memberships Retail and Hotel Discounts
• Seasonal Company Events

Day shifts - office flex (earn back overtime in lieu).

Salary - up to £34,078 per annum.

If you are interested in the role and want some more information, please contact Becky on 01582 368355 or email

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