Reliability Maintainability and Testability (RM&T) Engineering Leader

Here at Dowty (a GE Aerospace company) we are a world-leading manufacturer of integrated propeller systems. Our products are used in applications that range from regional and military transport aircraft to marine hovercraft. Whilst our operations cover an extensive and growing fleet of in-service aircraft, we are engaged in developing the next generation of sustainable transport solutions, both of which require Reliability, Maintainability and Testability (RM&T) engineering services to assure world class reliability and customer support.

We are hiring an RM&T Engineering Leader to join our Engineering team and lead a small team of RM&T engineers. The role-holder will be simultaneously focused on developing a high-performing team and delivering RM&T services to projects across the lifecycle. Your ability to collaborate and influence at all levels across Dowty’s organisation will be essential, and success will bring opportunities for growth within Dowty's team and the broader GE Aerospace community.

Your role:

• Develop a high performing team to deliver RM&T services to bids, projects and in-service support

• Lead the team to meet company expectations for productivity, continuous improvement and accomplishment of priorities whilst promoting a culture of knowledge sharing and the application of lessons learned

• Take a lead in developing the technical capability of the Engineering department, including evolution of tools, processes and procedures for RM&T services

• Work towards becoming our RM&T technical authority

• Support programmes across the product lifecycle, including bids and proposals, new product introduction and in-service support

• Lead and contribute to typical RM&T activities such as generation and review of requirements, FMEA and other RM&T documentation

• Interface with customers to develop RM&T analysis to support incorporation into aircraft level fault tree analysis

• Lead the generation and analysis of in-service reliability data to drive both product improvements and facilitate prediction of spares volumes

• Identify and manage reliability-related design risks

• Evaluate system maintainability to support aircraft maintenance requirements

• Create reliability test plans and procedures and document test results

• Support recruitment, performance management, career development and succession planning for the team.

We are looking for:

• Reliability engineering experience is essential - together with experience of complex products and design for reliability

• Previous experience in aviation, automotive, or similar embedded systems development environments

• Knowledge of industry standards such as ARP4754A and ARP4761 is highly desirable

• Experience with the systems design lifecycle and capturing, understanding, and documenting customer Reliability and Maintainability requirements

• Good appreciation of Design for Reliability principles and ability to generate RM&T assessments, including Reliability Predictions, FMEAs, and maintainability analyses

• Strong understanding of reliable and usable product design

• Experience in leading and developing teams including direct people leadership

• Strong communication and influencing skills with demonstrated aptitude for interacting at all levels within the business

• Passion for engineering and sustainability, with interest in industry trends and aircraft electrification

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with good written and verbal communication skills

• An appropriate degree or HND in Engineering, Mathematics, Electronics, Applied Physics, or similar, or equivalent experience.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward.  Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension          

• Life Assurance

• Group income protection            

• Private medical cover    

• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell,

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.