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Weights Engineer

Hudson Shribman
Posted a day ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Preston, Lancashire PR5 0XD, England

Salary

£38,000 - £45,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The Weights Engineer position involves managing mass properties for new designs and changes by analyzing production drawings and Catia models.
  • Candidates are expected to have a basic knowledge of managing a mass properties system and intermediate Excel skills, including macros and pivot tables.
  • The role requires strong numeracy skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.
  • The Weights team is crucial for ensuring flight safety by overseeing mass properties data across multiple aircraft platforms.
  • The position typically requires a salary of approximately $70,000 and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Weights Engineer

As a  Weights Engineer / Mass Properties Engineer you will be:

  • Managing mass properties for new designs and changes by analysing production drawings, 2D drawings, change authorities, and Catia models.
  • Conducting mass property modelling for various design activities.
  • Managing mass properties of full aircraft to support final assembly operations.
  • Ensuring the accurate upload of mass properties data for in-service fleets.
  • Managing mass properties for assets involved in flight testing.
  • Performing aircraft and stores weighing activities.
  • Developing and improving mass properties toolsets.

Your skills and experience:

  • Strong numeracy skills and an understanding of data management.
  • Basic knowledge of managing a mass properties system.
  • Intermediate Excel skills, including macros, pivot tables, and visual basic.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate across different levels.

About the Weights Team:

The Weights team handles mass properties data across multiple aircraft platforms. Their work includes drawing assessments, mass property modelling, data configuration management, and supporting the physical weighing of aircraft. This team plays a vital role in ensuring flight safety by managing mass properties for both in-service fleets and those involved in flight testing and development activities.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.