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Weights Engineer

RGS Global
Posted a month ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Preston, Lancashire PR1 2QT, England

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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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 should have strong numeracy skills, basic knowledge of mass properties systems, and intermediate Excel skills, including macros and pivot tables.
  • The role requires effective teamwork and communication across different levels within the organization.
  • The position offers a salary of $75,000 per year and requires at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • The Weights team plays a crucial role in ensuring flight safety by managing mass properties for both in-service fleets and those involved in flight testing.

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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