Lead Airworthiness Engineer

Eaton Wimborne

Welcome to our cutting-edge facility in Wimborne, formerly known as Cobham Mission Systems and now proudly part of the Eaton portfolio! At this state-of-the-art site, we specialise in manufacturing advanced air-to-air refueling systems and actuation (weapons carriage) for the defense market. With a dynamic workforce of approximately 1,000 talented individuals, we leverage the latest advancements in AI, Machine Learning, and next-generation systems to stay at the forefront of innovation.

Our commitment to excellence extends beyond technology; we are dedicated to fostering career growth and ensuring the happiness of our employees. Join us in a people-centric environment where your potential can truly soar. Please note that our site is ITAR regulated, and candidates must be eligible for security clearance.

What you’ll do:

We are seeking skilled and motivated Airworthiness Engineers to join our dynamic team.  The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the regulatory compliance of the air-to-air refuelling and actuation systems we develop.  This role involves working closely with design, operations, and functional teams to ensure that applicable airworthiness standards are identified and met.  You will report to the Airworthiness Manager and depending on your level of experience, will help to develop other Airworthiness Engineers within the team.  You will be part of an integrated team including Airworthiness and System Safety specialists, and supporting the wider Office of Airworthiness which maintains and operates under UK MAA DAOS, UK CAA Part 21G and 145, and EASA Part 145 approvals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance Assurance: Ensure all designs, modifications and repairs comply with relevant airworthiness regulations and standards.
• Certification: Prepare and review certification documentation for systems and components.
• Inspections: Conduct detailed inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support and guidance to engineering and operations teams regarding airworthiness issues.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all airworthiness activities and certifications.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as a liaison with aviation regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to airworthiness processes and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering is preferred but not essential or related discipline 
• At least 2 years in a Senior Airworthiness Engineer or related role
   

Skills:

• Knowledge of EASA, FAA, and UK MAA regulations
• Communication, negotiation, resilience
   

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen 

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.