Research and Development Engineer

Our client has a fantastic opportunity for a Research and Development Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. As the Research and Development Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, directing and co-ordinating the work and operations of R&D in order to achieve agreed production targets.

Role: Research and Development Engineer
Location: Waterford, Ireland
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 08:00-16:30
Friday: 08:00-15:30
Salary: €35,000 per year Plus O/T

What you’ll be doing:

• Review, complete capability additions to AP102.
• Train team members on any new products and technologies, sign off OJT.
• Research and develop new repairs to be written into Part21J repair or part21G production.
• Work from own initiative prioritising workload accordingly.
• Plan tasks and activities to deliver business unit objectives.
• Build tooling and test boxes when required.
• Improve tooling register and storage of tools within workshop.
• Improve R&D Facility and storage of commercial items for product builds.
• Document Tooling with pictures and how to carry out setup of test equipment.
• Document tooling required to complete a job to make easier for Engineers to work daily.
• Setup of ATA codes, CMMs, Rework groups, Product groups, Parts master of IPC.
• Work with Stores and Workshop manager to manage incoming units not on capability.
• Work with Quality to obtain up to date manuals and oversee AP102 application to regulating authorities.
• implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency.
• formulate department/unit policies and practices.
• facilitate the preparation and analysis of reports.
• review performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.

Requirements:

• Experience within Research and Development
• Aviation Experience
• Planning and organizing
• Performance management
• Judgment and adaptability
• Decision-making
• Information management
• Resource management
• Problem analysis and problem solving
• Communication skills
• Teamwork

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Company well Being Program
• Uniform Supplied

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!

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