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This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative aerospace projects, with a focus on injection moulding and design.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing and developing technical parts and products using SolidWorks
- Conducting cross-functional design reviews where required
- Generating technical drawings in accordance with BS8888 and internal standards
- Technical leadership of aircraft cabin projects
- Overseeing work through the business workflow and into full-scale production
- Processing drawing change requests in accordance with change management procedure
- Reverse engineering components for product improvements or changes
- Supporting and working closely with other departments of the business and suppliers
- Creating documentation to support the design and certification of projects
- Operating CMM and handheld 3D metrology equipment
- Ensuring work areas are maintained to a clean and safe standard
- Attending meetings as and when required
- Attending any training programs internal or external
- Supporting objectives set by the Design Office Manager and by the business
- Supporting and instructing project team members
- Performing general Design Office duties
Job Requirements:
- Degree level, or equivalent experience in an engineering-related field
- Preferably Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
- Extensive experience of creating complex parts and assemblies using SolidWorks
- Experience of creating basic 2D models and drawings in AutoCAD or similar
- Experience in generating high-quality technical drawings to an internationally recognised standard, including the application of GD&T
- Understanding of Design for Manufacture (DfM) of products with various production intents, including injection moulding, vac forming, sheet metal, machining, and composites
- Proven experience of checking drawings from other engineers
- Ability to find solutions to complex problems
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work with a low level of supervision
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required
- Experience of PDM vaulting system
- Experience of Autodesk PowerShape and stress calculation is an advantage
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work on innovative aerospace projects
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Collaborative and forward-thinking work environment
- Employee benefits package
If you are a dedicated Design Engineer with experience in injection moulding and a passion for aerospace innovation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.
