Design Engineer

Design Engineer

• Location: Manchester (Hybrid - Design Office + Home)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £35,000-45,000

We are seeking a Design Engineer to join an exciting business, focusing on designing and developing components for the aerospace/aviation industries. This role offers hybrid working 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. You will report directly to the Design Manager and play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of engineering excellence.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Design and develop aircraft components and assemblies, ensuring compliance with civil and military aviation industry standards.
• Generate production drawings for components and assemblies using written specifications.
• Handle drawing change requests in line with our change management procedures.
• Engage in reverse engineering of components for product improvements or changes using 2D metrology equipment.
• Oversee projects from the design phase through to full-scale production.
• Collaborate with other departments and suppliers to ensure seamless design and production processes.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the design office.
• Participate in both internal and customer-facing meetings as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD applications and SolidWorks for modelling.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks PDM and Aprotec DMS vaulting systems.
• Experience of reverse engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support design work with appropriate calculations and theory.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) level is desirable.