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Design Engineer
- Location: Manchester (Hybrid - Design Office + Home)
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: (phone number removed)
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.
