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Lead Design Engineer

Matchtech
Posted a day ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Thame, Oxfordshire OX9, England

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job is for a key engineering team member reporting to the Engineering Manager, focusing on Siemens SolidEdge CAD tasks.
  • Candidates should have a mechanical engineering degree or equivalent experience, along with recent experience in the mechanical engineering field.
  • The role requires managing projects from concept to manufacture, creating engineering drawings, and participating in design reviews.
  • A salary of $70,000 to $80,000 is offered, and candidates should possess a proven track record of project management.
  • Experience in aircraft cabin interior engineering is desirable but not essential.


As a key member of the engineering team, you will report to the Engineering Manager, undertaking various engineering tasks using their Siemens SolidEdge CAD system. You will lead technical development of new customer programs, manage in-house projects, and provide support for existing products in service, ensuring timely delivery of all project milestones.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out 3D CAD development, working with customer surface/packaging data from concept through to serial production.
  • Create high-quality, concise engineering drawings and progress these through the Engineering Change Management process.
  • Track and report project progress, ensuring all time, cost, quality, and weight targets are monitored, managed, and met.
  • Participate in internal and external design reviews, supporting each step of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process through formal project framework stage-gates.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
  • Deputise for the Engineering Manager as required.
  • Become a Check Authority, peer-checking the work of other engineers.


Skills & Experience:

  • Experience using Siemens SolidEdge CAD is a distinct advantage.
  • Proven track record of managing projects from concept through to manufacture.
  • Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent experience.
  • Understanding of Part 21 regulations and related design processes.
  • Recent experience, ideally within a mechanical engineering field.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Enthusiastic team player with a positive 'can-do' attitude.
  • Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Experience in aircraft cabin interior engineering (desirable but not essential).


If you are an experienced design engineer eager to take the lead on exciting aerospace projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and contribute to groundbreaking solutions in the industry.

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