Principle Design Engineer

Principle Design Engineer

• 40 Hours per week & hybrid working
• Established manufacturer
• Respected partner to the Aviation industry
• Great company culture
• Up to £50k basic

Our customer, based in Wythenshawe, are experts in the aviation industry and on their behalf, we are requiting for an experienced Design Engineer.
The Job

• 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.
• Supporting objectives set by the Design Office Manager and by the business.
• Supporting and instructing project team members

About you

• Minimum Degree level, or equivalent experience (7+ years) in engineering-related field.
• Extensive experience of creating complex parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Extensive experience of creating basic 2D models and drawings in AutoCAD or similar.
• Extensive experience in generating high quality technical drawings to an internationally recognised standard, including the application of GD&T.
• Proven experience of checking drawings from other engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to find solutions to complex problems.
• Experience of PDM vaulting system.
• Experience of Autodesk PowerShape an advantage.
• Stress calculation experience an advantage.

In return for the above you will be offered a highly competitive package and flexibility through hybrid working. For more information please send your CV, in confidence, to James at The Recruitment Fix

Benefits

Plus company benefits