Aerospace Cabin Design Engineer - CAD Prototyping

Collins Aerospace; Havant; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Employee discounts

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Havant is seeking a Design Engineer to create bespoke cabin product designs for commercial and private aircraft, turning customer requirements into manufacturable drawings and qualification-ready documentation.

You’ll model in SolidWorks (2D and 3D), generate BOMs in PDM, design parts and assemblies across moulding, sheet metal, machining, cables and PCB integration, and help prepare tests and qualification evidence.

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC or HND in a relevant engineering subject, with at least two years of relevant design experience.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks or a similar CAD package.
• Understanding of manufacturing and finishing methods, design review processes and configuration management.
• Ability to progress when requirements are incomplete and meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to collaborate across the business.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop bespoke product designs meeting specifications, quality and delivery timescales.
• Create 2D/3D CAD models in SolidWorks, with drawings and BOMs in PDM.
• Design parts and assemblies involving moulding, sheet metal, machining, cables and PCB integration.
• Produce 3D printed prototypes and participate in prototype builds.
• Prepare test solutions and documentation for product qualification.
• Engage with programme management, customers, suppliers and internal teams to progress designs.
• Update drawings and documents after reviews; participate in design reviews.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD drafting

Manufacturing awareness

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

MS Excel/Office

Education

Engineering degree (or equivalent)

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Excel/Office

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Havant is seeking a Design Engineer to create bespoke cabin product designs for commercial and private aircraft, turning customer requirements into manufacturable drawings and qualification-ready documentation.

You’ll model in SolidWorks (2D and 3D), generate BOMs in PDM, design parts and assemblies across moulding, sheet metal, machining, cables and PCB integration, and help prepare tests and qualification evidence.