Aircraft Seating Design Engineer (Hybrid)

Unum; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Flexible start and finish times

Hybrid working options

Three attractive pension scheme opti­-

Electric car & cycle-to-work schemes

Access to employee discounts and well­

Job summary

Unum Aircraft Seating in Crawley, West Sussex, is seeking a Product Design Engineer to drive concept-to-manufacture of premium aircraft seating. This hybrid, full-time role blends innovative design with practical manufacturing collaboration.

You’ll develop 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, contribute to PLM data in 3DX, and work with engineering and certification teams to deliver robust, certifiable solutions for next-generation cabins.

Qualifications

• A degree in Product Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar.
• Strong capability in SolidWorks CAD; develop parts, assemblies and drawings.
• Grounding in mechanical design, materials, manufacturing processes and designing for users.
• Extensive experience prototyping, building and testing your own designs.
• Genuine interest in aircraft interiors and seating.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset and great communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and take ownership for meeting project deadlines.
• Experience in a regulated engineering and manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative aircraft seating products from concept through to manufacture.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings (primarily in SolidWorks).
• Work hands-on with manufacturing to ensure designs are robust, buildable, and certifiable.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and certification teams to solve real-world challenges.
• Support configuration control and product data within our PLM system (3DX).
• Play an active role in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Ownership

Education

Degree in Product Design Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3DX PLM

Job description

Unum Aircraft Seating in Crawley, West Sussex, is seeking a Product Design Engineer to drive concept-to-manufacture of premium aircraft seating. This hybrid, full-time role blends innovative design with practical manufacturing collaboration.

You’ll develop 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, contribute to PLM data in 3DX, and work with engineering and certification teams to deliver robust, certifiable solutions for next-generation cabins.