Design Engineer

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

Design Engineer - Aircraft Cabin Products

Create Products That Become Part Of The Passenger Experience.

At Collins Aerospace, you'll turn customer requirements into bespoke products for the cabins of commercial and private aircraft. From early CAD concepts and prototypes through qualification and approved drawings, your work will help deliver reliable, high-quality designs ready for manufacture and installation.

Date Posted: 2026-09-28

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Havant, Hampshire

Position Role Type: Onsite

What You’ll Do

• Develop bespoke product designs that meet customer specifications, quality expectations and delivery timescales.
• Create 2D and 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, along with drawings and bills of materials managed through PDM.
• Design parts and assemblies involving moulding, sheet metal, machining, cables and PCB integration.
• Produce 3D printed prototypes and take a hands-on role in prototype builds.
• Prepare test solutions and documentation to support product qualification.
• Work with programme management, customers, suppliers and internal teams to gather the information needed to progress each design.
• Update drawings and documents in response to reviews from colleagues, customers and certification authorities.
• Check drawings and documentation for accuracy and completeness, and take part in design reviews and meetings. Some offsite travel may be required.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree, HNC or HND in a relevant engineering subject, with at least two years of relevant design experience in an engineering environment.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks or a similar CAD package.
• An understanding of manufacturing and finishing methods, design review processes and configuration management.
• The ability to make progress when requirements are incomplete, find the information you need and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Careful attention to detail, confidence working independently and the ability to collaborate with people across the business.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Experience in aerospace, aviation, marine or a similar industry is valuable. Familiarity with aircraft qualification standards such as D6-36440, RTCA/DO-160 or ABD0100.1.2 would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Fantastic pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• A range of additional employee discounts and benefits

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.