Design Engineer

iO Associates; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans la fabrication de composants aérospatiaux recrute un ingénieur concepteur pour rejoindre son équipe d'ingénierie. Cette opportunité vous permettra de contribuer à la conception d'aerofoils et à l'optimisation des processus de forgeage, tout en travaillant dans un environnement à haute spécification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a design engineering role (preferably forging or component manufacturing).
• Proficient in NX or SolidWorks, and FEA for stress/material flow.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design complex forged metal aerofoils and tooling systems using NX CAD.
• Conduct FEA simulations to improve part quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to reduce defects.

Skills

Design Engineering

Problem-solving

Cross-team collaboration

Understanding of forging principles

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

SolidWorks

FEA software

Job description

️ Design Engineer - Precision Forging (Aerofoils)

Redditch, West Midlands
Permanent | Full-Time
Aerospace & Defence | Advanced Manufacturing
Competitive Salary + Benefits

iO Associates are working with a leading manufacturer of precision forged aerospace components to recruit a Design Engineer for their growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the full lifecycle of aerofoil blade and tooling design, supporting both product and process development in a high-spec environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design complex forged metal aerofoils and tooling systems using NX CAD

• Optimise forging processes including die layout and material flow

• Conduct FEA simulations to predict forging performance and improve part quality

• Work closely with manufacturing to reduce defects and extend tooling life

• Produce technical drawings and support GD&T and compliance requirements

• Collaborate across production, quality, and engineering to implement improvements

What We're Looking For:

• Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

• 2+ years in a design engineering role (preferably forging or component manufacturing)

• Proficient in NX or SolidWorks, and FEA for stress/material flow

• Strong understanding of forging principles, metallurgy, and GD&T

• Problem-solving mindset with good communication and cross-team collaboration skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience with aerofoil or aerospace component manufacturing

• Familiarity with AS9100 environments and customer compliance standards

Ready to work on technically exciting designs that shape the future of aerospace and defence? Apply now or get in touch with Tommy Collishaw at iO Associates.