Design Engineer in Hingham, Norfolk

Energy Jobline CVL; Hingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace engineering firm is looking for a Design Engineer based in Hingham, UK. You will be responsible for designing aircraft seating, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering degree and 2 years of design engineering experience, ideally in a mechanical environment. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in fast-paced settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years design engineering experience.
• Experience ideally in a mechanical or manufacturing environment.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver Aircraft Seating design work packages.
• Customise and reconfigure seating products to meet specifications.
• Liaise with certification, test, and stress teams for compliance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

CAD and PDM system familiarity

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

About the role

As a Design Engineer, you are responsible for owning and delivering Aircraft Seating design work packages within the Applications Engineering function, achieving on time product delivery and compliance to customer and airframe specifications and to regulatory requirements (CAA, EASA and FAA).

Working closely with other Mirus functional teams and external stakeholders, you will ensure effective & efficient configuration, customisation and design of aircraft seating products.

In your role as our Design Engineer, you will:

• Customise and reconfigure our seating products to meet customer specifications and ensure compatibility with various airframe installations.
• Deliver work packages for linefit and retrofit engineering projects, achieving on time product delivery, to specification, ensuring compliance to the airframe and regulatory (CAA, EASA and FAA) requirements.
• Generate and contribute to the of customer delivery timing plans and actively engage in measures to adhere to plan.
• Liaise with certification, test and stress teams to ensure designs meet the structural and aircraft airworthiness requirements.

About you

To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will require a minimum of 2 years design engineering experience. Prior aircraft seating is not a necessity, but we expect a willingness to learn, a passion for innovation, problem solving abilities and drive for operational excellence along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

• A Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent technical qualification and industrial experience).
• 1–2 years of experience in a design engineering role, ideally within a mechanical or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with CAD and PDM systems, including modelling and drawing techniques (e.g., GD&T).
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn from senior engineers and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a desire to contribute to innovative product development.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively in a fast‑paced setting.

Desirable

• Exposure to aerospace, automotive, or similar regulated industries.
• Understanding of airworthiness or compliance standards (CAA, EASA, FAA).
• Experience working in a production or serial manufacturing environment.

Personal skills / attributes

• Diligent, enthusiastic, and driven, with an excellent work ethic, and a “can do” attitude.
• Good personal time management and comfortable working to deadlines.
• Highly adaptable and willing to make decisions in a fast and pressured environment.
• A team player that has hands on experience with mechanical systems.