Design & Engineering Support Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing firm in Swindon is seeking a Design & Engineering Support Engineer. The role involves creating wiring harness drawings, maintaining engineering documentation, and supporting business development with cost estimates. Candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification and experience in design support, ideally within aerospace or automotive sectors. Competitive candidates will possess strong CAD skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a design/engineering support role within aerospace or automotive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of engineering change processes and BOM structures.

Responsibilities

• Create new wiring harness drawings based on customer specifications using suitable CAD tools.
• Load new job numbers into SAP, including top-level and sub-assembly structures.
• Develop BOMs and labour hour breakdowns for use in customer quotations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to resolve build-related issues.

Skills

CAD tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Effective communication

BOM structures knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Role Overview

This role bridges technical drawing, ERP administration, and cross-functional coordination. The Design & Engineering Support Engineer is responsible for creating and managing wiring harness drawings, maintaining engineering documentation, supporting business development with cost estimates, and providing day-to-day technical support to manufacturing, procurement, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Drawing

• Create new wiring harness drawings based on customer specifications using suitable CAD tools.
• Revise and update existing technical drawings as required.
• Prepare engineering documentation such as Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and New Part Number records.
• Liaise with customers to review and clarify technical drawing requirements.

ERP & Administration (SAP)

• Load new job numbers into SAP, including top-level and sub-assembly structures.
• Coordinate with the India support team to raise requests for new raw material part codes.
• Create and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Labour Hour estimates in SAP for new and existing jobs.
• Provide unit pricing details to the Accounts team for Asset Value (AV) setup.

Experience with SAP is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided for engineering-specific functions.

Business Development Support

• Develop BOMs and labour hour breakdowns for use in customer quotations.
• Provide technical input during the quotation process, including sourcing alternative components and resolving supplier/customer queries.
• Participate in pre-bid and technical meetings as the engineering representative.

Cross-Functional & Customer Support

• Collaborate with Manufacturing to investigate and resolve build-related issues.
• Act as a liaison between Manufacturing and customers for technical queries during production.
• Support the Purchasing team on supplier-related technical issues when needed.
• Attend internal meetings, including contract reviews, to provide technical insights.

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent practical experience).
• 2–5 years of experience in a design/engineering support role within the aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in CAD tools, with an understanding of wiring harness design. (Experience with Harnware or similar is beneficial but not required.)
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems is desirable; training will be provided.

Key Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in engineering documentation.
• Good understanding of engineering change processes and BOM structures.
• Effective communicator able to work cross-functionally with engineering, business development, manufacturing, purchasing, and customers.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.