Lead Design Engineer

PUK Penny & Giles Controls Limited; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Bonus Scheme

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Sensors Division is seeking a Lead Design Engineer at our Christchurch facility to drive mechanical designs for solenoids and sensors used in aerospace applications. The role emphasizes leadership, design excellence, and cross-functional collaboration with production and quality teams.

You will oversee testing procedures, manage design reviews, and guide project teams through development, qualification, and delivery while ensuring compliance with BS8888 and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in an engineering discipline with aerospace focus.
• 10+ years of design experience in aerospace.
• Experience with NPI and manufacturing processes.
• Familiar with BS8888 and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design schemes for Solenoid and Sensor products using SolidWorks.
• Author, check and approve testing procedures and reports.
• Support operations with manufacturing/quality issues and approve dispositions of non-conformances.
• Identify risks and lead mitigation activities by analysis or testing.
• Generate and check manufacturing drawings, applying BS8888, GD&T, tolerance analysis and drawing best practices.
• Lead design reviews and customer meetings.
• Lead project teams as required.
• Analyze customer specifications, perform gap analysis and manage projects.
• Support investigation work using 8D and similar problem-solving tools.

Skills

SolidWorks CAD

Aerospace design

Leadership

BS8888

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

BS8888 standard

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Design Engineer to join our Christchurch facility! Here, we design and manufacture flight critical parts for Commercial and Military aircraft and this is your chance to join us as we grow. In this role you will be working in the design engineering team, supporting production, resolving obsolescence and re-introduction of legacy sensors and solenoid products for commercial and military Aerospace applications. The ideal candidate for this role will have proven experience of the aerospace industry and be highly competent in mechanical design with ideally some experience in valves/solenoids/sensors. Location: Bournemouth, UK. #LI-RF1

We Take Care of Our People Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent).

Benefits and Perks

• I Paid Time Off
• I Retirement with Employer Match
• I Health and Wellness Benefits
• I Learning and Development Opportunities
• I Competitive Pay
• I Bonus Scheme
• I Recognition
• I Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Lead mechanical designs schemes for Solenoid and Sensor products using Solidworks.
• Author/check/approve testing procedures and reports.
• Support operations with any manufacturing /quality issues making technical judgements to approve disposition of non-conformances, engineering change requests.
• Identify risks and lead mitigation activities in the form of analysis or testing.
• Generate and check/approve manufacturing drawings, requiring high proficiency with BS8888, GDT, tolerance analysis and best drawing practices.
• Lead design reviews and customer meetings.
• Lead project teams as required.
• Analysing customer specifications and requirements and performing gap analysis.
• Project management
• Support investigation activities using 8D and other similar problem-solving tools.

Your Expertise:

• Degree (or HND) educated within a relevant Engineering subject
• 10+ years prior experience in design role in the Aerospace industry
• NPI experience
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, soldering, welding and brazing
• Must be familiar with BS8888 Solidworks or similar CAD package
• UK citizenship

About Us

With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright's Sensors Division is continuing the legacy of flight innovation, providing critical components on a variety of commercial, defense and industrial platforms. From solenoid valves and sensors, to linear and rotary actuators, we work closely with systems integrators to deliver the most reliable products on the market.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

Additional DEI / EEO

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Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

Leadership: We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus: We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust: Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People: We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity: We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one! Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of! Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.

Agency Partner Information

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.