Lead Electro-Mechanical Actuation Design Engineer

Collins Aerospace; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

2:1 Pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Health & wellbeing plan

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Professional fees support

Employee assistance programme

Career development

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a design engineering professional to join our ASG electric thrust reverser actuation centre of excellence in Wolverhampton. You will lead electro-mechanical actuation system design from concept through production, collaborating with global teams.

The role emphasizes innovative design, robust engineering, and strong communication within multidisciplinary groups. The position is based in a new UK facility with limited international travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a design engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of machine design and electro-mechanical product development.
• Experience supporting technical investigations and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Generate innovative designs and configurations for electro-mechanical actuation systems.
• Support all stages of the design lifecycle from requirements through production.
• Develop lightweight, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Produce manufacturing data packages including drawings and tolerance analyses.
• Lead and support detailed design activities within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and in-service requirements.
• Support system integration and installation activities across actuation systems.
• Conduct design reviews and present to stakeholders.
• Assist in risk identification and mitigation and design assurance.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electro-mechanical systems

Product lifecycle

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Planning

Mentoring

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a design engineering professional to join our ASG electric thrust reverser actuation centre of excellence in Wolverhampton. You will lead electro-mechanical actuation system design from concept through production, collaborating with global teams.

The role emphasizes innovative design, robust engineering, and strong communication within multidisciplinary groups. The position is based in a new UK facility with limited international travel.