Senior Aviation Design Engineer - SolidWorks & Cabins

The Recruitment Fix; Wythenshawe; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Recruitment Fix is seeking a Principle Design Engineer for a hybrid role in Wythenshawe. You will design and develop complex components and assemblies with SolidWorks, produce high-quality drawings, and lead cabin projects in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Qualified candidates will have 7+ years in engineering, strong 3D/2D skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), GD&T competency, and experience with PDM vaulting and PowerShape. Hybrid working and a competitive package are on offer.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree level or equivalent experience (7+ years) in engineering.
• Extensive experience creating complex parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Extensive experience creating basic 2D models and drawings in AutoCAD or similar.
• Extensive experience in generating high quality technical drawings to an internationally recognised standard, including GD&T.
• Proven experience of checking drawings from other engineers.
• Experience of PDM vaulting system.
• Experience of Autodesk PowerShape an advantage.
• Stress calculation experience an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing technical parts and products using SolidWorks.
• Conducting cross-functional design reviews where required.
• Generating technical drawings in accordance with BS8888 and internal standards.
• Technical leadership of aircraft cabin projects.
• Overseeing work through the business workflow and into full-scale production.
• Processing drawing change requests in accordance with change management procedure.
• Reverse engineering components for product improvements or changes.
• Supporting and working closely with other departments of the business and suppliers.
• Creating documentation to support the design and certification of projects.
• Operating CMM and handheld 3D metrology equipment.
• Supporting objectives set by the Design Office Manager and by the business.
• Supporting and instructing project team members

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

GD&T

Stress calculation

Problem solving

Design leadership

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience (7+ years)

Tools

Autodesk PowerShape

PDM vaulting system

Job description

The Recruitment Fix is seeking a Principle Design Engineer for a hybrid role in Wythenshawe. You will design and develop complex components and assemblies with SolidWorks, produce high-quality drawings, and lead cabin projects in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Qualified candidates will have 7+ years in engineering, strong 3D/2D skills (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), GD&T competency, and experience with PDM vaulting and PowerShape. Hybrid working and a competitive package are on offer.