Senior Design Engineer

TieTalent; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company in Christchurch, Dorset seeks a Senior Design Engineer. The role involves generating mechanical designs for solenoid and sensor products, supporting manufacturing issues, and leading project teams. Candidates should have significant experience in aerospace design and a relevant engineering degree. Proficiency in SolidWorks and familiarity with BS8888 are essential. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic team focused on innovation in aviation technology.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a design role within the Aerospace industry.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, soldering, welding and brazing.
• UK citizenship.
• NPI experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, soldering, welding and brazing.
• Familiarity with BS8888.
• SolidWorks or a similar CAD package.
• UK citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Generate mechanical design schemes for Solenoid and Sensor products using SolidWorks.
• Support operations with manufacturing/quality issues.
• Lead small project teams as required.
• Identify risks and lead mitigation activities through analysis or testing.
• Generate and check/approve manufacturing drawings, with proficiency in BS8888, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT), tolerance analysis, and best drawing practices.
• Lead small project teams as required.
• Support investigation activities using 8D and other problem-solving tools.

Skills

Mechanical design

Familiarity with BS8888

SolidWorks

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Problem-solving tools

Soldering

Welding

Brazing

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Education

Degree (or HND) in relevant Engineering subject

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks or a similar CAD package

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our Christchurch, Dorset team. As a Senior Design Engineer for our Christchurch location, you will be working in the design engineering team, supporting production, resolving obsolescence and re-introduction of legacy sensor and solenoid products for commercial and military Aerospace applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in the aerospace industry and be competent in mechanical design with experience in valves, solenoids, or sensors.

Location: Christchurch, Dorset

What You Will Do

• Generate mechanical design schemes for Solenoid and Sensor products using SolidWorks.
• Author, check and approve testing procedures and reports.
• Support operations with manufacturing/quality issues, making technical judgments to approve disposition of non-conformances and engineering change requests.
• Identify risks and lead mitigation activities through analysis or testing.
• Generate and check/approve manufacturing drawings, with proficiency in BS8888, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT), tolerance analysis, and best drawing practices.
• Lead small project teams as required.
• Support investigation activities using 8D and other problem-solving tools.

Qualifications

• Degree (or HND) in a relevant Engineering subject.
• Significant experience in a design role within the Aerospace industry.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, soldering, welding and brazing.
• Familiarity with BS8888.
• SolidWorks or a similar CAD package.
• UK citizenship.

About Us

With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright\'s Sensors Division continues the legacy of flight innovation, providing critical components on a variety of commercial, defense and industrial platforms. We design and manufacture solenoid valves, sensors, and actuators, working with systems integrators to deliver reliable products. The facility offers extensive design and manufacturing capabilities and in-house environmental stress screening, committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, data systems, and related products.

Our Values and Compliance

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and security screening. 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, disability, age, ancestry, veteran status, or other protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition for assistance.