Senior 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

Date Posted:

2026-07-09

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace is a global leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defence industry.

This is an exciting new role within Collins and a unique opportunity to be part the ASG electric thrust reverser actuation centre of excellence, working as part of a team of technical innovators in the development of new technologies to position the business for success on next generation of aerospace nacelle electric actuation. The position will be located within a new bespoke facility in Wolverhampton.

Reporting to the ASG-UK Site Lead - Chief Engineer, you will be working as part of a team of technical innovators will provide technical leadership and design authority for the development of electric actuation systems and associated subsystems, supporting programmes from concept through to production and in-service support.

What You Will Do

• Generating innovative design concepts and product configurations for electro-mechanical actuation systems
• Supporting all stages of the design lifecycle, from requirements capture and proposals through detailed design, manufacture, and qualification
• Developing robust, lightweight, and cost-effective engineering solutions
• Producing high-quality manufacturing data packages, including drawings and tolerance analyses
• Leading and supporting detailed design activities within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and in-service requirements
• Supporting system integration and installation activities across actuation systems and interfacing equipment
• Conducting design reviews and delivering technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting risk identification, risk mitigation, and design assurance activities
• Investigating product issues during development, qualification, production, and in-service operation
• Supporting failure investigations and corrective action programmes
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, graduates, and placement students
• Supporting technology roadmap development and future capability growth initiatives
• Collaborating with global engineering teams to share best practices and drive continuous improvement
• Supporting customer engagement activities and new business opportunities

The role will be based in a new Collins Aerospace facility in Wolverhampton, UK, with <10% international travel.

What You Must Have

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering qualification
• Demonstrated experience in a design engineering environment
• Strong understanding of machine design and electro-mechanical product development
• Experience developing mechanical or electro-mechanical systems throughout the product lifecycle
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience supporting technical investigations and root cause analysis activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong organisational and planning skills with attention to detail
• Passion for engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous development

Desirable Experience

• Experience using CATIA CAD software
• Experience using Teamcenter PLM systems
• Aerospace product development experience
• Experience supporting qualification and certification programmes
• Knowledge of aerospace actuation systems and aircraft equipment design

What We Offer

People are core to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include:

• Competitive salary and package
• 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays plus the option to buy / sell up to 5 days per year
• Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with 2:1 matched contributions up to 10%
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening)
• Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation
• Employee Discounts & Flexible Benefits platform
• Support with professional fees
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee recognition schemes
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• and so much more!

Onsite:

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.]

Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.