Senior Design Engineer

Collins Aerospace; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design and development of electric actuation systems for aerospace nacelles at our Wolverhampton facility. You will oversee concept through production, deliver robust, lightweight solutions, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree, CATIA and Teamcenter experience, and strong communication within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in a design engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of machine design and electro-mechanical product development.
• Experience across the product lifecycle.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience with CATIA CAD software.
• Experience with Teamcenter PLM systems.
• Experience with qualification and certification programmes.
• Knowledge of aerospace actuation systems and aircraft equipment design.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Generate innovative design concepts for electro-mechanical actuation systems.
• Support all lifecycle stages from concept to qualification.
• Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Produce manufacturing data packages, drawings, tolerances.
• Support system integration and customer engagements.
• Deliver design reviews and technical presentations.
• Mentor junior engineers and graduates.

Skills

Design engineering

Machine design

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Planning

Problem solving

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA CAD

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

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

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of electric actuation systems and associated subsystems, supporting projects from concept through to manufacture and qualification.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

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
• Experience using CATIA CAD software
• Experience using Teamcenter PLM systems
• 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)
• 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.