Senior Design Engineer

Prattwhitney; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension 2:1 match up to 10%

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Wolverhampton to lead the design and development of electric actuation systems from concept through production and in-service support.

You will drive innovative concepts, support cross-disciplinary teams, and ensure solutions meet regulatory and customer requirements. The role involves travel to collaborate with teams and customers and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in a design engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of machine design and electro-mechanical product development.
• Experience developing mechanical/electro-mechanical systems across product lifecycle.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electric actuation systems from concept to production.
• Generate innovative design concepts and configurations for electro-mechanical actuation systems.
• Lead design activities within multidisciplinary teams and produce manufacturing data packages.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and in-service requirements.
• Support risk management and design assurance activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electro-mechanical systems

Project leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Teamcenter PLM

FEM analysis

Job description

Overview

Collins Aerospace is a global leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defence industry. This is a new role within Collins to support the ASG electric thrust reverser actuation centre of excellence, located in Wolverhampton. Reporting to the ASG-UK Site Lead – Chief Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and design authority for electric actuation systems from concept through to production and in-service support.

What You Will Do

• As a Senior Design Engineer, design and develop electric actuation systems and associated subsystems, supporting projects from concept through to manufacture and qualification.
• Generate innovative design concepts and product configurations for electro‑mechanical actuation systems.
• Support all stages of the design lifecycle, including requirements capture, proposals, detailed design, manufacture, and qualification.
• Develop robust, lightweight, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Produce high-quality manufacturing data packages, including drawings and tolerance analyses.
• Lead and support detailed design activities within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and in-service requirements.
• Support system integration and installation activities across actuation systems and interfacing equipment.
• Conduct design reviews and deliver technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support risk identification, risk mitigation, and design assurance activities.
• Investigate product issues during development, qualification, production, and in-service operation; support failure investigations and corrective action programs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, graduates, and placement students.
• Support technology roadmap development and future capability growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to share best practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Engage with customers and pursue new business opportunities. The role may involve travel to collaborate with teams and customers.

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

• Competitive salary and package; 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays with 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 and health & wellbeing cash plan.
• Life assurance and group income protection; employee discounts and flexible benefits platform.
• Support with professional fees; employee assistance programme (EAP); opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Onsite roles: employees working onsite will primarily work on site.

Please note that potential candidates may be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment opportunity; all qualified applications will be considered 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.