Our client, a leading entity in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role involves providing conceptual schemes and working designs for the company's product line, which includes aircraft 'Hush houses', aero-engine test cells, and acoustic chambers, using advanced computer-aided design tools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Realising the designs into working shop drawings, bills of materials, installation & assembly drawings, instructions and diagrams.
- Engaging the services of specialist engineers where necessary.
- Creating design schemes in sufficient detail for shop drawings and managing the manufacturing tasks.
- Contributing to the creation of technical specifications and scopes of work.
- Sourcing cost-effective components, materials, and vendors.
- Inspecting manufactured items to verify compliance with design drawings and specifications.
- Selecting components for mechanical and electromechanical systems.
- Producing designs and renderings for proposals and sales departments.
- Assisting with the development of operations and maintenance manuals.
Job Requirements:
- High proficiency in the use of Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Product Design and Manufacturing suite, with beneficial experience in Solidworks.
- Experience in concept design, including generating detailed 2D/3D assemblies and managing drawing libraries.
- Understanding of the entire lifecycle of the design process from planning to implementation.
- Sound knowledge of GD&T and the ability to produce drawings to BS 8888.
- Experience in an ISO9001:2015 environment, maintaining QA controls and procedures.
- Structured approach to recording and documenting designs.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.
- Familiarity with control systems, electrical/electronic symbols, and wiring diagrams.
- Knowledge of structural design, including steelworks and civil construction.
- Familiarity with mechanical, fuel, compressed air, water cooling, and hydraulic systems and relevant standards.
- Technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Computer literacy, especially with MS Office programs.
- Willingness to work on-site, including possible overseas travel for project support.
- Involvement in project and office support as required.
Additional Skills/Notes:
- International travel may be required for UK and overseas customers, with trips typically lasting 1 to 3 weeks.
- Knowledge of CFD is advantageous.
- A Full UK Driving Licence is preferred.
- The role primarily involves office-based work.
- May require UK Security clearance; any potential issues must be declared prior to the interview.
If you are a skilled Design Engineer looking to further develop your career in the aerospace industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative team.
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