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Principle Design Engineer

  • 40 Hours per week & hybrid working
  • Established manufacturer
  • Respected partner to the Aviation industry
  • Great company culture
  • Up to £50k basic
    Our customer, based in Wythenshawe, are experts in the aviation industry and on their behalf, we are requiting for an experienced Design Engineer.
    The Job
  • Designing and developing technical parts and products using SolidWorks.
  • Conducting cross-functional design reviews where required.
  • Generating technical drawings in accordance with BS8888 and internal standards.
  • Technical leadership of aircraft cabin projects.
  • Overseeing work through the business workflow and into full-scale production.
  • Processing drawing change requests in accordance with change management procedure.
  • Reverse engineering components for product improvements or changes.
  • Supporting and working closely with other departments of the business and suppliers.
  • Creating documentation to support the design and certification of projects.
  • Operating CMM and handheld 3D metrology equipment.
  • Supporting objectives set by the Design Office Manager and by the business.
  • Supporting and instructing project team members
    About you
  • Minimum Degree level, or equivalent experience (7+ years) in engineering-related field.
  • Extensive experience of creating complex parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.
  • Extensive experience of creating basic 2D models and drawings in AutoCAD or similar.
  • Extensive experience in generating high quality technical drawings to an internationally recognised standard, including the application of GD&T.
  • Must demonstrate understanding of Design for Manufacture (DfM) of products with a broad range of production intent, including injection moulding; vac forming; sheet metal; machining; and composites.
  • Proven experience of checking drawings from other engineers.
  • Demonstrated ability to find solutions to complex problems.
  • Experience of PDM vaulting system.
  • Experience of Autodesk PowerShape an advantage.
  • Stress calculation experience an advantage.
    In return for the above you will be offered a highly competitive package and flexibility through hybrid working. For more information please send your CV, in confidence, to James at The Recruitment Fix

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