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Design Engineer
Design Engineer – Precision Engineering (Aerospace) Role
Exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer to join a growing aerospace manufacturer. You'll be responsible for designing precision-engineered components, supporting new product development, and delivering innovative solutions that meet demanding aerospace quality and performance standards.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop bespoke connector and interconnect solutions tailored to specific customer requirements and applications
- Produce detailed 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings in line with BS8888 and company standards
- Support the full design lifecycle from concept through to production, including project closure and review using internal systems
- Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to ensure robust and efficient designs aligned with company procedures, approvals, and drafting standards
- Maintain a working knowledge of relevant international, national, and customer-specific standards and specifications
- Liaise closely with manufacturing teams and production cells to support product implementation, including assembly, testing, and commissioning
- Provide technical support to sales, purchasing, and operations teams in interactions with customers and suppliers (occasional travel may be required)
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities and participate in design reviews to enhance product performance and reliability
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation, including drawings, bills of materials, and project records
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
- HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline), or equivalent experience via a time-served apprenticeship in a relevant field, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience
- Strong familiarity with engineering materials and manufacturing processes, particularly CNC machining
- Proficiency in creating and interpreting detailed engineering drawings in line with BS8888 and geometric tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience interpreting and applying technical specifications
- Competence in problem-solving with a focus on delivering high-quality, customer-specific solutions
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Skills & Competencies
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across multiple departments
- Experience within aerospace, defence, or high-reliability industries
- Knowledge of connectors, interconnect systems, or electro-mechanical products
- Experience with tolerance analysis, simulation, or FEA tools
- Awareness of relevant quality standards and systems
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