Description
Contract SolidWorks Design Engineer
IR35 Status: Out
Hourly - Circa £40 DOE
Contract Term - 2 months, potential for extension
Location - In office, Hampshire
Company Overview
We're excited to be supporting a leading aerospace interiors manufacturer specialising in designing and producing high-quality aircraft components, including seating, storage solutions, and safety equipment. With a strong reputation for innovation and precision engineering, the company serves major airlines and OEMs worldwide.
Role Overview
They are currently seeking skilled SolidWorks Design Engineers on a contract basis to support their dynamic engineering team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aviation projects within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Use SolidWorks 2025 to design and develop aircraft interior components, ensuring compatibility and efficiency in design execution
- Carry out reverse engineering from 3D-scanned data, including surfacing, to create accurate independent models and manufacturing-ready drawings
- Produce detailed technical drawings for manufacture, covering vacuum-formed plastics, machined parts, and sheet metal components (developed parts)
- Design and refine latches, catches, hinges, and other aerospace fittings, ensuring compliance with material and manufacturing requirements
- Develop and manage assemblies and BOMs, ensuring all components are correctly specified and optimised for production
- Liaise with the supply chain, including suppliers and subcontractors, to source materials, confirm lead times, and optimise manufacturing costs
- Assess scanned legacy parts for cost-effective redesign; improving manufacturability; eliminating design flaws
- Work closely with the in-house engineering & manufacturing teams to support the reverse engineering & design process on-site
Experiences Required
- Competent SolidWorks designer
- Proven ability to reverse engineer from scanned data; including surfacing
- Ability to create detailed technical drawings for manufacture (DFM)
- Experience designing vacuum formed or moulded plastic parts
- Experience designing for sheet metal & machined parts
- Strong understanding of assemblies; BOMs; general material knowledge
- Must have own portable CAD workstation
- Must have own SolidWorks v2025 licence
Package
40 Hours P/W | Monday to Friday | 8:30am to 5pm | 30 Minute Lunch