Description
Contract Details:
- IR35 Status: Out
- Hourly Rate: Circa £40 DOE
- Contract Term: 2 months, potential for extension
- Location: In office, Hampshire (no hybrid/remote)
About the Company:
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 (but not limited to):
- 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 materialand manufacturing requirements.
Developand manage assembliesand BOMs ensuring all components are correctly specifiedand optimisedfor production.
Liaisewiththe supply chain including suppliersand subcontractors t source materials confirm lead times,and optimise manufacturing costs.Assess scanned legacy partsfor cost-effective redesign improving manufacturabilityand eliminating design flaws.Work closelywiththe in-house engineeringand manufacturing teams t supportthe reverseengineering process onsite.
Experiences Required:
Competent SolidWorks designer Proven abilityto reverse engineerfrom scanned data includingsurfacing Abilitytocreate detailed technicaldrawingsfor manufacture(DFM) Experience designingvacuum-formedormouldedplasticparts Experiencedesigningforsheetmetal&machinedparts Strongunderstandingofassemblies,BOMs,&general materialknowledge MusthaveownportableCADworkstation MusthaveownSolidWorksv2025licence
Package:
40 Hours P/W | Mondayto Friday|8:30amto5pm|30 Minute Lunch