Design Engineer in Newry

Are you passionate about pioneering design and engineering? Do you excel in a dynamic environment where your creativity can redefine aircraft interiors? Collins Aerospace, a leader in aircraft interior design and manufacturing, is expanding! Join our engineering design team at our Kilkeel facility, where innovation and excellence drive our main cabin, business class, and first-class seating programs. We are looking for talented Design Engineers to help shape the future of aircraft interiors.

In this role, you will focus on New Product Introductions with a specialised emphasis on Design for Manufacture and Design for Assembly. Be part of our journey to elevate the standards of aircraft interiors!

Role Overview: As a Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing major components and functional systems, as well as technically advanced prototypes. Your work will directly contribute to the development and improvement of products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. Successful candidates will be expected to work with limited supervision and influence others within the work area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

What You Will Do

• Design Ownership: Oversee the product life cycle from initial concept through to production and product support.
• Mechanical Design: Design mechanical components and assemblies with a focus on manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Engineering Calculations: Perform calculations to determine the size and strength of components.
• Problem Solving and Validation: Solve design problems and verify computations contributing to analytical designs.
• CAD Work: Prepare, modify, and release drawings created in CAD (Siemens NX) to verify the fit, form, and function of mechanical designs.
• Structural Verification: Test prototypes for reliability and FAA certification through dynamic crash testing to ensure structural acceptability.
• Engineering Tools Utilisation: Use engineering tools such as FMEAs, FEA, and DFMA to validate design content.
• Material and Part Evaluation: Evaluate materials and parts for use in new designs, including communication with current and new suppliers.
• Team Collaboration: Operate in a team environment with input from other functional areas and participate in design reviews.
• Continuous Improvement: Embrace a continuous improvement mindset, to drive improvements to our products and processes, by eliminating waste.

What You Will Learn

• Comprehensive design and engineering skills.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace interior products.
• Proficiency in advanced engineering tools and software.
• Enhanced collaboration and project management skills within a high-tech, innovative environment focused on safety, comfort, and cost efficiency in air travel.

Essential Criteria

• A degree in a related engineering discipline with a minimum of two years experience in Design or Engineering related role.
• OR: Hold an HND/HNC in a relevant discipline with at least three years experience in Design or Engineering related role.
• OR: A relevant apprenticeship with five years relevant experience in Engineering.

Desirable Criteria

• Mechanical Systems Design.
• Prior experience in the design of mechanical systems for commercial aircraft seating products.
• CAD Software: Experience in design using Siemens NX or other 3D CAD software.

Internal Only Criteria

• Must hold or working towards a Third Level Education in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 1 years experience in a comparable professional role or P1 role.
• OR Currently working in an M2 Role.
• OR Currently working in a T5 role.

What We Offer

• 25 days Annual Leave & 9 Public Holidays
• Attractive Compensation Package
• Private Healthcare Cover (including ability to customise cover)
• Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
• Early finish Fridays
• Professional Development + Growth Support with professional fees
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Staff Discounts
• Work/Life Balance
• Wellness Programs
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunities for progression and development

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

How to apply

Please note, it is the candidates responsibility to clearly outline how they meet the criteria required for this role. Please submit your CV through Workday. Collins Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities employer. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE!