Date Posted:2026-09-28
Country:United Kingdom
Location:Havant, Hampshire
Position Role Type:Onsite
Design Engineer - Aircraft Cabin Products
At Collins Aerospace, you'll turn customer requirements into bespoke products for the cabins of commercial and private aircraft. From early CAD concepts and prototypes through qualification and approved drawings, your work will help deliver reliable, high-quality designs ready for manufacture and installation.
Collins Aerospace is part of RTX, where teams across aerospace and defence solve complex challenges and help connect and protect our world. Join us and bring your design expertise to products used in flight.
What you'll do
- Develop bespoke product designs that meet customer specifications, quality expectations and delivery timescales.
- Create 2D and 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, along with drawings and bills of materials managed through PDM.
- Design parts and assemblies involving moulding, sheet metal, machining, cables and PCB integration.
- Produce 3D printed prototypes and take a hands-on role in prototype builds.
- Prepare test solutions and documentation to support product qualification.
- Work with programme management, customers, suppliers and internal teams to gather the information needed to progress each design.
- Update drawings and documents in response to reviews from colleagues, customers and certification authorities.
- Check drawings and documentation for accuracy and completeness, and take part in design reviews and meetings. Some offsite travel may be required.
What you'll bring
- A degree, HNC or HND in a relevant engineering subject, with at least two years of relevant design experience in an engineering environment.
- Strong proficiency in SolidWorks or a similar CAD package.
- An understanding of manufacturing and finishing methods, design review processes and configuration management.
- The ability to make progress when requirements are incomplete, find the information you need and deliver to tight deadlines.
- Careful attention to detail, confidence working independently and the ability to collaborate with people across the business.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Experience in aerospace, aviation, marine or a similar industry is valuable. Familiarity with aircraft qualification standards such as D6-36440, RTCA/DO-160 or ABD0100.1.2 would be an advantage.
What We Offer
Alongside the opportunity to build your career with Collins Aerospace and RTX, you'll receive a competitive benefits package including:
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Fantastic pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- A range of additional employee discounts and benefits
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Design Engineer in Havant employer: globalhr
Collins Aerospace is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives in the field of hybrid-electric propulsion. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to cutting-edge projects and collaborative opportunities that enhance your skills while contributing to sustainable technology. Located in a vibrant area, our culture promotes teamwork and inclusivity, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
