Job Title: Senior/Lead/Principal Design Engineer
Location: Gloucester (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £36,886 - £77,317 (DOE)
Working Pattern: Full-time - 37 hours per week, hybrid (3-days a week onsite with additional flexible working available as needed)
Reports to: Engineering Group Leader
About the Role
We are seeking experienced Senior, Lead & Principal Design Engineers to join our engineering team in Gloucester. You will play a key role in the design and development of landing gear systems for both civil and military aircraft, ensuring compliance with demanding customer and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Support all aspects of concept to detail design throughout the product lifecycle.
Ensure product configuration management is maintained.
Create and manage design documentation, including 3D models, drawings, and design justifications.
Design and develop efficient solutions to complex engineering problems.
Represent Safran LS as a technical focal point for internal and external projects, including customer meetings.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and qualification requirements.
Work closely with Chief Engineers, Programmes, Test Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching to junior engineers.
Support and participate in technical audits and design reviews.
Liaise with other sites to assist with the offload of work packages.Experience & Skills Required
Essential:
Strong knowledge of aerospace design and manufacturing processes.
Experience in CATIA V5 or similar recognised design software tools.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and create detailed design documentation.
Experience in product configuration management.
Understanding of traditional and computerised design and analysis methods.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently in a complex environment with minimal supervision.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.Desirable:
Previous aerospace experience.
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) training.
Experience working across multiple engineering functions.
Strong problem-solving and innovation capabilities.Qualifications
Minimum HNC/HND level, but ideally BSc/MSc in an engineering discipline.Additional Information
Hybrid working available (up to two days per week from home, subject to business needs).
Occasional travel may be required to other locations.
Applications for reduced hours will be considered based on business requirements.Join our client and contribute to the innovation and advancement of aerospace engineering. Apply now and become part of a world-leading team