Contract SolidWorks Design Engineer IR35 Status: Out Hourly - Circa £40 DOE Contract Term - 2 months, potential for extension Location - In office, Hampshire 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. 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 are 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 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 and eliminating design flaws Work closely with the in-house engineering and manufacturing teams to support the reverse engineering and design process on-siteExperiences 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 and machined parts Strong understanding of assemblies, BOMs, and general material knowledge Must have own portable CAD workstation Must have own SolidWorks v2025 licencePackage 40 Hours P/W | Monday to Friday | 8:30am to 5pm | 30 Minute Lunch