Date Posted: 2024-10-07 Country: United Kingdom Location: Wessex Advanced Switching Products, Alexandria Park, Penner Road, Havant, PO9 1QY Position Role Type: Unspecified As a leader in the aerospace industry, we have several exciting opportunities available, including the role of Design Engineer at our Havant facility. Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will: - Collaborate with Program Management, customers, internal departments, and suppliers to gather relevant information for design development and documentation. - Create custom product designs based on customer requirements, ensuring reliability, high quality, and compliance with specifications for parts installed in the passenger cabins of commercial and private aircraft. This includes: - 2D & 3D CAD Design (SolidWorks) and Bill of Materials (BOM) creation/management (PDM). - Preparing test solutions and documentation to support qualification testing. - Applying knowledge of manufacturing and finishing techniques. - Designing for moulding, sheet metal, machining, cables, PCB assemblies, and more. - Using 3D printing for prototyping and development, with hands-on involvement in building prototypes. - Understanding basic electronics. - Revising drawings and documentation based on feedback from stakeholders, including peers, customers, and certification authorities. - Conducting drawing and document checks as needed. - Reviewing internal and external documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness. - Participating in internal/external meetings and calls, and traveling offsite when required. What You'll Need to Succeed: Essential Criteria: - A degree, HNC, or HND in an engineering discipline. - Design experience in an engineering environment (e.g., aerospace, aviation, marine, or similar). Desirable Criteria: - Familiarity with aircraft manufacturers' qualification standards such as D6-36440, RTCA/DO-160, ABD0100.1.2, etc. Skills and Attributes: - Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. - Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to find solutions even when complete information is not available. - Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with team members across different departments. - Strong attention to detail. - Knowledge of an engineering office environment. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SolidWorks (or equivalent design software). Personal Attributes: - Collaborative: Builds partnerships and works effectively with others to achieve common goals. - Effective Communicator: Communicates clearly and effectively, adapting to the needs of diverse audiences. - Courageous: Approaches difficult issues constructively and is willing to speak up when necessary. - Customer-Centric: Builds strong relationships with customers and delivers solutions that meet their needs. - Growth-Oriented: Seeks opportunities for personal and professional development while supporting others to achieve their goals. - Results-Focused: Achieves goals consistently, even in challenging circumstances, and empowers others to succeed. - Trustworthy: Demonstrates integrity, credibility, and authenticity in all interactions. - Strategically Visionary: Looks ahead to future possibilities and develops innovative strategies to drive success. Benefits: We recognize that our people are key to our success. We are committed to providing an industry-leading benefits package, including: - 25 days Annual Leave & 9 Public Holidays (/- 5 days buyback option). - Early finish on Fridays. - Professional development support, including assistance with professional fees. - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). - BUPA medical insurance (including family coverage options). - Staff discounts and wellness programs. - Free onsite parking. - Death in Service benefit. - Generous employer contribution pension scheme. Closing Date: 05/11/2024 RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.