Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Posted 4 days ago by 1756541928

Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Bristol

Summary: A Design Engineer is sought to join a global engineering and consulting group, focusing on advanced solutions in aerospace, defense, automotive, and rail industries. The role involves designing structural components for aircraft and helicopters, integrating various engineering requirements throughout the project phases. This position is hybrid, based in Bristol, and offers a competitive hourly rate. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design structural aircraft and helicopter components.
  • Work through all phases of a programme, from conceptual design to detailed integration.
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to incorporate requirements into designs.

Key Skills:

  • Strong experience designing composite structures.
  • Familiarity with composite design tools (CPD/FiberSim).
  • Background in aerospace design, particularly structural elements.

Salary (Rate): £45 hourly

City: Bristol

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Engineering

Detailed Description From Employer:

Design Engineer

Hybrid in Bristol (3 days/week)

Up to £45 per hour

OUTSIDE IR35

A Design Engineer is required to work with a global engineering and consulting group specializing in delivering advanced solutions across aerospace, defense, automotive, and rail industries. With a strong presence in over nine countries and known for its expertise in aircraft interiors, cockpit systems, and mobility technologies, it supports sustainable and high-value engineering programs worldwide.

As a Design Engineer, you will have a shared responsibility in the design of structural aircraft and helicopter components, working in all phases of a programme, starting with the conceptual phase and work on the integration of all requirements and input from other engineering disciplines into the conceptual and detailed design.

Requirements:

  • Strong experience designing composite structures (lightweight, high-strength materials used in aviation).
  • Familiarity with tools that help with composite design (CPD/FiberSim).
  • Background in aerospace design, especially structural elements.

Ready to take off in your career? Join a high-performing team where your engineering skills will directly impact the performance and safety of next-generation aircraft.

*P. S: Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.