Design Engineer

Join Our Growing Team!

We are excited to announce that Vickers Aircraft Company is expanding rapidly, and we are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team!

As we continue to grow, we are seeking Intermediate Design Engineers and Senior Design Engineers who are eager to make an impact and contribute to our mission. These roles offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued and your career can thrive.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design & Drafting: Use SolidWorks to design and draft composite/metal components and assemblies, ensuring they meet strength, stiffness, and weight requirements, while adhering to Vickers and international standards.
• Stress Analysis: Perform structural load analysis using hand calculation methods to ensure components meet performance and safety standards.
• Plugs & Molds: Design and draft plugs and molds for composite parts, tailored to meet production needs.
• Collaboration: Work with Principle & Senior engineers to understand design requirements and ensure compliance with ASTM and Part 148 standards.
• Design Updates: Maintain and update the design brief, documenting any changes and their rationale.
• Design Meetings: Lead or participate in design meetings, including concept designs, preliminary design, and critical design reviews.
• Testing & Evaluation: Test, evaluate, and interpret results for components and assemblies.
• Documentation: Contribute to the creation of internal design standards, processes, test reports, and justification documents.
• Continuous Improvement: Support aircraft design improvements and update production parts and assemblies as required via Engineering Change Requests (ECR).
• Self-Starter: Proactively take ownership of tasks and assist in other areas as needed.
• Adhering to Quality Assurance as set out in the manual exposition
• Adhere to all health, safety and environmental regulations to ensure a safe work environment

Due to the small team size, these roles require motivated and adaptable engineers, open to working across various fields, from structures to mechanical systems.

Key Requisites

Educational Qualifications

Mandatory

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience (hands-on or work experience assessed on a case-by-case basis). Relevant fields include:
• Mechanical Engineering.
• Mechatronics Engineering.
• Materials and Process Engineering.

Special Skills / Competencies

Mandatory Skills / Competencies:

• SolidWorks CAD: Hands-on experience with CAD modelling, drafting, and technical drawing (or similar CAD software).
• Structural Understanding: Knowledge of structural load paths, failure modes, and classical/hand structural analysis.
• Math & Problem-Solving: Strong math and physics skills with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Time Management: Self-tasking, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Analytical & Critical Thinking: Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Teamwork: Proven ability to work well with operational staff and within a team, sharing knowledge and supporting others.
• Ownership: Ability to take full responsibility for your design, addressing problems and celebrating successes.

Personal Attributes

• Self-Awareness: Strong understanding of your strengths and areas for improvement.
• Confidence: Self-assured in decision-making and taking on challenges.
• Engaged & Passionate: Motivated, engaged, and passionate about teamwork and project success.