Electrical Design Engineer

Purpose

• The role will work within the Electrical Engineering Team helping to deliver innovative design solutions for new concepts & customisation of existing products.
• Responsible for ensuring the Electrical Designs are delivered to cost, time, quality & in accordance with airworthiness and manufacturing regulation and practice.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering of aircraft interior products to meet specification requirements.
• Responsible for production of Electrical Design 2D and 3D design data to achieve programme milestones.
• Feeds learning and product improvement suggestions into the design team.
• Produces programme specific Electrical Design qualification documents as required.
• Help provide support with production investigating, troubleshooting and resolution of build issues.
• Ensures engineering adherence to company processes.
• Increasing lessons learnt across the business.
• Supports operational excellence.

Knowledge

• Experience in manufacturing & design processes.
• Good development and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate across multiple disciplines.
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD systems with regard to wire routing and layouts.
• Proficient in general computer skills (MS-Word, Excel, Adobe, photo software, etc.)
• Degree, HND, other similar qualification in engineering or equivalent experience in aircraft design.

Skills

• Good understanding of Electrical systems design for aircraft systems. Including Single and 3 phase AC, DC Systems, & Grounding & Bonding.
• Understanding of Electrical systems documentation - including Electrical load Analysis, Acceptance Test Plan Requirements,
• Awareness of Environmental and EMC related documentation and test requirements for Electrical systems.
• Understanding of Airbus and Boeing requirement specifications and processes.
• Awareness of UKCAA/EASA/FAA regulatory specifications (CS25, FAR).
• A creative flair and design ability
• Self-motivated with the ability to plan workload without direct supervision.
• Understanding of engineering technical information.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Good communication, interpersonal and team working skills.
• Ability to apply practical problem-solving solutions.
• Receptive to new ideas and concepts and capable of absorbing and interpreting input from other designers or departments influencing the design process.
• Must be capable of making reasoned decisions relating to the design process.
• Capable of conveying clearly and concisely concepts and ideas with all members of the design and production organization.
• Understanding of health and safety practices.
• Full driving license preferred.
• Professional and works ethically and with integrity in the role.