Aircraft Seats Design Engineer

at  CAPGEMINI ENGINEERING

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ABOUT THE JOB YOU’RE CONSIDERING

Do You have an extensive knowledge in aircraft design engineering?
Have you previously managed a team of design engineers on a number of modules that provide design solutions?
If your answers are yes, we may have a perfect opportunity for you.
Capgemini Engineering are looking for multiple Senior Design engineers to join our team. The scope of responsibilities could cover the entire project or a module of the project, and the team size varies accordingly. This includes the responsibility for the checking of all applicable mechanical design work to meet company, airframer, regulatory and customer requirements
The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.
If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Qualified to a minimum of degree in a Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering field. Alternatively a HNC/HND or an equivalent qualification in Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering apprenticeship, with extensive experience in mechanical systems design, developing concept and detailing engineering solutions
• Highly Proficient with experience in CATIA V5 (or other 3D CAD packages) and Product Life Management (PLM) Systems
• Ability to plan and schedule design activities across multiple design modules
• The applicant should have an understanding of the effective application of tolerances and a working knowledge of manufacturing processes, as well as OEM installation requirements.
• A working knowledge of these main methods of manufacture sheet metal fabrication, plastics vacuum forming, CNC machining
• Ability to read mechanical design drawings and specifications
• Strong problem solving ability to support on complex programmes
• Good communicator liaising with customers/airframers/suppliers and integrated programme team on a daily basis. Able to clearly define expectations and gain understanding

Desirable

• Experience using project management tools
• Proven experience supervising a team Mechanical Design engineers
• Experienced in working with Boeing and Airbus specifications for interiors design or other equivalent OEM specifications
• Experience in new model introduction
• Design signatory/approver
• Ability to advice and influence across functions.

• To aid in the development of new product designs and their structure in the PLM system
• To lead the design effort for packages of work or modules and to develop and manage the tasks and deliverables of a team of design engineers
• To design check the modules (2D, 3D, EBoMs) against internal standards and be responsible for the technical accuracy of designs prior to processing for release
• Responsible for the design and detail modelling of a variety of suite components in order to meet the customer, regulatory and OEM requirements
• Expected to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers as well as to manage data transfer as required for product development or other needs
• Manage design changes as required to support manufacturing/production, customers, quality, and certification
• Follow and contribute to the development of the Best Practice guidelines and lessons learnt as laid out in the Design Engineering Hub & business management systems
• Coach, mentor and develop less experienced design engineers (apprentices, graduates etc.)
• To work towards achieving design signatory status
• Responsible for the management and control of daily attendance, holidays for your team including absence management
• Assisting in recruitment of team members as and when required
  Don’t meet every single requirements? Studies have shown women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
  You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini, stiving for equity, diversity and inclusion is part of everyday life, and will be part of your working reality. We have built an inclusive and welcoming environment, for everyone.