Design Engineer

Job DescriptionAcro Aircraft Seating is one of the UK’s leading and fastest growing manufacturers of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world. We are an agile, innovative business at the forefront of disrupting the aerospace market. Through modern methodologies, lean techniques, inspired innovation, and passion to be the best, Acro is positioning itself to be the world’s leading aircraft seating supplier.Collaboration is one of Acro’s core values, by working together and applying our skills and expertise across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations, we find the solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges and how we deliver our promises today and tomorrow.Job DescriptionReporting to the Principal Engineer- Electrical Integration you will be working closely with Lead and Senior engineers to undertake design, engineering and development tasks, ensuring the installation of safe and accurate electrical seat systems meet the regulatory requirements and equipment guidelines.You will install and design electrical and mechanical systems incorporated within a range of aircraft seating programmes, including in-flight entertainment, airbags, grounding, emergency egress and mood lighting systems.You will liaise directly with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to acquire/provide accurate electrical design information and support project priorities. Substantiating and evaluating designs through 3D analysis, engineering calculations and prototyping, you will ensure that product deliverables are on time and adhere to all customer aesthetic and technical ambitions as well as the relevant Airframe specifications.Key ResponsibilitiesFamiliarise and maintain knowledge of seat electrical compliance requirements, system suppliers’ installation guidelines and design office standards.Undertake design, engineering and development tasks utilising the Catia V5 CAD system.Ensure the design is carried out in accordance with the relevant Airframe electrical specification.Liaise with external customers to ensure design requirements are understood and achieved.Conduct presentations at critical reviews to the internal and external customers.Validate design through evaluation of prototypes where appropriate.Manage, track and report work to ensure adherence to programme deliverables on time and to the right quality.Skills and experience requiredA mechanical, aerospace or electrical engineering degree (or equivalent) achieved at 2:1 or aboveExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenExceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to propose innovative ideasDiligent, enthusiastic and driven, with an excellent work ethic and a “can do” attitudeExcellent planning and organisational skillsAbility to work under pressure, prioritise and manage conflicting demandsGood personal time management and comfortable working to deadlinesHighly adaptable and capable of making decisions in a fast and pressured environmentCommitted, flexible and able to multitask.This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the business's changing needs. The post holder will be expected to participate in this process, and we aim to reach agreement on the changes.Our Benefits: 25 Days holiday + Bank HolidayPensionHealthcare schemeLife assuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeRetail discountsTraining opportunities37.5 hours per week - 1 pm finish on a FridayHybrid working (1 day per week working from home)Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.We really want to hear from you, so don't miss your opportunity to join us Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course. Acro Aircraft Seating is an equal opportunities employer.Please view our website for access to our Job Applicant Privacy Policy.