Assistant Principal Design Engineer

Assistant Principal Design Engineer

Location: Gloucester, UK Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term

Start Date: Immediate

A leading aerospace organisation is seeking an Assistant Principal Design Engineer to join its team at a customer site in Gloucester. This opportunity involves working on advanced landing gear design projects, mentoring fellow engineers, and driving forward innovative design practices and methods.

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Principal Design Engineer, you will:

Lead conceptual studies and recommend effective engineering solutions
Maintain high technical standards in work package activities
Serve as a technical focal point and mentor for design engineers
Attend customer meetings and represent the organisation in technical reviews
Promote and implement new design tools and techniques
Work collaboratively with other departments including Engineering, Programmes, Manufacturing, and Test
Participate in technical audits and ensure compliance with industry regulationsRequirements

To excel in the role of Assistant Principal Design Engineer, you'll need:

An engineering qualification (minimum HNC/HND; ideally BSc/MSc)
Experience using design software, preferably CATIA
Solid knowledge of aerospace design and manufacturing processes
Demonstrated ability to solve complex engineering challenges
Familiarity with GD&T and aerospace materials is advantageous
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently in complex environmentsBenefits

37-hour working week with early finish on Fridays (1pm)
5 weeks annual leave plus statutory holidays
Competitive personal pension scheme (5% employee / 8% employer contributions with salary sacrifice)
Death in service life insurance coverage up to 4x basic annual salary
Share scheme
Career development and training opportunities
Onsite canteen
Hybrid working arrangement: up to 2 days per week from home
DBS check requiredIf you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding engineering role, apply now