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Working with a niche engineering company who specialise within legacy and classic vehicle and aircraft restoration.

You will be working on a variety of legacy aerospace projects of a multidisciplinary nature for Aero - Structures, Aero-Engines & Systems.

Key Responsibilities – Design Engineer

Project Leading in our busy CAA Approved Design Organisation.
Developing complete approved Design solutions.
Compliance Verification of Design artefacts
CAD Modelling through to detail drawing generation.
Liaison with customers, sub-contractors & staff.
Qualifications & Experience – Design Engineer

Degree educated or equivalent in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering.
Aviation or Aerospace design experience required
Significant experience as a Design Engineer, with a project lead role.
Mentoring and sound design guidance to develop project team members.
Team player.
Strong research and analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal communications skills
In-depth knowledge of Civil & Military Aviation regulations an advantage
Strong understanding of business management principles
Working knowledge of relevant software tools and computer literacy
Attention to detail.
For more information on this role, please contact Harry Waller on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

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