Senior Design Engineer

Auto; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An aircraft interiors specialist in Biggin Hill is seeking a Senior Design Engineer – Cabin Interiors to design and document aircraft interior systems. Candidates should have a background in mechanical engineering and experience with CAD software such as Inventor and AutoCAD. A minimum of 5-6 years of relevant experience in the aerospace industry is preferred. The role involves a collaborative working environment focused on developing innovative design solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-6 years of aircraft interiors mechanical/structural design engineering experience.
• Detailed working knowledge of all aircraft continued airworthiness documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and document interior payload system requirements.
• Produce all 3D design models and 2D drawings.
• Install and modify cabin layouts.
• Compile engineering documentation for continued airworthiness.

Skills

Current or recent employment within the aerospace industry

Inventor and AutoCAD experience

Knowledge of aircraft interior reconfiguration programmes

Working knowledge of sheet-metal forming

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize workloads

Education

HNC/D Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Darbo aprašymas:

Overview: JETMS Completions is an Aircraft Interiors company based at Biggin Hill Kent, London. Its main objective is to supply Design, Certification, Manufacture and Installation of commercial and VVIP aircraft interiors to the aviation industry.

JETMS is a family member of Avia Solutions Group, the largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider globally, managing a fleet of approximately 209 aircraft. In addition to ACMI services, ASG offers a wide range of aviation solutions, including MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), pilot and crew training, ground handling, and more.

Scope of Role:

JETMS Completions is seeking a multi‑skilled Senior Design Engineer – Cabin Interiors to design, develop, integrate and document interior payload system requirements to establish the system design of small and large rotorcraft. The role entails producing all 3D design models, 2D drawings and Bill of Materials (APAs) and associated supporting documentation, forwarding them to a UK CAA or EASA 21J DOA, and demonstrating compliance with relevant regulatory and customer requirements as defined in the JETMS Design Organization Handbook (DOH).

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the JETMS Completions Head of Design / Design Office Manager and working with the JETMS 21G POA, Part 145 MOA, to identify requirements and their associated solutions for active and upcoming projects.
• Develop engineering design solutions with the use of CAD and related systems.
• Modify cabin layout by introducing new LOPA (Layout of Passenger Accommodation) and associated changes such as Passenger Service Units (PSU), Emergency Equipment, etc.
• Install Galleys, monuments, lavatories, class dividers, seating throughout the cabin to meet end‑customer requirements.
• Modify existing aircraft environmental systems such as air‑conditioning, water and waste systems.
• Introduce new aircraft paint schemes (liveries) and emergency marking systems.
• Install/modify new Crew Rest stations.
• Liaise with other JETMS Completions design engineers to organise and control working teams.
• Coordinate with DO / Project managers to ensure timely, on‑budget design solutions.
• Produce and support substantiation documents to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and operational requirements, including:
• Flammability documentation
• Design reports (egress, direct view, etc.)
• Test plans and reports
• Stress Report (FEA, FEM) liaison with stress engineer
• Cabin walkthrough plans and reports
• System Safety Analysis for interior components and systems
• Compile engineering accomplishment documentation and instructions for continued airworthiness, including service bulletins, accomplishment instructions, and aircraft and component manual supplements.
• Attend various design/customer meetings and represent JETMS Completions at aircraft surveys and on‑site installation support, at various locations in the UK and overseas.
• Support the statement of work and bids for new customer requests, especially in the absence of the Head of Design or DO Manager.
• Work closely with customers, outside vendors, MROs, Part 21J DOA and other teams to create engineering solutions that exceed customer expectations on time and within budget.
• Undertake all manner of design projects from simple changes to complex STCs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HNC/D Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with ideally a minimum of 5‑6 years of aircraft interiors mechanical/structural design engineering experience.

Skills / Experience:

• Current or recent employment within the aerospace industry, specifically with an EASA Part 21J Design Organisation (or equivalent), is preferable.
• Inventor and AutoCAD experience.
• Knowledge and experience of aircraft interior reconfiguration programmes and primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Working knowledge of sheet‑metal forming/fabrication/machining.
• Working knowledge of aircraft material and fastener selection, hole‑size types, sealants & finishing.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of EASA regulatory and airworthiness requirements, including (E)TSO, CS‑23, CS‑25, CS‑29, CFR Part 25 & Part 21J design organisations.
• High level of attention to detail and professional integrity.
• Ability to work on multiple programmes with varying levels of requirements efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and show flexibility to changing situations/demands.
• Detailed working knowledge of all aircraft continued airworthiness documentation.

About You:

• A person of integrity who values attributes like trust, honesty and respect.
• You enjoy working in a collaborative environment, are willing to share knowledge and wisdom, and are not afraid to admit limitations.
• You're adaptable, resilient with high expectations and higher aspirations.
• Self‑motivated.