Role Purpose:

The Lead Design Engineering will need to work closely with the CAS VS programme and Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads to ensure tasks are adequately resourced and completed on schedule. Resource plans shall be maintained and updated regularly in support of CAS VS senior leadership reviews.
You will support new business opportunities and develop key customer relationships. You will also contribute to the development of the CAS VS strategy, including a technology roadmap and new business opportunities in conjunction with Business Development.

Occasionally, you may be required by the Company to perform other tasks which are not included in the above description but are within your capabilities and where necessary training will be given.

Your Responsibilities

• Generation of design concepts and configurations of a wide range of Electro-Mechanical Actuation systems which consist of electrical or mechanical elements. i.e, Circuit Card Assemblies, power supply, various types of gearboxes, ballscrews, Motors, sensors etc.
• Design support at all stages of the design process from initial requirements capture and proposal preparation, through detail design to manufacture and qualification within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, including but not limited to: -
• Liaising with customers and suppliers to resolve design issues.
• Ensuring correct installation between CAS UK and customer interfacing equipment.
• Presentations internally and to customers for design reviews.
• Overviewing and/or Delivering high quality manufacturing data packages by both leading a detail design team and producing tolerance analysis and manufacturing drawings.
• Ensuring the product design is complete in terms of addressing all robustness and in-service requirements as well as customer and regulatory authority requirements
• Being involved in problem solving activities throughout the manufacturing, qualification and 'in service' phases of a project.
• Responsible within the multi-disciplinary engineering team for ensuring that design engineering procedures and work instructions are implemented in a consistent and rigorous way.

Experience and Skills

• Degree or engineering equivalent with appropriate experience (preferably Mechanical Engineering).
• Strong aerospace design engineering background with knowledge of machine design and electro-mechanical equipment product configurations.
• Familiar with military and Defense aerospace systems and associated requirements. Preferably Control Actuation Systems and Thrust Vector Actuation.
• Expert CAD user
• Experience of Teamcenter PLM system
• Operates with the highest level of personal integrity.
• Able to work under own initiative, calm under pressure and responsive to change.
• Logical approach to technical problem resolution and decision making.
• Ability to lead small teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to operate all levels within the organisation.
• Computer literate; familiar with general PC software (e.g. Windows, MS Office).

About Us

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest problems and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The high quality products we design, test and produce in our Mechanical Systems help millions of passengers reach their destinations safely - every day! From landing systems and actuation to propellers, flight controls and hoist and winch - the products we manufacture work together behind the scenes to enhance the overall flight experience. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement - we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

Our benefits package includes a competitive base salary as well as 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, as well as private dental & healthcare. In addition, there is an Employee Assistance Programme, ability to buy and sell holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee discounts and a fantastic pension scheme.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities.