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• Design Engineer Collins Aerospace · Full-time Nov 2024 – Present 5 mos Kilkeel, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom As a Design Engineer at Collins Aerospace Kilkeel, you will be responsible for developing and improving aircraft seating and interior components. Your role will involve designing, analyzing, and optimizing mechanical and mechatronic systems to meet stringent aerospace industry standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and project management, to ensure innovative, cost-effective, and manufacturable designs.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  1. Design & Development
  Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of aircraft seating and interior components using industry-standard software (e.g., Siemens NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks).
  Develop detailed designs and technical documentation to support production, assembly, and certification.
  Apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and DFMA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly) principles to optimize designs for production.
  Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations, industry standards (AS9100, EASA, FAA, CAA), and Collins Aerospace design requirements.
  2. Engineering Analysis & Problem Solving
  Conduct stress analysis, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), and tolerance stack-up assessments to ensure product integrity.
  Investigate and resolve design-related issues, proposing engineering changes where necessary.
  Work closely with materials and testing teams to validate designs through physical and virtual testing.
  3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Work with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to develop cost-effective and manufacturable solutions.
  Support the project management team by ensuring designs meet cost, weight, and performance targets.
  Participate in design reviews, technical presentations, and customer meetings to communicate design concepts and improvements.
  4. Continuous Improvement & Innovation
  Identify opportunities for design optimization, cost reduction, and process improvements.
  Stay updated with emerging technologies, lightweight materials, and additive manufacturing to enhance product innovation.
  Contribute to Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve engineering efficiency and product quality.
  5. Documentation & Compliance
  Maintain accurate engineering records, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and technical reports.
  Support certification efforts by providing engineering justifications, test data, and compliance reports.
  Ensure designs align with Collins Aerospace and regulatory safety standards.
• Design Engineer Sepha · Full-time Aug 2022 – Nov 2024 2 yrs 3 mos Dundonald, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom As a Design engineer I typically have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:
  
  Developing engineering drawings of new products to be manufactured with CAD software, using knowledge of engineering principles
  Coordinating with other members of the engineering team, including materials engineers and manufacturing engineers to ensure that the product design meets all safety standards and regulations
  Communicating any issues or concerns with the project manager or client, as well as working with them to resolve any conflicts or problems
  Using computer-aided engineering software to design new products or to improve on existing designs
  Drafting detailed plans for manufacturing processes and materials, including choosing appropriate materials and equipment for the job
  Identifying potential risks associated with the product design and making recommendations for possible solutions
  Ensuring that designs comply with government regulations regarding safety features, energy efficiency, and environmental impact
  Creating manufacturing drawings that clearly illustrate how each component will be manufactured
  Using computer programs to simulate stress tests on designs to ensure they will withstand normal use over time
• Design Engineer CHP Mechanical · Full-time Feb 2021 – Aug 2022 1 yrs 6 mos Dundrum, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom • review plans and specifications according to the plan.
  • Manage to oversee the work of subordinate staff contact architects or Engineers.
  • Prepare plans, details, specified and cost estimated of plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and general piping system.
  • Provide technical advice to staff designer, supervisor, inspector, and contracting service provider, regarding installation and maintenance of MEP System.
  • Analyse mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing engineering problems and formulate solutions.
  • Identify problems in design, plan, manage and deliver multiple projects.
  • Plan, organise the review and evaluate the work of consultants, contractors, and others. Knowledge of MS Office, AutoCAD, and Construction Project management software
• Engineer Air Energy · Full-time Jan 2020 – Feb 2021 1 yrs 1 mos Castlewellan, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom - Install and commission compressors and compressed air systems
  - Submission of parts & labour advice for any extra work required
  - Attend ‘call out’ to client sites outside normal working hours as required
  - Complete strip downs and over-hauls on client machines
  - Delivery/collection of equipment & parts and also assisting other engineers both in the workshops and on site
  - Preparation and submission of any certification as required
  - Preparation & submission of accurate, detailed and legible reports on the work carried out