Senior Design Engineer- (Design for Manufacture)
27 days ago
Whiteley
We’re looking for an experienced DFM Engineer to join our team in further developing our advanced logistics UAS. This is a role within the Design Team that will lead the transition of new designs into production, while applying DFM/DFA principles throughout the design process. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable in a design and manufacturing engineering environment — someone who can move designs from CAD to cost-effective, scalable production, while collaborating with relevant stakeholders. You will play a critical role in shaping products that are not only flight-ready, but factory-ready. This role is vital to our mission of creating a low cost, efficient, and robust UAS for logistics applications. Key Responsibilities Design: • Lead the transition of new designs into production, being the main interface of the design team to internal and external manufacturing., • Apply DFM/DFA principles to refine designs, simplify assemblies, and minimize part count., • Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including technical drawings, work instructions, and BOMs., • Work directly with external manufacturing partners and internal teams (manufacturing, supply chain, quality) to ensure production readiness., • Champion continuous improvement in design and manufacturing processes targeted at reducing cost, improving quality, and increasing manufacturing capacity., • Stay up to date with latest manufacturing methods suited to the near and long-term business needs. Qualifications • Background: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field., • Experience: 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, mechanical design, or similar role, applying DFM principles in aerospace, UAV, automotive or relevant sector., • Demonstrated ability to balance technical design with cost-effective production practices., • A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills. Skills: • Engineering assembly drawings, build instructions, • Proficiency in CAD/SolidWorks desirable, • Good understanding of assembly and manufacturing processes: CNC, sheet metal, composites, etc., preferably as applied to lightweight structures, • Able to balance engineering decisions with real-world cost and production constraints, • Comfortable working across design, prototyping, and production environments, • Hands-on and detail-oriented, with a problem-solving mindset Personal Qualities • A self-starter with an inquiring mindset, • A team player who is results driven, • Excellent interpersonal and people skills, • Someone comfortable working in a fast-paced, demanding environment Qualification Requirements • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or equivalent, • Right to work within the UK, • Ability to pass MOD clearance