Senior Solidworks CAD & PDM Design Engineer – 10+ Years

Belfast-Based | Solidworks Experience | 10 years of Post-Degree Practice

Butterfly Flexible Seating Solutions (BFSS) is a Hong Kong-based seating company that designs, develops and commercializes new and innovative design solutions in various transport sectors: www.Butterflyseating.com

We are currently looking for a very talented Solidworks CAD Design Engineer to join our close-knit aero seating product development team in our new Belfast engineering subsidiary (BFEN).

If you are a strong Solidworks user with 10 years or more experience, Butterfly could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for to advance your engineering career.

We are passionate about the products we design, which is evident in every aspect of our business and we are looking for someone with passion and drive to join our team of like-minded engineers.

As part of a small, highly motivated product development and certification team you will aid in the delivery of design solutions for our premium economy/business class flexible seating solution.

In addition to contributing to the creation of innovative yet solid and proven 3D conceptual designs, you will produce 2D drawings and provide input regarding externally sourced hardware, material and process selection. Ideally, you will have experience in the use and administration of a PDM system and could provide input on the management and improvements of the PDM system we currently operate. As a member of the design team, you will be expected to effectively communicate with colleagues in both the Belfast and Hong Kong offices. We operate within a complex fast-moving environment so effective communication skills are essential.

Main Responsibilities

  • Providing design solutions for the functional operation of the seat mechanisms and modules.

  • Designing and developing components across the product lifecycle; with particular emphasis on providing designs that are optimised for manufacture and ease of assembly.

  • Developing component and assembly designs to align with requirements for each critical design milestone; ITCM, PDR, CDR, FAI.

  • Ensuring all designs adhere to the relevant standards and BFEN’s design manuals.

  • Creating 2D drawings in accordance with the selected manufacturing process and factory capabilities and managing BOMs.

  • Management and improvement of our Solidworks PDM system.

This is an excellent chance to become part of an expanding organization with the opportunity to develop and grow your career, we work at the competitive edge of seat design and engineering. You will become a member of a team where your voice and efforts will be heard and recognized. A place where your input will make a difference and where you will be rewarded for extraordinary efforts.

About Us

BFEN operates in the aerospace seating industry, with our main product in development being a flexible aircraft seat that allows instant transformation between premium economy and long-haul flatbed suites. Our design gives airlines the flexibility to adjust cabin configurations based on real-time demand for each flight, enabling them to make the most efficient use of precious cabin space while maximizing passenger comfort and appeal.

The Butterfly concept has won numerous awards including the Red Dot Award and the Crystal Cabin Award. The concept was also selected into the first season of the Airbus Bizlab accelerator and was recently featured in Season 2 of NETFLIX’s “Emily in Paris”. Our company website, www.butterflyseating.com, outlines the various products and concepts that we have available, as well as our latest news.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or HND/HNC in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience.

  • Have a minimum of 10 years’ post-degree experience working with Solidworks in a design role, ideally in the aerospace seating sector.

Essential Criteria

  • Strong experience in using Solidworks

  • Experience in designing metallic or composite components using Solidworks.

  • Experience in producing 2D drawings employing GD&T tolerancing using Solidworks.

  • Knowledge of following standard design guidelines and procedures

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Competent user of MS Office, MS Teams, other modern team software such as Trello or Slack

  • Flexible approach regarding working hours

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience in designing the functional operation of mechanisms

  • Experience in designing products that span the full product lifecycle

  • Experience in using and managing PDM and PLM systems

  • Knowledge in CAA, EASA and FAA regulations and the product certification process

  • Experience with Thermoplastics

  • Experience with Electrical Components

Salary & Benefits

  • 32-38k GBP p.a. depending on seniority and experience

  • Annual performance-based bonus of 0-10%

  • Pension

  • Flexitime

Application

Please send your CV and a cover letter to: info@Butterflyseating.com