Our Honeywell Hymatic business in Redditch operates at the forefront of cryogenic sensor cooling, using Joule Thompson, high pressure gas stored energy and Stirling cycle technologies. For over 50 years this business has been the acknowledged world leader with applications in the industrial, aerospace and defence, and space environments. Today as part of Honeywell Aerospace, a global leader, the company is well placed to strengthen its position in the defence and infra-red technology sector, and capitalise on the growing homeland security systems market. The dedicated cryogenic site in Redditch employs approx 90+ people with an annual trevenue of ~£22m and ambitious 10% year on year growth plans, and is looking for a talented Design Engineer to support these plans.
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Role Overview
Part of a small design group within an Engineering department of 18 (and growing), this design role will require a unique individual with a well rounded design capability. The appointed individual will need to be able to develop concept designs including supporting analysis, with a keen awareness of manufacturing methodologies and a mind on cost. Additionally, the role will also require detail design work and processing of engineering changes. Working as part of the design team, the Design Engineer has the overall responsibility for the concept and detailed design of new products and assembly tooling, together with all drawings and associated project documentation. The Design Engineer will also undertake wider ranging project engineering responsibilities when appropriate/ required.
Key responsibilities:
- Produce detailed design/layouts to meet customer requirement and specification.
- Support detailed estimates at the request of project leaders as a contribution to product development proposals.
- Ensure that ‘Design for Six Sigma’ principles are observed throughout all phases of the design process and apply data rational analysis to arrive at robust solutions
- Check design feasibility by performing design, stress and performance calculations using 3D CAD, finite element and traditional analysis methods.
- Work in accordance with procedures and design standards and to contribute to developing best working practices.
- Be responsible for the completion and checking of drawing packs and any other supporting documentation. This will involve prototype and production details and assembly drawings and associated tolerance analyses.
- Act as project leader when appropriate.
- To liaise with production engineering and production planning in order to achieve a design/detail package best suited to production and to be aware of changes in manufacturing technology.
- Support engineering change requests and process deviation/waivers where necessary.
- Be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all database entries specific to current project.
- Be committed to delivering against project schedules and meeting project milestones whilst working within a multi project team environment.
Honeywell Hymatic currently uses Siemens NX 2212 and TeamCenter 13.2. Designs are created in accordance with ASME Y14.1.
Key Requirements:
- Change oriented and able to develop innovative solutions in a fluid team environment
- Customer aware and a strong results focused work ethic
- At least 10 years’ experience of CAD, ideally in the field of precision components
- Understanding of configuration control
- Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Knowledge of six sigma and lean would be an advantage
- Knowledge of machining and other manufacturing techniques with a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to work in a flexible environment and stretch themselves beyond their comfort zone
- Some understanding of generic engineering and/or Thermodynamic principles and the effect of material selection would be advantageous.
Experience/Education Required/Sought:
- A proficient designer in the use of both 2D and 3D CAD.
- The ideal candidate should be degree qualified though this is not essential and would not prevent success where candidates have the right skills, experience and motivation.
- Experience of small component design, design for manufacture principles and fine tolerance components is desirable.
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Skills Required
- At least 10 years of CAD experience, ideally with precision components
- Proficiency using both 2D and 3D CAD
- Understanding of configuration control
- Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Knowledge of machining and other manufacturing techniques
- Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean
- Understanding of generic engineering and/or thermodynamic principles
- Understanding of material selection impacts
- Experience with small component design, design for manufacture, and fine-tolerance components
- Engineering degree qualification
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
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The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
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