Overview
Job title – Design Engineer • Job location – Brighton, UK • Job ID – 27747
What The Role Will Involve
* Create robust mechanical and electro-mechanical design solutions from concept to production.
* Generate 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and associated documentation (SolidWorks preferred).
* Assess design feasibility with respect to functionality, manufacturability, cost, and material selection.
* Support prototyping, testing, and design validation activities; interpret results and adjust designs accordingly.
* Develop technical documentation including reports, specifications, and design justification.
* Collaborate with internal teams (manufacturing, quality, procurement) and external stakeholders (customers, suppliers).
* Lead or support technical investigations and root cause analysis.
* Recommend and implement design or process improvements to enhance efficiency and product performance.
* Provide guidance to less experienced engineers and support design reviews.
* Maintain configuration control through change management and adherence to company standards.
What You’ll Bring
* Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience
* HNC/HND or equivalent qualification, with 8+ years of directly relevant design engineering experience
* Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), including part, assembly, and drawing generation
* Knowledge of engineering principles, GD&T, BS8888, and tolerance stack-up
* Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and DFM/DFA principles
* Experience with PDM and ERP systems
* Excellent time management, able to prioritise workload across multiple projects
* Ability to interpret and apply customer specifications and design standards
* Confident in assisting mechanical engineers presenting and defending design decisions internally and externally.
Benefits
* Half day finish on a Friday
* 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
* Private medical insurance with optional family cover
* Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
* Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
* Group income protection
* Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
* Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
* Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)
Important to know
Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK.
About L3Harris
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
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