Senior Design Engineer Aerospace – 8+ Years’ Experience

Hybrid Remote from Europe | Aerospace Seating Experience | 8+ years of Post-Degree Practice in Seating Only (other sectors won’t be considered as relevant work experience)

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. We are currently looking for an experienced senior design engineer to join our aero seating product development team in our Belfast engineering subsidiary (BFEN).

The successful candidate will join our engineering, FEM, and certification experts to support the final development and industrialisation work to bring our award-winning flexible seating solutions to market. As part of a small, highly motivated, multicultural team, the post holder need to understand the overall corporate picture of a growing organisation as well as he/she needs to deliver detailed engineering solutions.

In addition to creating 3D conceptual designs, our design engineers usually produce 2D drawings and provide input regarding suitable hardware, components, materials, and processes.

All colleagues are expected to interface with other internal departments and liaise with external suppliers/service providers. Henceforth, effective communication skills are definitely essential for us in all aspects of the daily business.

Design Engineers are responsible for:

  • 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 design concepts and designing 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 abilities and managing BOMs.

As part of a team working to develop a new and innovative product, the successful candidate will have a big impact on the direction and success of the company. The position will play a key role in the engineering and certification of the Butterfly seat. We are looking for a versatile and passionate team player, from anywhere in Europe, who can show a strong sense of responsibility and ownership

This is an excellent chance to become part of an expanding organization with the opportunity to develop and grow an impressive career. 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 your 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: www.butterflyseating.com/news

Education & Experience

  • Master degree or “Diplom Engineer” in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering.

  • Have a minimum of 8 years’ experience working in the aerospace or aerospace seating sector. Applications with less work experience cannot be considered.

Essential Criteria

  • Experience of designing aerospace metallic and composite components

  • Experience of designing the functional operation of mechanisms and modules

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

  • Knowledge of following standard design guidelines and procedures

  • Experience of designing products that spans the full product lifecycle

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Competent user of Microsoft Office products

  • Flexible approach regarding working hours

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience of using Solidworks

  • Experience of using PDM and PLM systems

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

  • Experience with thermoplastics

  • Experience with electrical components

Salary & Benefits

  • Above average

  • Annual performance-based or retention bonus

  • Pension

  • Flexitime

  • Home-Office for non-NI colleagues

Application

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