Aerospace DFMEA Engineer

TL;DR

Aerospace DFMEA Engineer (Aerospace Systems/DFMEA): Supporting Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis for civil aerospace sub-systems and design inputs with an accent on reliability, safety, and requirements alignment. Focus on identifying design risks, documenting mitigations, and feeding robust analysis into critical project stages within a secure, regulated engineering environment.

Location: On-site in Derby, United Kingdom

Salary: £35,000–£50,000 per year

Company

Global engineering and technology consultancy delivering engineering solutions across aerospace, defence, automotive, energy, rail, IT, and other industries.

What you will do

• Provide DFMEA support for aerospace sub-systems and design inputs.
• Produce robust analysis and documentation to support reliability and safety objectives.
• Pass critical inputs to project stakeholders and align DFMEA activities with project requirements.
• Feed analysis into critical project stages within a managed service provider environment.
• Use Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting, with potential exposure to DOORS.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical military experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in aerospace systems engineering with a focus on DFMEA.
• General systems engineering background, preferably with an electrical or electronic focus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• SC Clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain it, including completion of required security checks.
• Availability for full-time on-site work in Derby.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with DOORS for requirements management.
• Experience in managed service provider environments.
• Knowledge of aerospace systems or MRO processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Personalized career development path with ongoing learning and mentoring.
• Exposure to diverse engineering projects and industries.
• Private medical insurance, life insurance, and pension scheme.
• Cycle and technology scheme plus employee assistance programme.
• Social events, team gatherings, and a supportive working environment.
• Flexible working options where suitable for the role.