At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop wing structure design for the A220, ensuring quality and innovation.
- Company: Join Airbus, a leader in aerospace with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, profit share, flexible hours, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible work week with Fridays off and a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make an impact in aerospace engineering while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in design teams and expertise in Catia V5 and PLM tools.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Senior Design Engineer – A220 Wing Engineering
Location
Belfast (UK)
Employment type
Full‑time, on site
Security clearance
BPSS and Export Control checks, including criminal record check.
Travel
Occasional travel within the UK and EU.
Role Overview
Senior Design Engineer responsible for leading and developing the wing structure design function within the A220 Wing Engineering team.
The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership in design quality and process improvement, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet programme, airworthiness and cost targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the design engineer team, providing coaching, career development and performance support.
- Manage the overall quality and technical content of design work, ensuring compliance with Design Quality Assurance Criteria.
- Define, deliver and enable technical studies, trades and investigations to produce technical solutions aligned with design methods and procedures.
- Identify, manage and deliver change through Mod openings, Design for Manufacture (DFM) releases and Stage 3 Closure of Mods on time, within cost and quality limits.
- Support cross‑functional integration to achieve right‑first‑time delivery and milestone attainment.
- Lead internal and external design teams and own Lean Engineering initiatives, focusing on Right First Time and Lead Time Reduction.
- Champion new technologies and processes, ensuring lessons learned are captured and disseminated.
- Organise and govern design and maturity reviews in accordance with company policies, processes and practices.
- Communicate with key stakeholders, producing reports and presentations for Chief Engineers, Airworthiness, Senior IAW and programme leadership.
- Required Qualifications and Experience
- Proven track record leading design or project teams in a technical engineering environment.
- Experience managing complex, multi‑value projects and achieving delivery within time, cost and quality targets.
- Strong skill set in Catia V5, Enovia and PLM tools, with Design Signatory authority.
- Demonstrated ability to influence decisions across a network of stakeholders and customers.
- Excellent communication, risk management and decision‑making skills.
- Interest in continuous improvement, new technology adoption and process optimisation.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual profit share.
- Contributory pension and share options.
- 36‑hour work week, with flexible core hours and Friday afternoons off.
- Opportunities for personal and technical development, including tailored growth programmes.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Airbus is an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is a Disability Confident Employer and offers interviews to applicants with disabilities or long‑term conditions in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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Senior Design Engineer employer: Airbus Operations Limited
Airbus Operations Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Broughton that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a strong commitment to sustainability, employees benefit from personalised development plans and access to extensive e-learning resources, ensuring they thrive both personally and professionally. The inclusive culture fosters diversity and provides unique support systems, making it a rewarding place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the aerospace industry.
