Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer in Penyffordd

We are recruiting for distinct opportunities and levels within our team: Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (F&DT) Engineers and Lead Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineers. By applying to this job advert, we will consider your skills for all relevant positions. If selected, we will determine the most suitable position that fits your skills and experience during the interview stage. Located alongside the Broughton Wing assembly lines, you will have the fantastic opportunity to see the physical product every day. You will join a team of technical specialists passionate about finding solutions for the main wingbox, leading edge, and control surfaces across the A400M and civil programmes, including Single Aisle, Long Range, and the A350.

Responsibilities:

• Perform or lead the resolution of F&DT problems relating to wing structures, modifications, and non-conformances.
• Approve F&DT deliverables and be responsible for the technical scope of projects, providing steering to fellow engineers and suppliers.
• Collaborate with Digitalisation teams to implement automation, optimisation, and transformation tools.
• Drive the professional growth of the team and shape the next generation of engineers by fostering both technical expertise and leadership behaviours.

Requirements:

• Hold a degree in Engineering with a Structural Analysis background.
• Knowledge and experience of structural analysis in F&DT for both metallic and composite structures.
• Knowledge of Airbus F&DT analysis processes, methods, and toolsets (ISAMI, GISEH, FEM/DFEM).
• Appreciation and knowledge of Industry technical signatories and the capability to achieve this for F&DT Engineers.
• Industry recognised F&DT Approval (Check) Signatory or the capability to achieve this within a short timeframe for Lead F&DT Engineers.
• Ability to collaborate and influence within a dynamic team to drive decisions.
• Interest in developing digital solutions associated with engineering activities; Python proficiency is advantageous.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.

Benefits:

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more.
• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working and flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday (AP+).
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support)(AP+), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation.
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave, purpose built maternity rooms on site.
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

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