Preston (Onsite) | 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35
Belcan Engineering is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Design Engineer to join our Airframe Engineering team, supporting one of the UK's leading aerospace programmes.
This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a defence manufacturing environment, enjoys solving technical challenges, and wants to play a key role in supporting aircraft production. You'll work at the heart of the build line, providing engineering support, resolving production issues, delivering concession and waiver assessments, and undertaking Design Assurance activities to ensure engineering solutions comply with airworthiness, quality, and programme requirements.
What You'll Be Doing
Providing day-to-day engineering support to the aircraft build line.
Investigating and resolving manufacturing and assembly issues.
Assessing and managing concessions, waivers, and non-conformance queries.
Supporting Design Assurance activities, ensuring technical solutions meet design intent, certification requirements, and production needs.
Liaising with design, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to deliver robust engineering solutions.
Creating and reviewing engineering documentation and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Working with metallic and composite aircraft structures to supporting installation, assembly, and modification activities.
Performing engineering investigations and root cause analysis to minimise build disruptions.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimise disruption to production and drive continuous improvement.
We're looking for engineers with experience in one or more of the following areas:
Airframe build support and production engineering.
Concession and waiver assessments.
Design Assurance activities within aerospace, aviation, or highly regulated engineering environments.
Aircraft structures (metallic and/or composite).
Detail part, assembly, and installation design.
3D modelling and engineering drawing interpretation.
BOM creation and technical documentation.
Strong understanding of configuration control and design change processes.
Experience within production and design or aircraft programmes, supporting build activities and engineering problem resolution.
What We're Looking For
Strong understanding of aircraft manufacturing and build processes.
Demonstrable experience within production and design or a...
Manufacturing Design Engineer in Lancing employer: Belcan
Belcan, a Cognizant company, is an excellent employer for Aerospace Stress Engineers, offering a dynamic work environment in Bristol that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and training, ensuring our team members are equipped to excel in their roles. Our hybrid work model promotes a healthy work-life balance, making Belcan a rewarding place to contribute to critical defence projects while advancing your career.
