Design & Project Engineer (Contract)

DESIGN APPROVER OR AUTHORISER
Up to £52 per hour (via Umbrella)
Play a lead role in delivering cutting-edge structural design for major aerospace programmes
Initial contract until 31/12/2025
Applicants need to hold an Airbus recognised Design Approval or Authorisation Signatory

Our client is a global aerospace leader, designing and manufacturing some of the world’s most advanced aircraft. Due to ongoing expansion in this area, they are looking to appoint a Design Structures Approver or Authoriser to provide technical leadership and design governance within high-value, multi-disciplinary projects.

THE DESIGN APPROVER OR AUTHORISER ROLE:
Own and lead the design activity ensuring product meets airworthiness and design quality requirements
Deliver technical studies, trade-offs and design investigations
Lead internal and external designers with a focus on lean engineering principles
Ensure governance of design maturity reviews in line with company policies

DESIGN APPROVER OR AUTHORISER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
Proven experience leading complex design or engineering project teams
Strong track record of delivery to Time, Cost, and Quality in high-value programmes
Skilled in creative problem-solving and risk management
Strong stakeholder management and decision-making ability
Experience implementing Design to Cost initiatives and new technology strategies
Active Design Approval/Authorisation Signatory – essential