Design Approver

Aviation Jobsearch; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading aerospace engineering firm is recruiting experienced Design Approvers for Airbus Electrical Systems Installation projects. This remote role requires contributions to aircraft system quality and compliance, with negotiable salary and excellent benefits. Candidates should have a background in Airbus electrical systems and significant hands-on experience with design tools. Join a supportive culture focused on career development with minimal travel to Hamburg.

Leistungen

Excellent benefits package

Flexible remote working

Opportunity for career development

Qualifikationen

• 8–12 years’ experience in Airbus Electrical System Installation.
• DOA signatory experience in ATA928/929 or ATA923–925.
• Hands-on knowledge of Airbus design tools.

Aufgaben

• Perform A1020 approver-level signatures for design deliverables.
• Conduct design quality checks, including 3D design reviews.
• Act as key interface for resolving technical queries.

Kenntnisse

Airbus Electrical System Installation

Design compliance

Configuration management

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making under pressure

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

Catia V5

VPM

CAPITAL

CIRCE

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Design Approvers (Airbus Electrical Systems Installation – A320/SA) | Remote with Occasional Travel to Hamburg

I'm recruiting on behalf of a leading aerospace engineering client for experienced Design Approvers to support Airbus Electrical Systems Installation (ESI) projects for the A320 Single Aisle (SA) programme. This is a remote-based role with occasional travel to Hamburg, offering you the opportunity to contribute directly to the quality and compliance of critical aircraft systems.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Design Approver with a background in Airbus Electrical Systems Installation (ESI) to work remotely for a world-leading aerospace organisation. With the salary open and negotiable depending on your experience, this role offers strong earning potential along with the chance to play a key part in cutting-edge aircraft programmes.

Location

• Remote, with occasional travel to Hamburg, Germany

About The Role

This is a pivotal design signatory role focused on ATA92 and related sub-ATAs within the A320/SA programme. You'll play a hands‑on part in ensuring regulatory compliance, engineering integrity, and continuous process improvement across the ESI perimeter.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing A1020 approver‑level signatures for design deliverables (DWG/DD) within ATA92 and related systems
• Conducting design quality checks, including 3D design reviews, drawing validations, and configuration control
• Acting as a key interface for resolving technical queries raised by engineering and quality teams
• Ensuring alignment between the Configured DMU and the overall design intent
• Supporting the creation and validation of RDRs and DQNs, and ensuring compliance with Airbus check processes (QC0, QC1, QC2)
• Providing guidance on bracket design proposals, installation routes, and weight‑saving initiatives
• Contributing to harness installation drawings, harness migration to CATIA V5, and support tool usage (CIRCE‑I, CAPITAL, COBOT, CORELEC, etc.)
• Liaising cross‑functionally with teams in Airframe, Cabin, Systems, Industrialisation, and Standardisation
• Supporting audits and documentation to ensure compliance with DOA, EASA Part 21J, and safety reporting standards
• Playing an active role in continuous improvement initiatives – including process automation, digitalisation, and standardisation efforts
• Mentoring and guiding junior engineers, contributing to skill development and knowledge management
• Collaborating with offshore/onsite teams in a global delivery model

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 8–12 years’ experience in Airbus Electrical System Installation
• DOA signatory experience in ATA928/929 or ATA923–925
• Hands‑on knowledge of Airbus design tools (Catia V5, VPM, CAPITAL, COBOT, CIRCE, SAP, etc.)
• Solid understanding of configuration management, functional electrics, and installation concepts
• Comfortable working across different Airbus programmes, with A320/SA essential
• Familiarity with EASA Part 21J, airworthiness, and safety categorisation
• Strong interpersonal and decision‑making skills, especially under pressure

Desirable

• Experience with A330, A350, or A380 programmes
• Involvement in digital transformation or tooling optimisation
• Familiarity with offshore/onsite collaboration models

Salary & Benefits

• Open and negotiable, based on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• Remote working with occasional visits to Hamburg office

What’s On Offer

• Flexible remote working with minimal travel requirements
• Opportunity to work on flagship Airbus projects
• Supportive culture with a focus on career development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

If this sounds like the right fit for your skill set and career goals, let’s have a chat.