Structure Design Engineer - Approve (d/w/m)

Airbus; Bremen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension schemes

Mobility offers (bike leasing)

30 days annual leave

On-site doctor and health programs

Canteen and childcare facilities

Job summary

Airbus Aerostructures GmbH in Bremen is seeking an Airframe Design Approver to ensure airworthiness and lead design approvals for metal, composite and hybrid components. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage supplier activities while driving digitalization within regulatory boundaries.

The role requires a technical university degree and hands-on experience in structural design, with strong CATIA V5 and PLM skills, and fluency in English and German.

Qualifications

• Requires technical university degree or equivalent.
• First experience in structural design and knowledge of metal, composite, and hybrid components.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5 and PLM tools; strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guarantee product quality and airworthiness by full responsibility for design approval according to established processes.
• Develop and optimize metal, composite, and hybrid components and assemblies for weight, cost, performance, manufacturing and assembly needs.
• Collaborate in multifunctional teams to achieve optimal technical solutions across structural analysis, production, program and systems.
• Evaluate design changes, estimate efforts and ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
• Manage engineering partner and supplier activities as the main technical contact.
• Drive digitalization and automation innovations while considering regulations and stakeholders.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Agile methodologies

English and German communication

Education

Technical university degree or similar professional qualification

Tools

CATIA V5

PLM tool

Job description

Job Description: In order to support our structure development team, Airbus Aerostructures is looking for an Airframe Design Approver (d/f/m)

Your location Bremen is a charming city full of history in the northwest of Germany. In addition to being one of the country’s greenest cities, it offers wonderful sights, a rich culture, urban flair and culinary delights. It’s also a great place for seaside lovers, being located just an hour’s drive from the North Sea coast.

Company: Airbus Aerostructures GmbH Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Structure Design & Integration

Our Benefits for You

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Guarantee product quality and airworthiness by taking full responsibility for design approval according to established processes
• Develop and optimize metal, composite, and hybrid components and assemblies with regard to weight, cost, performance, manufacturing, and assembly requirements.
• Collaborate in multifunctional teams alongside structural analysis, production, program, project, configuration, and systems functions to achieve optimal technical solutions.
• Evaluate design changes, estimate implementation efforts, and ensure full compliance with regulations, design principles, and guidelines.
• Manage engineering partner and supplier activities, serving as their key technical contact.
• Drive digitalization and automation innovations actively, taking all relevant regulations and stakeholders into account.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Technical university degree or similar professional qualification.
• First experience in structural design.
• Solid understanding of metal, composite, and hybrid design principles, including manufacturing/assembly requirements and tolerance definition.
• Practical knowledge in project management and motivation to work with agile methodologies.
• Hands-on proficiency with CATIA V5 and a PLM tool.
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills to align diverse stakeholders, foster continuous improvement, and achieve team goals.
• Interest in both detailed work and the big picture.
• Ideally experience in AI within the work context.
• Business-fluent communication skills in English and German.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions. 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 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. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.