Deputy Head of Design

TN United Kingdom; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK is seeking a qualified professional to oversee design management and compliance for aircraft systems. The role involves coordinating engineering teams, ensuring adherence to regulations, and supporting safety management systems. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in aeronautics or engineering, coupled with leadership experience in multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with airworthiness regulations and civil/military aircraft design approvals.
• Leadership of large, multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a documented design management system.
• Verifying compliance against certification basis and environmental requirements.
• Managing and approving design subcontractors.

Skills

Airworthiness

Aircraft

Certification

Quality Management

Education

Degree in Aeronautics

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics

Degree in Mathematics

Job description

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About the Company

The company is at the forefront of innovation, creating technology for successful markets worldwide. Recognized as a Top 100 Global Innovator for 2023 and a top Aerospace and Defence company, it provides advanced systems and services globally and has an excellent reputation in its market.

Key Skills Required

• Airworthiness
• Aircraft
• Certification
• Quality Management

Job Requirements

• Ability to obtain Security Clearance (minimum 5 years UK residency)
• Flexible and some remote working potential

Main Duties

• Maintaining a documented design management system
• Technical definition of aircraft type certificate changes and repairs
• Ensuring design work complies with relevant regulations and approvals
• Verifying compliance against certification basis and environmental requirements
• Supporting safety culture through safety management system adoption
• Signing declarations of compliance after verification
• Managing and approving design subcontractors
• Supervising the Coordinating Design Organisation role for air systems
• Approving flight conditions and permits to fly (e.g., CAA 21.J, DAOS Military)

Functional Responsibilities

Coordinate with Heads of Engineering to ensure:

• Professional development of aircraft design engineers
• Adherence to and development of best practice design processes
• Aircraft design excellence and skills development
• Effective interface with other engineering and quality teams

Qualifications and experience include:

• Degree in Aeronautics, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or relevant experience
• Knowledge of electronic systems, mechanical structures, aerodynamics, and aircraft performance
• Experience with airworthiness regulations and civil/military aircraft design approvals
• Leadership of large, multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Experience in compliance verification and working with aircraft maintenance and safety systems
• Ability to assimilate complex technical information and motivate teams