Design Approver

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK seeks an experienced Design Approver to manage and verify design packages for airframe structures. The successful candidate will lead design activities, ensure compliance with technical specifications, and coordinate cross-functional teams to maintain design continuity. This role requires expertise in CATIA V5 and knowledge of composite and metallic manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Background in airframe structural design engineering (metallic and composite).
• Capable of delivering and verifying detailed design packages.
• Experience in managing design activities and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design activities for aerospace projects.
• Prepare design definitions, drawings, and manufacturing data.
• Verify engineering documentation for compliance.

Skills

Expertise in airframe structures: Wing, Empennage, Fuselage

Proficient in CATIA V5

GD&T

Tolerance stack-ups

Familiar with composite/honeycomb manufacturing processes

Familiar with metallic manufacturing processes

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Design Approver to support a Aerospace project.

You will have a strong background in airframe structural design engineering (metallic and composite), capable of delivering and verifying detailed design packages using CATIA V5 and the Dassault 3D Experience (DMU) platform.

This role involves delivering both design and design check capabilities, leading a team responsible for preparing and approving model-based definitions for composite and metallic structures.

The Design Approver will ensure all outputs meet customer technical specifications, are compatible with system routing needs, and align with regulatory and manufacturing requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing design activities, acting as the technical focal point for assigned projects.
• Preparing design definitions, drawings, ECNs, and manufacturing data.
• Verifying, checking, and approving engineering documentation to ensure design compliance.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams, particularly Systems Integration, to maintain design continuity.
• Managing work packages, budgets, and delivery schedules in line with customer expectations.
• Attending key meetings and design reviews

Must-Have Skills:

• Expertise in airframe structures: Wing, Empennage, Fuselage
• Proficient in CATIA V5, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups
• Familiar with composite/honeycomb and metallic manufacturing processes

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom