Design Approver

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an experienced Design Approver for an important project. The role involves managing airframe structural design processes, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain design continuity. Candidates should have expertise in CATIA V5 and a strong background in airframe structures.

Qualifications

• Strong background in airframe structural design engineering.
• Experience with CATIA V5 and Dassault 3D Experience.
• Ability to deliver and verify detailed design packages.

Responsibilities

• Leading design activities and managing a team.
• Preparing design definitions and engineering documentation.
• Ensuring all design outputs meet customer specifications and compliance.

Skills

Expertise in airframe structures

Proficient in CATIA V5

Knowledge of GD&T

Familiar with manufacturing processes

Job description

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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