Design Approver

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking an experienced Design Approver. This role involves managing design activities and ensuring compliance with technical specifications for airframe structures. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in CATIA V5 and have a background in metallic and composite manufacturing processes. This position offers the chance to influence significant projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Strong background in airframe structural design engineering.
• Capability to deliver and verify detailed design packages.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing design activities for assigned projects.
• Verifying and approving engineering documentation.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain design continuity.

Skills

Airframe structures

CATIA V5

GD&T

Tolerance stack-ups

Composite manufacturing processes

Metallic 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