Design Approver

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an experienced Design Approver to oversee a significant aerospace project. The role requires strong expertise in airframe structural design, especially with CATIA V5 and entails leading a team in verifying designs. You will ensure all outputs align with regulatory and manufacturing requirements, while also managing project timelines and budgets effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong background in airframe structural design engineering (metallic and composite).
• Capable of delivering and verifying design packages using CATIA V5.
• Experience leading design activities and managing technical focal points.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing design activities, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Preparing design definitions and verifying engineering documentation.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain design continuity.

Skills

Expertise in airframe structures

Proficient in CATIA V5

GD&T

Familiar with composite/honeycomb and 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