Design Approver

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking an experienced Design Approver to support a high-profile project. The successful candidate will lead design activities and ensure compliance with technical specifications while working with both composite and metallic structures. This role demands strong leadership skills and expertise in airframe structural design, particularly using CATIA V5.

Qualifications

• Strong background in airframe structural design engineering (metallic and composite).
• Capable of delivering detailed design packages using CATIA V5 and Dassault 3D Experience.
• Experience in managing design activities in an aerospace context.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing design activities as the technical focal point for projects.
• Preparing design definitions, drawings, and manufacturing data.
• Verifying and approving engineering documentation for compliance.

Skills

Expertise in airframe structures

Proficient in CATIA V5

GD&T

Tolerance stack-ups

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