Design Approver

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Design Approver to oversee critical structural designs for airframe components. This key role involves leading design verification activities, managing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications and regulatory standards. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in airframe structures and proficiency in CATIA V5, making this an exceptional opportunity for skilled engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong background in airframe structural design engineering (metallic and composite).
• Experience using CATIA V5 and Dassault 3D Experience (DMU) platform.
• Proven ability to lead design activities and manage engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design activities as the technical focal point for projects.
• Prepare design definitions, drawings, and manufacturing data.
• Verify and approve engineering documentation to ensure compliance.

Skills

Expertise in airframe structures: Wing, Empennage, Fuselage

Proficient in CATIA V5

Familiar with composite/honeycomb and metallic manufacturing processes

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Client:

Airswift

Location:

kingston upon hull, east yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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