Design Approver

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an experienced Design Approver to contribute to an aerospace project. The role requires expertise in structural design engineering, particularly in airframe structures, and proficiency in CATIA V5. You will lead a team, manage design activities, and ensure all outputs are compliant with customer specifications and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Expertise in airframe structures: Wing, Empennage, Fuselage.
• Proficient in CATIA V5 and GD&T.
• Familiar with composite/honeycomb and metallic manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Airframe structures

Proficiency in CATIA V5

GD&T

Tolerance stack-ups

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