Design Approver

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an experienced Design Approver to contribute to an important project in Northampton. The role requires a strong background in airframe structural design engineering, particularly in managing design activities and ensuring compliance with technical specifications. The successful candidate will lead a team and coordinate design efforts across various functions, specializing in both metallic and composite structures, utilizing CATIA V5 and GD&T.

Qualifications

• Strong background in airframe structural design engineering.
• Expertise in both metallic and composite structures.
• Ability to deliver and verify detailed design packages.

Responsibilities

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

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