Design Approver

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks an experienced Design Approver for a critical project in Oxford. The successful candidate will have a strong background in airframe structural design, capable of managing design activities and ensuring compliance with technical specifications. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team in delivering high-quality engineering solutions while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in airframe structural design engineering (metallic and composite).
• Capability to deliver and verify design packages using CATIA V5 and Dassault 3D Experience.
• Background in regulatory and manufacturing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design activities, focusing on assigned projects.
• Prepare design definitions, drawings, and manufacturing data.
• Verify and approve engineering documentation for design compliance.

Skills

Expertise in airframe structures

Proficient in CATIA V5

GD&T knowledge

Familiar with composite/honeycomb manufacturing

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