Design Concession Approver

STR Group Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established aerospace engineering organization is seeking an experienced Design Concession Approver for their Filton site in the UK. This role involves leading design investigations and providing technical solutions for manufacturing non-conformances. The successful candidate will influence manufacturing outcomes and mentor engineering teams. Essential experience includes current or previous Concession Design Approval (T200) and expertise in aerospace design. The position offers a hybrid working model with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Current or previous Concession Design Approval (T200) is essential.
• Proven experience in aerospace structural design and/or plant engineering environments is required.
• Capable of leading complex technical investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design investigations for manufacturing non-conformances.
• Ensure solutions meet design and airworthiness requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering team members.

Skills

Concession Design Approval (T200)

Aerospace structural design

Leading technical investigations

Communication of technical solutions

Autonomous work capability

Resilience and adaptability

Job description

The Role

An established aerospace engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Design Concession Approver to support wing manufacturing and plant engineering activities at a major UK production site.

This role sits within a Plant Engineering function that provides critical engineering support to manufacturing operations and the wider supply chain, enabling complex structures to be delivered to final assembly lines safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

The Role

The successful candidate will act as a technical authority for manufacturing non-conformances, leading design investigations and delivering compliant engineering solutions that meet airworthiness, safety, and product integrity requirements. This position offers the opportunity to operate at a senior technical level while influencing manufacturing outcomes, mentoring engineers, and driving continuous improvement across engineering processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design investigations and develop technical solutions for manufacturing non-conformances and design issues
• Ensure all solutions meet applicable design, airworthiness, safety, and governance requirements
• Act as a design approval signatory for manufacturing concessions (T200)
• Serve as a focal point for technical governance, escalation, and decision-making
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering team members
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering and other functions to deliver integrated solutions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and robustness
• Maintain clear reporting on critical technical issues to relevant stakeholders and delivery managers
• Support a strong lessons-learned and feedback culture

Essential Skills & Experience

• Current or previous Concession Design Approval (T200) - ESSENTIAL
• Proven experience in aerospace structural design and/or plant engineering environments
• Strong capability in leading complex technical investigations
• Ability to communicate technical solutions clearly to a wide stakeholder group
• Comfortable working autonomously while contributing effectively within a team
• Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and a proactive improvement mindset

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on large aircraft wing structures
• Exposure to major civil or military aircraft programmes
• Previous involvement in high-rate manufacturing or complex production environments

Location & Working Arrangements

• Primary base: Filton, with potential for Broughton for suitably experienced candidates
• Hybrid working model applies (minimum 60% onsite / 3 days per week)
• Flexible day shift pattern