Design Concession Approver (T200)

iO Associates; Broughton; On-site; GBP 123,984,000 - 144,648,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site

Contract through Dec 2026

Job summary

iO Associates is partnering with a leading aerospace manufacturer to recruit a Design Concession Approver (T200) for the Wing Plant Engineering team. This on-site role in North Wales involves leading investigations into manufacturing non-conformances and approving robust technical concessions to ensure safety, airworthiness and product integrity.

You will mentor engineers, support production, and drive continuous improvement on complex aerospace challenges across major aircraft programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a T200 Concession Design Approval authority.
• Proven track record approving manufacturing concessions.
• Strong background investigating manufacturing non-conformances.
• Experience supporting large civil aircraft programmes.
• Solid understanding of structural engineering and airworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into manufacturing non-conformances and design issues.
• Develop and approve technical solutions meeting safety and airworthiness needs.
• Act as technical authority for concession approvals (T200).
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing and production teams.
• Mentor engineers and support governance across the organisation.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes and efficiency.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across engineering and programme teams.

Skills

T200 Concession approval

Concession approvals

Non-conformance investigations

Aircraft programmes experience

Structural engineering

Technical communication

Mentoring engineers

Job description

Location: Broughton, North Wales (On-site)
Contract: Until December 2026 (Potential Extension)
Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5-day week)
Rate: Up to £52 per hour (Umbrella)

We are working with a leading global aerospace manufacturer that is seeking an experienced Design Concession Approver (T200) to join its Wing Plant Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of world-class aircraft by providing technical leadership and engineering expertise within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

As a Design Concession Approver, you will lead technical investigations into manufacturing non-conformances and develop robust engineering solutions that maintain the highest standards of safety, airworthiness and product integrity. Working closely with manufacturing, production and engineering teams, you will provide technical guidance, approve concessions and support continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex engineering challenges while collaborating with experienced multidisciplinary teams supporting major commercial aircraft programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into manufacturing non-conformances and design issues.


• Develop and approve technical solutions that satisfy design, safety and airworthiness requirements.


• Act as a technical authority for concession approvals (T200).


• Provide engineering support to manufacturing and production teams.


• Mentor and support other engineers on technical matters and governance.


• Drive continuous improvement activities to enhance engineering processes and team efficiency.


• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing and programme teams.


• Report critical technical issues and ensure effective communication across the business.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced aerospace engineer who has previously worked within an aircraft manufacturing environment and is confident making technical approval decisions.

You’ll ideally have:

• Current or previous T200 Concession Design Approval authority.


• Proven experience approving manufacturing concessions.


• Strong background investigating manufacturing non-conformances.


• Previous experience supporting commercial aircraft programmes, particularly large civil aircraft.


• Excellent understanding of structural engineering principles, design integrity and airworthiness requirements.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions and mentor colleagues.


• A proactive, collaborative approach with excellent problem-solving abilities.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of up to £52 per hour.


• Long-term contract through to December 2026.


• Opportunity to work on industry-leading aerospace programmes.


• Collaborative engineering environment with exposure to complex technical challenges.


• Excellent opportunity to further develop your technical leadership and engineering expertise.

If you have previous experience as a T200 Design Concession Approver and are looking for your next contract opportunity within aerospace engineering, we’d love to hear from you.