Design Integrator

Guidant Global; Wales; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Broughton is seeking a Design Integrator to lead engineering projects and drive design improvements for the A330 and A350 programmes. This role requires strong design engineering and project management skills, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving. Enjoy flexible hours and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects.

Benefits

Flexible work pattern

Paid overtime

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong design engineer with project management experience.
• Excellent communicator and networker.
• Natural problem-solver with ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept to delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve non-conformances.
• Drive co-design initiatives to enhance buildability.
• Manage supplier deliverables efficiently.
• Identify design changes to reduce costs.

Skills

Design engineering

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Design Integrator - Airbus, Broughton

Location: Broughton (on-site)

Hours: 35 hours/week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm)

Rate: Up to £46.00/hr PAYE (Design Engineer) | Up to £52/hr Umbrella (Design Approver)

Security Clearance: BPSS+ (handled by Airbus Security)

IR35 Status: Inside

️ About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and technically skilled Design Integrator to join the Wing Plant Engineering Team (PET) at Airbus in Broughton. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on the A330 and A350 programmes, supporting build and non-conformance activities and driving design improvements across wide-body aircraft components.

You'll be the vital link between engineering and operations-ensuring design solutions are not only technically sound but also industrially viable and customer-focused. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, this role is for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead engineering projects from concept to delivery, ensuring solutions are right first time.
• Collaborate with operational and engineering teams to resolve non-conformances and improve product quality.
• Drive co-design initiatives with Manufacturing Engineering to enhance buildability.
• Prioritise engineering responses to operational issues and manage supplier deliverables.
• Identify and implement design changes that reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Champion a "design for build" ethos across the team and wider stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• A strong design engineer with project management experience.
• Excellent communicator and networker-able to influence and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• A natural problem-solver with a sense of ownership and a proactive mindset.
• Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a team.
• Able to anticipate risks and opportunities and act decisively.
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Aviation or manufacturing industry background preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.
• Work on cutting-edge aerospace programmes.
• Develop your technical and leadership skills.
• Build a strong network across Airbus engineering and production teams.
• Enjoy a flexible work pattern and paid overtime (AP grade and above).

Ready to take off with us? Apply now and help shape the future of aerospace engineering.