Senior Design Engineer

Airbus Operations Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Belfast is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their A220 Wing Engineering team. The ideal candidate will manage design quality and collaborate across teams to develop innovative solutions. Required skills include experience with design toolsets like CATIA V5 and a solid track record in project leadership. This is a full-time onsite role offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading design or project teams.
• Ability to interpret and set strategy for engineering.
• Experience in managing stakeholder reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support development of design engineers and manage sub-contract work.
• Ensure structural design meets airworthiness and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to manage risks and achieve right-first-time delivery.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Risk management

Ability to influence stakeholders

Education

Design Signatory certification

Tools

CATIA V5

Enovia

PLM

Job description

Subject to the successful closing of the transaction with Spirit, after obtaining relevant regulatory approvals

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK/EU

LOCATION: Belfast

TYPE: Full time on site

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options

• Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Design Engineer to join the A220 Wing Engineering team at Belfast.

We are a highly motivated team of Engineers focused on constantly challenging the current design and conventional thinking to maximise profitability whilst ensuring quality.

Do you like connecting with people and different organisations? Are you interested in developing wing structures? Our team of Structural Engineers is passionate about finding technical solutions to support the structures department. We are a mix of people who can help you develop technically and personally in the role.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Support the development of design engineers within the team and ensure development opportunities are pursued.

• Manage sub-contract work with Offload suppliers, requiring good influencing skills and technical quality of design work.

• Ensure structural design meets programme, airworthiness, and product requirements in line with Design Quality Assurance Criteria.

• Define, deliver, and enable technical studies, trades, and investigations for technical solutions.

• Support change management through Mod opening, DFM release, and Stage 3 Closure of Mods on time, to cost, and quality.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve right-first-time delivery and manage risks.

• Provide design leadership and ownership of Lean Engineering improvements, including Right First Time and Lead Time Reduction.

• Sponsor development of new technologies, apply best practices, and capture lessons learned.

• Organize and govern design & maturity reviews per Airbus policies.

• Manage stakeholders and produce reports and presentations for senior management.

ABOUT YOU

• Ability to interpret and set strategy, and communicate effectively with the engineering community.

• Proven track record in leading design or project teams, achieving delivery to time, cost, and quality.

• Creative problem-solving, risk management, and innovative mindset.

• Interest in developing leadership and team capabilities.

• Decisiveness, accountability, and ability to influence stakeholders.

• Experience with design toolsets such as CATIA V5, Enovia, and PLM.

• Design Signatory certification is essential.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Airbus supports flexible working and accommodations for candidates with disabilities. We value diversity and promote an inclusive environment. This role is a permanent position with Airbus Operations Limited, within the Improvement & Performance Management job family. By applying, you consent to Airbus processing your data for recruitment purposes. We are committed to equal opportunities and do not ask for monetary exchanges during recruitment.