Wing Design Engineer

Belcan Technical Recruiting (UK) Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment company is looking for 2 Wing Design Engineers for a long-term contract role based in Filton, Bristol, with 60% on-site requirement. The role involves leading the design of wing structures to meet airworthiness standards, providing design leadership, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and quality expectations. Candidates must have industry-recognized design Airbus signatory status and a strong track record in wing structures and design approval processes.

Qualifications

• Industry recognized design Airbus signatory status is essential.
• Proven expertise in Wing Structures and design authorisation.
• Strong track record in delegation, team collaboration, and design approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure wing structures meet airworthiness and product requirements.
• Lead technical studies and investigations for cutting-edge solutions.
• Drive change management through Mod opening and DFM release.

Skills

Wing Structures expertise

Design Approval / Authorisation

Creative problem-solving

Job description

Job Description

Wing Design Engineer x 2 - an Authoriser and an Approver

Location : Filton, Bristol (60% on-site) Long-term Contract role

Are you ready to shape the future of aviation? We're looking for 2 Wing Design Engineers to lead structural design excellence and drive innovation in one of the most complex engineering challenges.

What You'll Do

• Ensure wing structures meet airworthiness and product requirements with uncompromising quality.
• Lead technical studies, trades, and investigations to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
• Drive change management through Mod opening, DFM release, and Stage 3 closure - on time, to cost, and to quality.
• Provide design leadership across internal and external teams, championing Lean Engineering improvements like Right First Time and Lead Time Reduction.
• Govern design & maturity reviews in line with Airbus policies and practices.

What We're Looking For

Industry recognised design Airbus signatory status (Design Approval / Authorisation) is essential

• Proven expertise in Wing Structures and design authorisation.
• Strong track record in delegation, team collaboration, and design approval processes.
• Ability to deliver against Time, Cost, and Quality targets.
• Creative problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Experience influencing complex networks of stakeholders to a...