Wing Design Engineer

Airbus; Filton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace leader in the UK is seeking a Wing Design Engineer to lead the structural design of aircraft wings while ensuring compliance with airworthiness standards. This role involves delivering innovative solutions, managing design changes, and providing leadership across teams. Strong experience in wing structure design and risk management is essential. Join a supportive team that values diversity and offers clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Professional development opportunities

Clear pathways for career progression

All work based at Filton

Qualifications

• Proven experience in wing structure design, ideally within aerospace environments.
• Strong track record of delivering projects to time, cost, and quality standards.
• Skilled in risk management and confident in making decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design of aircraft wings ensuring airworthiness requirements are met.
• Define, deliver, and support technical studies and investigations.
• Provide design leadership to internal and external teams.

Skills

Wing structure design

Risk management

Creative problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Education

Recognised industry design signatory delegation

Tools

CATIA V5

ICC

Zamiz

ECM

Solings

PASS

Job description

Wing Design Engineer

Location: Filton (minimum 60% onsite)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, 4.5 days (between 7am - 7pm, flexible within business needs)

Pay Rate: £37.38 per hour (PAYE) or £52.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)

About the Role

Join Guidant Global and Airbus as a Wing Design Engineer, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aerospace engineering. We’re seeking talented individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about delivering innovative solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting- edge projects, develop your expertise, and make a real impact within a world-class team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design of aircraft wings, ensuring all solutions meet airworthiness and product requirements, and adhere to Design Quality Assurance Criteria.
• Define, deliver, and support technical studies, trade-offs, and investigations using established design methods and procedures.
• Manage and deliver design changes, ensuring timely release and closure of modifications to meet cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Provide design leadership to both internal and external teams, championing Lean Engineering initiatives such as 'Right First Time' and lead time reduction.
• Organise and govern design and maturity reviews in line with Airbus policies and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, creativity, and risk management, enabling effective decision-making in complex stakeholder networks.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in wing structure design, ideally within Airbus or similar aerospace environments.
• Strong track record of delivering projects to time, cost, and quality standards.
• Ability to find creative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Skilled in risk management and confident in making decisions that drive project success.
• Experience with design toolsets such as CATIA V5, ICC, Zamiz, ECM, Solings, and PASS.
• Recognised industry design signatory delegation (Design Approval/Authorisation) is essential.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence technical experts and stakeholders.

Benefits & Growth Opportunities

• Opportunity to work on high-profile aerospace projects with a leading global brand.
• Supportive, inclusive team culture focused on professional development and continuous learning.
• Clear pathways for career progression and skill enhancement.
• No travel required; all work is based at Filton.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion-everyone is welcome and valued.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take your career to new heights and contribute to the future of aerospace innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team where your expertise and ideas truly matter.

Guidant Global is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.