Design Engineer à Grande-Bretagne

Lead Design Engineer - Airbus (Filton)
Location: Filton (minimum 60% onsite)
Hours: 35 per week, flexible working (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm)
Pay: £37.38/hr PAYE or £50.00/hr Umbrella (£52.00/hr for Authoriser level)
Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)
IR35: Inside

• Leading the structural design process, ensuring compliance with airworthiness and product requirements, and upholding Design Quality Assurance standards.
• Defining, delivering, and enabling technical studies, trade-offs, and investigations to develop robust technical solutions using established design methods and procedures.
• Managing and delivering change, including Mod opening, DFM release, and Stage 3 Closure of Mods-on time, to cost, and to quality.
• Providing design leadership to both internal and external teams, championing Lean Engineering improvements such as 'Right First Time' and lead time reduction.
• Organising and governing design and maturity reviews in line with Airbus policies, processes, and best practices.

Essential:

• Proven experience leading design or project teams, ideally within Airbus or a similar aerospace environment.
• Strong track record of delivering complex or high-value projects to time, cost, and quality targets.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to manage risk and make informed decisions in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Ability to influence technical experts and stakeholders to achieve optimal technical and business outcomes.
• Experience maturing new technologies, implementing design-to-cost projects, and initiating strategic technology initiatives.
• Proficiency with design toolsets such as CATIA V5, ICC, Zamiz, ECM, Solings, and PASS.
• Industry-recognised design signatory delegation (Design Approval/Authorisation) is essential.

• Experience with Lean Engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative approach.

• Impact: Be at the forefront of aerospace innovation, shaping the next generation of aircraft.
• Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible working pattern and a supportive, inclusive team culture.
• Reward: Competitive pay rates, with enhanced rates for Authoriser level signatories.

Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply now to join Guidant Global and Airbus as a Lead Design Engineer!