Part 21 Design Engineer | EASA Compliance & Change Lead

CAE; Shannon; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

Flexible vacation policy

Life Assurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Electric Car & Cycle to Work schemes

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Part 21 Design Engineer to join our experienced EASA Part 21J Design Department. You will support a broad client base of leasing companies and airlines, ensuring high standards of airworthiness and compliance across documentation and design changes.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure. You will work with CAD and standard office tools in a collaborative engineering team.

Qualifications

• Sound working knowledge of Part 21 Design and EASA airworthiness requirements.
• Ability to compile design documentation and ensure compliance.
• Experience liaising with Compliance Verification Engineers (CVEs).
• Experience managing design-change projects from initiation through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure documents comply with EASA airworthiness and environmental protection requirements.
• Compile design documentation including instructions, drawings, compliance reports and AMCs.
• Liaise with CVEs to support demonstration of compliance.
• Manage design-change projects from initiation through delivery.

Skills

Problem-solving under pressure

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Technical Degree (B.Eng, B.Sc) or EASA Part 66 qualification

Tools

CAD tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Other proprietary software

Job description

CAE is seeking a Part 21 Design Engineer to join our experienced EASA Part 21J Design Department. You will support a broad client base of leasing companies and airlines, ensuring high standards of airworthiness and compliance across documentation and design changes.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure. You will work with CAD and standard office tools in a collaborative engineering team.