Structural Design Methods & Tools Engineer – Airbus
Location: Filton (60% office-based)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (Professional level)
Job Family: Structure Design & Integration
Security Clearance: BPSS check required.
Travel: Occasional UK and international travel.
Job Description
Join the Structure Design Solutions team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the future competitiveness of Airbus by driving the digital transformation of the Airframe End-to-End process. In this position, you will leverage cutting‑edge automation and artificial intelligence to develop smart modelling capabilities and innovative design rules. This is a unique opportunity to thrive in a stimulating, multicultural environment where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and evolution of structural design.
Responsibilities
* Gather requirements from the Design Office to drive Methods and Tools evolutions, ensuring solutions directly enhance business efficiency.
* Develop automated and digital solutions for new Structural Aircraft Definitions in Catia V6 (3DExperience), utilizing Smart Design Principles.
* Embed Airbus design rules and enable automatic creation by focusing on Knowledge-Based Engineering (KBE).
* Create comprehensive documentation and deliver effective training programs to upskill the end‑user community.
* Deploy solutions and provide ongoing support to ensure seamless integration and user adoption.
Qualifications & Experience
* Solid structural design knowledge regarding composite and/or metallic parts and assemblies.
* Advanced proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 and the 3DExperience platform.
* Technical expertise in Knowledge-Based Engineering (KBE) functions within the Dassault Systèmes toolset (specifically User Defined Feature, Power Copy and Engineering Knowledge Language).
* Previous experience working in a customer‑focused role.
* Clear understanding of current Design team challenges and their technical impact on downstream functions (e.g. Manufacturing, Customer Support).
Benefits
Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax‑free technology scheme and additional shopping discounts.
35‑hour week, flexible core hours, Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, option to buy/sell holiday.
Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University, 10,000+ e‑learning courses, internal mobility.
Health and wellbeing benefits: Bupa health insurance, 24/7 online GP, mental health support, cycle‑to‑work scheme, on‑site canteen, yoga/meditation.
Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave, caregiving support.
Inclusive environment with wellbeing room, multi‑faith room, Employee Representative Groups covering diverse identities.
Equal Opportunities
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. We will never ask for any monetary exchange during the recruitment process.
Application Process
Many of our staff work flexibly in many ways, including part‑time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. Let us know if you need adjustments for the selection process.
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