Design Structures Authoriser - Airbus, Broughton
Location: Broughton (on-site requirement)
Pay Rate: £39.30 PAYE or £52.00 Umbrella
Hours: 35 hours/week (4.5 days between 7am-7pm)
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (handled by Airbus Security)
IR35 Status: Inside
✈️ About the Role
Join Airbus' Wing Plant Engineering Team (PET) as a Design Structures Authoriser and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality design support to the Broughton manufacturing plant. You'll be part of a fast-paced, collaborative team that drives engineering excellence and supports production through innovative design solutions.
This role is ideal for someone with strong structural design experience and an industry-recognised design signatory delegation (Design Approval/Authorisation). You'll be leading investigations, authorising design modifications, and mentoring engineering colleagues-all while ensuring airworthiness and safety standards are met.
🔧 What You'll Be Doing
1. Lead and authorise design solutions for major/minor modifications and design query notes.
2. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering team members.
3. Ensure design standards are met and solutions are fully integrated across functions.
4. Act as a design authorisation signatory and focal point for technical governance.
5. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency and capability.
6. Collaborate with stakeholders including CVE, Chief Engineer, Configuration Management, and Programme Teams.
🎯 What We're Looking For
7. Proven experience in structural design within aerospace or a related industry.
8. Recognised design signatory delegation (Design Approval/Authorisation).
9. Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
10. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
11. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
12. A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
💡 Why Join Us?
13. Be part of a world-leading aerospace organisation.
14. Work on cutting-edge engineering projects that shape the future of aviation.
15. Enjoy a flexible working pattern and a supportive team environment.
16. Make a real impact on production quality, efficiency, and safety.