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
- Lead and authorise design solutions for major/minor modifications and design query notes.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering team members.
- Ensure design standards are met and solutions are fully integrated across functions.
- Act as a design authorisation signatory and focal point for technical governance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency and capability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders including CVE, Chief Engineer, Configuration Management, and Programme Teams.
🎯 What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in structural design within aerospace or a related industry.
- Recognised design signatory delegation (Design Approval/Authorisation).
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
💡 Why Join Us?
- Be part of a world-leading aerospace organisation.
- Work on cutting-edge engineering projects that shape the future of aviation.
- Enjoy a flexible working pattern and a supportive team environment.
- Make a real impact on production quality, efficiency, and safety.
