Wing Design Engineer

Job Description

Wing Design Engineer x 2 - an Authoriser and an Approver

Location :
Filton, Bristol (60% on-site) Long-term Contract role

Are you ready to shape the future of aviation? We're looking for 2 Wing Design Engineers to lead structural design excellence and drive innovation in one of the most complex engineering challenges.

• Ensure wing structures meet airworthiness and product requirements with uncompromising quality.
• Lead technical studies, trades, and investigations to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
• Drive change management through Mod opening, DFM release, and Stage 3 closure - on time, to cost, and to quality.
• Provide design leadership across internal and external teams, championing Lean Engineering improvements like Right First Time and Lead Time Reduction.
• Govern design & maturity reviews in line with Airbus policies and practices.

Industry recognised design Airbus signatory status (Design Approval / Authorisation) is essential

• Proven expertise in Wing Structures and design authorisation.
• Strong track record in delegation, team collaboration, and design approval processes.
• Ability to deliver against Time, Cost, and Quality targets.
• Creative problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Experience influencing complex networks of stakeholders to a...