Design Approver (AP1020 Delegation or Similar) – eVTOL (8 to 12 years experience)
Org Linked City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary:
Work Location: Bristol (Client Site) with Hybrid Work Options
We are seeking an experienced Design Approver/Signatory with a strong background in aircraft structures and airframe design engineering development. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 8 to 12 years of experience in lead design activities, acting as a Technical Focal for projects. Prior experience working on eVTOL aircraft design, build, and testing is highly advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide design and build services for prototype electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
* Act as Design Check Level authority, preparing and reviewing composite and metallic structural definitions.
* Deliver professional design engineering services, including design and design checking.
* Lead the creation and cross-checking of model-based definitions within the 3D Experience digital mock-up (DMU).
* Collaborate with relevant engineering teams to ensure design compatibility and continuity, especially with Systems Integration teams.
* Report through the designated Lead Engineer to the relevant Design Lead for the program.
* Participate in key meetings and design reviews at customer facilities, with hybrid work options available.
* Define design solutions for new components/assemblies and modifications to existing components (composite and metallic) in line with cost, weight, quality, manufacturability, serviceability, and performance.
* Provide evidence of design compliance with customer and technical specifications.
* Prepare engineering drawings and data required for manufacturing and submission to the customer.
* Generate Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to support manufacturing, customers, quality, and certification requirements.
* Ensure quality of deliverables, verifying, checking, and signing off engineering drawings.
* Lead progress review meetings with the customer project team, reporting on work package progress.
* Manage the execution of work packages, aligning delivery plans with customer requirements.
* Define and manage budgets required for work package execution.
* Allocate and coordinate technical activities within onsite/offsite teams.
* Track and report KPIs and budget alignment for ongoing work packages.
Must Have Skillset:
* Design Approver/Signatory authority on airframe structures (metallic and/or composite).
* Extensive knowledge of aerospace structures, including wing, empennage, and fuselage design.
* Expertise in CATIA V5 and computerised design and analysis methods.
* Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and tolerance stack-up analysis.
* Experience with composite (honeycomb) and metallic materials and aerospace manufacturing processes.
* Strong customer focus with the ability to establish credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
* Basic understanding of stress analysis principles.
* Awareness of aircraft industry standards, regulations, and qualification requirements.
* Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and customer demands.
* Experience working in integrated project teams.
Desired Skillset:
* Experience with Dassault 3D Experience.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams.
* Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (Windchill).
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Industries: Business Consulting and Services
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