Repair Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Working as part of an expert multiskilled team you will be responsible for the design of repairs on metallic and composite structures. Your primary role will be to work closely with Static Stress and F&DT engineers to assess and validate repairs to damaged aircraft structures. Additionally, as the Design Engineer you are required to run the repair task which will involve liaising with Customer Services Engineers to negotiate target deliveries and to ensure that the end customer is kept up to date on the progress of the repair. Flexibility may be required to support the department's deliveries to support AOG or out of hours queries. Additionally, on larger specific projects shift work can be implemented to support the delivery of the repair solutions.

Additional tasks may include guiding and supporting apprentices and less experienced members of the design repair team. You will ensure adherence to airworthiness regulations, relevant design principles, processes, methods and manufacturing capabilities guidelines.

Working closely within a skilled team of Stress and F&DT Engineers you will develop and design an optimum repair for any reported damage to the wing structure (composite or metallic). Creating, compiling and coordinating engineering documentation to deliver the required technical data for repairs. Provide technical guidance and support to the Airbus internal teams, including the offshore teams, and the suppliers as required. Support and develop the training for early careers and new starts. Also, support the signature development of the design engineers. Leading the individual repair tasks, coordinating with Customer Services and any other relevant department to ensure a timely delivery of the repair solution. Where necessary, leads the teams of engineers for a major incident or complex activities. Coordination of the multi functional team for larger repair functions which may be transferred within the transnational teams. Member of the Customer Care Centre - working with the transnational customer facing teams to liaise with the Operators and MROs to provide practical and timely support. Support the 24/7 service for an Aircraft-On-Ground (AOG) when required. When required, provide support to the repair team on other structure parameters such as Fuselage, Empennage, High-Life devices, etc.

You are a skilled aerospace structural engineer with a good working knowledge of all Airbus programmes. You enjoy working as part of a team to develop effective solutions to complex technical problems. You organise and monitor tasks so that work progresses efficiently and meets customer expectations. You collaborate well in a team, and are able to work with other teams and individuals inside and outside Airbus (e.g. external subcontractors) to ensure efficient delivery of tasks.

Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent) or relevant aerospace engineering experience. Aircraft structural engineering background, Airbus programmes preferable but not essential. Knowledge and experience on both metallic and composite structures. Understanding of the airworthiness regulations. An understanding and ability to, with a good rationale, restore the fit, form and function of a damaged part. An ability to read and interrogate Airbus production drawings across all programmes. Ability to liaise/negotiate with other disciplines, Customer Services and suppliers. Ability to demonstrate excellent computer skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal). Ability to translate customer requirements into operational deliverables. Capability to work under pressure and ensure the delivery is technically correct, on time and on quality within the tight time constraints. Be pragmatic, able to solve the problem and ability to make decisions based on a good engineering rationale.

Be conversant with technical requirements for repair design. Working knowledge of the Wing Structures of the Airbus fleet. Basic understanding of CATIA and interrogation of both individual part models and DMUs. Demonstrated problem solving ability. Understand the relevant Airbus design principles, processes, methods and manufacturing capabilities. Has a good proven track record of capability and ability to mentor and train inexperienced engineers within the team. Already holds or previously held repair design approval delegated signatures and either repair design authorisation or Repair Technical Engineer (RTE) delegated signatures. Other relevant checking/approval experience and/or a demonstrated ability to obtain delegation within a suitably short timescale will be considered. Experience of working "hands on" or as lineside engineering support on aircraft either in manufacturing, in-service support or heavy line maintenance.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Structure Design & Integration <JF-EN-EO>

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