Design Concession Approver

Summary: The Lead Design Engineer role within the Wing Plant Engineering Team focuses on providing engineering support to the Broughton Plant and its supply chain, ensuring wings are delivered to final assembly lines. The position involves leading design investigations, formulating technical solutions for manufacturing non-conformances, and maintaining high levels of product integrity. The successful candidate will develop technical and leadership skills while collaborating with various teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a motivated individual capable of working autonomously and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design investigations and formulate technical solutions for manufacturing non-conformances.
• Ensure compliance with design, airworthiness, and safety requirements.
• Liaise with other functions for integrated design solutions.
• Act as a focal point for technical issues and governance.
• Support technical mentoring for engineering team members.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency.
• Report on critical technical issues to functional and delivery managers.
• Develop stakeholder relationships within the engineering network.

Key Skills:

• Experience as a lead design engineer with design approval signatory (T200).
• Strong technical and leadership skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team player.
• Reliability in delivering on time, cost, and quality.
• Anticipation mindset for identifying risks and opportunities.
• Ability to simplify and communicate complex activities clearly.
• Resilience and ability to work in an open and trusting environment.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Broughton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other