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Expires soon Airbus

Principal Design Engineer

  • Stevenage (Hertfordshire)
  • Design/UX/UI

Job description



AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

Are you a passionate Lead Designer looking to work within the Space industry? Do you enjoy getting the best out of your team and achieving goals together? Then this is the role for you!

Airbus are looking for an Experienced Design Engineer / Principle Design Engineer to oversee day-to-day activities for a small design team.

You will be joining the Mechanical Design Office at Airbus Defence & Space in Stevenage.

·  You will carry out Lead Designer activities for Spacecraft Structure design tasks.
·  You will oversee day to day activities for a small team of Design Engineers ensuring all customer requirements are supported.

Tasks

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

·  Responsibility for the control, correctness, accuracy and relevance of all drawings, models, Digital Mock Up (DMU), bills of materials and Engineering Change Notes as related to the configured items for allocated project(s) to cost and schedule.
·  Ensuring all outputs from the Mechanical Design Office (MDO) are correct to the project requirements as stated by the core team (generally the Responsible Engineer) All the project Design Office outputs must be checked, signed and stamped by the lead design engineer to the checklists and CATIA procedures.
·  Authorising design signatory for manufacturing drawings, BoM's and ECO's related to the allocated project.
·  Responsibility for the estimation and planning of DO related activities and manpower requirements to meet those tasks. Allocation of manpower is sought through the Team Leader.
·  Supervising and mentoring of other DO design engineers working on the project.
·  Providing support to other general DO activities, e.g. Process improvements, bids etc.

Skills

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

·  Degree or equivalent in an Engineering discipline with working background the Aerospace industry.
·  Excellent working knowledge and experience of CATIA V5.
·  Strong Engineering & technical background including working knowledge of GD&T (Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and DFM (Design for Manufacturing).
·  Practical understanding of Design solution.
·  Experience of VPM/3DCOM - Windchill BOM Management.

Desirable skills / experience are of interest, but NOT essential as training / support will be provided.

·  Experience managing a small team.
·  Experience managing work packages, dealing with budgets and headcount requirements.
·  Experience of CATIA V6.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

We value the strength that diverse perspectives bring to our business, so if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.

The successful candidate will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check) in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.

In return we can offer a competitive salary with annual profit share; an ever growing list of company benefits and strong career development options across our transnational, market leading company.

Stevenage

We are 5 mins walk away from Stevenage train station (step free and lift access), easily accessible by road and bus, car parking on site, cycle racks. Close to many amenities including:

·  High-street shops and supermarkets
·  Restaurants and eateries
·  Gyms, Swimming pool and Parks
·  Cinema, bowling and Recreational facilities

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.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

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