Job Description:
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK and international
LOCATION: Filton (60% of your working week must be office based)
TYPE: Full time
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more
Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday
Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation
Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving and purpose built maternity rooms on site
Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?
Are you ready to pioneer the next generation of aircraft structures by working on ground breaking projects like the Wing of Tomorrow and Folding Wing?
Join our highly engaged Wing Research & Technology team in Filton, where you will develop industry-leading composite and hybrid airframe solutions.
In this Lead Design Engineer role, you will lead a small team and collaborate with global industry partners to turn novel structural concepts into reality.
Step into a fast-paced environment that offers exceptional opportunities to see your components built, elevate your technical leadership, and advance your career.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM
Design cutting-edge composite and metallic airframe structures utilizing innovative digital toolsets and processes, specifically 3DX.
Direct complex technical activities, leading both internal and external resources to develop and deliver novel structural concepts.
Spearhead design integration across Multi-ATA projects, working closely with a self-empowered, multifunctional global team.
Challenge and enhance existing design processes while witnessing first hand the manufacturing and assembly of your components.
Drive technical excellence with the active support of Airbus to achieve or elevate your design signatory status.
ABOUT YOU
You bring proven experience in composite design and a strong understanding of Manufacturing Engineering and Materials & Processes.
Previous technical leadership experience is also essential for this role
Hands-on experience with 3D CAD platforms, ideally with proficiency in 3DX
You have an innovative mindset and a natural curiosity for new technology, allowing you to thrive in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
You exhibit exceptional communication and presentation skills, enabling you to effectively collaborate with research teams across Europe and global partners.
Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the 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 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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.
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Company:
Airbus Operations LimitedEmployment Type:
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Experience Level:
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