Lead Composite Design Engineer

The Wing & Pylon CoE - Engineering (TWE), require a number of Lead Design Engineers with Composite experience to work on various projects including A350 XWB, A400M, Serial programmes and Repairs group.

Duties:
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary design team deployed onto one of the current Airbus programmes
• To create design solutions for a whole range of tasks from initial concept design through to supporting A/C in service
• Support on-going continuous improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through methods, process and other capability improvements.
• Liaise with Airbus partners to establish optimum integrated design solutions
• Provide technical leadership and approval for new participants; supply base and other sub-contracted work.
• When required, undertake appropriate, associated project management tasks.
• Working in a fully 3D digital environment

Experience:
• Proven experience within a Design environment preferably within the Aerospace industry using a broad range of hand and computer based design tools.
• The ability to develop and coach less experienced design engineers
• Sound Engineering knowledge of Manufacturing and Design techniques, procedures and practises
• Ability to work to strict timescales as part of an integrated, multi-discipline team
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent
• Signatory Level or capability within 3 months

Skills:
Team Leader with high regard for both internal and external customers, whilst maintaining Aircraft integrity as the over-riding principle.
• Good communication skills and a pro-active approach to problem solving.

Education:
A Degree in Engineering / Aerospace

For more information, please contact Steve Peckham at Wynnwith on 01935 403 219 or email steve.peckham@wynnwith.com