We require an Airframe Structure Design Engineer for a client based in Bristol to support ongoing design of work packages.

OUTSIDE IR35

START:ASAP
DURATION:12 MONTHS
RATE:£30-£34 PER HOUR
LOCATION:3 DAYS IN BRISTOL / 2 DAYS REMOTE

Job Description:

1. Experienced in airframe structure design engineering development.
2. Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering graduate or post-graduate with a minimum of 6 to 10 years of experience in executing Design activities.
3. Experience working on eVTOL aircraft design, build, and test-related work is an advantage for this position.
4. Experience in providing design and build services to a customer for a prototype electrical vertical take-off/landing aircraft.
5. The Design engineer, along with a team, is required to prepare composite and metallic structure detail and assembly definitions.
6. The role requires delivery of professional design engineering services per week for the stated duration of this engagement, providing design and design checking capability.
7. The design engineer must be capable of delivering design engineering, including but not limited to creation and cross-check of model-based definitions within the 3D Experience digital mock-up (DMU).
8. Ability to act as an independent team, with occasional engagement with other relevant engineering teams to ensure compatibility and continuity of design.
9. Coordination with the Systems Integration team members is essential to ensure structure is considerate of systems routing needs.
10. Reporting via a designated Lead through to the relevant Design Lead for the Programme(s).
11. Delivery will require some physical attendance at customer facilities for key meetings and design reviews, although hybrid working between customer offices and Supplier offices is acceptable.
12. Perform Design activities and interact within the team and interface teams towards a common objective for design maturity.
13. Define design solutions for new components/assemblies and modifications to existing components (Composites and metallic) according to cost, weight, quality, manufacturability, serviceability, and performance.
14. Provide evidence of design compliance with Customer/Technical specifications.
15. Prepare drawings and other engineering data required for the manufacturing of the product and data submittal to the customer.
16. Produce ECN as required to support manufacturing, customers, quality, and certification.
17. Ensure own and team's quality of deliveries.

Must-have skills:

1. Design engineering experience and coordination with an authorized Design Approver Signatory on Airframe structure - metallic and/or composite aero structures.
2. Excellent knowledge of Aero structures, Wing, Empennage, and Fuselage.
3. Excellent knowledge of computerized design and analysis methods (CATIA V5).
4. Experience with GD&T (tolerance stack-up).
5. Good experience of aerospace Composite (honeycomb)/Metallic materials and manufacturing processes.
6. Customer-focused with the ability to establish credibility with internal and external customers.
7. Awareness of A/C industry standards, regulations, and qualification requirements.
8. Good English verbal and written communication skills.
9. Able to work to tight, demanding deadlines and customer demands.
10. Ability to work effectively within an integrated project team.

Desired Skills:

1. Dassault 3D Experience.
2. Microsoft Office and Teams.
3. Product Lifecycle Management (Windchill).

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high-level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment, which can take a minimum of 10 weeks.

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies. LA International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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