Lead Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineer

Airbus; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bristol is seeking a professional engineer to lead F&DT deliverables and support the technical development of team members. The ideal candidate should have an engineering degree focusing on structural analysis and strong knowledge of aircraft design principles. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Flexible working options

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Strong analytical techniques in fatigue and damage tolerance.
• Experience with mentoring team members on technical aspects.
• Familiarity with automation and optimization tools.

Responsibilities

• Approve F&DT deliverables and lead problem resolution.
• Provide guidance to F&DT engineers and suppliers.
• Collaborate on automation and optimization projects.

Skills

Approval signatory in F&DT analysis

Good knowledge of aircraft structural design principles

Experience in structural engineering

Education

Engineering degree with structural analysis background

Job description

****Job Description:******SECURITY CLEARANCE:** You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check)**TRAVEL REQUIRED:** Occasional travel within UK and international**LOCATION:** Filton, Bristol (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 (AP+)* **Personal Development:** Personalised development plan, 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 parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave, 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 () to ,are a team who are all passionate about finding technical solutions to support the Wing Analysis engineering team.**HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM*** You will approve F&DT deliverables and lead the resolution of F&DT problems through the use of appropriate methods.* You will be responsible for the technical scope of projects, providing guidance to F&DT Engineers and suppliers, liaising with the Chief Engineers, F&DT Seniors, Principals and the Technical Authorities.* You will support the development of less experienced team members on both technical and behavioural aspects.* You will collaborate with the Process, Methods and Tools (PMT) and Digitalization departments on 1A transformation projects which aim to implement automation and optimization tools and processes on the current and near future incremental developments.**ABOUT YOU*** You will hold or be very close to holding approval signatory in F&DT analysis.* You bring experience and know-how of structures engineering and analytical techniques.* You have good knowledge of overall aircraft structural design principles and techniques.* You studied engineering and have a structural analysis background, particularly fatigue and damage tolerance.**HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU**Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at 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 under the Equality Act 2010 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 your application will be considered accordingly.#LI-CG1This 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.********Company:********Airbus Operations Limited**Employment Type:**Permanent-------**Experience Level:**Professional**Job Family:**Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis 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.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.