Wing Design Engineer

Belcan, LLC; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking Wing Design Engineers in Bristol for a long-term contract. The role involves ensuring wing structures meet quality and airworthiness standards, leading technical studies, and driving Lean Engineering improvements. Candidates must possess proven expertise in wing structures and hold Design Authorise Signatory status. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of aviation, where your decisions will directly impact aircraft development.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Wing Structures and design authorisation.
• Strong track record in delegation and team collaboration.
• Ability to deliver on Time, Cost, and Quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure wing structures meet airworthiness and product requirements.
• Lead technical studies and investigations to deliver solutions.
• Drive change management and governance of design reviews.

Skills

Wing Structures expertise

Design authorisation processes

Creative problem-solving

Stakeholder influence

Lean Engineering improvements

Education

Design Authorise Signatory status

Tools

CATIA V5

Zamiz

ECM

Solings

PASS

Job description

Wing Design Engineers - An Authoriser and an Approver

Location: Filton, Bristol (60% on-site) Long-term Contract role

Are you ready to shape the future of aviation? We're looking for 2 Wing Design Engineers to lead structural design excellence and drive innovation in one of the most complex engineering challenges.

What You'll Do

• Ensure wing structures meet airworthiness and product requirements with uncompromising quality.
• Lead technical studies, trades, and investigations to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
• Drive change management through Mod opening, DFM release, and Stage 3 closure - on time, to cost, and to quality.
• Provide design leadership across internal and external teams, championing Lean Engineering improvements like Right First Time and Lead Time Reduction.
• Govern design & maturity reviews in line with Airbus policies and practices.

What We're Looking For

Industry recognised design Airbus signatory status (Design Approval / Authorisation) is essential

• Proven expertise in Wing Structures and design authorisation.
• Strong track record in delegation, team collaboration, and design approval processes.
• Ability to deliver against Time, Cost, and Quality targets.
• Creative problem-solving and risk management skills.
• Experience influencing complex networks of stakeholders to achieve milestone success.
• Hands‑on knowledge of CATIA V5, ICC, Zamiz, ECM, Solings & PASS.
• Essential: Design Authorise Signatory status.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the forefront of new technology maturation and strategic design projects.
• Shape the next generation of aircraft with innovative, cost‑effective solutions.
• Work in a dynamic environment where your decisions directly impact aviation history.

Ready to engineer the wings of tomorrow? Apply now and take flight

Candidates must have "the Current Right to Work in the UK" i.e. No Sponsorship required