Design Approver – 2098

Design Approver
Broughton or Filton
Up to £52ph
initially 12 months
1-stage interview 
Mon-Fri (flexible working hours) 
 
Certain Advantage is working in partnership with a leading aerospace organisation seeking a Design Approver to provide high-quality design support to Plant Manufacturing and ensure robust, production-ready solutions.
 
What will you be doing? 

• Lead design investigations and deliver integrated technical solutions for design changes, query notes and flow modifications, ensuring compliance with design, airworthiness and safety requirements.
• Act as a recognised design signatory and focal point for structural design, governance and optimisation of solutions for manufacture.
• Guide, review and approve design solutions, working closely with Manufacturing Engineering and wider plant stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in methods and processes, embedding lessons learned to improve team efficiency.
• Mentor engineers, support skills development and promote a strong MEET (Manufacturing Engineering and Engineering Together) culture.
• Build effective relationships with CVE, Chief Engineer, Configuration Management and Programme teams to secure smooth implementation of design changes.

 
A couple of things you should know:

• Proven ability to deliver design solutions to time, cost and quality in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills, able to simplify complex topics and engage confidently with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proactive, resilient mindset with the ability to identify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Industry-recognised design signatory/authorisation (or clear eligibility to obtain it).

 
During an interview, you may be asked about:

• Your concession approval design experience.
• Your non-conformance experience

 
 
Sounds like you? Apply now or WhatsApp/ring Lukas – 07912 465 208 / 0161 519 8368
 
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