Repairs Design Engineer

As an Aerospace Repairs Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing innovative repair solutions for aircraft structures, components, and systems. You will work closely with engineering teams, production departments, and customers to ensure repairs are designed and executed in accordance with industry standards, safety regulations, and customer requirements.

• Design and develop repair schemes for aircraft structures, components, and systems, ensuring compliance with aviation safety and quality standards (EASA/FAA).
• Analyze and interpret technical data, including damage reports, engineering drawings, and material specifications, to create effective repair solutions.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure repair designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet deadlines.
• Support the development and improvement of repair processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Liaise with customers and provide technical guidance on repair feasibility and solutions.
• Ensure all repair designs are properly documented and meet regulatory approval requirements.
• Stay updated with industry standards and technological advancements to improve repair design capabilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance repair processes and reduce lead times.

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of aircraft materials, fatigue, corrosion, and damage tolerance principles.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 and other engineering design tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as FAA, EASA, and OEM repair manuals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills to interact with internal teams, external customers, and regulatory bodies.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in aerospace structural repair design.

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive