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And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?\nABOUT THE ROLE\nWe are recruiting for two distinct opportunities within our team:\nLead Design Engineers\n\nSenior Design Engineers\n\nBy applying to this job advert, we will consider your skills for both positions and discuss the best fit for your career growth during the interview process.\nDo you like connecting with people? Are you interested in developingWing structures?You will join a team of Structural Engineers, a mixture of Technical Experts and Design Specialists, who are passionate about finding technical solutions to support Wing structure design. We will help you develop technically and personally in the role as you work within a multidisciplinary design team deployed across various Airbus programmes.\nHOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM\nCreate design solutions and technical studies from initial concept through to supporting aircraft in service, ensuring delivery in accordance with relevant design methods and requirements.\n\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through methods, process and other capability improvements.\n\nProvide technical leadership and support the functional development of internal and external design engineers within the team to ensure development opportunities are progressed.\n\nABOUT YOU\nIndustry experience within a Design environment along with a sound engineering knowledge of Manufacturing, Aerospace Structures, Airworthiness, and Design procedures and practices.\n\nKnowledge and experience of design toolsets such as CATIA V5, ICC, ECM, Sollings and PASS.\n\nIndustry recognised signatory delegation:\nLead Design Engineers: Industry recognised Design Approval (Check) Signatory or the capability to achieve this within a short timeframe.\n\nSenior Design Engineers: Industry recognised Design Approval (Check) and Authorisation or the capability to achieve this within a short timeframe.\n\nUnderstanding of Aerospace Configuration Management; knowledge of composite materials would be beneficial.\n\nNot a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.\nHOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU\nMany 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.\nPlease 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.\nAs 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.\nThis 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.\nCompany:\nAirbus Operations LimitedEmployment Type:\nPermanent-------\nExperience Level:\nProfessionalJob Family:\nStructure Design & Integration 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.\nAirbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. 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