Design Manager

The company is at the forefront of innovation, creating technology for a range of successful markets.

The Job Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance *minimum 5 years UK residency*
Working: Possible Flexible and some remote working potentials.

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The company are an Innovation and Technology leader, solving complex challenges across every domain
The organisation provides advanced systems and services to their customers Globally and have a fantastic reputation in its market.

Recognized as a Top 100 Global Innovator™ for 2023

Named top Aerospace and Defence company
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Main Duties: Maintaining a documented design management system.
Technical definition of aircraft type certificate changes and repairs.
Ensuring design work is undertaken in accordance with the design management system, design approvals and other relevant regulations.
Ensuring that compliance is demonstrated and verified against the appropriate type certification basis, the applicable operational suitability data certification basis and the environmental protection requirements.
Supporting an engaged safety culture through safety management system adoption, investigate audit and occurrence findings and manage design organisation risks.
Signing a declaration of compliance for type certificate changes or repairs after satisfactory verification of compliance and confirmation of adherence with design procedures.
Management and approval of design subcontractors.
Supervise the Coordinating Design Organisation role for air systems, including interface with the aircraft, engine, and propeller Type Certificate Holders, and for other applied third part design changes.
Approving the flight conditions and permit to fly on behalf of design for CAA 21.J Permit to Fly or DAOS Military Permit to Fly.
Functional Responsibilities: Liaise with relevant Heads of Engineering to ensure:
Professional development of aircraft design engineers (including support to appraisals and goal flow-down).
Adherence to, and development of, best practice design process and tools.
Aircraft design excellence based on a strong process culture and skills development.
Interface with other members of the Engineering and Quality Management Team to establish Engineering as a highly professional and respected part of the team.
Essential Skills: Degree Qualified in a relevant subject, e.g., Aeronautics, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics, or equivalent relevant experience.
Completed design organisation approval training Knowledge of complex electronic systems, mechanical/structures, cabin interiors, aerodynamics, aircraft performance and control.
Knowledge of initial/type airworthiness regulations and have senior level experience working in an organisation with civil (CAA 21J/BCAR A8-21) or military aircraft design approvals (DAOS).
Managing large, multi-disciplined engineering teams through a significant portion of the engineering lifecycle (requirements capture, functional analysis, design, integration, trials, acceptance, in service support) Previous compliance verification engineer and/or office of airworthiness experience along with experience of working within or with aircraft maintenance, production, continuing airworthiness organisations and safety management systems.
Demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate large and complex technical information and the ability to lead and motivate a team to meet demanding technical milestones whilst ensuring compliance and safety.
Eligible for or Holder of current SC security clearance.
Desired Skills: Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous.