Deputy Head of Design

1 month ago


Flintshire Wales, Wales, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

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.


Are you looking for a dynamic company who deliver world-class solutions?


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 Just Capital and CNBC's JUST 100 Ranking


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.



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