Structure Design Engineer Broughton

Structure Design Engineer Broughton Overview

This role sits within the wing engineering function and focuses on structural design work for aerospace programmes in Broughton, Flintshire. The position is part of the wider wing design organization and involves both development and support activity, including reactive assistance for in-service repairs on the A400M. The work must be carried out in line with design organization approval requirements, export control rules, and the company’s quality and configuration standards.

What you will do

• Deliver comprehensive wing engineering support as part of the broader wing design organization.
• Respond to day-to-day repair needs for the A400M fleet and ensure all work complies with DOA obligations and export control requirements.
• Manage modification work through formal review stages, including preliminary and critical design reviews.
• Work in close partnership with the offshore engineering team, providing clear technical guidance and helping ensure deliverables are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Take the lead on structural design and development of primary wing components, following the applicable engineering processes, methods, and standards.
• Use a solid understanding of aerospace design principles, airworthiness constraints, and manufacturing realities to shape practical design solutions.
• Review and verify design deliverables such as 3D models, 2D drawings, and bills of material to confirm they meet project expectations.
• Provide specialist advice on structural design, materials, stress sizing, manufacturability, and certification limitations.
• Support broader design activities such as improving processes and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Help drive issue resolution by working with teams across stress, manufacturing, quality, and configuration management.
• Ensure work follows DMU, PLM, and configuration control procedures.
• Prepare and present design reviews at different maturity stages, including PDR, CDR, and DFM.
• Manage engineering data, documentation, and deliverables so they remain compliant with quality and configuration requirements.
• Contribute to digital continuity initiatives and ongoing improvements in design and communication practices.

What you need

• Strong hands-on experience in aerospace structural design.
• Proven background working on aircraft programmes such as A320, A330, A350, A380, or A400M.
• Good understanding of aerospace design principles and airworthiness requirements.
• Knowledge of both metallic and composite design methods.
• Familiarity with design processes and procedures including RSDP, SIDP, AP, ABD, AIPI, and AIPS.
• Experience with DocMaster and Airnavx.
• Experience as an aeroplane design signatory, such as a checker or approver.
• Valid VPM and PASS SSI training certificates.
• Experience participating in DMU reviews, interface point management, and multi-partner working environments.
• Knowledge of MOD, DQN, and RDR.
• Working knowledge of tools and systems including CATIAv5, SAP (PAC/PEA), PASS, Zamiz, PRIMES, GEMAVICC, GILDA, COLINA, TREND, VPM, and AIRNav.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with offshore engineering teams and multiple internal functions.
• Comfort managing technical data, documentation, and configuration-controlled deliverables in a structured engineering setting.

Compensation and context

• The package is described as competitive and includes bonus pay.
• The role is based in Broughton, Flintshire, United Kingdom.
• The job is listed under the consultant role family, with the title of Senior Consultant for the technology area of Structure Design Engineer.
• The business unit is ENG and the requisition ID shown on the page is 149769BR.

About the employer

Infosys is a global digital services and consulting company that supports clients in many countries as they pursue digital transformation. The organization describes itself as having long experience in managing enterprise systems and as using cloud and AI to help clients modernize, improve agility, and drive continuous learning. It also states that it is committed to strong governance, environmental sustainability, and an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can thrive.

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