Design Engineering Manager

Design Engineering Leader – Aircraft Structures

Are you an experienced aerospace design engineer looking to lead the development of next‑generation aircraft structures?

We're partnering with an innovative aerospace company that's investing heavily in its engineering capability and is looking for a Design Engineering Leader to build and mentor a growing team responsible for the design of primary aircraft structures.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll influence technical direction, develop engineers, and play a key part in bringing advanced aircraft from concept through to manufacture.

• Lead and develop the Design Engineering (CAD) team.
• Mentor and grow a team of talented engineers into aircraft structures specialists.
• Own the design of primary aircraft structures, ensuring robust, manufacturable engineering solutions.
• Work closely with Stress Analysis, R&D, Manufacturing and Engineering Leadership throughout the product lifecycle.
• Help shape the future of the engineering organisation as the team continues to expand.

We're looking for an experienced aircraft structures engineer with a strong technical foundation and proven leadership ability.

• 10+ years of aerospace structural design experience.
• Extensive experience designing primary aircraft structures, particularly wing structures
  .
• Strong knowledge of:
• Wing spars, stringers and load paths
• Structural layout and packaging
• Materials selection
• Corrosion protection, coatings and surface treatments
• Aerospace manufacturing processes
• Expert-level CAD experience (Siemens NX preferred).
• A design-for-manufacturing mindset, understanding how great CAD translates into efficient production.
• Previous experience mentoring or leading engineering teams.

We're particularly interested in candidates from established aerospace OEMs, including commercial aviation, rotorcraft, defence or advanced aircraft programmes.

• Lead a growing engineering organisation during an exciting phase of expansion.
• Work alongside experienced engineering leaders across Design, Stress Analysis and R&D.
• Shape the development of future aircraft programmes.
• Build and mentor the next generation of aircraft structures engineers.
• Competitive salary of $150,000–$180,000
  , with flexibility for exceptional experience.
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

If you're passionate about aircraft structures, engineering excellence and developing high‑performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.