Wing Repair Engineer Job North Fringe of Bristol area,Filton England UK,Engineering

Aircraft Structural Repair Design Engineer Wing - In-Service Aircraft

Key Responsibilities

Analyse, review, and technically validate aircraft structural repair solutions developed by engineering teams for daily in-service aircraft repair requirements
.
Apply strong knowledge of aircraft structural design principles, repair methodologies, damage assessment, and structural substantiation to develop robust and compliant repair solutions.
Ensure all repair solutions comply with applicable Airbus standards, specifications, engineering procedures, and airworthiness requirements
.
Review technical inputs and identify potential issues, gaps, or risks early to ensure right-first-time delivery and timely resolution of repair cases
.
Work closely with Static and Fatigue engineering teams to establish the structural acceptability and substantiation requirements of repair solutions.
Collaborate with the offshore Design Engineering team to develop, refine, and implement detailed repair solutions, ensuring design outputs meet engineering and delivery requirements.
Coordinate effectively with offshore engineering teams, Airbus signatories, Customer Support, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve technical queries, and ensure timely delivery of repair solutions.
Understand, create, review, and technically coordinate TD, AW, and RDTS deliverables within the TRM environment.
Manage and progress repair cases through ICARUS
, ensuring accurate technical information, effective case tracking, timely responses, and closure within agreed targets.
Provide technical leadership and support for complex, non-standard, and time-critical repair cases
, including identification of appropriate engineering solutions and escalation of technical issues where required.
Support continuous improvement of repair processes, engineering quality, and delivery performance by identifying recurring issues and implementing effective corrective actions.
Communicate technical requirements and engineering decisions, ensuring consistent understanding and execution.

Required Skills & Experience

Degree or equivalent qualification in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Structural Engineering
, or a related engineering discipline.
Proven professional experience in in-service aircraft structural repair engineering
, preferably within an aircraft OEM, MRO, airline, or aerospace engineering environment.
Strong understanding of aircraft structural repair principles, damage assessment, repair methodologies, and structural substantiation
.
Good working knowledge of Airbus engineering standards, specifications, repair practices, and technical procedures
.
Strong knowledge and practical experience in aircraft wing structures and structural repair design
.
Experience working with Airbus repair engineering processes and technical deliverables
, including TD, AW, and RDTS
.
Hands-on experience with ICARUS and TRM or equivalent aircraft repair engineering systems.
Experience collaborating with Static and Fatigue/Stress engineering teams to establish structural acceptability.
Experience working with offshore engineering teams and Airbus technical/signatory stakeholders is highly desirable.
Strong technical problem-solving and engineering judgement
, with the ability to analyse complex repair scenarios and determine appropriate technical actions.
Excellent communication, coordination, stakeholder-management, and technical documentation skills
.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, delivery-driven in-service support environment
, managing multiple repair cases and competing priorities.