Design Engineer

Location: Bavaria, Germany (5 days onsite)

Contract: Freelance

Language: English required;
German beneficial but not essential

Our major aerospace client is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to provide hands‑on support for Primary Structural repair activities on a regional aircraft platform. You will work closely with the design lead, who will coordinate and oversee day‑to‑day tasking within the repair support team. This is a fully onsite role requiring a strong background in aircraft structural repair design and airframe certification.

You will support the engineering team with a broad range of repair design activities, including but not limited to:

• Creating and updating design solutions for Primary Structural repairs
• Integrating and referencing updates within the Structural Repair Manual (SRM)
• Supporting the application of standard aerospace manufacturing processes
• Reviewing and checking validation reports related to repairs
• Assessing and resolving structural‑related production non‑conformities (concessions).

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 10+ years’ experience in design engineering for aircraft repairs
• Strong background in Primary Structural repair design
• Experience with airframe structural part/product certification
• Ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced, onsite engineering environment

This position is suited to a senior design engineer with deep repair experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate closely with production, stress, and certification teams. A meticulous approach and a strong understanding of airframe repair methodologies are essential.

For more details please call Christin Rabone on  or email me with an updated CV. Alternatively if you know someone that may be interested in this role please feel free to forward it to them.

* If you do not have the relevant experience within Design Engineering please do not apply, as you will not make the shortlist