Design Repair Engineer

Design Repair Engineer

• Annual Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
• Location: Blackwood
• Job Type: Full-time

Our client are a world leader in the aerospace sector looking for a Design Repair Engineer. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in aerospace, particularly in Maintenance Repair & Overhaul. You will be part of a dynamic team, reporting to the engineering manager, and will play a crucial role in supporting both the workshop and design repair schemes.

• Provide high-level support to the workshop and design repair schemes compliant with EASA/UK CAA standards.
• Familiarise with aircraft engine nacelles, composite materials, and repair design practices and procedures.
• Develop structurally acceptable and cost-effective repair schemes for a variety of aerospace components, both metallic and composite.
• Substantiate all schemes to satisfy EASA/UKCAA requirements.
• Draw basic engineering drawings using CATIA software.
• Conduct damage investigations and compile detailed reports.
• Provide full technical support to production teams using comprehensive material and process knowledge.
• Perform stress analysis in support of the Repair Approval process.

• Aerospace background with a minimum of a degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years experience within the aerospace industry, preferably with a repair design background.
• Proficiency in CATIA and other engineering software desirable.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to perform stress analysis.