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Senior Design Methods & Tools Engineer

United Kingdom, Filton · Job Posted February 21, 2026
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Job Description

Join the Airframe Transverse Design Methods and Tools (1AMRT) team, where you will sit at the heart of Airbus’s engineering evolution. This is a rare opportunity to bridge the gap between proven excellence and future innovation; you will optimize current PM&T for high-profile programs like the A350 and Single Aisle while simultaneously architecting the NextGen Aircraft development strategy. By mastering tools like CATIA and the 3DExperience platform, you won’t just be following a process—you’ll be defining the roadmap for how the world’s most advanced aircraft are designed and integrated. In this senior-level role, you will embrace the full spectrum of engineering activities, from Detailed Design and Definition Dossier to complex data management. You will work within a high-energy, multi-skilled environment using Scaled Agile (SAFe) frameworks to deliver faster, higher-quality solutions across Commercial, Helicopters, and Defense & Space units. If you are looking for a position where your technical leadership directly influences digital transformation and shapes the "Digital Design Manufacturing and Services" (DDMS) landscape, this is the place to make your mark.

Job Responsibility

  • Strategic Roadmap Ownership: Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Design Methods and Tools, aligning business needs with future engineering capabilities
  • Technical PM&T Leadership: Provide expert guidance and technical leadership on Process, Methods, and Tools (PM&T), specifically focusing on Design Authoring and Definition Dossiers (DE.PA 03)
  • Digital Transformation & DDMS: Lead the integration of CATIA V5 and 3DExperience platforms to support the Digital Design Manufacturing and Services (DDMS) strategy across all Airbus Business Units
  • Lifecycle Design Management: Ensure the efficiency of the full design dataset, including configuration management, release processes, and design rules for both Serial and NextGen aircraft
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Digital, and Manufacturing stakeholders—as well as external partners—to ensure seamless tool adoption and high-quality product delivery
  • Agile Project Execution: Drive complex projects using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), managing scope, time, and quality while providing coaching and proactive support to the engineering community

Requirements

  • Proven experience in global engineering Design Process, Method and Tools (A350 and SA PLM) cross domain (Structure, MSI, ESI and Cabin)
  • Solid understanding on downstream activities and needs (Manufacturing and Customer Services)
  • Experience in engineering 3DExperience platform toolset
  • Experience in global engineering Design Modelling Methods (CATIA)
  • Experience in Change Process and Configuration Management principles
  • Engineering qualification background (at least Bachelor of Engineering/Technology or Masters)

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • annual profit share
  • contributory pension
  • share options
  • car leasing scheme
  • free onsite parking
  • season ticket loan
  • tax-free technology scheme
  • discounted shopping
  • 35 hour week
  • flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off
  • hybrid working
  • Personalised development plan
  • Airbus Leadership University
  • unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses
  • internal mobility including international opportunities
  • Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests
  • cycle-to-work scheme
  • on-site canteen and coffee shop
  • Life assurance
  • enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay)
  • adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
  • Wellbeing room
  • Multi-faith room
  • Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

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