Aerospace Design Engineering Team Lead (ETL)

CompanyExpleo Group

LocationBristol, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/12/2026

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Aerospace engineers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£52,400 (£26.87 per hour)

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Description

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Design Engineering Team Lead (ETL) to manage a high-performing design team and ensure the successful delivery of aircraft structural design project. This role demands deep expertise in aircraft composite structural design, CAD modelling, and design governance, combined with strong leadership and project delivery skills.

Responsibilities

Lead a design engineering team delivering complex aerospace structures from concept to certification.
Oversee the creation of 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings in compliance with aerospace standards.
Ensure adherence to design governance, configuration control, and change management processes.
Drive design reviews and ensure compliance with stress, systems, and manufacturing requirements.
Collaborate with stress engineers, systems engineers, and manufacturing teams to deliver optimized designs.
Manage workload allocation, project schedules, and resource planning across the team.
Act as the primary client interface for design-related technical discussions.
Drive the team to deliver to schedule and quality

Qualifications

Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).

Essential Skills

Strong leadership and team management capability.
Knowledge of door design is an advantage.
Advanced proficiency in CATIA V5 and aerospace design methodologies.
Knowledge of aerospace structural design principles, including metallic and composite structures.
Excellent understanding of GD&T, drawing standards (ASME/ISO), and PLM systems.
Ability to interpret and apply certification standards.
Good Communication.
Knowledge of aerospace or previous experience.

Desired Skills

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and DFM principles.
Familiarity with change management

Experience

Experience with working with stakeholders, lead engineers, chief engineers and project managers.
Experience in aerospace structural design engineering, with leading teams or projects.
Demonstrable experience in concept design, detail design, and production release.

Experience working with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers on major aircraft programs.

Experience with composite structure design and assembly integration.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges 
We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects  
Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses 
Competitive company benefits
Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
Communicating and promoting vacancies
Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive