Design Lead

Boeing

. Lead and manage a multi-discipline Design team, setting objectives, mentoring engineers, allocating work and building capability .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBristol • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading multi-discipline design teams, managing supplier relationships, and establishing design standards while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in CAD and PLM tools, with a strong focus on materials and manufacturing processes to drive product design and optimization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership ExperienceSupplier ManagementCAD and PLM ToolsDesign Standards and Best PracticesMRO Operations Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Tooling DesignManufacturing Processes3D CADDesign VerificationProduct Design Baseline DevelopmentAdditive ManufacturingDesign OptimisationSystem Requirements IntegrationTechnical Decision MakingLifecycle Maintenance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative LeadershipConflict ResolutionMentoring EngineersStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

CatiaNXEnoviaTeamCenter

Certifications & Qualifications

UK SC Security Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

ISO StandardsSAE/AS StandardsEASA/ICAO StandardsMRO OperationsUK Legislation and Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a multi-discipline Design team, setting objectives, mentoring engineers, allocating work and building capability
Manage relationships with internal and external design stakeholders
Own design decisions and trade-offs, document rationale and accept responsibility for outcomes
Establish and enforce design standards, best practices and verification/validation strategies
Lead supplier selection, design optimisation, test planning and production ramp-up
Represent Design in programme governance by presenting design status, risks, technical decisions and resource needs
Lead proposal and bid support, including Statements of Work, Basis of Estimates and technical sections
Develop, integrate and document system requirements to establish the Product design baseline
Lead development, verification and lifecycle maintenance of product and component designs using 3D CAD and engineering tools
Integrate analytical and test results to validate and verify systems and components
Lead design and manufacturing activities supporting production, assembly, test and sustainment
Select materials, define processes and drive manufacturability and serviceability improvements
Drive adoption of additive manufacturing and tooling/process improvements
Develop design/analysis processes and tools to improve quality, cycle time and design robustness
Coordinate multi-discipline repair and sustainment activities to meet MRO and regulatory needs
Foster open communication, diverse viewpoints and constructive conflict resolution across teams and suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Eligibility for UK SC Security Clearance; applicants must be able to obtain the necessary clearance
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, with a focus on Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Aeronautical or Material Sciences
Experience in tooling design and manufacturing
Demonstrable knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
Supplier management experience, including SOW/BOE preparation and supplier performance oversight
Demonstrated leadership experience leading small to medium engineering teams, mentoring engineers and managing stakeholders to deliver complex technical outcomes
5+ years’ experience in a design and repair/maintenance engineering environment
Proven track record of making timely technical decisions and accepting accountability for deliverables, quality and schedule
Experience with CAD and PLM tools; Catia / NX, and desirable Enovia and TeamCenter experience
Familiarity with MRO operations and regulatory administrative processes
Understanding of international standards, including ISO, SAE/AS, EASA/ICAO standards
Experience working with UK legislation and regulations
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and customers
Collaborative, respectful leadership style; promotes psychological safety and continuous improvement
Current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to flexible working, development resources, employee incentive programmes and study assistance
Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
Continuous learning and development resources
Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact
Inclusive culture
Adoption and parental leave options
23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
6x annual salary life insurance
Learning Together Programme for personal and career development
Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tools and incentives