Structures Test Leader

In this role we are looking for support to test lead and work with a team in order to deliver test results on time, on quality and within the allocated budget for a variety of airframe tests.

Within the airframe engineering organisation the team is responsible for performing all static and fatigue structure tests, allocated to the UK test centre, on all Airbus aircraft programmes, including R&T projects.

Duties:

• Your main tasks and responsibilities will include leading highly critical structural tests and other business critical projects, including but not limited to;

• Test Definition

• Support to performance of structural tests

• Ensuring calibration of equipment

• Acquisition of physical data

• Test Reporting

• Regular reporting and stakeholder management of test customers, including arranging/chairing meetings
• Financial governance of test budget and allocation of test resource
• Securing adherence to the Structures Test Quality Process DE.PA.04.02 and respect of all suitable transnational processes, methods and tools
• Securing adherence to all HS&E policies
• Launch subcontracting activities following policy, managing purchasing and goods receipt.
• Anticipate, identify and manage risks & opportunities.

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
• +5 years of experience in:

• Project management & delivery projects to time, cost, quality

• Aeronautical structures

• Experience in structures or materials testing would be an advantage
• Experience in managing suppliers or participating in supplier selection would be an advantage

Soft skills:

• Pioneering spirit, open to new ideas/innovation
• Good communication skills, multifunctional work and customer focused
• Team worker
• Proven ability to deliver
• MS Office and G Suite
• Experience or interest in DDMS / Hybrid Testing & Simulation
• Project management certification would be a plus
• English: Negotiation level. Other languages would be a plus, Are you interested in a varied job in a motivated team? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our Workday system?

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

• Flexible working hours (flexi-time)
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 1 week
• Pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme

Contract:

End date for applicants: Friday 20th March

Interviews: March 2026

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 dependent on experience

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