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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Build Support Engineer - **Company:** Sitec Group - **Location:** Samlesbury, UK - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Configuration Management, SC Clearance, Build Process - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.belcaninternationaljobs.com/job/build-support-engineer-6021282/apply ## About the Role We're looking for engineers with experience in one or more of the following areas: * Airframe build support and production engineering. * Concession and waiver assessments. * Design Assurance activities within aerospace, aviation, or highly regulated engineering environments. * Aircraft structures (metallic and/or composite). * Detail part, assembly, and installation design. * 3D modelling and engineering drawing interpretation. * BOM creation and technical documentation. * Strong understanding of configuration control and design change processes. * Experience within production and design or aircraft programmes, supporting build activities and engineering problem resolution. What We're Looking For * Strong understanding of aircraft manufacturing and build processes. * Demonstrable experience within production and design or aircraft environments, supporting both engineering and manufacturing stakeholders. * Experience carrying out Design Assurance activities, including design reviews, compliance assessments, or production-focused engineering approvals. * Ability to work collaboratively with production, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams. * Knowledge of aircraft structures, assembly processes, and airworthiness considerations. Security & Eligibility Requirements Due to the nature of this programme, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. This role may involve access to information controlled under export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must meet UK/EU and ITAR eligibility requirements and successfully complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. Please note that any offer of employment may be withdrawn if eligibility requirements are not met. ## Description This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys solving technical challenges, and wants to play a key role in supporting aircraft production. You'll work at the heart of the build line, providing engineering support, resolving production issues, delivering concession and waiver assessments, and undertaking Design Assurance activities to ensure engineering solutions comply with airworthiness, quality, and programme requirements. If you're passionate about aircraft structures, manufacturing problem-solving, Design Assurance activities, and working closely with production teams, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing * Providing day-to-day engineering support to the aircraft build line. * Investigating and resolving manufacturing and assembly issues. * Assessing and managing concessions, waivers, and non-conformance queries. * Supporting Design Assurance activities, ensuring technical solutions meet design intent, certification requirements, and production needs. * Liaising with design, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to deliver robust engineering solutions. * Creating and reviewing engineering documentation and Bills of Materials (BOMs). * Working with metallic and composite aircraft structures to supporting installation, assembly, and modification activities. * Performing engineering investigations and root cause analysis to minimise build disruptions. * Collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimise disruption to production and drive continuous improvement. ## Related Videos - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [Empowering Democratic Processes: Building a Hybrid Voting Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1163-empowering-democratic-processes-building-a-hybrid-voting-platform) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Cross platform Augmented Reality development with React Native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/160-cross-platform-augmented-reality-development-with-react-native) - [Reusing apps between teams and environments through Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/107-reusing-apps-between-teams-and-environments-through-containers) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)