Senior Design Engineer - MRB (Nightshift)

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check)  LOCATION: Belfast GRADE: B6 TYPE: Full time - Night Shift WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working At Airbus in Belfast, our manufacturing lines operate around the clock to deliver world-class aerostructures and systems. We are seeking an experienced Senior Design MRB Engineer to provide dedicated Night Shift engineering authority and coverage across all Material Review Board (MRB) design activities. In this critical, high-impact role, you will be the primary technical authority on shift - providing rapid engineering dispositions for manufacturing defects, approving structural concessions, and resolving complex shop-floor build issues in real time to keep production moving safely and without delay HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM: Ensure all structural and systems designs comply strictly with certification requirements, prepare engineering changes and modification proposals, and make key internal design decisions within standard company guidelines.  Partner with in-house departments to resolve manufacturing issues, provide formal dispositions for defects/concessions, and advise on repairs for in-service aircraft and components. Lead trade studies and manage technical tasks to deliver high-quality design outputs on schedule to directly support ongoing shop-floor production builds. Direct and coach junior design engineers, prepare formal progress reports, and represent the design function in technical reviews and cross-departmental meetings .

Essential Criteria  Possess an HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline with 3+ years’ relevant design engineering experience, along with the willingness and flexibility to work a dedicated Night Shift pattern Practical experience in metallic and composite structures and/or systems installation design, utilizing CATIA V5 (or similar CAD toolsets) alongside standard engineering IT software. Strong analytical capability to solve complex technical issues, with full accountability for delivering your own tasks strictly to time, cost, and quality parameters. Articulate communicator capable of conveying technical information clearly and concisely, with a proven track record of collaborating effectively across local site and group-level teams While applicants only need to meet the essential criteria, relevant desirable experience within your specific discipline may be used to shortlist candidates. Desirable criteria: Knowledge in Fibersim and/or Enovia . Experience in supporting concessions. Wing structure knowledge 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. Please note: These are fully on-site roles operating on a permanent night shift pattern; submitting your application confirms your availability and commitment to this schedule. Closing date:  8th October 2026 Please note that meeting the mandatory criteria listed above guarantees consideration for the role, but does not ensure progression to the interview stage. In the event of a high volume of qualified applications, the selection panel reserves the right to shortlist and progress candidates who additionally meet one or more of the preferential (desirable) criteria.

Join Airbus Belfast - Pioneering Sustainable Aerospace for a Safe and United World As a premier centre of excellence for advanced aerostructures, our Belfast team drives the complete wing lifecycle - from concept design to in-service support - for the world’s leading aerospace manufacturer.  To support major multi-million-pound site investments and expanding operations, we are