Design Engineer

Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire 

Hours: 37 hours per week (half-day Friday) 

Type: Full-time 

Grade: F

Salary: £49,047

Travel Required: Occasional 

Work Location: Site-based 100% 

Join One of Ayrshire’s largest Engineering Employers 

Prestwick Aerosystems is proud to continue Ayrshire’s long-standing aircraft manufacturing tradition. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft worldwide. As part of the Airbus family, we play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and high-quality aerospace products.  

The Opportunity: 

MRB Design Engineers are responsible for evaluating and providing technical dispositions to structural non-conformances arising from all program operations both within Spirit Europe and within the global supply chain.

How you will contribute to the team: 

• You will hold relevant Program specific MRB Signatory approval.

• You will attending daily MRB meetings to give technical support when assessing non- conformances.

• You will assess the structural impact of non-conformances with respect to fit, form function.

• You will provide technical dispositions while considering life of part, future reparability and overall impact to customer operations.

• You will provide 24 hour MRB coverage to production operations in order to minimise impact of non-conformances that occur out with standard office hours.

About you: 

• Qualified to Degree Level in Engineering, Qualified to HNC Level in Engineering.

• A good Knowledge of Aircraft Design / Manufacturing Principles.

• A good working knowledge of 3D Design, and Data Management Packages. A good understanding of metallic / composite repair techniques.

Why Prestwick Aerosystems? 

At our Prestwick facility, you’ll find a friendly, forward-thinking workplace with excellent rewards and opportunities to grow your career. 

What we will offer you: 

• 37-hour week (half-day Friday) 

• Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer) 

• Shift premiums up to 33% (where applicable) 

• Life assurance (4x basic salary) 

• Overtime paid at time and a half 

• 33 days annual leave (rising with service) 

• Annual bonus linked to company performance 

• Virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, and wellbeing support 

• Professional development and training opportunities 

• Free on-site car parking   

What Happens Next: 

If you’re ready to build a career that takes you further, apply today. 
 
Successful applicants will be asked to complete: 

• Right to Work check 

• Employment reference checks 

• Disclosure Scotland 

• Pre-employment Medical (Drug and Alcohol testing) 

 
Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.