Structural engineer Work, Jobs in Preston, Lan (with Salaries)

Design Responsible Engineer (DRE) - Composite Structures
Expleo —Preston
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
Structural Engineer
RD Engineering Associates —Wigan
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Work from home
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Graduate Airframe Engineer
BAE Systems —Warton
- £34,000 a year
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Principal Chartered Structural Engineer
Evan Craig —Wigan
- £65,000 - £70,000 a year
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist
Evan Craig —Wigan
- £30,000 - £38,000 a year
- Analysis skills
- Driving
Principal Stress Engineer
Expleo —Preston
- Military
- Engineering
- Leadership
Civil/Structural Engineer-Hybrid
Amentum —Risley
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Senior Structural Integrity Engineer
Amentum —Risley
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Principal CS&A Engineer (Structural)
Amentum —Risley
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Structural / Senior Structural Engineer
ADS Consult —St Helens
- £35,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- System design
- Free parking
- Flexitime
Quick apply
2d
Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineer
Expleo —Preston
- Remote
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Python
Structural CAD Technician / Assistant Engineer
J&E Contracts Limited —Prestwich
- From £28,000 a year
- Temporary
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- Customer service
- Flexitime
Quick apply
Structural Design Engineers
Amentum —Risley
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
21h
Principal Civil/Structural Engineers
Amentum —Risley
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
21h
Civil/Structural Engineers -Hybrid-All levels
Amentum —Risley
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Compliance Verification Engineer (Landing Gear)
Expleo —Preston
- Remote
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Stress Engineer
Assystem —Blackburn
- Hybrid work
- Employee discount
Systems Avionics Engineer
Expleo —Preston
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
Design Engineer
MGF —Manchester
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Senior Project Engineer
Addison —Thornton Cleveleys
- Engineering
- IT

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Design Responsible Engineer (DRE) - Composite Structures

Expleo -
Preston

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Job details

Permanent | Fixed term contract

Qualifications

Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
GD&T
Bachelor's degree
Product development
Root cause analysis
CATIA

Full job description

Overview:

The Design Responsible Engineer (DRE) Signature is responsible for the design, development, validation, and production release of exterior and/or interior signature composite parts. This role owns component performance, quality, cost, timing, and compliance from concept through launch, working cross-functionally with design, CAE, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams.

Office and engineering lab environment with periodic travel to suppliers and manufacturing plants as required.

Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering Ownership
- Serve as the Design Responsible Engineer (DRE) for assigned composite components (e.g., fascia, trim, spoilers, panels, covers, structural or semi-structural parts).
- Own component requirements, specifications, and DFMEA.
- Lead component design from concept, feasibility, and CAD release through production launch.
- Ensure designs meet functional, aesthetic, durability, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Materials & Manufacturing
- Select and validate composite materials (e.g., CFRP, GFRP, SMC, BMC, thermoplastics).
- Develop parts considering manufacturability, tooling, tolerances, and assembly interfaces.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineering on process selection (compression molding, RTM, injection, autoclave, etc.).
Supplier & Program Management
- Work directly with Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers on design, cost, tooling, and timing.
- Support RFQs, technical reviews, and sourcing decisions.
- Track and deliver parts to program milestones (DV, PV, PPAP, SOP).
Validation & Quality
- Define and execute DV/PV test plans for composite components.
- Support build events, fit & finish reviews, and issue resolution.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality or durability issues.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Interface with Design Studio, CAE, Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and Program Management.
- Communicate technical status, risks, and trade-offs clearly to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.
Strong understanding of composite materials, part design, and manufacturing processes.
Proficiency with CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or equivalent).
Knowledge of DFMEA, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and validation processes.

Essential skills:

Strong technical ownership and accountability
Problem-solving and root-cause analysis
Cross-functional communication
Supplier technical leadership
Attention to detail with a system-level mindset
Familiarity with cost modeling and lightweighting strategies.

Experience:

Experience in automotive or aerospace composite component development (level may vary).
Experience as a DRE or component owner in a product development environment.
Experience with Class-A or signature/exterior components.
Experience in EV or advanced mobility platforms.
Launch experience through production (SOP).

Benefits:

Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
Competitive company benefits
Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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structural engineer jobs in preston, lan

Design Responsible Engineer (DRE) - Composite Structures

Structural Engineer

Graduate Airframe Engineer

Principal Chartered Structural Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist

Principal Stress Engineer

Civil/Structural Engineer-Hybrid

Senior Structural Integrity Engineer

Principal CS&A Engineer (Structural)

Structural / Senior Structural Engineer

Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineer

Structural CAD Technician / Assistant Engineer

Structural Design Engineers

Principal Civil/Structural Engineers

Civil/Structural Engineers -Hybrid-All levels

Compliance Verification Engineer (Landing Gear)

Senior Stress Engineer

Systems Avionics Engineer

Design Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

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