Build Support Engineer

Build Support Engineer

Airframe Engineering | CATIA V5

Lancashire (Onsite) - 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35

Belcan Engineering is seeking an experienced Build Support Engineer to join our Airframe Engineering team, supporting one of the UK's leading aerospace programmes.

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 keeping aircraft production moving. You'll work at the heart of the build line, providing engineering support, resolving production issues, and delivering timely concession and waiver assessments to ensure quality and delivery targets are achieved.

If you're passionate about aircraft structures, manufacturing problem-solving, 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 the design and manufacturing teams with practical engineering solutions
Creating and reviewing engineering documentation and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Working with metallic and composite aircraft structures
Supporting installation, assembly, and modification activities
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimise disruption to production and drive continuous improvement

Skills & Experience

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

- Aircraft structures (metallic and/or composite)

- Detail part, assembly, and installation design

- 3D modelling and engineering drawing interpretation

- BOM creation and technical documentation

Software Experience

CATIA V5
Teamcenter

What We're Looking For

A proactive problem-solver who enjoys tackling complex engineering challenges
Strong understanding of aircraft manufacturing and build processes
Aerospace industry experience
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work collaboratively with production, manufacturing, and engineering teams
Someone who takes ownership and thrives in a hands-on engineering environment

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.

Why Join Belcan?

At Belcan, you'll be part of a highly skilled engineering team supporting advanced aerospace programmes. You'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on aircraft production, work alongside industry experts, and contribute to the delivery of cutting-edge aviation projects.

Ready to put your engineering expertise at the centre of aircraft production? Apply today and help keep innovation moving.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan