Aircraft design lead

At LUZA Group, we believe that engineering, innovation, and talent are the engines of industrial transformation. We develop projects of high technological complexity for internationally recognized clients, promoting a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth.

We are looking for an Aircraft Design Lead to join challenging aeronautical projects and take on a technical reference role in the development of aircraft structures and components. We seek a highly experienced professional with a solid background in product design and development, capable of contributing from the conceptual phase to certification and industrialization. The focus of the role is technical experience, with leadership and mentoring of teams considered an added value.

Mission of the Role

The Aircraft Design Lead will be responsible for developing, detailing, and optimizing metallic and composite aircraft structures, ensuring compliance with certification, quality, performance, and manufacturing requirements.

This professional will act as a technical reference within the team, contributing to engineering decision-making, solving complex problems, and defining the best technical solutions throughout the product development cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and detail aircraft structural projects using industry-standard CAD tools.
• Create, modify, and optimize 3D models and 2D drawings of metal and composite structural components.
• Ensure the application of best engineering practices, dimensional and geometric tolerancing (GD&T), and manufacturing requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and aviation requirements.
• Conduct technical feasibility analyses and support the definition of efficient and robust engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in Design, Stress, Industrialization, Production, Quality, and Certification.
• Develop technical documentation, bills of materials (BOM), manufacturing drawings, and support documentation for aeronautical programs.
• Manage product data, revisions, and configurations in PLM environments.
• Support testing, validation, certification, and production activities.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, and optimization of development processes.
• Contribute specialized technical knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.

Mandatory Requirements

Academic Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent field.
• Candidates with specialized technical training in CAD Design and proven relevant experience may also be considered.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 7 years experience in product development, mechanical design, or aircraft structures.
• Solid experience in the design and development of metallic and composite structures.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, and industrialization processes.
• Proven experience in high-demand technical environments, preferably in the aviation sector.
• Advanced proficiency in:
• CATIA V5;
• 3DEXPERIENCE;
• ENOVIA VPM.
• Knowledge of NX will be an advantage.
• Experience in the application of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Knowledge of configuration management and product lifecycle in a PLM environment.
• Experience in tracking the product from design to production and certification support.

Languages

• Fluent Portuguese.
• Fluent English (mandatory).
• Spanish will be considered an advantage.

Valued Technical Skills

• Design for Manufacturing (DfM).
• Design for Assembly (DfA).
• Composite materials and aircraft metal structures.
• Aeronautical manufacturing processes.
• Product engineering and industrialization.
• PLM tools and document management.
• Knowledge of aviation certification.

Personal Skills

• High analytical capacity and problem-solving.
• Strong orientation towards quality and technical rigor.
• Autonomy and decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and international environments.
• Strong sense of responsibility and technical ownership.

Additional Skills (Valued)

• Experience in technical coordination of teams or engineering work packages.
• Mentoring and supporting the development of more junior team members.
• Experience in international programs for fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, QRQC, 8D or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies.

What We Offer

• Participation in high-tech international aeronautical projects.
• Integration into a highly specialized team focused on excellence.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Collaborative, innovative, and multicultural environment.
• Active participation in strategic aeronautical sector programs.