Engineering Team Lead

Job Summary

It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. GKN’s Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Filton, Bristol is a £32m state of the art technology research and manufacturing process development facility which is a hub for world-class innovative technology for the next generation of fuel-efficient aircraft. It includes a collaborative space for research and development with universities, the UK’s CATAPULT network and GKN Aerospace’s UK supply chain, to help strengthen aerospace technology and support the UK’s Industrial strategy. 
 

The Engineering Team Lead will be based at our GTC site in Bristol or in Cowes Isle of Wight, this is a newly created position for our development programmes in our defence portfolio. The Global Defence organisations are aiming to be supporting UK MOD initiatives to remain at the leading edge of  Air Systems development to protect its people, project influence and promote prosperity and their Combat Air Strategy defines how the RAF/Royal Navy seeks to create operational advantage to enable the UK to achieve its military and strategic objectives. In 2018, UK Defence Industries put in place an ambitious programme to develop next generation air combat technology as part of the UK’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS) that will includes a 6th generation crewed platform (Project Tempest) complemented by un-crewed platforms and other effectors. 

GKN is already a key partner in 6th Gen programmes and now intends to expand its position in the FCAS “family of systems” by developing aerostructure and associated systems products for various platforms with the aim to deliver increased multi-role combat capability in an accelerated timeframe, with high production rate capability, whilst also meeting stringent affordability challenges. GKN will be responsible for designing, manufacturing and assembling key components as part of an accelerated technology development programme that will include a number of flying demonstrators.

The Engineering Team Lead will manage the delivery of Engineering Work Packages/Tasks agreed with a Chief Engineer/Programme Manager (or equivalent) to meet overall Programme and Business Objectives. The Engineering Team Lead reports hierarchically, functionally and operationally to the Director of E&T or Chief Engineer (of the same Programme) and will lead a team of 10 to 20 colleagues. The project will operate from GKN facilities in Bristol and the Isle of Wight, there is the requirement to be flexible with monthly travel (within in the UK) when required to our site in Isle of Wight and customers visits. We offer hybrid working the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week dependent on the needs of the business. 

Job Responsibilities

• Delivery of the Engineering Deliverables meeting the applicable Technical Requirements (including Manufacturability, Certification / Qualification Requirements) against agreed Schedule and Cost Objectives.
• Implementation and Execution of Cost & Schedule Control: NRC Planning, Tracking / Control and Reporting through Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Support Chief Engineer in the Execution of Programme Risk Management by identifying Technical Risks and determining associated Mitigation Actions
• Initiating Corrective Measures in the Case of Deviations from the planned Schedule & Budget Objectives
• Managing Change & Scope Control. Provides input to the internal Change Control Process, supporting the Chief Engineer in the Customer Change Control Board Process
• Providing day-to-day Operational Management to the Engineering Project Team.
• Ensuring Application of effective (Design-Build Team) Best/Working Practices & Standards and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement including Lean Initiatives
• Contributing to establishing Knowledge and Experience (Knowledge Management, Tool and Process Enhancements and Lessons Learned) for the Function.
• Providing effective Communication within the (Programme) Team and with Stakeholders outside the Team.
• Acting as Link to other Internal Departments as Operations and Procurement to provide General Support and to achieve Specific Agreements on Manufacturing Philosophy, Design-to-Cost, Supplier Quotations, etc.
• Identification of Work Packages suitable for Off-load to external Suppliers including drafting Statements of Work.
• Supporting Functional Heads in the PDP Process (Job Appraisals, Career Development Reviews)

What You'll Bring

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential:
• Bachelor or Master Degree in (Aerospace) Engineering or equivalent working and thinking Level gained through experience
• High level of engineering functional knowledge across multiple disciplines in order to successfully manage/guide the project/programme technical team.
• Problem solving skills in both technical and programme management disciplines
• Management of complex Projects; ability to rationalise, assess and evaluate information that may not always be clear or mature.
• Ability to clearly present data, reports and presentations to facilitate the decision making process at all levels of the business.

Desirable:

• Experience in dealing with related functions (Operations/Production, Sales/Customer Relationship Management, Supplier Management and Development).
• Ability to mentor and coach Engineers in the Delivery of their specific task and supporting their professional growth

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Engineering Team Lead will have excellent interpersonal skills, you will build relationships up to and including senior management level. The successful person will be strong minded, convincing and committed, focussed on delivery, must be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. 

The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually).

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working – giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working
• Income protection
• Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included)
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment 

As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you! 

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