Engineering Team Lead

Job Summary

Due to an exciting period of growth, we are now seeking an Engineering Team Lead with a background in Electrical/Mechanical Systems Engineering to help shape the future of flight. Based at our manufacturing facility in Cowes on the Isle of Wight this newly created opportunity is part of the growing Defence Systems Engineering team. You will be part of a larger engineering team based at our Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Bristol, our £32m state of the art technology research and manufacturing facility which is a hub for world-class innovative technology for the next generation of fuel-efficient aircraft. 

The Engineering Team Lead (Electrical/Mechanical Systems Engineering) manages the delivery of Engineering Work Packages/Tasks agreed with a Chief Engineer/Programme Manager (or equivalent) to meet overall Programme and Business Objectives reporting to the Chief Engineer (of the same programme).

As the Engineering Team Lead you’ll draw on your Electrical/Mechanical Systems engineering background and product lifecycle awareness to progress a variety of NPI projects. With sound experience in technical working and risk management and committed to development of own skills and professional network. You will utilise good communication skills to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. You’ll support in building a new team and will provide leadership to a small team of approximately eight to ten engineers.  

This is a very exciting and potentially career defining opportunity. You will be an integral member of a team that is embarking on a significant and challenging technology development project; this four year project will be a major steppingstone towards achieving the next generation of Tilt-Rotors.

The project will operate from our GKN facilities in Cowes, Isle of Wight and there is the requirement to be flexible with International travel within Europe and to US (approximately bi-monthly). 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

•    Deliver Engineering deliverables, meeting the applicable Technical Requirements (including Manufacturability, Certification / Qualification Requirements) against agreed Schedule and Cost Objectives
•    Implement and execute cost and schedule Control: NRC Planning, Tracking / Control and Reporting through Earned Value Management
•    Support Chief Engineer in execution of program risk management by identifying technical risks and determining associated Mitigation Actions
•    Initiate corrective measures in case of deviations from planned schedule and budget objectives
•    Manage change and scope control
•    Provide day-to-day operational management to engineering project team
•    Identify work packages suitable for Off-load to external Suppliers including drafting statements of work
•    Generate technical reports and presentations
•    Manage and develop requirements and specifications
 

How You'll Contribute

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:
•    HND, or Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering   
•    Experience in technical project leadership including developing and coaching people
•    Experience specifying and developing electrical/electronic systems
•    Experience in the mechanical design, integration and test of the electrical/electronic systems
 

Desirable 
•    Experience in the Aerospace industry
•    Completed Project Management Training / Courses
•    Experience in CATIA v5, or similar 
•    Proficiency in RBE tools, e.g. DOORS
•    Experience in Torquemeter Sensor Systems/Sensor Systems

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented individuals with the skills and passion to become future leaders in what they do. The successful person will be strong minded, convincing and committed, focused on delivery, able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Good interpersonal and communication skills, and can translate to a variety of audiences. Is confident and able to represent their project(s) and GKN values in internal/external review meetings. 
 

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
• 185 hours holiday + bank holidays
• Relocation support (if applicable) 
• Hybrid working – giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working
• Income protection
• 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! 

Join us and keep the world moving … click on the link below to apply

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