Senior Engineering Manager

Overview

In this role you lead the Mechanical Design and Development team within the Precision Control Systems area, driving design for safety-critical aerospace programs. You partner with program management and in-service support to deliver NPI, R&D and aftermarket initiatives, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. You mentor engineers, manage risk, and maintain high-quality technical outputs to satisfy customers. This position offers impact across development and support streams in a global, matrix engineering environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible Working
• Hybrid home/office working
• Part or full-time employment
• Trust-based culture
• Safe working environment
• Global collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Mechanical Design and Development team; support Critical Controls, Stores Ejection, and Data Processing streams
• Oversee new product development, internal R&D and aftermarket programs with cross-functional collaboration
• Ensure OTIF delivery, define scope, budgets and deadlines; drive preventative/corrective actions
• Manage NRC bid estimates and engineering schedules; deliver within +/-5% of planned cost and schedule
• Identify and de-risk project areas; communicate resource needs to leadership
• Recruit, mentor and develop engineering talent; evaluate performance and provide coaching
• Promote continuous improvement; ensure quality, design standards and documentation
• Maintain customer liaison for requirements, reviews and performance resolutions; support prototype tests
• Promote robust design practices (DFSS) and data-driven improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 10 years aerospace/high-tech experience with NPD and sustaining support
• Minimum 5 years in engineering leadership
• UK citizenship with ability to obtain SC (DV) clearance
• Experience with NPI, portfolio/program management, and customer engagement
• Familiarity with electronic control, data systems, and pneumatic systems (preferred)
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and change management

• leadership
• communication
• collaboration
• Electronic Control systems
• Data systems
• Pneumatic systems

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