AddressJob Title:Engineering Project Manager
Salary: up to £70,000 per annum dependent on experience plus 10% bonus
Location: Rochester
We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as an Engineering Project Manager. This role will be based in Rochester and hybrid working is available- individual circumstances will be considered and discussed but ideally 3 days per week on site and 2 days remote is expected. Flexible working hours are also available.
They work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.
The Electronic Systems team spans the commercial and defence electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems.
Main Responsibilities:
· Developing, maintaining and delivering an engineering development strategy for the project using the principles of incremental and agile development
· Developing a supportive and collaborative team working environment
· Owning the engineering budgets, ensuring adherence to the schedule and the quality of the product designed, making sure it is fit for purpose and compliant with customer requirements
· Assessing engineering risks and developing mitigation strategies
· Developing and maintaining the Engineering Management Plan describing all aspects of engineering work for the programme, including programme tailoring
· Supporting the development of subcontracted items, developing and implementing a collaborative strategy to ensure they are successful
· Owning the ‘Design Fors’ with focus on design for Life, including manufacturing, testing, reliability and maintainability
· Facilitating and making technical decisions for the project, identifying and trading the various factors involved
· Utilising Maturity Management to validate the correctness of work being produced by the team
· You’ll also have people manager responsibilities in this role
Benefits:
· Annual bonus of 10% (minimum)
· Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined
· Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times
· 25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service
· Shared Incentive Plan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary
· Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary
About You:
Essential:
· Demonstrable experience leading a team in at least one key Engineering discipline (ideally having performed a cross functional team leading role)
· Technical knowledge within Electronic Systems, Avionics, Rail, Medical or Automotive industries would be ideal
· Demonstrable experience managing the costs for the engineering work within the allocated budget
Desirable:
· Experience articulating engineering strategy and motivating teams to realise it
· Demonstrable experience managing and mitigating risks utilising specific techniques for Engineering Projects
You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years
About Aeropeople:
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Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.
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