Mechanical Engineering Manager

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?
For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.
It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?
Are you an innovative leader with a significant Mechanical Engineering background? We're looking for a Mechanical Engineering Managerto help shape and drive forward new projects, leading our dynamic new team at Space Park Leicester.
Location : Space Park Leicester
Please note some UK travel will be required
Package : £47,690 - £74,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
Closing Date: 02nd July 2024
The Role?
Responsibilities will include ensuring best business practices are in place. You will conduct performance reviews, make recommendations on improving policies and procedures, write plans for competency development and plan recruitment for your area.
You will act as a liaison between the TET Management team and the staff who implement their vision. These teams are new so you will need to have a proven record of managing diverse teams of personnel who require strong leadership and vision.
Your main responsibilities will include:

• Line Management of a newly formed team.
• To lead the team in concept development and testing of Mechanical Engineering projects.
• To lead the development of flight reference bodies.
• To support material development & testing.
• To lead the team in completing aero-thermal analysis and material development tasks.
• To advise on advanced component manufacturing.
• Ensuring the portfolio of work is carried out as directed by the Senior Engineering Delivery Manager.
• Working as a team with the other managers to ensure delivery of the portfolio is met & provide best practice support to our personnel.
• Identification and problem solving complex operational and management challenges.
• Identifying and supporting opportunities for developing staff within your area of responsibility.

Your key skills should include but not be limited to:

• Proven experience of managing engineering staff.
• Effective communication and influencing skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of providing a resilient approach to driving change and supportive change management.

What will you get from us?
AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

• Market leading contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year, including Bank Holidays, plus every other Friday off)
• Flexible working hours
• Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.