Propulsion Subsystem Lead

Bristol
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience
What we can offer you:

• Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Parental benefits including up to 26 weeks full pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal and shared parental leave
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking ( and gym on site at Stevenage )
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role

Dynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work. Typically for this role you will work 2 days on-site.
The opportunity:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen in the Propulsion Department for a Senior Engineer to lead the rocket motor activities in support of a missile programme.
You'll be supporting the ongoing production of existing products (including increase production capacity and obsolescence), successful qualification and industrial validation of rocket motors in development, support to export contracts and oversee concept design for next generation missile family.
As part of a multi-disciplined team you will liaise and work with not just MBDA UK but MBDA Group, customers, partners and suppliers. Reporting directly to the UK Head of Propulsion and the Project Chief Design Engineer you'll be also required to support other programmes and activities within the Propulsion Department. The role can be based in either Bristol or Stevenage.
Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivery of the Propulsion Subsystem key project deliverable milestones, the budget management, reporting Propulsion activities to the customer, and for delivering a robust PSS programme plan for development and qualification of the product to meet broader programme schedule.
• Lead the internal MBDA stakeholders and the Propulsion Subsystem Design Authorities to manage and deliver agreed work packages across all current programme work phases;
• Responsible as the technical interface between the DA and MBDA to ensure consistency of equipment with system performance and Project commitments.
• Liaise with customer organisation (PTs), managing the political environment to align the priorities and approaches with the technical direction of the propulsion developments, within a technically complex and programmatically challenging programme.
• Responsible for managing the equipment Technical Requirement Specifications (TRS). Propose and manage new trade-offs for equipment TRS to the project team, after identification of risks /opportunities, alongside the DA and stakeholders;
• Organise and coordinate cost / risk / performance assessments of the design options, including system analysis, to ensure that best deliverable options are progressed;
• Manage technical interface with the Equipment Design Authority, including acceptance of the delivery;
• Support equipment integration at the system level;
• Assess capability of the Equipment Design Authority and deliver feedback to the function;
• Apply the other SMD policies at System and Missile levels;
• Undertake technical progress meetings and milestone reviews with the Supplier.
• The Propulsion Lead is required to maintain regular contact with the Suppliers and Project team to ensure the programme continues in a timely manner, with risks flagged early and opportunities exploited to the maximum.
• Initiate and facilitate formal design reviews with stakeholders to allow verification of progress and acceptance of solutions through the course of the programme.
• Build network, strong relationships and influence stakeholders in MBDA UK, across MBDA NatCos, and with the customer PTs, particularly in DE&S & the assurance community.
• Agree the qualification and production strategies to ensure that the needs of the PT, assurance authorities and production team are adequately addressed and deliverable within the constraints of the project

What we're looking for from you:

• Technical knowledge of Solid Rocket Motor design, qualification, and manufacturing
• Ability to provide leadership, well developed planning and organisational skills
• Programme management including work tasks, budget, risk and opportunities, subcontracts.
• Can define, re-engineer and review processes
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Extensive business knowledge of customers, competitors and suppliers
• Reputation management with customer stakeholders, collaborators and suppliers.
• Good judgement and initiative
• Good understanding of policies and standards.
• Highly developed communication skills, including awareness and understanding of cultural differences with the ability to adapt accordingly

Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
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Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.
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