Engineering Team Lead - Systems Engineering

Company description:
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job description:
Job Summary Due to an exciting period of growth, we are now seeking an Engineering Team Lead with a background in Systems Engineering to help shape the future of flight. Based 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 (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 youll draw on your 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. Youll support in building a new team and will provide leadership to a small team of approximately eight to ten colleagues.
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. There is the opportunity to be based at our Global Technology Centre (GTC) facilities, here there would be the expectation to be flexible with regular travel to the manufacturing facility at Cowes.
Job Responsibilities
Delivery of the Engineering Deliverables meeting the applicable Technical Requirements (including Manufacturability, Certification / Qualification Requirements) against agreed Schedule and Cost Objectives
Implementation and Execution of Cost and Schedule Control: NRC Planning, Tracking / Control and Reporting through Earned Value Management
Support Chief Engineer in the Execution of Program Risk Management by identifying Technical Risks and determining associated Mitigation Actions
Initiating Corrective Measures in the Case of Deviations from the planned Schedule and Budget Objectives
Managing Change and Scope Control. Provides input to the internal Change Control Process, supporting the Chief Engineer in the Customer Change Control Board Process
Providing day-to-day Operational Management to the Engineering Project Team
Management of Engineering Resource and Equipment Requirements including:
- Timely Indication of Changes in the Requirements affecting Demand in Resources and Equipment
- Resolution of overall Resourcing Conflicts between Programs in Conjunction with Functional Heads
Ensuring effective Deployment and Use of allocated (Engineering) Resources to the different Work Packages and Activities
Ensuring Application of effective (Design- Build Team) Best/Working Practises and Standards and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement including Lean Initiatives
- Organising ad-hoc (peer) Reviews and adequate follow-up
- Development or Initiation of new or improved best Practices and working Standards
- Contributing to established Knowledge and Experience (Knowledge Management, Tool and Process Enhancements and Lessons Learned) for the Function
Providing effective Communication with the (Program) Team and with Stakeholders outside of the Team
Acting as Link to other Internal Departments as Operations and Procurement to provide General Support and to achieve Specific Agreements on Manufacturing Philosophy, Design-to-Cost, Supplier Quotations, etc.
Identification of Work Packages suitable for Off-load to external Suppliers including drafting Statements of Work
Supporting the Functional Heads in the PDP Process (Job Appraisals, Career Development Reviews)
Work with the systems architects, mechanical systems engineers and system simulation engineers to ensure that the system requirements are achieved.
Shall anticipate and manage transversal technical and business issues, arbitrate between solutions considering all aspects: sustainability, reusability, optimisation, opportunity, schedule, quality, cost, risks, safety and performance.
Generate technical reports and presentations, with the ability to present information in a clear and organized manner.
Shall ensure configuration management is in place for the systems and all of its components from requirement through to operation.
Manage and develop requirements and specifications.
Shall contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership.
Profile description:
How You'll Contribute To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential
Must possess a level of business expertise in the Aerospace industry and in the product area the project / programme is responsible for (eg. Torquemeter Sensor Systems)
Must possess a high level of technical project leadership as the role is responsible for the on-time and cost delivery of the technical activities at a level of quality acceptable to IPT
Experience specifying and developing electrical/electronic systems for aircraft sensors
Experience in the mechanical design, integration and test of the electrical/electronic systems, including functional, RTCA-DO-160 testing,
Demonstrable, relevant experience gained within an engineering discipline, within an aerospace environment and in multi-disciplinary engineering project teams (Design/CM, EWIS, Analysis, M&P, Manufacturing / Industrialisation)
Management of complex Projects; ability to rationalise, assess and evaluate information that may not always be clear or mature
Strong business and Commercial Savviness. Sees new Opportunities to win (new) Business and also to reduce or avoid costs
Able to work with cross-functional Teams that will typically include (in addition to Design Engineering Team) Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Commercial, Procurement, Quality and Suppliers
HND, or Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
Desirable
Completed Project Management Training / Courses
Experience with developing and coaching people
Experience in CATIA v5, or similar
Proficiency in RBE tools, e.g. DOORS
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, focussed 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.
We offer:
What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
25 days holiday + bank holidays
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 well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!
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Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award last year. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
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