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Air Engineering Managers

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Job Description:

We are looking for people with experience in mechanical systems, structures, propulsion, electronics, avionics, power, systems, certification, release to service, weapons integration, software or support equipment in an air environment.

In return, careers within the Air domain offer stability, professional development and the chance to work on high profile and exciting projects, as well as a great work/life balance and an array of other benefits that come with being a member of the Civil Service.

As an Air Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of activity against Engineering Management Plans, including engagement with various stakeholders, such as the Aviation Duty Holder, the air regulatory authorities and industry, to ensure systems and equipment are safe by design and remain safe to operate.

These roles will be reporting into Management based at AbbeyWood. Our teams are currently working predominantly from home due to COVID-19 restrictions. Under our general conditions we offer flexible working arrangements and we would be happy to discuss these with successful candidates. Please note that some of these posts will be reserved and so require Sole UK Nationals.

Responsibilities

* Manage the delivery of all engineering aspects in area of responsibility as defined in the assignment specification or objectives including managing the acquisition safety aspects

* Provide expert advice and guidance in your own technical area to solve complex technical problems and identify application risks

* Manage the technical requirements for the acquisition life cycle stage of one or more project, programme, service or system

* Monitor and implement any governance and assurance policies and procedures to ensure the 'safe & professional' status of the area led

* Lead on the development of requirements related to own area of specialism including acceptance plans, performance criteria and draft specifications

* Interface with industry as the intelligent customer both in a scrutiny role and supporting the identification of application risks

You will have a broad range of skills and engineering experience, and utilise your knowledge of safety regulations, policies and engineering processes and their appropriate application to Air platforms, systems and equipment in order to successfully lead engineering teams.

To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:

* Hold a relevant Level 4 (or higher) qualification in an engineering related subject or equivalent experience in the aerospace industry.

* Demonstrable experience of managing and influencing a variety of senior stakeholders on policy, process and technical risk management.

* Demonstrable experience of successfully implementing engineering management plans.

* Registration with a relevant Professional Engineering / Science Institute or equivalent body at Incorporated Engineer standard or have the equivalent knowledge, skills and experience to demonstrate this level

It would benefit your application should you be able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:

* Experience of applying air regulations (in a civil or military aviation environment).

* Evidence of maintaining continued professional development and assisting with the development of others

If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:

* Technical Decision Making

* Technical Risk Management

If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:

* Leadership

* Communicating and influencing


Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

  • Job Type

    Permanent, Full Time

  • Work Authorisation

    No

  • Industry Sector Other