Engineering Team Lead
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, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re 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 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Due to an exciting period of growth, we are now seeking an Engineering Team Lead with a background in Electrical/Mechanical Systems Engineering to help shape the future of flight. Based at 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 (Electrical/Mechanical 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 you’ll draw on your Electrical/Mechanical Systems 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. You’ll support in building a new team and will provide leadership to a small team of approximately eight to ten engineers.
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.
Job Responsibilities
Essential
To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
What We'll Offer
Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
Join us and keep the world moving … click on the link below to apply
We’ll 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 we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re 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.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re 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 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Due to an exciting period of growth, we are now seeking an Engineering Team Lead with a background in Electrical/Mechanical Systems Engineering to help shape the future of flight. Based at 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 (Electrical/Mechanical 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 you’ll draw on your Electrical/Mechanical Systems 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. You’ll support in building a new team and will provide leadership to a small team of approximately eight to ten engineers.
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.
Job Responsibilities
- Deliver Engineering deliverables, meeting the applicable Technical Requirements (including Manufacturability, Certification / Qualification Requirements) against agreed Schedule and Cost Objectives
- Implement and execute cost and schedule Control: NRC Planning, Tracking / Control and Reporting through Earned Value Management
- Support Chief Engineer in execution of program risk management by identifying technical risks and determining associated Mitigation Actions
- Initiate corrective measures in case of deviations from planned schedule and budget objectives
- Manage change and scope control
- Provide day-to-day operational management to engineering project team
- Identify work packages suitable for Off-load to external Suppliers including drafting statements of work
- Generate technical reports and presentations
- Manage and develop requirements and specifications
Essential
To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
- HND, or Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
- Experience in technical project leadership including developing and coaching people
- Experience specifying and developing electrical/electronic systems
- Experience in the mechanical design, integration and test of the electrical/electronic systems
- Experience in the Aerospace industry
- Completed Project Management Training / Courses
- Experience in CATIA v5, or similar
- Proficiency in RBE tools, e.g. DOORS
- Experience in Torquemeter Sensor Systems/Sensor Systems
What We'll Offer
Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus
- Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
- Life Assurance 8 x salary
- 185 hours holiday + bank holidays
- Relocation support (if applicable)
- 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
Join us and keep the world moving … click on the link below to apply
We’ll 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 we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re 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.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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Industries
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