Project Engineering Manager - Weapon Systems
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Engineering Lead to join a defence client through a consultancy we are working with.
Responsibilities:
- Understand and develop the Customer's requirements for new weapon capabilities, inclusive of Platform and Support.
- Develop robust and value for money proposals that satisfy the customer requirements and enhance Typhoon weapon system capability.
- Deliver contracted tasks to time, cost, and quality, ensuring customer acceptance on completion and enduring through-life support.
- Support securing new business, including the application of appropriate engineering governance and maturity reviews as driven by Customer and business needs.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work across the breadth of the Product Lifecycle and the organisation. This will involve collaborating with various functions, as well as working closely with weapon suppliers and directly with the UK Customer organisation. The role is based in Preston but may require some travel to other client sites, supplier, and customer sites.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience in Technical Management and delivery activities within the Aerospace and Defence industry.
- Strong understanding of weapon capabilities and integration processes.
- Excellent proposal development skills, with the ability to create value for money solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver tasks on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Knowledge of engineering governance and maturity reviews.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders