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Location: Scotland, Edinburgh, Fife, Glasgow
Job type: Contract
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Contact: Mark Aizlewood
Sector: Aviation
Job Role: Engineers Jobs, Avionics Engineer Jobs, Electronic Engineer Jobs, Hardware Engineer Jobs, Systems Engineer Jobs
Chief Engineer required for Aviation Integrated Power Solutions (IPS) Development - Responsible for the Engineering technical execution of all aspects of a large scale More Electric Aircraft product development programme that has significant strategic importance for the company.
AT THE COAL FACE / TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES
The Chief Engineer will be directly responsible to the Head of Engineering for the Engineering leadership of the development and delivery of the IPS aviation technical capability. Specific responsibilities include:
- Leading engineering teams in developing technical solutions across the IPS aviation business.
- Serve as the customer facing point of contact for all technical matters for the programme.
- The identification of programme technical risks and formulation of risk mitigation strategies.
- Working closely with the IPS Business Unit Lead & engineering leadership team to develop the technical strategic direction of the programme.
- Providing programme engineering leadership for the response to all RFCs, Bids and Proposals.
- To ensure the efficient delivery of engineering commitments to the programme and IPS business area, on time and within budget.
- Build and sustain relationships with customers; understand and communicate their priorities.
- Apply extensive knowledge of technical capabilities and IPS domain knowledge across company to enhance performance.
- Provide technical direction for proposed solutions, including optimum approaches to development, engineering, interfacing, integration and testing, documentation, supplier specifications and SOWs.
- Monitor key program engineering performance metrics.
- Support peer reviews and team reviews on other programs. ESSENTIAL SKILLS / PROVEN ABILITY
- Significant experience in the Aerospace Industry, particularly power systems.
- Strong aerospace background and proven track record in engineering execution, managing client engagements, and have served in key technical and management leadership positions.
- Proven success integrating efforts and products from major subcontractors
- Seasoned in interfacing directly with customers and management teams including conducting briefings and technical meetings for management and customer representatives.
- Demonstrated experience managing all technical aspects an Engineering Life-Cycle from Requirements definition to entry into production.
- Proven success as a Chief Engineer /or engineering leader and at least 15 years proven experience in a related whole lifecycle systems engineering role developing complex power systems solutions.
- Comprehensive understanding of risk management, including the use of Risk Management tools and techniques. Comprehensive understanding and experience in the formulation and implementation of an Integrated Test, Evaluation and Acceptance strategy and plan.
- Excellent analytical, trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in matrix environment including working collaboratively with multiple teams across agencies and physical locations.
- Strong communication skills, written, oral and listening skills; strong business acumen and diverse business perspective; ability to think logically and strategically.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and independently with individuals at various levels including the leadership team, customers, and suppliers.
- Solid understanding of Systems Engineering Industry Best Practices and other business processes. DESIRABLES
- Financial Control Account management experience
- Understanding of Earned Value Management Techniques and the application of EVMS within a Project delivery life cycle
- Knowledge of information or knowledge management solutions
- DOORS for requirements capture and management
- System modelling using MATLAB would be advantageous.
- Seasoned in the design of Switch Mode Power Supplies.ADDITIONAL SECURITY
INFORMATION: WE SEEK AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS WORKED IN A MILITARY / DEFENCE ENVIRONMENT / INDUSTRY WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS OR WHO IS CAPABLE OF OBTAINING SECURITY CLEARANCE (SC LEVEL MINIMUM)
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