Engineering Manager

Knowledge, skills and personal qualities requiredSpecialist engineering knowledge (in one or more of the following areas Mechanical / Electrical/Systems / Electronics / Software).The implementation of engineering lifecycles and robust system engineering processes within a product development environment.Planning and leading engineering work-package and delivery projects.Leading engineering design activities and providing engineering support throughout the design, test and acceptance phases to ensure specifications are met, problem areas and risks are identified, and design is fit for purpose.Leadership of the technical concept development of innovative solutions to meet challenging technical requirements.Generating design specifications and technical procurement specifications.Documenting the design process including demonstrating the verification of system requirements.Understanding the application of project management principles and practice.Technical management delivery experience as a supplier/integrator. Understanding of estimation, costing, pricing, contract, tender and bid processes.Excellent written skills, including writing bids and technical reports.Excellent communication skills, including giving presentations.ChallengesYou will be required to work in a high paced environment that requires the ability to use your full breadth of knowledge and skills in a flexible and responsive manner.Key accountabilities may includeAccountable for the delivery of technical outputs to time, cost and quality; applying project management methodologies and system engineering principles..Building and developing positive relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.Estimation of the technical costs of work-packages to develop cost efficient technical solutions within the budget by maximising re-use of AEUK technologies and designs.Reporting on the team’s Work Package Agreement delivery to Project Managers and to Engineering Division management.Behavioural requirementsHighly motivated, energetic, able to see the big picture.Effective time management within a multi-tasking environment.Strive to deliver innovation and best practice.The ability to work effectively within a growing, changing workplace.Consistently sound judgement and decision making.Promotes a “can do” attitude.Energy to increase the capability to deliver and improve business results.Use expertise and knowledge to make a strong contribution to bids and projects.Strive to exceed stakeholder expectations.Have a good working relationship with team members and suppliers.