Engineering Team Lead

• Leading the delivery of Engineering Work Packages/ Tasks in the Non-Recurring Phase of the Program, agreed with the Chief Engineer/ Program Manager to meet the overall program and business objectives. Within the DBST each discipline is managed by a Functional Team Lead, who operationally reports to the ETL.
• Managing and aligning the multi-disciplinary activities within the team in order to assure that the engineering deliverables meet the applicable technical requirements (manufacturability, certification and qualification requirements) all within time frame and by following financial planning.
• Delivering of Engineering Work Packages/ Tasks in the Non-Recurring Phase of the Program, agreed with the Chief Engineer/ Program Manager to meet the overall program and business objectives.
• Executing engineering deliverables to meet the applicable technical requirements (including manufacturability, certification / qualification requirements) within agreed time and cost objectives.
• Implementing and ensuring cost & schedule control: non-recurring cost planning, tracking / control and reporting through Earned Value Management.
• Supporting Chief Engineer in the execution of Program Risk Management by identifying Technical Risks and determining associated Mitigation Actions.
• Initiating corrective measures in the case of deviations from the time and financial objectives.
• Managing change & scope control and providing input to the internal Change Control Process.
• Issuing day-to-day operational management to the Engineering Project Team.
• Coordinating the engineering resource and equipment requirements including timely indication of changes in the requirements affecting demand in resources and equipment.
• Directing of overall resourcing conflicts between programs in conjunction with Functional Heads.
• Acting as link to other Internal Departments as Operations and Procurement to provide general support and to achieve specific agreements on manufacturing philosophy, Design-to-Cost, Supplier Quotations, etc.
• Identification of Work Packages suitable for off-load to external suppliers including drafting Statements of Work.

• At least 10 years of relevant experience gained within a technical discipline - fast-paced environment, preferably in an aerospace environment and in multidisciplinary project teams,
• Bachelor or Master Degree in Aerospace engineering or equivalent in working and thinking level,
• Previous exposure on leading teams (delivery through people without direct hierarchical authority) or experience in managing (complex) engineering projects,
• Previously held (internal) technical approval authority, i.e. the ideal candidate is recognized with appropriate technical seniority for design or analysis,
• Project management, planning and organizing based on recognized project management methods,
• A keen eye for continuous improvement and able to deliver results,
• Results oriented,
• Structured, showing perseverance and can get the work done mentality,
• Team leadership skills, overseeing multiple disciplines,
• Strong communication skills,
• Excellent team player, you are able to work effectively with diverse teams & team members,
• Strong mindset, committed, focused, able to work under pressure,
• Proficient in managing escalation processes effectively,
• Able to work on a military program, and comply with the necessary security and nationality requirements

• A gross monthly salary based on the CLA Metalektro Grade M and in line with your experience and qualifications,
• 8% holiday allowance,
• 42 paid holidays for full-time employment,
• Working conditions according to the CLA Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers in a pleasant atmosphere.

GKN Aerospace