Senior Engineering Manager

Job Description:

Job Description:

Are you looking to take your next step up in Engineering Management?

The Opportunity:

Due to an increasing workload, we have exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineering Manager within the Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) sector of the EW line of business. The Engineering Manager provides the engineering leadership and management to teams consisting of a Project Engineering Lead, Systems and Software engineers. In collaboration with the Systems Design Authority (SDA) and the Head of Engineering, they identify, develop, deliver and support the technical solution. The Engineering Manager is also responsible for developing all members of their team, providing mentoring, coaching, setting objectives and appraising them on their performance.

This opportunity can benefit from a mix of office and hybrid-working

What you'll do as an Engineer Manager:

As an Engineering Manager in IMS you will be responsible for:

• Leading all the Engineering aspects of a group of Product / Project, ensuring technical quality, schedule and budget are maintained and that the solutions is in line with the Sector's long term business plan
• The management of cross-site, multi-disciplined engineering teams, ensuring that roles within the teams are clearly defined
• Creating a positive working relationship with our internal and external customers and partners, to deliver product / project capability
• Establishing and maintaining good lines of communication internally with the Engineering IPT, with IPT lead, Project Manager and Heads of function
• Providing your team with clear expectations of the projects engineering goals, ensuring adherence to company policies & procedures.
• Working closely with the SDA ensuring they are fully informed on technical progress, technical risk and any mitigation strategies
• Ensuring the design solution meets the end user requirement, is reliable, fully documented, works within its designated environment
• Controlling project configuration and change management to ensure design reuse is maximised.
• Supporting the management of Suppliers and project Make or Buy decisions
• Ensuring candidate concept solutions are captured, including the results of any trade off studies and end user engagement
• Supporting and Developing the next generation of Engineering Managers

What we need from you:

You really must have:

• Experience in delivery of engineering projects
• Ability to produce clear, concise engineering plans
• Good problem-solving ability
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, across multiple sites.
• Strong leadership competency but also can demonstrate team-working skills.
• Ability to manage complex situations with sound judgement
• Commercial and business awareness
• Willingness to travel within the UK and possibly overseas

It would be nice if you had:

• Engineering or scientific Degree qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience of working across the full engineering development lifecycle
• Knowledge of Requirements elicitation, defining and qualification of software products
  Job Description:
  
  Are you looking to take your next step up in Engineering Management?
  
  The Opportunity:
  
  Due to an increasing workload, we have exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineering Manager within the Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) sector of the EW line of business. The Engineering Manager provides the engineering leadership and management to teams consisting of a Project Engineering Lead, Systems and Software engineers. In collaboration with the Systems Design Authority (SDA) and the Head of Engineering, they identify, develop, deliver and support the technical solution. The Engineering Manager is also responsible for developing all members of their team, providing mentoring, coaching, setting objectives and appraising them on their performance.
  
  This opportunity can benefit from a mix of office and hybrid-working
  
  What you'll do as an Engineer Manager:
  
  As an Engineering Manager in IMS you will be responsible for:
• Leading all the Engineering aspects of a group of Product / Project, ensuring technical quality, schedule and budget are maintained and that the solutions is in line with the Sector's long term business plan
• The management of cross-site, multi-disciplined engineering teams, ensuring that roles within the teams are clearly defined
• Creating a positive working relationship with our internal and external customers and partners, to deliver product / project capability
• Establishing and maintaining good lines of communication internally with the Engineering IPT, with IPT lead, Project Manager and Heads of function
• Providing your team with clear expectations of the projects engineering goals, ensuring adherence to company policies & procedures.
• Working closely with the SDA ensuring they are fully informed on technical progress, technical risk and any mitigation strategies
• Ensuring the design solution meets the end user requirement, is reliable, fully documented, works within its designated environment
• Controlling project configuration and change management to ensure design reuse is maximised.
• Supporting the management of Suppliers and project Make or Buy decisions
• Ensuring candidate concept solutions are captured, including the results of any trade off studies and end user engagement
• Supporting and Developing the next generation of Engineering Managers
• What we need from you:
  
  You really must have:
• Experience in delivery of engineering projects
• Ability to produce clear, concise engineering plans
• Good problem-solving ability
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, across multiple sites.
• Strong leadership competency but also can demonstrate team-working skills.
• Ability to manage complex situations with sound judgement
• Commercial and business awareness
• Willingness to travel within the UK and possibly overseas
• It would be nice if you had:
• Engineering or scientific Degree qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience of working across the full engineering development lifecycle
• Knowledge of Requirements elicitation, defining and qualification of software products

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Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location:
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:
Hybrid