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Date Posted:
2024-03-13
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Goodrich Actuation Systems Limited, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 7EH
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
What do we offer?
Competitive salary
Company performance bonus scheme
Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
Private medical insurance
Comprehensive health cash plan
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay)
Structured training & opportunities to progress
Opportunity to join ERGs (employee resource groups), participate in community projects & much more!
What does the role look like?
In this position, you will be responsible for managing and delivering assigned Engineering and/or In-service programs within Global Defence Systems.
As the single point of contact for all activities in this role, you will work closely with supporting business functions such as Functional Engineering disciplines, Project Teams, Supply Chain, Quality, Programme Managers, Operations leadership, and the Engineering Manager to develop and deliver New Product Introduction (NPI) programs that are compliant, on time, and within target costs, or to support production work packages and provide resolution to issues.
It is essential that you develop and maintain an excellent relationship with the customer(s) as the main point of contact to ensure that deliverables and requirements are met according to the customer’s needs.
What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?
Reviewing and approving project plans to ensure that all engineering deliverables are defined.
Monitoring projects to ensure adherence to schedule, cost, and engineering deliverables, particularly regarding technical issues.
Collaborating with the associated Project Manager to maintain financial and resource forecasts for the project(s).
Establishing engineering project forecasts for resource allocation and expenditure to support annual budgeting.
Reviewing and managing technical risks, developing mitigation plans, and proactively implementing them with regular reviews to support project plans.
Coordinating the Project Team through regular startup meetings.
Facilitating communication flow from Senior Management to engineering staff and serving as an upward conduit for feedback from engineering staff to senior management.
Providing effective and timely reporting of project status.
Implementing a 'visible management' philosophy.
Demonstrating leadership skills by effectively leading a team of engineers and technicians, extracting the best performance from team members.
Allocating and managing project tasks assigned to team members.
Demonstrating agility in assessing and adjusting priorities to align with business needs.
Collaborating with the Engineering Manager to facilitate staff development through mentorship of team members.
Ensuring adherence to engineering processes.
Engineering products to specification, ensuring compliance with all technical requirements, including statutory, legal, and ethical standards.
Monitoring and controlling product costs to meet agreed targets.
Addressing issues related to the in-service use of project equipment and implementing timely corrective actions.
Managing the progression and resolution of FRACA (Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action) issues raised within the team
What will you bring to the role?
Essential skills:
Project Management: Proficient in planning, executing, and monitoring e projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.
Leadership: Skilled in team management, fostering collaboration, resolving conflicts, and inspiring team members to achieve project objectives.
Technical Proficiency: Possess a strong understanding of engineering principles, regulations, and industry standards essential for informed decision-making and problem-solving.
Desirable skills:
Demonstrates determination and commitment, with a proven track record of taking responsibility and calculated risks.
Capable of quickly assessing risks and providing timely corrective actions when necessary.
Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Recognized for exceptional leadership skills.
Structured and organized, with proficiency in planning, reporting, and communication; able to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Engineering experience within transport, nuclear, military, automotive, or other safety-related industries.
About us:
At Collins Aerospace, we’re working side by side with our customers & partners to dream, design & deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. We are part of Raytheon Technologies & provide technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry to connect and protect people around the world. We are inventors, we are manufacturers, we work in space exploration, commercial air travel, defence & rescue applications.
Are you looking to join a dynamic global team that works across the entire Aerospace industry? If yes, get onboard the Collins Aerospace Team & play a part in expanding the opportunities to develop new products & challenge the state of art technology.
We believe Diversity drives innovation; equity eliminates obstacles, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone can belong & succeed, contributing to a better society.
We are committed to ensuring the recruitment process is barrier-free & inclusive as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long term condition to remove barriers that may be experienced in the recruitment process.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!
Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities.
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