Job Title: Technical Manager
Location: Northwest, near Stockport
Salary: Circa £60K plus benefits (4.5-day week)
Industry: Aerospace
PRS Engineering have engaged with a new client and a recognised global leader in the design and manufacture of ultra-lightweight systems. We are currently hiring for a Technical Manager on a permanent basis (on-site) to lead a team of specialists in the validation of system, product and material performance in support of the design and development activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Satisfactory completion and certification of all development and performance validation work in accordance with the work specification
Ensure the quality of workmanship of the workforce for which they are responsible is acceptable to the organisation, customer and the appropriate Aviation Authority.
Ensure that technical activities relating to; (i) system testing, (ii) product testing, (iii) material testing, (iv) research and (v) environmental control are adequately controlled and authorised in accordance with the requirements of the customer, organisation and regulatory authorities. Travel may be world-wide.
Create an innovative “can do” culture within the department
Instil a continuous improvement mentality to test techniques, material development, reporting and documentation methods.
Collaborate with the R&D Department in the testing of new technology and products.
Support the Design, Sales and Operations funct...