Job Description
Our growth in the Airbus portfolio has resulted in the need to build and strengthen our Design capability, so we require a Design Team Lead to perform the following roles and responsibilities:
* To lead and manage a team of ~5 Design Engineers in delivering design based work packages to time, cost and quality.
* Work packages will typically consist of the production of design data for changes to aircraft and/or equipment/components.
* To ensure the compilation and delivery of all design documentation meets internal and customer required standards, and where applicable demonstrate compliance with the regulatory requirements of EASA/CAA/FAA part 23, 25, 27 & 29.
* If suitably qualified and on award of delegated technical signatory, check design data and deliverables.
* Team competency and performance management including allocation of tasks to appropriate team members.
* Manage and provide technical guidance to the team ensuring they perform the tasks assigned to them to the highest technical standard, in a timely manner and within the prescribed budget.
* Point of contact to the customer Technical and Project team from task scoping, project launch and progression through to delivery.
* Working with the Operations and Project Management team in managing and maintaining project risk and dependency trackers.
* Working with the Engineering Director to ensure adequate and suitably capable resources are available to meet the current and planned customer requirements.
* SoW compilation reflecting verbal or written customer requests for approval by Engineering and Operations.
* Internal status reporting on work complete, budget, enablement etc., ensuring any matters arising which may affect quality, on-time delivery or technical compliance are raised to the Operations and Engineering leadership team.
* Provide design input to and attend customer programme meetings, i.e., Technical Review Meetings, PDR & CDR etc.
Skills and Experience
* Proven track record of team leadership and technical management.
* Airbus Aircraft Programmes.
* VPM/PASS/APS.
* Airbus Methodology.
* Aerospace design experience.
* Composite design experience.
* Experience of working directly with customer technical leadership teams.
* Degree or equivalent in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science or similar, or demonstrable relevant experience in lieu thereof.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose innovative solutions.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Ability to articulate project progress to Operations Manager.
* Experience of working to tight deadlines on projects and interfacing with clients.
* Demonstrated experience in risk and dependency management.
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