Aerospace Engineering Manager

2 days ago

Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom QinetiQ Full time
About the Role

The Aerospace Engineering Manager will play a pivotal role in leading our team of highly skilled engineers in the design, development, and analysis of cutting-edge aerospace projects. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this individual will be responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership to our new product development (NPD) field, including the Banshee NG (Next Generation) program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Team Leadership: Lead, plan, and direct a team of engineers in a design and development environment, ensuring successful project delivery and team growth.
  • Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and oversight to projects, ensuring the integration of inputs from subject matter experts and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Line Management: Manage the Aerospace Engineering Team, develop and mentor junior employees, and create personal development plans to facilitate future growth.
  • Technical Documentation: Review and approve technical documentation, including design reports, drawings, and flight test plans, ensuring compliance with company procedures.
  • Customer Support: Provide technical support and advice to customers and internal stakeholders, including the field services team.
  • Flight Trials: Support flight trials and customer flight tests, with an estimated 10% travel overseas.
Requirements
  • Experience: Proven experience in managing complex engineering projects through the full life cycle, from initial proposal to production release.
  • Technical Expertise: High-level technical understanding of aerodynamics, aerostructures, aeroelasticity, flight dynamics, and composite materials development, alongside broad aerospace engineering knowledge.
  • Project Management: Experience working with project managers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality expectations.
  • Leadership and Organizational Skills: Strong leadership and organizational skills, with previous proven line management experience.
  • Customer Focus: Experience managing customer expectations and presenting engineering solutions.
Qualifications
  • Education: Degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering, with extensive relevant engineering experience, ideally in an aircraft, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or missile design environment.
About QinetiQ

QinetiQ is a leading provider of innovative technology and engineering solutions, with a strong focus on innovation and collaboration. We offer a unique working environment where teams from diverse backgrounds and disciplines come together to tackle complex challenges. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits, including adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday allowance, and a matched contribution pension scheme.

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