Chief Engineer

2 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

The Engineering Design Integrity team exists as a Technology Unit (TU) providing:

Independent technical and governance organisation established to work with the Lines of Business (LoB) to provide expertise and guidance that support Leonardo Electronics UK's Programmes to develop, deliver and support products that are cost-effective, of high quality and that meet the statutory, regulatory and technical needs of our customers and markets. Establishing the basis of product certification and assure that the LoB's Products meet their requirements for intended use.

Supporting People, Lifecycle and Tool Capability in specialist disciplines. Including:

Product Safety
Product Security
Configuration & Data Management
Independent Compliance & GovernanceYou will report to the VP Engineering Design Integrity and will be responsible for:

Implementing the establishment, deployment and management of the engineering Product Governance policy and processes into the Edinburgh line of business, including capability and competency development of staff to keep current with modern tools and standards.

Working closely with the VP and the UK Engineering Design Integrity team to share expertise and recognise commonality with colleagues in other Lines of Business.

Providing subject matter expertise and advice to the Integrated Project Teams (IPT) to assure that a product meets business and customer expectations for safety, security, performance and durability (robustness) over the life of the product.
Providing Lifecycle design governance defining and assuring the route for product certification to deliver and support certified product. Ensuring that our products and services are developed through suitable engineering processes, are compliant with legal, regulatory and industry standards, meeting technical requirements, whilst being produceable, supportable, safe and secure, fit for purpose and reliable in their intended environment.
Providing focus for configuration and data management, auditability of design evidence in the Product Life Cycle.
As an integral part of Engineering providing and appointing Independent Technical governance & SMEs support to LoBs to define the route for certification and deliver certified product, ensuring suitable SQEP.Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required

You will be held in high technical regard by the Engineering community. You will need to have the necessary experience in the broad avionics domain, but does not need detailed product knowledge of Radar/Electro Optic or Laser technologies. Experience in integration and support would be an advantage.

It is essential to be proactive with the stakeholders, and to be diplomatic while understanding of the respective pressures when dealing with conflicting demands. Firmness and clarity in decision-making is very important. The ability need to balance technical excellence against the needs of the business is essential.

A broad engineering background is needed: while education and training might be in one discipline, the individual must have a wide engineering knowledge base. A sound knowledge of current relevant standards and in-house processes is needed. Detailed knowledge of product safety and regulatory standards are not essential.

A Chartered Engineer, a Member or Fellow of a recognised Engineering or Science Professional body is desirable. Extensive experience of the development lifecycle of complex equipment, with a background in Engineering Management, is essential. An enthusiasm for engineering (not just technology) is also essential.

A high level of appreciation of the interaction of design, manufacturing, supply chain and support capabilities.

Leonardo offer a number of benefits:

Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part time options
Custom working: The role may be a mixture of home based and onsite
Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
Network groups : To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for:
Carers (employees caring for families or friends) Enable (supporting people with disabilities)
Equalise (development of a gender balanced workforce) Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals)
We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers).
Continuous Learning: You will be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring
Investors in People : We are proud recipients of the Investors in People Gold Award
Employee Assistance Programme : Providing free and confidential mental health support Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and 8 flexi days


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