Engineering Manager

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from TIA Group TIA Group is an innovation focussed engineering company operating in the Defence, Government and Emergency Services sectors. The group comprises of two brands Total IA, offering bespoke IT solutions for specialist users, and TRX Works serving tactical users within the military and emergency services sectors. Both groups are co-located and supported by a single engineering and production team responsible for developing and manufacturing custom solutions for the most demanding users. The TRX Works brand is 100% focused on emerging technology and aims to accelerate solutions through the technology readiness states. Offering a focussed range of products and having a strong understanding of users scenarios, TRX Works aims to deliver tailored tactical solutions. Under the TRX Works brand custom products are offered alongside MOTS, GOTS & NOTS products from a range of carefully selected of global partners, offering customers the ability to develop custom solutions and providing tech users with UK based technical support. The Total IA brand provides bespoke IT system, solutions and products across all the TIA Group markets. Whether developing ruggedised systems and enclosures for the military, or modifying and integrating specialist requirements around COTS laptops for government users, Total IA has a proven track record designing, manufacturing and testing to the industry’s most stringent military and commercial standards, including TEMPEST, EMC and Environmental standards. The company are proud signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. The Role This is a varied, interesting and often fast-moving role with a large degree of independence and scope for growth within a dynamic young company. Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), you will be responsible for planning, resourcing and driving all engineering activities. Plan and coordinate engineering activities and communications which support TIA Group business delivery Act as the main point of contact for initial technical enquiries alongside the Chief Operations Officer Monitor and manage engineering activities in line with recognised service levels and key performance indicators Keep the COO and TIA Group stakeholders fully informed on key business activities, service levels and trends in engineering best practice Be completely familiar with all of the current standards associated with delivering routine Engineering activities Lead on the TIA Group input to bids regarding engineering and technical aspects Work with key stakeholders to plan and meet customer driven support requirements Forecast resource and equipment requirements to ensure sufficient capacity to meet project timelines, milestones and other contracted or routine commitments. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required. Responsibilities Manage, mentor and support the electronics and mechanical design engineering team Create a technical strategy, training and equipment proposal Implement and monitor technical strategy performance metrics Communicate engineer team goals with engineering staff members Coordinate internal teams to ensure project timelines and budgets are met Qualifications Degree/HND or equivalent in related discipline with a general knowledge of ICT, communications and electronics, preferably Military/Government in nature. MUST BE A BRITISH PASSPORT HOLDER AND WILLING TO UNDERGO GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE Experience of Systems Engineering including Electro-Mechanical project engineering in the defence sector Adaptable and quick thinking Strong interpersonal and team management skills Strong team player; flexible and able to multi-task Good communicator with strong presentation skills Broad experience of Defence and Commercial Engineering standard Experience and understanding in dealing with a variety of cultures Experience of dealing with Government and Military customers. Company events Company pension Flexitime On-site parking Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr