Systems Engineering Manager

Description

• Coordinate subject matter experts to deliver integrated and efficient processes.
• Develop and manage project schedules, baselines, deliverables and performance metrics.
• Manage engineering metrics, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support risk, issue and opportunity management activities.
• Ensure consistent application of engineering standards and procedures.
• Design and implement engineering processes, manuals and tools to support business needs.
• Establish and maintain an engineering governance framework, aligning people, processes and tools.
• Lead and drive the development and implementation of the Engineering Management System (EMS).
• Identify skills and training gaps within the engineering community and work with department heads to address them.
• Facilitate collaboration and coherent implementation of engineering practices across teams and programmes.
• Ensure effective technical compliance oversight across engineering activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across engineering, quality and safety domains.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager (Engineering Management System) to lead the continued evolution and improvement of a large-scale engineering management system, supporting complex and regulated programmes within the aerospace and defence sector. This is a high-profile leadership position within the engineering function, responsible for ensuring the consistent delivery of safe and compliant engineering products and services across diverse regulators and domains. The position reports directly into the Head of Safety, Airworthiness and Speciality Engineering and offers exposure to senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in multidisciplinary team leadership and coordination.
• Applied experience in Systems Engineering (e.g., requirements management, MBSE, verification & validation, governance and change management).
• Strong drive for action, resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of Quality Assurance and continuous improvement within an engineering context.
• Proficient IT skills and ability to manage data-driven performance metrics.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Proven track record of leading complex engineering or systems projects.
• UK travel may be required occasionally.

Benefits

• Diverse team leadership

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance