JOB DESCRIPTION

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a part of our legacy…
As an Assistant Engineering Group Leader, you will be responsible for leading a small D&A team, under the guidance of an Engineering Group Leader, to meet agreed milestones and deliverables on time, on cost and on quality. You will be leading the design & analyses activities to develop, qualify and support landing gears systems throughout its life cycle for your team.

COMPLEMENTARY DESCRIPTION

• Lead a team of engineers to meet agreed project milestones and deliverables
• Technical, financial and scheduling of the team’s activities
• Promote professional and personal development of all the team member through the PDR process
• Ensure a ‘fit for purpose’ technical solution is developed to meet the required schedule while ensuring compliance to processes & procedures
• Compile Work Package Specifications as required to support delivery of the team’s objectives
• Monitor offload activities adherence to schedule and costs while identify any associated risks
• Work with the functional management to ensure adequate resources and skills are available
• Work with the EGL to ensure the team’s compliance to processes, procedures, methods and tools
• Support the engineering project plan in Osmoz, by updating plans on a regular basis, according to load identified and capacity required to achieve the program’s validated objectives for short and long term
• Support the technical validation of repairs & NCR’s from within the team
• Encourage, support and be accountable for initiatives to improve cost, quality, delivery, health, safety and environmental performance
• Promote product technical improvements through the program chief engineers office (PCEO) and functional management
• Support technical audits and ensure agreed actions are closed in compliance with an agreed timeline

JOB REQUIREMENTS

You will be required to demonstrate experience and proven results in a range of engineering activities. Project management, communication and decision making skills are essential to this role, as is your general understanding of finance. Proven experience of coaching and developing others would be an advantage.

Desired skills:

• Business Awareness
• Applying & Anticipating
• Maximising Performance
• Design & Analysis
• Planning and Estimation Experience

Key Behavioural Competencies Required:

• Influencing/Networking
• Coaching
• Team Working
• Proactivity

What we will give you?

• Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
• Annual bonus & Share scheme options
• Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities
• Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!
• Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
• Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs

What’s my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we’re looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.
Diversity & Inclusion
We want Safran Landing Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.
We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.
‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check’

Please refer the Job description for details