Engineering Capability Manager

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The Engineering Capability Manager will be managing a multi-disciplinary matrix engineering team to meet the Business's, 5 Year Strategy. Additionally the Capability Manager will be covering all aspects of Capability responsibilities across the Engineering Functions.

The company are a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the aerospace and defence industries.

Main Duties:

* To manage and lead a multi-disciplinary matrix engineering team in meeting the Business, 5 Year Strategy.

* To be an active member of the engineering management team and support the Engineering Director in formulating the resource and delivery strategy.

* To work with the Engineering Director to set clear department expectations and enthuse a clear vision of success both internally and externally.

* Ensure that an appropriate approach to configuration control is put in place that meets the needs of all internal and external requirements.

* Develop an accurate and fit for purpose forward load / capacity planning system with processes to support and inform the Engineering Director of the size and shape of the department, particularly considering the capability and knowledge required for each project.

* To manage the engineering skills matrix and engineering competency framework to inform training decisions and engineering skillset requirements.

* To ensure that appropriate training is identified and delivered to meet the Business 5 Year Strategy.

* To manage and lead the engineering domain managers and provide guidance on resourcing and project allocation.

* To ensure that engineering domains commit to achieving technical deliverables that are realistic, on time, to quality and within cost.

* To ensure the engineering domains achieve all technical deliverables and follow the Engineering & Programmes "Obligations and Charter" whilst meeting the needs of the project as outlined by the chief engineers.

* To create and maintain an engineer's toolbox to allow work to be completed accurately, on time and within budget.

* To be responsible for the allocation of engineering resource to ensure maximum utilisation and engineering efficiency.

* To be responsible for the engineering tools required in delivering the technical project needs.

* To manage the graduate and undergraduate development scheme including the associated mentors and support network.

* Manage annual appraisals and work with HR to support Learning & Development.

* Support HR with conducting disciplinary and grievance proceedings when required.

Personal Attributes

* Proven ability and experience in the successful development and delivery of large and complicated engineering development programmes, ideally in the aerospace and defence arenas.

* Demonstrable ability to motivate and lead large multi-disciplinary matrix technical teams.

* Degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline or equivalent.

* Chartered Engineer preferable, including membership of appropriate engineering institute.

* Firm understanding of engineering configuration control.

* Experience in forward load and capacity planning of people and resources.

* Ability to manage through systems and a strong advocate of process compliance.

* Excellent communication skills.

* Well organised, robust, self-motivated team player.

* Experience of balancing varying, conflicting and dynamic business priorities to ensure continued business success.

All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearence.

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