Role Summary

As Engineering Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary, high-performing teams in the design, development, and delivery of proprietary, safety-critical components and systems for the defence and aerospace sectors. This role requires a strategic and handson leader with a robust technical foundation, accountable for the delivery of complex engineering portfolios including R&D; and customer-contracted work.

You will be responsible for resource planning, budget ownership, and performance monitoring, while driving continuous improvement and innovation across the department. As a key member of the Business Management Team, you will work closely with the Business Unit Manager and other functional leaders to achieve the business unit’s operational, financial, technical and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and coach a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, develop succession plans and support professional growth through targeted training and competency frameworks.
• Promote a culture of ownership,



accountability and empowerment.
• Build morale, retain talent, and create a positive team environment.

Project & Delivery Management

• Oversee the full portfolio of engineering projects, including R&D; and customer-contracted work.
• Monitor and assess project risks, communicating issues to stakeholders to support informed decision making and risk mitigation.
• Ensure the engineering department applies the company’s NPI process and associated governance requirements, including appropriate design assurance, configuration control, verification and validation throughout the product-development and project lifecycle.
• Instil ownership and accountability into the team to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Proactively identify and remove obstacles to maintain project momentum and meet delivery timelines.
• Ensure engineering activities

📌 ENGINEERING MANAGER (Karahal)
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📍 Karahal