Project Engineering Lead

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Project Engineering Lead to join them on a contract basis at their site in Brighton.

• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be willing to undergo security checks.
• 6-month initial contract.
• 4 days per week onsite in Brighton.
• Inside IR35, rates are open to negotiation.

A Project Engineering Lead is a technical professional who provides engineering leadership for a team of engineers working alongside the Project Manager to ensure successful project completion. He or she is expected to provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, as well as contribute to the design and development of new products and features. They motivate their team, assign tasks, review work and resolve any issues that may arise. A lead engineer must also ensure that engineering processes are followed and product quality is maintained.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Works closely with project managers to map out project plans, identify potential risks and coordinate progress updates.
• Oversees the preparation, maintenance and submission of project technical documentation and customer technical memos.
• Ensuring that engineering processes are followed
• Assign tasks to engineers working on their project, review their work and support the team in resolving issues that may arise.
• The ability to set clear expectations and agree on specific, measurable and outcome-based goals.
• Prepares design specifications, analysis and recommendations for presentation and approval.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to resolve problems found throughout the product development life cycle to ensure the larger programme schedule are achieved.
• Lead fellow team members to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Support project monthly estimating and manage own work to meet cost estimates and schedule
• Follow procedures to meet the requirements of ISO-9001and AS9100
• Attend internal, customer and supplier meetings
• Provides guidance and leadership to projects and team members through mentoring and training of others in team or department.
• Work with the bids and proposals engineering lead when any new RFI, RFQs related to the product within the managed project.
• Assist departmental functional manager as and when required to develop procedures and processes.
• Summarise technical work to non-technical stakeholders and placate the concerns of nonengineers can give your team the space and support to succeed.

PERSON PROFILE & SUPERVISION

• Candidate should be numerate, literate, hardworking, organised with a methodical approach to their work. They should be able to work on their own initiative or as part of a team.
• Work is performed with general oversight. May manage large projects or processes that are both inside and outside of immediate job area.
• Responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees. Typically, responsible for managing complex projects at this level, involving delegation of work and review of work products.

EXPERIENCE

• Strong understanding of system architecture and documentation
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, time management, organisational skills and writing / scripting skills are also a requirement for this position.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to adapt and work in fast paced working environment.
• Innovative mind set.
• Verbal communication and presentation skills essential