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Deputy Engineering Lead

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Job Title: Deputy Engineering Lead
Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid (2/3)
Industry: Aerospace
Job Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum

Profile – Deputy Engineering Lead

Our client is a global leader in the design and manufacture of complex aerospace systems used around the world. They are currently looking for a Deputy Engineering Lead to join their team. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in an environment where investment is continuous and substantial, technology is leading edge, teamwork is at the forefront of all they do, and personal development is encouraged at every stage.

Job Role – Deputy Engineering Lead

Reporting the Head of Design and Analysis the Deputy Engineering Lead shall, be responsible for leading a design and analysis team. The team shall meet agreed milestones and deliverables on time, on cost and on quality.

Duties – Deputy Engineering Lead

• Lead a team of engineers to meet agreed project milestones and deliverables, including, technical, financial and scheduling of the team's activities
• Promote professional and personal development of all the team member through the professional development review process
• Ensure a 'fit for purpose' technical solution is developed; 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

Experience/Qualifications – Deputy Engineering Lead

• Proven experience managing a team of engineering professionals and their development
• Experience in Project Management
• General understanding of finance

Candidates who are currently a Design Engineer, Senior Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Principal Engineer, Chief Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Development Engineer, R&D Engineer, NPI Engineer and Engineering Manager could be suitable for this role.

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