Details:
- Salary: £30 - 32.74 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Sealand County of Flintshire
- Date: 4 hours ago
Description:
Location: North Wales (100% Onsite)
Duration: 6 months (possible extension)
Status: IR35 – In Scope
Security: SC Clearance required
Interview: Face to Face
Pay: £32.74 Umbrella
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership, governance, and airworthiness assurance within a regulated electronic component MRO&U environment supporting military systems.
You will act as the engineering authority for approvals, repair schemes, and capability development, ensuring compliance with MAOS, MIL Part 145, AS9100/AS9110, and ISO 9001 standards.
The role leads through three Section Managers covering Development, Product Support & Obsolescence, and Additive Manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
* Engineering authority for airworthiness and regulatory compliance
* Approval of engineering reports, repair schemes, and technical data
* Governance of MAOS, MIL Part 145, AS9100/9110, and ISO 9001
* Leadership of three Section Managers and engineering teams
* Oversight of repair development, obsolescence, and capability upgrades
* Management of KPIs, audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement
* Support for failure analysis, lifecycle management, and customer needs
* Introduction of Additive Manufacturing within compliant frameworks
Essential Requirements
* Degree in Electronic, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering (or similar)
* Strong experience in defence, avionics, or electronic MRO&U
* Knowledge of MIL Part 145, AS9100/AS9110, ISO 9001
* Engineering governance experience in airworthiness environments
* Experience managing teams via section/functional managers
* Ability to approve engineering data and repair solutions
* Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and QMS
Desirable
* Avionics or defence background
* Additive Manufacturing experience
* Obsolescence management experience