Head of Engineering

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We are Ultra Precision Control Systems Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected. We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back. Flexible Working Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people. Job Description Eaton Aerospace Group Mission Systems Division (MSD) Precision Control Systems (PCS) has an opening for a Senior Engineering Manager located at the Cambridge and Cheltenham, UK facilities. The Senior Engineering Manager position has direct reporting to the Director, Engineering MSD. The primary function of this position is Head of Engineering for the Critical Controls, Stores Ejection, and Data Processing value streams. This role manages engineering on new product development & introduction, research & development programs, and aftermarket programs working collaboratively with the program management and in-service support teams. The primary responsibilities of the role include organizational capability development, global Aerospace alignment, improved program execution using disciplined engineering processes, risk management and portfolio/resource planning using leading indicators & metrics. Additional areas of focus will be the implementation of organizational performance measures, the development of best cost country (BCC) engineering capabilities, the refinement and implementation of technology strategy for specific value streams, and advancement of engineering capabilities to support the development of next generation products and systems. Lead a global team of approximately 50 highly professional & technical engineering staff to assure that current product support, future product development and technical support for customers are addressed. Management and executional engineering functions and activities for New Product Introduction, Internal Research and Development, and Aftermarket along with support of the In-Service Support team. Organize and build talent base within the engineering organization, create opportunities for growth and development of the engineering team. Provide functional leadership for engineering managers and engineering teams. Assure that efforts to improve the efficiency of the Engineering functions are emphasized through creative organizational management, effective use of engineering tools, appropriate training and continuous improvement. Assure appropriate product documentation, design standards, and related material specifications are developed. This is accomplished on a cooperative global basis to improve efficiency by avoiding duplication and to provide a basis for product strategy and enhanced corporate image as a global supplier. Assure that product designs are competitive on a global basis with respect to quality, reliability and cost. Work with Aerospace Group level & corporate level Centers of Excellences for a seamless product development, execution process, and organizational capability development. Use best practices of robust design (Design for Six Sigma, DFSS) & promote the "analysis first" mindset. Establish digital processes and experience within the engineering team aligned to the Aerospace Group strategy, examples include MBD and MBSE. Assure that proprietary rights and product liability concerns of Aerospace Group are addressed by interacting with corporate legal staff members. Forecast future worldwide aircraft system activities and customer plans to determine product opportunities and threats. Establish appropriate action plans internally and jointly with customers to address the potential impact of new customer requirements. Establish a global engineering strategy and implement tactical measures to ensure implementation is realized. Lead the team efforts supporting the continued growth and productivity of the Best Cost Country engineering. Identify key engineering metrics, monitor performance and implement improvements accordingly. Maintain close liaison with customers for application reviews, developing new product requirements, and major modifications of existing products, prototype qualification test requirements a

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