Project Engineering Manager

Our client, a leading player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Project Engineering Manager to join their team in Glenrothes and/or Livingston on a contract basis. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile programmes within the Advanced Products Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing engineering leadership for a small, multi-located and hybrid team through the design, development, and introduction to production of several Control Actuator systems test system projects.
• Generating and coordinating engineering development plans, ensuring execution against Defence standards and aligning with the overall programme''s needs from the early bid phase through to final delivery.
• Managing work packages for the team and reporting key performance indicators, while working collaboratively with the rest of the Integrated Programme Team.
• Ensuring technical integrity of programmes through close liaison with the Test Development team leader and Project Design Authority.
• Managing risk and change for all engineering deliverables, including planning, mitigation, and monitoring.
• Adhering to the programme baseline schedule and budget using ''earned value'' techniques.
• Potential line management of engineering teams as the team and projects grow.

Job Requirements:

• Extensive experience in engineering project management and guiding multidiscipline, high-performance teams.
• Full understanding of product development lifecycles and lifecycle management, including planning and reporting.
• Good understanding of engineering budgeting, ideally using earned value techniques.
• Experience with work package management systems and reporting tools such as MS Project.
• Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking, leadership, and relationship management.
• Proven ability to deliver effective solutions to complex business problems.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Broad-based technical background with experience in product engineering design and integration.
• BSc/BEng in Engineering or Science.
• Eligibility to obtain SC Clearance.

Desirable:

• Experience within the UK/US international defence industry or a similar adjacent industry.
• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE), test development processes, instrumentation, and software.
• Familiarity with National Instruments Labview/Teststand.
• Understanding of actuator systems, gearboxes, and associated control systems.

If you are an experienced engineering professional looking for a contract role within a dynamic and impactful team, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to major defence and security projects. Apply now to become a key part of our client''s innovative programmes.

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