Engineering Services Manager - Test

Currently located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems. Our site is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation as we relocate to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus. This state-of-the-art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe, marking a new era of innovation and excellence. We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. We boast extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types.

What You’ll Do

This individual will provide leadership and technical guidance to the engineering services team covering a range of activities including:

• Management of service delivery for subcontracted engineering services
• Test rig design
• Test facility maintenance and compliance
• Development test & assembly resource management

The position is a part of the engineering leadership team within the Titchfield UK site operating unit and performs and leads activities related to the design, development, testing, support, and service of airframe fuel products. Typical products include fuel and air valves, actuation and electro-mechanical pump products and systems for military and commercial aerospace applications. Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills are vital for the role which will require working on multiple projects and engaging your direct team as well as allocated and contracted resources in delivery of the team's commitments and the report out of progress at team and leadership levels.

Previous experience working in a safety critical arena, such as aerospace, automotive, rail or nuclear industry would be advantageous, although applicants from other high technology engineering backgrounds will be considered. This role reports to the UK Fuels Product Line Engineering Manager.

Ensures a safe environment for test and product assembly execution and proactively addresses safety issues relating to personnel, visitors, facilities, equipment, test setups and regulatory compliance. Develops a lab safety culture and 5S program that exceeds the site expectations. Responsibility for operational cost, quality and on time delivery of test programs in support of engineering team commitments including the design of test rigs, build of test units for development, qualification and in support of hand over to the production team. Manages and reports lab metrics including safety, first pass yield, cost, and efficiency. Ensures all lab equipment is ready for use and properly maintained, calibrated and is in line/exceeding of site 5S standards. Manages the design, development and manufacture of test equipment for internal use as well as sales to customers per their requirements, regulatory requirements and Eaton standards. Effective management of subcontracted engineering services ensuring supplier conformance to agreed service commitments, best capability and value of service. Promote a positive, continuous improvement team mindset in line with the Eaton leadership Model attributes and high ethical standards. Develops and manages a 5-year rolling budget including capital investment needs for equipment and facilities, engagement with business leaders to demonstrate value and return on investment for capital spend aligned with business strategy. Identifies risks and opportunities. Coordinates with other site functional leaders to ensure clear and consistent communication. Other tasks as assigned by the Product Line Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering. A minimum of 5 years of experience in Engineering Function, with 1 year people management.

Skills

Practical background in engineering test and product development, management of subcontracted service delivery, facility maintenance and compliance and project management. Passionate leader of people who is able to inspire and develop others, ability to break down complex technical issues and develop practical solutions.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Great company benefits
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies
• We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.