Engineering Team Lead in Bristol

Company Profile

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we are inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We are proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. With over 16,000 employees globally across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve more than 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. This is a role that provides limitless career opportunities.

Role Overview

The Engineering Team Lead will be based at our Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Bristol or in Cowes, Isle of Wight. This new position supports the development programmes in our defence portfolio, contributing to the UK’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and 6th generation air combat technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of the Engineering Deliverables meeting the applicable Technical Requirements (including Manufacturability, Certification / Qualification Requirements) against agreed Schedule and Cost Objectives.
• Implementation and Execution of Cost & Schedule Control: NRC Planning, Tracking / Control and Reporting through Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Support Chief Engineer in the Execution of Programme Risk Management by identifying Technical Risks and determining associated Mitigation Actions.
• Initiating Corrective Measures in the Case of Deviations from the planned Schedule & Budget Objectives.
• Managing Change & Scope Control.
• Provides input to the internal Change Control Process, supporting the Chief Engineer in the Customer Change Control Board Process.
• Providing day‑to‑day Operational Management to the Engineering Project Team.
• Ensuring Application of effective (Design‑Build Team) Best/Working Practices & Standards and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement including Lean Initiatives.
• Contributing to establishing Knowledge and Experience (Knowledge Management, Tool and Process Enhancements and Lessons Learned) for the Function.
• Providing effective Communication within the (Programme) Team and with Stakeholders outside the Team.
• Acting as Link to other Internal Departments as Operations and Procurement to provide General Support and to achieve Specific Agreements on Manufacturing Philosophy, Design-to-Cost, Supplier Quotations, etc.
• Identification of Work Packages suitable for Off‑load to external Suppliers including drafting Statements of Work.
• Supporting Functional Heads in the PDP Process (Job Appraisals, Career Development Reviews).

Qualifications – Essential

• Bachelor or Master Degree in (Aerospace) Engineering or equivalent working and thinking level gained through experience.
• High level of engineering functional knowledge across multiple disciplines in order to successfully manage/guide the project/programme technical team.
• Problem solving skills in both technical and programme management disciplines.
• Management of complex Projects; ability to rationalise, assess and evaluate information that may not always be clear or mature.
• Ability to clearly present data, reports and presentations to facilitate the decision making process at all levels of the business.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Experience in dealing with related functions (Operations/Production, Sales/Customer Relationship Management, Supplier Management and Development).
• Ability to mentor and coach Engineers in the Delivery of their specific task and supporting their professional growth.

Security Clearance

Position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC). Applicants should have resided in the UK for at least five years.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus.
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme – well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis.
• Life Assurance 8 x salary.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Hybrid working giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working.
• Income protection.
• Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included).
• Shopping discounts.
• Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse minds and promote inclusion, belonging, and respect. We provide an accessible recruitment process and reasonable adjustments if needed.