Project Chief Engineer in Midlothian

Job Description Your impact Would you like to be leading the development of cutting-edge UK-sovereign LDEW technology and defence products in a world-class design and manufacturing environment? This is a unique opportunity to provide technical leadership and control of the design standards for the LDEW Beam Director product area, ensuring that Engineering development work is co-ordinated, and assisting Project Engineering teams in technical delivery by providing expert advice and guidance. The Advanced Targeting sector is at the forefront of emerging LDEW technology, and the Beam Director product line is strategically critical, underpinning future manufacturing revenue. What you will do as Project Chief Engineer Ensure that customer requirements are properly defined and fully met, and that customer expectations are fully managed. Strive to ensure that each design is efficient, produceable, safe, robust, and works in its environment. Be the primary technical Point-of-Contact for external customers, Business Winning activities, and other business areas within the company. Be responsible for ensuring that the Engineering team captures and records the rationale and supporting analyses for all major design decisions. Be accountable for the quality of Key Performance Parameter tracking throughout the product lifecycle. Be accountable for Design Review and test strategy quality and coverage. Be responsible for ensuring the quality of the product certification evidence, and compliance with regulatory and Safety standards. Be responsible for ensuring the resolution/sentencing of technical non-compliances and Safety Arisings. Work with the Project Engineering Manager/Leads to resolve technical or programme conflicts. Support the Capability function to develop and maintain product