Manager, Actuation Site

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Job Title
Manager, Actuation Site

Reporting To
Senior Manager, UK Military Engineering

Work Schedule
Hybrid – Wolverhampton, GBR

We have an immediate opening for an Engineering Manager to lead Military Actuation within Wolverhampton Aircraft Operations. You will lead a multi-discipline engineering and projects team responsible for the design, development and qualification of Primary Flight Control and Actuation Systems for military platforms. This is a customer-facing role with accountability for technical integrity, programme cost, schedule and delivery across new product introductions (NPI) and legacy programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi-discipline engineering team to deliver actuation system design, development, verification and qualification.
• Own technical leadership for Primary Flight Control and Actuation Systems across the Wolverhampton military portfolio.
• Interface with internal and external senior stakeholders, including customers, to provide technical briefings, manage expectations and resolve issues.
• Drive programme planning, resource allocation and schedule management.
• Identify programme risks, develop and implement mitigation plans, and maintain programme health (cost, schedule, technical performance).
• Ensure compliance with business processes.
• Drive continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Mentor, develop and manage direct and indirect reports; build effective cross-functional relationships.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Mechanical, Systems, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• Typically 10+ years of progressive engineering experience with at least 5 years leading projects (management of engineering teams highly desirable).
• Experience in Leading and Managing direct and indirect reports desired.
• Aerospace background strongly preferred; experience with actuation systems is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of product development lifecycle for integrated actuation systems (architecture, requirements, development, verification, qualification and certification).
• Practical experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS), Lean/Continuous Improvement tools, and engineering procedures.
• Demonstrable experience in resource planning, budgeting and delivering complex engineering programmes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Ability to approve MRB/ECN items (drawing/process/technical report sign-off) — relevant qualifications and experience required to obtain this.
• Security clearance or ability to obtain clearance if required.

Personal attributes

• Strategic thinker who grasps the bigger picture while managing technical detail.
• Collaborative leader who builds trust and strong working relationships.
• Calm, decisive, and resilient under pressure.
• You\’ll work on technically interesting challenges in a trusting, collaborative culture that supports career development, work-life balance and competitive rewards.
• If this sounds like you and you\’re ready to lead a high-performing engineering team in a demanding but rewarding environment, we\’d like to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice
• Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)
• Employee share options, free onsite parking, EV charging

We review applications on an ongoing basis, and the job posting will be closed once a suitable candidate is selected. We recommend all interested individuals to apply as soon as possible.

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