Electrical Engineering Team Lead

Airbus S.A.S.; Broughton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension scheme

Share options

Car leasing

Onsite parking

Tax-free tech scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid working

Wellbeing benefits

E-learning access

International opportunities

Parental leave pay

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is seeking a proactive Team Leader to guide a 10–15-person team of Electrical Engineers, RF Test Systems Engineers and Test Operations Support Engineers working on satellite programmes for commercial, government and military clients. You will partner with the Technical Lead to close knowledge gaps and drive delivery with safety and quality in mind.

In this role you will support a major production facilities upgrade, optimise processes and ensure assets and

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven ability to develop and support team members.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide a stable and consistent environment for the Production team to meet commitments.
• Review production processes and identify opportunities to optimise and improve.
• Assess and understand the skill levels and experience of team members.
• Manage and allocate payload test assets, maintenance and calibration planning.
• Contribute to a major production facilities upgrade and advocate for team needs.
• Maintain Electrical Engineering awareness within a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrate delivery on Quality, Time and Cost objectives.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Job description

This is a fantastic role for an open and approachable Team Leader who is passionate about developing and supporting their people. You will be leading a team of 10-15 Electrical Engineers, RF Test Systems Engineers and Test Operations Support Engineers who produce Telecommunications and Navigation satellites for commercial, government and military customers.

Although strong Electrical Engineering experience is required for this high visibility role, you will be working closely with the Technical Lead who will support you with knowledge gaps.

How you will contribute to the team...

Provide a stable and consistent environment where the Production team can focus on delivering commitments on time, protecting product integrity and ensuring products meet safety requirements, stay on track - OTOCOQ.

With your team and affected departments review if the current Clean Room and production processes are fit for purpose. Consider where you can optimise, make changes or bring ideas to the table

Gain an understanding the levels of skills and experience of your team members

Day-to-day: manage, allocate and deploy payload test assets including maintenance, calibration and long term industrial planning to ensure test inventory meets multi-project needs

Input into a significant production facilities upgrade, championing your team and departments needs and requirements

Electrical Engineering awareness within a manufacturing environment

Team Lead experience within a Manufacturing environment, producing low volume, highly complex products

Passionate about people management for delivery and development

Demonstrable practical application of delivery in the respect of Quality, Time and Cost principles

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

How we can support you

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space LimitedEmployment Type:

Permanent-------

Experience Level:

ProfessionalJob Family:

Leadership

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Multiple times a year to other Airbus sites and customer sites

LOCATION: Portsmouth - This role is mainly office based

TYPE: Full time, STEM returners are welcomed

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL.
• There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)