Electrical Engineering Team Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension plan

Share options

Car leasing

On-site parking

Tech scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid working

Wellbeing support

Development plan

Lunchtime Pilates

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Team Leader to guide a multi-disciplinary engineering team in a high-precision manufacturing environment in Portsmouth. You will support 10–15 Electrical Engineers, RF Test Systems Engineers and Test Operations Support Engineers delivering satellite payload tests for civil and defense customers.

Applicants should bring strong leadership, a passion for developing others, and the ability to work closely with a Technical Lead to close gaps and optimise

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to develop and motivate staff.
• Strong understanding of quality, time and cost constraints.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day: manage, allocate and deploy payload test assets including maintenance, calibration and long term planning.
• Input into production facilities upgrades and champion team needs.
• Ensure safety requirements and product integrity are maintained.
• Provide a stable environment so the team can deliver commitments on time.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Electrical engineering

RF systems

Production 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)