Electrical Engineering Team Lead - High-Impact Production & People Lead

Airbus S.A.S.; Northwood; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

Airbus in Portsmouth is seeking an open and approachable Team Leader to guide a 10–15 strong group of Electrical Engineers, RF Test Systems Engineers and Test Operations Support Engineers who produce high‑integrity aerospace systems. You will coach and allocate work, ensure safe, on‑time delivery, nurture talent and drive continuous improvement.

The role is office‑based with travel to other Airbus sites. In return you get a competitive salary, profit share, pension, share options, car leasing,

Qualifications

• 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.
• Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10-15 Electrical Engineers, RF Test Systems Engineers and Test Operations Support Engineers who produce
• Collaborate with the Technical Lead to address knowledge gaps.
• Provide a stable environment where the Production team can focus on delivering commitments on time, protecting product integrity and ensuring products meet safety requirements.
• Review if the current Clean Room and production processes are fit for purpose and propose optimisations.
• Understand 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 planning to meet multi-project needs.
• Input into a significant production facilities upgrade, championing your team and departments needs.

Skills

Electrical Engineering awareness

Team Leadership

People Development

Quality Delivery

Job description

Airbus in Portsmouth is seeking an open and approachable Team Leader to guide a 10–15 strong group of Electrical Engineers, RF Test Systems Engineers and Test Operations Support Engineers who produce high‑integrity aerospace systems. You will coach and allocate work, ensure safe, on‑time delivery, nurture talent and drive continuous improvement.

The role is office‑based with travel to other Airbus sites. In return you get a competitive salary, profit share, pension, share options, car leasing,