Hardware Team Leader - Drive Design & Production Excellence

BAE Systems; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Hardware Team Leader to oversee a specialized electronics design team. This role involves management responsibilities alongside technical leadership, ensuring that the team adheres to best practices while supporting critical production programs. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in engineering leadership, cost management, and process optimization. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible health plans, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leadership and management of engineering teams.
• Knowledge of cost and planning management tools.
• Experience in design improvements focusing on failure reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead an electronics design team to achieve high performance.
• Manage work packages, cost, and schedules effectively.
• Support production program demands and ensure technical governance.

Skills

Leadership and management of engineering teams

Cost and planning management tools

Optimization of solutions

Design improvements and team skill development

Tools

DOORS

MSP

JIRA

Job description

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Hardware Team Leader to oversee a specialized electronics design team. This role involves management responsibilities alongside technical leadership, ensuring that the team adheres to best practices while supporting critical production programs. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in engineering leadership, cost management, and process optimization. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible health plans, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.