Head of Launcher Platform Assembly Design

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Stevenage is seeking a Head of Launcher Platform Assembly Design. This role involves managing design coordination between the UK and Italy, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards for complex hardware. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in delivering projects on time, possess excellent coordination skills, and be willing to travel. Attractive salary and benefits including a company bonus, car allowance, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Bonus of up to 21% of base salary

Pension contribution up to 14%

£300 monthly car allowance

Company funded medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team managing multiple tasks.
• Proven track record in delivering complex hardware on schedule.
• Willingness to undertake short European travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the LPA within the UK design team.
• Develop relationships with MBDA Italy and external suppliers.
• Ensure coordination and delivery focus between UK and Italy.

Skills

Motivated self-starter

Complex hardware delivery

Coordination of external suppliers

Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems

Job description

Stevenage

Join the Land Ceptor team and work to support the British Army in realising the full potential of its latest Ground Based Air Defence capability and tailoring this capability for the needs of emerging export customers. In either case, you'll be building on world-class design: incorporating new ideas, functionality and technology to deliver to our customers.

Job Title: Head of Launcher Platform Assembly Design

Salary: Up to £70K dependent on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Car Allowance: £300 per monthly allowance
• Medical Insurance: Company funded or Individual cover
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

As the Head of the Launcher Platform Assembly (LPA) you will be the focal point for the LPA within the UK design team, managing the relationship with MBDA Italy and engaging with Italian subcontractors, providing oversight, direction and guidance to de-risk LPA design and delivery.

You will act as a key stakeholder and leader in developing the relationship with MBDA Italy, including working with them to ensure schedule adherence, quality, industrial validation, product development, etc.

To achieve the above, this role will build relationships with, and influence Italian Stakeholders, both MBDA IT and within the wider IT supplier base, providing a key leadership and liaison role to ensure coordination, common understanding and a prioritised delivery focus between UK and Italy to meet our delivery schedules and Customer expectations.

What we're looking for from you:

• A highly motivated self-starter who can work both independently and as part of a team whilst managing the priorities of a number of varied tasks in the context of a bigger picture
• A proven track record in delivering and supporting complex hardware to cost and schedule
• Able to coordinate external suppliers, including acceptance activities
• A willingness to undertake regular, short duration, European travel
• Experience with large mechanical and hydraulic system and electrical generation and distribution would be beneficial

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