Integration Team Lead

SAAB; Fareham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK in Fareham is seeking a hands-on Integration Team Leader to guide the assembly, testing and commissioning of remotely operated vehicles and related equipment. You will ensure projects meet delivery schedules and quality standards while developing a high-performing integration team.

The role requires prior leadership in a fast-paced production environment, a strong electronics background (HNC/HND preferred), and experience with fibre optic termination and testing.

Qualifications

• Previous Team Leadership experience is essential.
• Ability to lead a fast paced production area and ensure deadlines are met.
• Minimum HNC/HND qualification preferably in Electronics.
• Good knowledge in the use of fibre optic termination, equipment and testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Integration Engineers working on assembly, testing and commissioning of underwater robotics fleet.
• Ensure team are trained effectively to assemble and test all sub-assemblies per customer specifications.
• Support testing of products and prove system functionality including customer requirements.
• Provide offsite/offshore commissioning and customer support as needed.
• Lead fault finding and repair, reporting faults in the required format.
• Receive change requests and provide information to improve product quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Production leadership

Fibre optic termination

Electronics knowledge

Education

HNC/HND in Electronics

Job description

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

What you will be part of

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe.

Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems.

Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

The Role:

This role will be part of our Saab Seaeye Business Unit in Fareham. You will be responsible for leading the Integration Team in the assembly and integration of remotely operated vehicles and their supporting equipment in line with the configuration document, ensuring that all projects are completed in time and in-line with delivery schedules whilst working to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Integration Engineering working on the Assembly, Testing and Commissioning of our underwater robotics fleet.
• Ensure team are trained effectively in order to integrate all assemblies and sub-assemblies to produce complete systems as per the customer specification and in accordance with company documentation.
• Support the overall testing of products required, proving system functionality, including all auxiliaries as per customer requirements.
• Provide offsite/offshore commissioning and customer support as and when required by the company or by customer.
• Lead the team in fault find and repair equipment as situations dictate and ensure that all faults and issues are reported in the appropriate format.
• Receive change requests and provide information to improve product quality or improve efficiency to support continual improvement process.
• Interpreting designs, engineering information and electrical drawings to assemble and test working assemblies and prototypes.
• Appropriate use of all relevant IT and other systems required to perform the role.
• Using personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role.
• Complying with 6S best practice and health and safety policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times.
• To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with other departments in order to deliver business and delivery objectives or deadlines.
• To carry out any other duties as detailed by the Engineering Manager or his authorised representative.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous Team Leadership experience is essential.
• Ability to lead a fast paced production area and ensure deadlines are being met.
• A minimum HNC/HND qualification preferably in Electronics.
• Good knowledge in the use of fibre optic termination, equipment and testing.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.