Manufacturing Manager

BAE Systems; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in Riyadh is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for Typhoon Industrialisation. This role focuses on managing engineering and manufacturing solutions, ensuring compliance with all governance and lifecycle management processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aerospace manufacturing and project management. A competitive salary and expatriate benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Rent-free accommodation

Access to recreational facilities

Generous leave and travel allowance

Full health care scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing manufacturing projects.
• Clear understanding of manufacturing lifecycle from business winning to disposal.
• Understanding of aircraft standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering and planning for Typhoon projects.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing governance.
• Develop processes for manufacturing lifecycle execution.

Skills

Aerospace and defence manufacturing knowledge

Project Management

Quality Management

Supplier Management

Communication skills

Technical Subject Matter Expertise

Education

Honours degree or equivalent in a technically related subject

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Manager – Typhoon Industrialisation

Salary: Competitive

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

JOB PURPOSE

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

This high-profile role will support the technical development of both engineering and manufacturing solutions associated with future Salam Industrialisation projects.

Success in the position will be dependent on establishing and maintaining close relations with both in‑Kingdom Suppliers and UK based Design Organisations. The development of in‑Kingdom manufacturing solutions is an area of significant growth for BAE Systems Saudi Arabia, this role will play a pivotal role shaping and driving forward these new and challenging initiatives.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Engineering management and planning to be completed for all Typhoon Capability Insertion, In‑Kingdom manufacturing and MRO programmes ensuring that technical deliverables satisfy Customer and Project milestones.
• BAE Systems Air UK manufacturing and MRO governance is consistently complied with on all Typhoon In‑Kingdom manufacturing and maintenance programmes and full Lifecycle Management is applied.
• Robust Requirements Management, Configuration Management and Change Control processes for all Typhoon Capability Insertion and In‑Kingdom manufacturing and MRO programmes are developed and maintained in compliance to BAESSA and Salam engineering policies. This responsibility is primarily related to requirements and configuration management of BAESSA/KSA Supplier contracts and associated technical data. Product configuration will be a responsibility of the relevant Design Organisation.
• Technical Subject Matter Expertise (SME) is provided for all in‑Kingdom manufacturing and MRO engineering issues on the Typhoon Programmes including provision of guidance and support to Saudi Industry.
• Manufacturing and Engineering processes and procedures are established that assure successful end to end execution of the manufacturing and MRO lifecycle from concept to First Article Inspection: e.g. Business Opportunity identification, Technical Data Pack generation, Supplier Selection, Supplier Approval, Manufacturing / Engineering Query Management; First Article Control. Processes and procedures are to comply with BAE Systems Air UK Manufacturing and Engineering Governance whilst also ensuring localised In‑Kingdom requirements are satisfied.
• Prime Contractor Technical Management of the Typhoon IKIP Manufacturing and MRO projects is provided ensuring effective co‑ordination, interfacing and over‑sight between the Design Organisation and Saudi Industry for all technical matters up to and including First Article Control.
• Leading activities within the IKIP team for the Manufacturing LCM reviews including supporting artefacts (eg. Tailoring Statements) are produced and agreed with both the BAE Systems Saudi Arabia PMA and EA.
• Support functional engineering capability development that includes tools & process improvements, continuous development & training.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

• Extensive aerospace and defence manufacturing company/industry knowledge, managing significant and diverse manufacturing projects.
• Desirably educated to Honours degree level or equivalent in a technically related subject.
• A clear and demonstrable Subject Matter Expert who understands the Technical aspects of Manufacturing and Quality aspects and processes required to be able to successfully implement an effective Supplier Management system.
• Deep understanding and experience of all parts of the manufacturing lifecycle from business winning and bid work through to in‑service support and disposal.
• Have a detailed understanding and experience of the processes and policies governing the manufacture and production of aerospace components and practical experience in their application.
• Have domain knowledge of RSAF and RAF operating procedures.
• Ideally with previous knowledge of Business with KSA, the KSA culture, and working with Saudi Industry suppliers.
• Ideally previous Typhoon Programme and Product knowledge, Industrialisation and Technology transfer experience.
• Deep understanding in application of the BAE SYSTEMS Operational Framework, Life Cycle Management, Manufacturing Management, Project Management, Engineering Management, Quality Management, Safety Management, Managing Sub‑contractors, procurement, supplier selection.
• Have an understanding and knowledge of aircraft standards and regulations.
• Qualified Quality Lead Assessor (EN 9110 based).
• Excellent communication and networking skills and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders and develop technical relationships with our customer, supporting business units and services.
• Excellent understanding of the development and application of engineering process, organisational design, functional governance, assurance and its successful deployment.
• The Job Holder is required to be a proven communicator and must demonstrate a minimum level of English Language capability (IELTS 6) across comprehension, verbal and written aspects.

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed.

On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities.

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology‑led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.