Head of Engineering - Aircraft Interiors
Excellent opportunity for an engineering leader to join this successful, ambitious aviation company at an exciting time, as they continue with a programme of expansion. You will be a highly strategic, experienced aircraft interiors professional, taking overall accountability for the engineering function across all their bases. This established MRO, component design and on-wing maintenance company requires you to provide clear leadership, with this pivotal role forming part of the management team determining all business decisions. You will have been a Form 4 holder previously, with experience of managing remote teams. You will fully utilise your proven management experience and excellent commercial awareness in fulfilling the key aspects of this senior role:
Creation and implementation of engineering strategies, policies and procedures to optimise business performance
Utilisation of financial and budgetary acuity to set and deliver targets which ensure the company remains competitive
Identification, evaluation and implementation of strategies to reduce risk and exploit business development opportunities
Provide dynamic leadership and mentoring to the engineering teams, ensuring their ongoing development and high standards of performance
Resource allocation and management, including safe procedures for external contractor engagement, appropriate documentation and storage, maintenance of drawings, establishing quality standards
Multi-disciplinary working to ensure budgetary and time constraints are met whilst upholding quality and customer service
Accurate and timely reporting of all engineering activities to senior management team
Liaising with clients, teams, contractors and engineering team to ensure all targets are met.
Supporting the sales team with product specification and quotation activities
Candidates should have an Engineering degree or equivalent, recognised management qualification and experience working with lean principles. You will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of delivering engineering strategies that are effective in continually driving the business forwards. Full job description on application. This is permanent full-time role. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting the Aviation Industry. We aim to respond to all applications.
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