Description
This role leads an engineering team working on launcher structures and separation systems, overseeing people development and operational excellence in a systems and materials engineering environment.
Tasks
- Lead, coach and develop a team of around 20 systems and materials & processes engineers
- Build a high-performing engineering culture focused on quality and disciplined execution
- Conduct regular people-management routines including one-to-ones and performance reviews
- Develop skill matrices and support technical career paths with lead engineers
- Support resolution of non-conformances, claims and root-cause analyses
- Monitor engineering capacity, competence and delivery performance
- Support recruitment activities including first-round interviews and hiring recommendations
Profile
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline
- Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams in complex product-development environments
- At least 5 years of technical experience in systems or materials & processes engineering
- Experience in a highly regulated industry such as aerospace, space, defence or medical technology
- Strong people-leadership and stakeholder-management skills
- English required; willingness to travel approximately 10-20%
Offer
- Hybrid work situation with flexible hours
- 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position
Company
Aerospace engineering