Airbus Group

Airbus Defence and Space are looking for a Mechanical Design Office Team Leader within the MDO (Mechanical Design Office) with particular focus on Propulsion and Thermal Finishes mechanical design.

As a Mechanical Design Office Team Leader you will be responsible for a team of 8-20 CATIA Design Engineers, this includes; Day-to-day activities to ensure the completion of engineering activities for new and on on-going projects, bids, studies and R&D are on time, on cost and on quality. Provide Team Leader support to develop the team to comply with their objectives (including timesheets, Personal Development reviews, HR topics, skills / training developmental needs).

This role will may require European travel on a quarterly cycle. ??? Ensure the completion of detailed engineering activities for new and on on-going projects, bids, studies and R&D are on time, on cost and on quality.

??? Process owner and definition of processes for MDO activities within the propulsion and thermal finishes area, principally using CATIA V5 and 3Dexperience (V6), in conjunction with related PDM and ERP software and systems (including: 3DCom, VPM , Delmia, Windchill etc).

??? Define and implement metrics aiming to demonstrate positive trends while working to improve performance and productivity.

??? Ensure a regular reporting toward line management in all domains (problem areas, cost expenses, schedule achievements, efficiency improvement, risk mitigation ???).

??? Ensure the work package commitments within the team are demonstrated through a managed EAC (Estimate at Completion).

??? Responsible for the workload / headcount balancing over the MTP (Mid Term Plan) period and for the staff development in line with management directives.

??? Interface with the internal customers and functional entities (HR, Finance ???)

??? General team leadership activities including: timesheets, Personal Development reviews, HR topics, skills / training developmental needs, etc???.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company???s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

To be successful for this Mechanical Design Office Team Leader role, you need to have the following experience / skills:

??? Strong background in CATIA

??? Proven experience leading a Design team

??? Any experience of Aerospace or Mechanical design within the space propulsion and thermal finishes disciplines are desirable but NOT essential.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.