Full-Time Engineering Focal Point
Job Description
Salary
£37,400 – £44,000 per annum (plus benefits). Internal candidates/existing Civil Servants should refer to the Further Information leaflet for salary details.
Job description
The C17CSAE Delivery Team are currently looking for an experienced Engineering Focal Point to join them.
With Delivery Management (DM) responsibilities, you will utilise your excellent engineering and customer engagement skills as the interface between the maintenance organisation(s) and the Delivery Team (DT) back office, supporting them and providing advice and guidance to prioritise and field technical queries amongst other responsibilities.
Our Engineering Focal Point will balance the needs of delivering contracted maintenance to ensure aircraft availability, in conjunction with the steps to be taken to meet airworthiness standards.
Please note that although based in Brize Norton – this role may require regular travel to other sites at least once per week and routine engagement with other members of the Team at other locations.
It is also worth noting that you may be considered for other similar Level 3 roles in the C17CSAE Delivery Team.
Responsibilities
As our Engineering Focal Point, you will provide expert advice and guidance in your own technical area in order to solve complex technical problems and identify application risks, using your engineering, safety and applicable regulations knowledge.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships internally within the DT and externally with the Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO), the Military Maintenance Organisation (MMO) and other Industry Organisations (such as the platform or commodity Design Organisations, specialist contractors and Requirements and Capability leads).
Monitor existing and implement any new policies as required in support of wider platform safety assurance, ensuring a robust governance process is established and maintained
You will also be responsible for coordinating and monitoring all delivery area quality management and assurance activities, including contract quality performance.
What you will be assessed against
To be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:
• An Engineering or Science qualification held at Level 4, or equivalent experience in industry (Aerospace).
• Experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes within the aerospace industry.
• Wide ranging depth and breadth of technical experience in own specialism with knowledge and application of Systems Engineering approaches.
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following technical competencies:
• Technical Decision Making – Awareness
• Technical Risk Management – Awareness
If you are invited to an interview, you will be assessed against the following behaviours:
• Leadership
• Communicating and influencing
What’s in it for you?
You will receive a generous benefits package including market leading employer pension contributions of around 21% of your salary (not including any personal contribution), annual bonuses, a flexible working pattern to fit you where possible, 25 days holiday +1 additional day every year you work up to 30 days with opportunity for movement and promotion. Some of our sites include an onsite gym, onsite restaurants, cafes and much more.
Find out more about what we offer by clicking here or by using ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ booklet PDF at the bottom of this page.
Applicants should be aware that any move across the Civil Service may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.
About your team
Cutting-edge engineering and science is a critical component in delivering modern, battle-winning technologies to all branches of the armed forces. Engineering is the largest business area within DE&S – and it’s one of the most fulfilling too. From managing technical risks, engineering resources and services, to defining and assuring best practice, our engineers are exemplars both within DE&S and our industry partners and professional bodies.
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pensionPlease find ‘The Little Book of Big Benefits’ attached or click here
This post is not eligible for relocation allowances.
How to Apply
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