Project Engineering Manager - Winning Business
- Employer
- BAE Systems
- Location
- England, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 29 Mar 2019
- Reference
- 00059995
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- Discipline
- Project Engineering
- Sector
- Defence
- Job Type
- Engineering Manager
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Job Details
Project Engineering Manager - Business WinningWould you like to play an exciting role in the support of new bids and existing contracts for Weapons Systems? We currently have a vacancy for a Project Engineering Manager - Business Winning at our site in Barrow-in-Furness.As a Project Engineering Manager - Business Winning, you will be working within the Project Engineering team to support the M777 Howitzer programme, amongst other Weapon Systems bids and projects. You will be responsible for leading a team of engineers whilst ensuring your assigned programme satisfies the requirements of the customer in terms of cost, quality and timescales.This role will give you the opportunity to see the bids from start to finish with hands-on exposure to the product. You will also have the chance to travel internationally and progress your career within the Weapon Systems domain. This could also be a great development opportunity, for the right candidate.Your main responsibilities as a Project Engineering Manager - Business Winning will involve: Develop Engineering Bids to support Business DevelopmentLeading a team of Engineers and Designers on a major project, as required to service the needs of new and ongoing projectsWriting Technical/Business proposals in support of achieving new or follow-on business, including engineering estimatingPlanning and managing assigned budgetsManage the end to end Engineering process for Business Winning Opportunities.Provide Engineering inputs to the Business Winning Process, including Approvals and Governance.Representing Weapons Systems (UK) as Design Authority where appropriate, to oversee the production of cost-effective engineering solutions to satisfy the technical requirements of a contractDeveloping strong links with applicable customers to underpin our commitment to customer satisfaction and to assist in identifying and maximising the potential of new business opportunitiesActing as an assessor within own specialist area, or support the planning of and carrying out of phase reviewsActing as an Independent Design Review chair on other projects, as requiredYour skills and qualifications as a Project Engineering Manager - Business Winning:Essential:SHE and Product Safety awarenessDemonstrable experience of managing engineering teamsEngineering background in either systems, mechanical or electrical disciplineGood Working knowledge of Microsoft Project or equivalent package for estimating and planning emerging products
Good Working knowledge of Microsoft Project or equivalent package for estimating and planning emerging products
Experience of design reviews either through acting as an assessor within own specialist area or planning of and carrying out phase reviewsDesirable:BAE Systems Lifecycle ManagementWhat we're looking for in you:You will have a strong customer focus, with a flexible and adaptable approach to achieving objectives and high quality deliverables. You will also possess strong leadership skills and be willing to share your technical knowledge to develop and support others.You must also be prepared to travel internationally to support bids and projects.Location: Barrow-in-FurnessSalary: CompetitiveBenefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.Company
At BAE Systems we serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us, in a corporate culture that is performance driven and values led.
We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. We help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information.
We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.
Facts and Figures
- Global defence supplier and world-leading innovator
- Established positions in air, maritime and land domains
- Growing position in cyber security
- Principal markets – US, UK, Saudi Arabia and Australia
- 89,600 employees in over 40 countries
- Customers in around 80 countries
- 2020 sales of £20,862m
- £1,700 invested in training per employee in 2020
- £11bn spent with 21,000 directly-contracted suppliers
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