In-Service Engineering Manager

Overview

We have a requirement for a Senior In-Service Engineering Manager responsible for leading engineering, quality and in-service issue management activities across an operational fleet. Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership, resolving in-service engineering issues, collaborating with key stakeholders, supporting senior engineering leadership, liaising across logistics, maintenance and supply chain functions, driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with engineering and safety requirements, and maintaining accurate technical documentation.

 

For note, the role has been determined as Inside IR35, requires current SC Clearance for the duration of the requirement, UK nationals only. 

Qualifications

 

• Formal engineering qualification such as a Bachelor’s degree, HNC/HND or equivalent engineering experience
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, or working towards professional registration

 

Essential skills

• Strong engineering leadership and technical decision-making skills
• Proven experience in in-service engineering, maintenance or operational support
• Ability to investigate, manage and resolve complex engineering issues
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering, quality, logistics and supply chain teams
• Good understanding of engineering governance, assurance and safety requirements
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
• Experience maintaining and reviewing technical documentation and engineering records
• Ability to prioritise competing technical issues and manage risks effectively
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational effectiveness

 

Desired skills

 

• Previous experience within the defence, military vehicle, automotive or other safety-critical engineering sectors
• Experience supporting an operational fleet or complex engineering product through its in-service lifecycle
• Knowledge of configuration management and change control
• Experience working with OEMs, prime contractors, customers and external suppliers
• Understanding of reliability, maintainability and availability principles
• Experience with engineering investigations, non-conformance or corrective action processes

 

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive