Director Design EngineeringAALTO • Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
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Director Design Engineering
AALTO
- Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
- Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
À propos
Job Purpose
Due to team growth, we are seeking a Director, Design Engineering to join AALTO. In this role, you will report to the VP, Technology and oversee the design teams responsible for Zephyr system development. You will lead and mentor a group of skills team leaders, to ensure optimal allocation of resources, development of capabilities, and delivery of high-quality design outputs aligned with project and business objectives.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a group of design team leaders by ensuring a consistent approach to performance management, developing individual growth plans, and providing discipline-specific guidance.
Resource Planning: Oversee the allocation of design resources to projects based on skills, availability, and business priorities.
Capability Development: Collaborate with design team leaders to identify skill gaps and training needs; support recruitment and onboarding of new team members. Define long-term goals for design capability development aligned with business objectives.
Resource Coordination: Act as the primary interface between the Chief Engineers, Project Managers, and HR to ensure resource availability and alignment across a matrix-based design delivery organisation.
Continuous Improvement: Drive best practices, process improvements, and knowledge sharing within the skills teams. Optimize onboarding, training, and career progression processes.
Reporting: Establish KPIs and recording methods to report on skills team performance, workload, and resource utilisation.
Skills & Experience
Degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
Demonstrable leadership skills to lead and inspire a collaborative and motivated team environment.
Strong understanding of aerospace design principles, technologies, and industry trends.
Proficiency with analytical tools (e.g. MS BI, MS Project) for managing team performance & delivery.
Proven ability to foster growth among managers and individual contributors.
Ability to design and implement competency models for design team roles.
Experience in working with Aviation Regulators and or Part 21 organisations.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Other Useful Skills And Experience
Proven Aviation industry experience or experience in a highly regulated industry.
Knowledge of uncrewed air systems.
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Good understanding of supplier management.
Benefits & Equal Opportunity At AALTO, we offer an exceptional work environment that values your well-being and rewards your dedication. You’ll experience the freedom of flexible working that enables you to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We provide a fantastic bonus scheme and a competitive pension plan to support your financial security. You become part of a workplace that encourages professional growth and cares about personal fulfilment and financial stability.
AALTO HAPS Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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