About the role
Location: North Wales (100% Onsite)
Duration: 6 months (possible extension)
Status: IR35 – In Scope
Security: SC Clearance required
Interview: Face to Face
Pay: £32.74 Umbrella
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership, governance, and airworthiness assurance within a regulated electronic component MRO&U environment supporting military systems.
You will act as the engineering authority for approvals, repair schemes, and capability development, ensuring compliance with MAOS, MIL Part 145, AS9100/AS9110, and ISO 9001 standards.
The role leads through three Section Managers covering Development, Product Support & Obsolescence, and Additive Manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineering authority for airworthiness and regulatory compliance
- Approval of engineering reports, repair schemes, and technical data
- Governance of MAOS, MIL Part 145, AS9100/9110, and ISO 9001
- Leadership of three Section Managers and engineering teams
- Oversight of repair development, obsolescence, and capability upgrades
- Management of KPIs, audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement
- Support for failure analysis, lifecycle management, and customer needs
- Introduction of Additive Manufacturing within compliant frameworks
Essential Requirements
- Degree in Electronic, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering (or similar)
- Strong experience in defence, avionics, or electronic MRO&U
- Knowledge of MIL Part 145, AS9100/AS9110, ISO 9001
- Engineering governance experience in airworthiness environments
- Experience managing teams via section/functional managers
- Ability to approve engineering data and repair solutions
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and QMS
Desirable
- Avionics or defence background
- Additive Manufacturing experience
- Obsolescence management experience
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