Engineering Manager

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