Stevenage
Here at MBDA we are undergoing a step change in the ways we work, join our European Engineering team to lead the innovation for technical skills and knowledge initiatives.
Job Title: Engineering Skills & Capability Lead
Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience
Location: Stevenage or Bristol (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: On average 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
The opportunity:
This role is key to supporting the improvement projects in Engineering to allow us to develop and deliver our current and future products.
Working within the Capability & Governance team, you will be delivering the Engineering Skills & Knowledge Strategy by identifying critical technical skills and implementing actions to develop working practices and initiatives within an international environment across our European business perimeter. It is your job to support the delivery and co-ordination of improvement projects to enable continuous improvement.
You will have the opportunity to work with technical experts to support the delivery of strategies and solutions across Engineering, working on a wide range of projects, governing the processes to ensure delivery of the long term vision for Engineering.
What we're looking for from you:
- We are seeking a candidate with engineering experience who has a proven track record in delivering innovative solutions while continuously developing technical skills and expertise in a fast-paced engineering environment.
- A highly motivated individual with excellent project management and organisational skills able to work in an agile technical environment on multiple projects.
- Experience in collating and analysing data
- A history of problem solving, implementing new ways of working and delivering solutions
- Experience in working closely with stakeholders and engineering partners
- A strong communicator able to collaborate with the wider business, with the ability and confidence to work autonomously across all levels in an organisation and to build relationships internationally and multi-disciplinary.
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Our company:
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
What we can offer you:
- Company bonus
: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
- Pension
: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- Overtime:
opportunity for paid overtime
- Flexi Leave:
Up to 15 additional days
- Enhanced parental leave:
offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
- Facilities
: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
- Training and Development
: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
Our Business:
We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
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