Head of Design & Engineering
hace 13 días
Newport
Aerospace - Part 21J Design Organisation – Part 21G Production Organisation Location: Isle of Wight Company Overview We are a dynamic, fast-growing UK-based business specialising in the design, development, and supply of cabin interior upgrade solutions for commercial airlines worldwide. Our portfolio includes advanced in-seat power systems, state-of-the-art LED cabin mood lighting, and other retrofit solutions that enhance passenger experience and deliver operational efficiencies. The role: The Head of Design & Engineering is a senior technical leadership role responsible for: • Acting as Head of Design for the company’s Part 21J Design Organisation, • Providing senior engineering leadership across both regulated and non-regulated product design activities, • Supporting the Part 21G Production Organisation through technical problem solving and mentoring Key Responsibilities Design Leadership – Part 21J & Non-Part 21J • Act as Head of Design for the CAA-approved Part 21J Design Organisation, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance., • Lead and govern non-Part 21J design activities, including subcontract and OEM product design carried out under customer design authority., • Ensure clear segregation, where required, between DOA-controlled activities and customer-controlled design work., • Maintain consistent engineering standards, tools, and design practices across regulated and non-regulated projects., • Provide hands-on electronics design input where appropriate, maintaining technical credibility and depth., • Review and approve technical outputs in line with applicable regulatory or contractual frameworks. Engineering Team Leadership & Development • Provide functional leadership for the design engineering team, whose activities flex between:, • In-house Part 21J design work, • Subcontract and OEM-led design programmes, • Coach, mentor, and technically develop engineers at all levels., • Support career development, and succession planning. Customer & Third-Party Engagement • Act as senior technical interface with:, • OEM customers, • Third-party Design Organisations, • Key suppliers and partners, • Lead or support technical calls, design reviews, and problem-resolution activities., • Ensure customer requirements are translated into robust, manufacturable, and (where applicable) certifiable designs. Production Support & Engineering Mentoring • Provide technical support to Production and Production Engineering, (line management is elsewhere in the organisation)., • Support investigation and resolution of production issues, including:, • Non-conformances, • Design interpretation queries, • Build or test anomalies, • Provide professional mentoring and technical coaching to production engineers and the wider engineering community., • Support root cause analysis and corrective action development where required. Business & Leadership Responsibilities • Be an active member of the business management team., • Provide technical input to bids, proposals, and programme planning., • Help shape engineering strategy, capability development, and technology roadmap., • Promote a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement. Skills & Experience • Strong background in electronics design, including schematic capture, PCB design, and system integration., • Experience operating across both regulated (Part 21J) and non-regulated/OEM design environments., • Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers without direct line management authority., • Experience supporting production and manufacturing through technical problem-solving., • Excellent communication skills with customers, regulators, and internal stakeholders. Qualifications • Degree (or equivalent) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline., • Experience suitable for CAA acceptance as Head of Design. Remuneration Competitive salary, depending on experience DIS Private Healthcare Company Pension