Resourcing and People Management Line Management of the Mechanical engineers, ensuring safety of the team and that they are meeting the expectations of the Senior Manager - Hardware and Head of Engineering. Capability Management - Identification of capability needs in the Mechanical function, gaps in current capability and building plans to fill these gaps. Career management of the Mechanical function, organising internal/external training on capabilities, processes and tools. Resource management - Resource supply against demand management. Capacity planning and recruitment, outsource management. Functional delivery - Ensures appropriate planning, allocation of SQEP and appropriate resources to the various projects and programmes, and functional activities are performed in accordance with approved process. Ensures high quality outputs (either from own review or delegated to SQEP team members) from the Mechanical engineering team and that they are delivered to agreed timescales and costs. May be functional lead for the most complex / demanding projects and issues in Mechanical engineering domains, expected to plan execute, monitor progress and act on changes. Planning - Approval of project plans specific to the Mechanical teams, tailoring company processes. Implementing functional plans and objectives necessary to meet the Defence Operating Unit engineering plans and objectives. Process Management - Highlight process needs and work with the Technical Directorate to update processes within the company business management system. May own Defence Operating Unit specific Mechanical processes, if required. Asset management - Identify tools required to keep up to date in latest capabilities. Management of tools owned by the Mechanical function. Demonstrated engineering expertise in developing and supporting (in-service) mechanical and electromechanical products/systems within the defence industry. Ability to critically review drawings, designs, engineering analyses, and data. Ability to take a product through the development lifecycle. Adept at problem-solving, able to develop solutions to a variety of complex problems Organised, adept at workload management and prioritising appropriately to meet deadlines Flexible and responsive to changing priorities Good interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with all audiences/stakeholders and present relevant information clearly at all levels of the organisation Leadership skills, including being strategic, effective communication (influencing, motivation, listening), investing in people and setting up teams and individuals to be successful in role. Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering / technical subject (e.g. Mechanical engineering or similar) or extensive experience in a relevant area. Relevant experience within defence, maritime, and/or aerospace sector Working knowledge of Mechanical Design Defence Standards and regulations. Experience leading and developing high performing teams. Experience in reviewing mechanical drawings, analyses and project documentation. Evidenced substantial experience in a Mechanical Engineering role (e.g. Experience in design for manufacture, Design for Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement philosophies. Experience designing for: safety, security, maintainability, reliability, etc. Chartered Engineer Previous experience using CREO or similar CAD software package Previous experience using Windchill or similar PLM software package Previous experience using AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design package