Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer focuses on we will provide full expat assignment status for 2 years making this a great opportunity for the right person.

What the role involves

• We will provide full expat assignment status for 2 years making this a great opportunity for the right person.
• Reporting to the Engineering function, China VP and China Program Director.
• Assisting to Contractual negotiations from an Engineering perspective.
• Assisting to Commercial with bid cost generation.
• Management of Engineering contracts to ensure contracts are delivered to Quality, Cost & schedule requirements.
• Engineering procedures to ensure all Engineering adheres to approved processes and ways of working.

Skills and requirements

• Sound background in Structural Aerospace Engineering (design, analysis, manufacture, engineering, integration, composites etc.
• Ability to develop technical solutions, compliant with requirements within agreed program and timescales.
• Have a responsible approach to the Health & Safety of themselves and others.
• Knowledge of Engineering & Manufacturing processing methods for both metallic and composite aerospace structures.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

• With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023.
• Management & Technical development of the China Engineering design & analysis team.