Engineering Project Lead (up to 12 months FTC)

Job Description
Engineering Project Lead Customer Programmes (up to 12 months FTC)
Acro Aircraft Seating is one of the UK’s leading and fastest-growing manufacturers of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world. We are an agile, innovative business at the forefront of disrupting the aerospace market. Through modern methodologies, lean techniques, inspired innovation, and passion for being the best, Acro is positioning itself to be the world’s leading aircraft seating supplier.
Collaboration is one of Acro’s core values, by working together and applying our skills and expertise across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations, we find the solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges and how we deliver our promises today and tomorrow.
Location: UK
Salary: Competitive
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata)
Pension
Healthcare scheme
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Retail discounts
Training opportunities
37.5 hours per week – 1 pm finish on a Friday
To be successful in this position, you will have/be;
Essential:
• Strong Mechanical Engineering or related degree
• Leadership and direct management of a small team, or indirect management of a large team
• Structured project delivery experience, ensuring adherence to stage gates and effective on time delivery
• Strong capability in planning, organising, and prioritising - managing multiple and complex projects and resources efficiently
• Design Engineering in Catia V5 (or equivalent)
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to operate under pressure and tight deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable – willing and able to respond positively to changing priorities
• Effective people manager – capable of managing reports and supporting department development opportunities
Desirable:
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of Aircraft Seating integration programs
• Communicating and influencing – able to create impact by communicating key messages clearly, succinctly and with confidence
• High levels of commercial and technical insight
The Parent Company of ACRO Aircraft Seating is Zhejiang Tiancheng Controls Co., Ltd headquartered in China.
We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join us! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details.If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.
Acro Aircraft Seating is an equal opportunities employer.
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The closing date for applications is 26th April 2024.
Please note: This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. Acro Aircraft Seating uses reserve lists for positions where more than one candidate is deemed suitable for a position. Reserve lists are in place for 12 months, during which time reserve candidates may be offered the same or similar post should one become available.
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