Head of Engineering - PET (Kinston)
Core
Managing the engineering team supporting the fabrication and assembly of commercial transport twin-aisle composite fuselages, ensuring deliverables meet industrial timelines and product safety.
Role type
Senior leadership engineering manager (aerospace manufacturing)
Builds
Composite center fuselage and wing spar components for the Airbus A350 XWB
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Composite structures
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: Corrected to 'physical/clinical work' based on the instruction's allowed list, though the role is actually manufacturing. The instruction says 'one of: ... physical/clinical work'. I will map 'manufacturing' to the closest allowed value or omit if none fit perfectly. Actually, looking at the list: 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. None of these perfectly describe 'manufacturing engineering deliverables'. However, 'product features' is often used for physical products. Let's re-evaluate. The role creates physical aircraft parts. 'product features' is the best fit among the limited options provided in the prompt's schema for non-software physical goods, or I should strictly follow the list. The prompt says 'one of: ...'. I will use 'product features' as it represents the physical output of the team in this context, or 'infrastructure' if referring to the production line. Let's stick to the most logical mapping for a manufacturing role: 'product features' (the fuselage parts) or 'infrastructure' (the production process). Given the focus on 'fabrication and assembly', 'product features' is slightly better for the output, but 'infrastructure' fits the 'production line' aspect. Let's choose 'product features' as the primary deliverable is the aircraft part itself.)
Required skills
Aerospace engineering design and analysis, aircraft systems certification, engineering team management, operational KPI tracking, corrective action planning, engineering modification approval, temporary aircraft configuration authorization, cross-functional collaboration, supplier management, risk analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with composite aerostructures, knowledge of EASA/FAA regulations, leadership in multi-functional teams
Technologies
CAD software, engineering drawing tools, production monitoring systems
Responsibilities
Provide engineering support and solutions for production line nonconformities, track operational KPIs and implement corrective actions, create and approve engineering corrections and design updates, authorize temporary aircraft configurations, ensure adherence to Airbus Engineering standards, release standard repairs and troubleshooting instructions, act as accountable engineer for approved repairs interfacing with authorities, manage and mentor a national engineering team, collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Procurement, monitor team input/output and report on business risks
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership & mentorship
