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Senior Manager & Chief Projects Engineer - Connectivity

GBR - Frimley, UKFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead execution of Connectivity modification programmes for commercial aircraft across the CME portfolio, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery from contract award to certification.

Role type

Senior Manager & Chief Projects Engineer (Connectivity)

Builds

Connectivity modification programmes for commercial aircraft

Domain

Aerospace engineering, commercial aircraft modification, MRO

Required skills

Aerospace engineering leadership, programme execution, technical risk management, airworthiness compliance (EASA Part 21J), stakeholder engagement, team leadership, resource management

Preferred skills

Cabin structures/safety/systems expertise, lean programme execution, maturity-gated engineering frameworks

Technologies

EASA Part 21J, RIO registers

Responsibilities

Own on-time and on-budget delivery of Connectivity modification programmes; Lead the Connectivity Engineering IPT; Manage technical risk and opportunity registers; Ensure compliance with EASA Part 21J design organisation requirements; Lead a direct team of Project and Manufacturing Engineers; Act as primary engineering interface with customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities