Hardware Team Leader

Hardware Team Leader | Sittingbourne, United Kingdom | On-site | Circa £60,000 per annum

This employer is a globally recognised leader in defence, aerospace, and security solutions, known for pioneering advanced technology and fostering a culture of progress. They are looking for a Hardware Team Leader to join their production support team, contributing to critical safety systems.

The Role

• Provide managerial and technical leadership to an electronics design team.
• Manage work packages, including cost, schedule, risk, and opportunities.
• Ensure the engineering team effectively supports production program demands.
• Deliver technical governance and uphold company processes.
• Lead cost and performance trade-offs for hardware solutions.

What You'll Need

• Proven leadership and management experience within engineering teams across a full product development lifecycle.
• Experience with cost and planning management tools and optimising solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to control product design and work packages.
• Experience in identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development, focusing on failure reduction.
• Familiarity with safety-critical systems and requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS).

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a specialist field.
• Be part of an experienced, diverse, and multidisciplinary team.
• Potential for career progression within the industry.
• Lifelong learning opportunities and a supportive work environment.

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