Hardware Team Leader

Hardware Team Leader | Gravesend, United Kingdom | On-site | Circa £60,000 per annum We're hiring on behalf of a globally recognised leader in advanced technology solutions for the defence, aerospace, and security sectors. This employer is dedicated to pioneering progress and protecting what matters, offering a career with purpose and immense possibilities. The Role • Provide managerial and technical leadership to an electronics design team, supporting production programs for safety-critical technology. • Manage work packages, including cost, schedule, risk, and opportunities. • Ensure the engineering team effectively supports production program demands. • Uphold technical governance and ensure adherence to company processes. • Lead cost and performance trade-off analyses. What You'll Need • Demonstrated high performance and achievement in leading and managing engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle. • Proven experience with cost and planning management tools, optimising solutions, and minimising impacts from dependencies. • Experience in product design control and package management. • Experience identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development, focusing on failure reduction and Mean Downs Between Failure (MDBF). • Desirable: Experience with Safety Critical Systems and requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) or work-package management tools (e.g., MSP, JIRA). What's On Offer • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within a multidisciplinary team. • A supportive culture committed to inclusivity and diversity. • Lifelong learning and career progression opportunities within a stable industry. • Rewards tailored to individual and family wellbeing, alongside a balanced lifestyle. Apply via Haystack today!