Engineering Lead

The Engineering Lead is responsible for leading their team in the implementation of the Qatar Technical Institute (QTI) engineering training governance product safety management systems. In this role they will primarily be responsible for the Engineering Integration Product Safety elements.

They will ensure that BAE Systems (Air) Engineering and Training governance mandates policies and standards are implemented across the TI. This will include (but not limited too) engineering activities and integration of training devices config control and certification activities of all engineering and training artefacts. They will also ensure that the appropriate level of Product Safety & Environmental Management standards and assurance activities are applied effectively across the QTI (e.g. HMM PSEC activities). As such the Job Holder will be the Primary Point of Contact on all Safety & Environment.

Lead the implementation and ongoing development of Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS) and support the Technical Operations Manager in ensuring the SEMS meets all contractual and regulatory requirements. Support the safe introduction of new capabilities.

Support the Technical Operations Manager in Engineering Governance Design and Certification activities. Preparation of certification documentation and validation of certifiable deliverables.

Produce reports for management at varying frequencies as appropriate. Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to support engineering/ product safety activities. Provide advice and guidance to the training delivery teams on training and engineering governance related issues.

The role will plan and implement a robust integrated maintenance regime to ensure availability of a wide range of training assets required to support training delivery across the Technical Institute (including managing the consumable spares package required to maintain the devices). This also includes making reports available for the availability of devices and the delivery of the maintenance programme.

As a leader demonstrate the appropriate behaviours fostering a culture that is focused on Product Safety Health Safety and Environment and provide guidance staff on safety concerns and issues.

Ensure the hazard management system is effectively managed and maintained conduct hazard risk analyses complete risk and opportunity logs and manage the Product Safety and Environment Committee (PSEC).

Coordinate independent safety and assurance audit activities ensuring Product Safety/SHE polices are being applied effectively.

Lead the device maintenance to ensure availability of training assets through a robust maintenance regime including reporting of maintenance activity and device availability.

In conjunction with the SHE Associate investigate causes of accidents injuries illness or near misses related to the working environment and develop solutions to minimise or prevent a reoccurrence. Act as focal point for promoting the Safety & SHE culture.

Requirements

Successful completion of Product Safety Courses (e.g. Introduction to System Safety Engineering & Management Part A) Experience in the application and use of Goal Structured Notation is desirable.

An understanding of Product Safety hazard identification & mitigation logs safety justifications and fault analysis.

An understanding of Life Cycle Management Engineering & Design Governance Requirements Management and Configuration Control and the application of related BAE Systems policies.

Understanding of the Training Lifecycle and applicable training mandates and policies.

Knowledge of applicable laws regulations and nationally recognized standards.

The ability to promote change and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Competent in the use of IT spreadsheets word processing and database management.

Knowledge of the functionality and experience of administering SharePoint is desirable.

Must be able to coordinate multiple priorities in a dynamic operating environment working with a high degree of autonomy.

Must have experience of operating in both a Middle East and military environments.

Recognised engineering maintenance qualification and a minimum of 5 years experience in a related area

Minimum 2 years experience in a management / team leader role