Engineering Manager

Location: North Wales (100% Onsite) Duration: 6 months (possible extension) Status: IR35 – In Scope Security: SC Clearance required Interview: Face to Face Pay: £32.74 Umbrella Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership, governance, and airworthiness assurance within a regulated electronic component MRO&U environment supporting military systems. You will act as the engineering authority for approvals, repair schemes, and capability development, ensuring compliance with MAOS, MIL Part 145, AS9100/AS9110, and ISO 9001 standards. The role leads through three Section Managers covering Development, Product Support & Obsolescence, and Additive Manufacturing. Key Responsibilities * Engineering authority for airworthiness and regulatory compliance * Approval of engineering reports, repair schemes, and technical data * Governance of MAOS, MIL Part 145, AS9100/9110, and ISO 9001 * Leadership of three Section Managers and engineering teams * Oversight of repair development, obsolescence, and capability upgrades * Management of KPIs, audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement * Support for failure analysis, lifecycle management, and customer needs * Introduction of Additive Manufacturing within compliant frameworks Essential Requirements * Degree in Electronic, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering (or similar) * Strong experience in defence, avionics, or electronic MRO&U * Knowledge of MIL Part 145, AS9100/AS9110, ISO 9001 * Engineering governance experience in airworthiness environments * Experience managing teams via section/functional managers * Ability to approve engineering data and repair solutions * Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and QMS Desirable * Avionics or defence background * Additive Manufacturing experience * Obsolescence management experience