Chief Of Development & Instrumentation - Defence

Rolls-Royce

Bristol, United Kingdom
Hybrid (minimum expected in-office attendance of three days per week)
Lead development & instrumentation engineering personnel
Engineering roadmap definition
Deliver engineering activity on time, cost, quality
Rolls-Royce is seeking a Chief of Development & Instrumentation Engineering for their Bristol location, focusing on leadership and technical expertise in the defence sector. The role emphasizes team development, engineering excellence, and adherence to safety and quality standards while offering hybrid working arrangements and competitive benefits

Job Summary

  • Lead, develop and engage Development & Instrumentation Engineering personnel to meet current and future business requirements.
  • Deliver all committed in region / Division Development & Instrumentation Engineering activity on time, cost and quality.
  • Ensure that sufficient suitably qualified & experienced resource is deployed to meet current and that the required skills are sustainable to meet future business demand.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Chief of Development & Instrumentation Engineering for their Bristol location, focusing on leadership and technical expertise in the defence sector. The role emphasizes team development, engineering excellence, and adherence to safety and quality standards while offering hybrid working arrangements and competitive benefits.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead Development & Instrumentation Engineering personnel
  • Engineering roadmap definition
  • Deliver engineering activity on time, cost, quality
  • Ensure qualified and experienced resource deployment
  • Assure Safety & Legal compliance
  • Provide technical leadership
  • Manage functional interfaces and reviews

Nice-to-have

  • Drive efficiency through process review
  • Implement continuous improvement
  • Operational best practice implementation
  • Effective knowledge management

Key Requirements

  • Degree level or equivalent qualification
  • Sound engineering judgement
  • Knowledge of Sector Customers and Programmes
  • Effective leadership & engineering skills
  • Capable of building high performing teams
  • Understanding of Company Quality policies and processes
  • Experienced in applying process improvement techniques

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