Engineering Manager Industrialisation Typhoon Programmes

About BAE Systems Saudi Arabia

BAE Systems operates as the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor, providing equipment, support, and training to Saudi Arabia under Government-to-Government arrangements. The company is responsible for the maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and for training RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel in the safe use of aircraft, equipment, and weapons. BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda, including Saudisation and the development of Saudi National capabilities through its Saudi National Partner Companies, reinforcing industrialisation and partnerships.

Role Overview: Engineering Manager Industrialisation Typhoon Programmes

This full-time role, based in Riyadh, focuses on leading the technical aspects of contracting and integrating Original Equipment Manufacturers' capabilities into Saudi Industry for the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) of aircraft components. The Engineering Manager will ensure appropriate levels of engineering and maintenance governance and assurance are applied throughout these processes. The role also involves supporting the expansion and improvement of existing in-Kingdom industrialised Avionic and General Systems maintenance and repair capabilities, and developing innovative technical solutions for new capabilities within future Salam Service Solutions. This position requires 5-10 years of experience and demands effective communication, internal/external stakeholder management, and a high degree of flexibility to meet demanding delivery schedules in a fast-paced contracting environment. Collaborative working with BAE Systems Air UK in a "One Team" environment is a fundamental responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete engineering management and planning for all Typhoon Capability Insertion and In-Kingdom maintenance programmes, ensuring technical deliverables meet Customer and Project milestones.
• Ensure consistent compliance with BAE Systems maintenance governance and the application of full Lifecycle Management across all Typhoon In-Kingdom programmes.
• Develop and maintain robust Requirements Management, Configuration Management, and Change Control processes for all Typhoon Capability Insertion and In-Kingdom programmes, in compliance with BAESSA and Salam engineering policies.
• Provide Technical Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for all In-Kingdom Industrialisation Programme (IKIP) related maintenance issues on the Typhoon Programme, including guidance and support to Saudi Industry.
• Establish maintenance and engineering processes and procedures to assure successful end-to-end execution of the engineering lifecycle from concept to First Article Inspection, including Business Opportunity identification, Technical Data Pack generation, Supplier Selection, Supplier Approval, Manufacturing / Engineering Query Management, and First Article Control. These processes must comply with BAE Systems Governance while satisfying localised In-Kingdom requirements.
• Provide Prime Contractor Technical Management for Typhoon IKIP MRO projects, ensuring effective coordination, interfacing, and oversight between the Design Organisation and Saudi Industry for all technical matters up to and including First Article Control.
• Manage reporting activities within the IKIP team for Lifecycle Management (LCM) reviews, including supporting artefacts, and ensure agreement with both the BAE Systems Saudi Arabia PMA and EA.
• Provide Prime Contractor Technical Management for Typhoon manufacturing projects, ensuring effective coordination, interfacing, and oversight between the Design Organisation and Saudi Industry for all technical matters up to and including First Article Validation.
• Manage the engineering validation of candidates submitted for Capability Insertion as part of the Salam Service Solution Support functional engineering capability development of team members, including tools & process improvements, continuous development & training.

Required Experience and Skills

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in engineering management, industrialisation, or MRO programmes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical aspects of contracting and capability insertion.
• Strong understanding of engineering and maintenance governance and assurance principles.
• Proficiency in Requirements Management, Configuration Management, and Change Control processes.
• Proven technical Subject Matter Expertise, particularly in maintenance issues related to complex aircraft programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both internal and external.
• Ability to rapidly innovate technical solutions without compromising compliance or performance.
• Flexibility to operate within a high-paced contracting environment and meet demanding delivery schedules.

Employee Benefits

For expatriate employees, a competitive salary, rent-free accommodation, and access to free recreation facilities within Company-secured accommodation are provided. A generous leave and travel allowance is also included. Initial appointment to Saudi Arabia will be on single status, with the opportunity to apply for family relocation in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia. Saudi National employees will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme, and access to subsidised recreational facilities.