Fabrication Supervisor

About BAE Systems Saudi Arabia

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

The Role of Fabrication Supervisor

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is seeking a Fabrication Supervisor for a full-time position in Taif. This role involves deputising for a senior company employee within the Typhoon Maintenance Organisation. The Fabrication Supervisor is responsible for overseeing fabrication aspects, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement, while also holding company line management responsibilities. These responsibilities include providing functional direction and guidance, and exercising duty of care, welfare, health, and safety. The primary objective is to ensure effective delivery of all activities specified in the shop component repair plan and to support the Salam Project's success against contracted Operational Readiness (OR) and Key Performance Measurements (KPM) for Maintenance Support Service.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Uphold a safety-first approach, implementing safety measures and guidelines to protect personnel, product, and operations, while supporting Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) and Product Safety & Environment (PS&E).
• Ensure adherence to BAE Systems Operational Framework, Life Cycle Management (LCM) practices, Maintenance & Continuing Airworthiness (M&CA) Mandates, Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE), and Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Logistics Management Regulations (LMR) to meet contractual obligations.
• Enhance customer satisfaction by supporting maintenance, airworthiness, safety, and continual improvement, including identifying potential new processes and procedures.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement (CI) throughout the maintenance organisation, encouraging innovative ideas and initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Review maintenance practices, identify potential improvements, and recognise any malpractice affecting airworthiness or safety, escalating concerns to the Senior Maintenance Manager.
• Ensure necessary facilities and resources are available according to company policies to fulfil duties and contractual obligations.
• Monitor personnel standards to identify negative trends, non-conformities, or motivational deficiencies.
• Accountable for the development reports of all personnel under direct and indirect line management within their Area of Responsibility.
• Provide a working environment based on trust, where all employees understand acceptable behaviour in line with the company’s "Code of Conduct".
• Provide training, consolidation, and counterpart development activities to RSAF and BAE Systems personnel.
• Ensure all tasks are completed within designated timeframes to support Forward Maintenance and SMU activities.
• Maintain operational readiness of shop equipment, schedule necessary calibrations, and ensure correct tooling and approved data are available.
• Raise appropriate media for deficiencies in approved data (*, TPRFs, TQs).
• Report and monitor any damage or deficiencies to equipment and infrastructure using correct media (*, IDR, MDR, CAR, SORT, 1400-61).
• Ensure all personnel undertaking maintenance in their Area of Responsibility are authorised.
• Maintain anti-FOD surveillance and report potential hazards, enhanced by regular oversight checks of the shop and components.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks meet the highest quality standards, including accurate recording on the airworthiness tool (ESS) of work carried out, test results, consumables, and POL.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven leadership skills and ability to supervise engineering personnel at all levels.
• Relevant type training (‘Q’ Course) and equipment-specific training, if required.
• Experience working with Metallic and/or Composite materials.
• Ability to read and understand design/repair drawings.
• Successful candidates, whether Saudi or Expatriate, must obtain Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership at the appropriate level prior to starting the role or commencing employment in KSA.

Compensation and Benefits

This full-time position offers a competitive salary. For expatriate employees, benefits include rent-free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities within Company-secured accommodation, along with a generous leave and travel allowance. Initial appointment to Saudi Arabia will be on single status, with the opportunity to apply for family to join in the future. A full healthcare 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 healthcare scheme, and access to subsidised recreational facilities.