SMU Manager

About the Role

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced SMU Manager to ensure the safe and effective delivery of the Taif-based Maintenance Solution. This full-time role is integral to upholding the standards of the Salam Maintenance & Continuing Airworthiness Management System and ensuring compliance with the agreed Salam Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE).

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all SMU maintenance personnel are suitably qualified and experienced, and that all maintenance is conducted according to Approved Maintenance data and engineering standards.
• Develop and maintain Maintenance Performance Metrics to support cost-effective deployment of the SMU Maintenance solution.
• Highlight maintenance-related risks to the business via the Salam Risk and Opportunity Management System.
• Escalate issues with RSAF RFL or the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) to the Head of Engineering & Compliance.
• Formally record and escalate data integrity issues with Approved Data to the originator or Head of Engineering & Compliance.
• Ensure the SMU Maintenance Organisation has sufficient qualified staff and provides necessary training to maintain competence.
• Promote a safety reporting culture, ensuring proactive hazard analysis documented through the Taif Operations Safety Case.
• Plan and implement SMU maintenance support activities to meet RSAF Operational requirements.
• Provide direct supervision to personnel to ensure engineering standards are maintained to required quality.
• Direct reports and their supporting staff, ensuring adherence to appropriate quality standards.
• Ensure all SMU personnel comply with safety precautions, maintenance principles, and engineering/documentation procedures.
• Act as SHE Plan Holder for the SMU facility and ensure individuals hold correct Technical Qualifications and Authorisations.
• Maintain manning levels by liaising with the Salam Project Manpower resource team.
• Identify and report practices, procedures, or systems that threaten safety or quality.
• Investigate all reported quality occurrences pertaining to the SMU and ensure local quality checks are carried out.
• Investigate and report on customer complaints, acting as a focal point for on-site issues.
• Manage the SMU SMS utilizing SORT/MEDA and carry out additional delegated tasks.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in maintenance management within an aerospace or defense context.
• Demonstrated ability to manage maintenance operations in line with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Strong understanding of safety management systems and quality assurance processes.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to direct and develop a technical team.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems has a long-standing commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, providing defense platforms and services for over 50 years. The company actively supports Saudi Arabia's National Objectives through significant investments in local talent, technology, infrastructure, and the defense supply chain. BAE Systems KSA is dedicated to the full inclusion of qualified individuals with disabilities, ensuring reasonable accommodations are provided during the application, interview process, and for performing essential job functions.