Systems Engineering Manager Eaton Location – Wimborne Do you want to work for a global company where promoting gender equality is central to our vision of creating a truly diverse and inclusive business? Where everyone matters, and everyone belongs? Join us and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact. We make what matters work. To find out more about us check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E Eaton Mission Systems Division are the leaders in Hose and Drogue Air to Air Refuelling systems, having capability to design, build and support their systems in service. To support the development of these complex systems, Eaton has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineering Manager to provide functional direction and to support the systems engineering community. The Systems Engineering Manager is responsible for the onboarding, allocation, performance and development of the functional systems engineering team. This is an opportunity to apply discipline domain knowledge to maximize the function’s operational efficiency, harmonise technical approaches and promote best practice within the systems team. The Systems Engineering Manager will lead the activities to develop appropriate discipline processes, practices and tools to achieve this functional excellence. Your main responsibilities: Build a high capability and high performing functional group, completing systems activities to cost, schedule and quality. Support the systems project engineers in their development. Develop tools and processes that consider best practice to improve efficiency and effectivity. Support the project teams to tailor functional related processes. Plan, co-ordinate & execute a strategy for the systems engineering function. Develop and champion functional and multi-skilled growth of the team in line with required competencies and Eaton values. Support the strategy to implement Model based Systems engineering (MBSE) into projects and business. Provide leadership and motivation, maintain effective communication and coordination throughout the functional team. Identify training and development opportunities for the systems engineering function, aligned to the capabilities and competencies required. Provide regular visibility of ‘functional health’. Establish and maintain performance metrics to demonstrate sustained high performance, quality and delivery to promise from the function. Plan, co-ordinate & supply functional resource in accordance with demand. Work with the project teams to establish clear functional resource requirements. Identify forecast resource shortfalls and take actions to resolve. Monitor & minimise waste within the function considering operational effectiveness and quality. Provide governance and approval against functionally related project deliverables. Qualifications Your essential skills we are looking for: Degree in aeronautical, mechanical, electrical engineering or equivalent appropriate experience Demonstrated experience working in Systems within the Aerospace or Military Industry,. Proven experience of planning, leading and executing projects and functional improvements. Experience using systems tools, including for requirements capture (e.g. CRADLE and DOORS NG). Experience using MBSE processes and tools would be an advantage Experience of implementing change projects in complex environments. Proven experience of interfacing with internal and external stakeholders. Proven skills and experience in leading small sized teams and developing Engineers. What we offer to you: Competitive compensation and benefits package Permanent contract in a fast-growing global company Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team We make ethics and culture matter – You will enjoy working in supportive and collaborative workplace where ethics and safety are in our DNA We make your perspectives matter - Different points of view are what drive innovation and collaboration, and at Eaton, innovation begins with top-to-bottom diversity. Our senior leadership is made up of individuals from diverse groups to help create an environment where employees feel represented and heard at every level. We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies. We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen Our recent awards: FORTUNE’s 2021 World’s Most Admired Companies list  One of the World's Most Ethical Companies 2021 by Ethisphere  Top 50 Employers List 2020 by Woman Engineer Magazine  Best Place to work for LGBTQ Equality 2020 by Human Rights Campaign  Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2020 list for 13th consecutive year by 3BL Media  100 Best Corporate Citizens list for 11th consecutive year by Corporate Responsibility #LI-AC2 Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above. Job: Engineering Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: AER MSD Mission System Division Job Level: Team Leader/Supervisor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: No