Magellan Aerospace Limited
Bid Engineering Manager (Internal Only)
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Position Summary
Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for Bid Engineering Manager (Internal Only).
Full time permanent position
39 hours per week
Job location: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB.
Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.
The Bid Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Bid Engineering function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, commercially robust and technically competitive proposals that support the Company's strategic growth objectives.
The role provides leadership and direction to the Bid Engineering team while working closely with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain and Commercial functions to secure profitable new business opportunities within the commercial aerospace and defence sectors.
The successful candidate will manage the complete bid lifecycle from opportunity assessment and capture planning through proposal submission, contract award and handover to operations. They will drive continuous improvement in estimating methodologies, bid governance, customer engagement and business-winning performance.
Perks And Benefits
- A company culture that promotes work life balance
- Help@Hand; a digital platform providing remote GP access, Physiotherapy, Mental Health support, Lifestyle Coaching, Saving& Discounts and more
- Access to mental health support
- Business performance related bonus
- Career development opportunities
- Commitment to continued learning and development
- Long Service Awards
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
- Free parking
- 25% off local gym membership
Essential Responsibilities
- To provide advice, guidance and direction to the bid engineers on a daily weekly basis as well as feedback and direction on delivery
- To liaise with the BD Director and understand the strategic direction and requirements of the team and to disseminate this to the wider team
- To understand and manager customer and stakeholder expectations on the team, providing updates and ensuring the team has the support and the direction to deliver for Magellan
- To provide forward thinking on potential changes in process or approach, working with the CI Team to refine processes and data
- To oversee the preparation and compilation of bids for new business in response to requests for proposals
- To liaise with Engineering, Finance and Purchasing teams in order to prepare robust proposals for customers which will maximise profitability
- To assist in the development of best practice estimating practices, ie standard cost modelling etc.
- To present bids to customers/potential customers, explain costing principles and sell the organisation’s capability and competitiveness
- Working in conjunction with the Operating Division’s management team, identify and develop new business opportunities from existing customers
- To contribute to the development of long term and short term business plans and sales forecasting activities on behalf of the Operating Division
- To participate in commercial activities on behalf of the Operating Division, ie contract preparation, liaising with Group Commercial team and corporate lawyers etc. as required
- To conduct customer visits and reviews and develop long term relationships with key customers
- To gather, analyse and interpret market intelligence and customer feedback on bids (ie successful vs unsuccessful) and recommend strategies which will enable the conversion of unsuccessful bids to secured new business opportunities in future
- Ensure that the business fully utilises SAP Capability
- Support the BD meeting regimen to discuss opportunities, progress and future direction
- To review sales and estimating activities on a regular basis with the Head of Sales/management team
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Position Requirements
Academic:
- Demonstrable continuous professional development. Formal management qualifications or certificates such as business and engineering qualifications highly desirable
Experience:
- Relationship management
- Considerable experience in the aerospace manufacturing, engineering and related industries
- Demonstrable working knowledge of Tooling and manufacturing desirable
- Experience within the aerospace industry. Understanding approvals, materials, processes etc
Other Skills/Abilities
Skills:
- Strategic Thinker
- Capable of working with a high degree of autonomy
- Biased for Action
- Computer literate and able to use Microsoft office suite and Epicor MRP System
- Commercial acumen in accordance to the principal responsibilities listed within the job description.
- Can read technical drawings and interrogate 3D models
- Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets
- Knowledge of SAP
Personal Attributes:
- Strong leadership and people-management capability.
- Results-oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Able to influence and negotiate at all organisational levels.
- Commercially astute and customer focused.
- Able to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic business environment.
- Able to work well with others and to form strong customer relationships both internally and externally
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About Us
Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.
At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!
Note
Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. Magellan reserves the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceed through the initial screening process.
Confidentiality
Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.
Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity. This document is intended to provide the reader with information and is not a contractual document. Some of the material therefore may be subject to change.
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