Electro-Mechanical & Repairs Team Leader

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: This role is part of our Saab Seaeye Underwater Robotics Business. Responsible for managing the process, team and overall results across the Electro-Mechanical Assembly and Repairs area. To provide direction, instructions and guidance to the manufacturing team to ensure operations are conducted safely and to cost and quality standards. Key Responsibilities: To be responsible and accountable for the Assembly, Repair and Testing Processes for Electro-Mechanical assemblies. To Own the overall performance and results of the process To Identify and Manage the critical process success factors To control and lead Process Improvement To approve or reject Process deviation requests. To ensure adherence to the process To report Process status and progress to management and peers. Responsible for the facilitation, resolution and escalation of cross functional issues To represent the process to all external groups To be accountable for the cost and investment in the process. Skills and Experience: Proven experience of working in a large scale production environment with skills in Electro-Mechanical Assembly and Repairs. Experience of leading a team of junior technicians or engineers. A formal qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering – NVQ level 3 or equivalent. Ability to interpret electro/mechanical/hydraulic schematics. Proven knowledge and experience of mechanical engineering practices. An understanding of electronic manufacturing practices, such as IPC or equivalent. Have the ability to use proven fault finding methods to diagnose electrical and electronic faults to PCB board level and guide team to develop their knowledge in this. Fluent in English. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview. At Saab, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge – to make the world a safer place. Saab is a global defense and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defense, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number approximately 26,100 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development. Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, or disability status.