Main Assembly Production Team Lead

Fareham
10 months ago
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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.

The Role:

This role is part of our Saab Seaeye Under Water Robotics Business Unit.

The Main Assembly Production Team Lead, will be tasked with leading the Main Assembly production of our Remotely Operated Vehicles within our brand-new Trilogy Facility in Fareham.

Providing direction, instruction, and guidance to the multiple manufacturing teams to ensure operations are conducted safely, within budgets and to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

To develop a strategy the team will use to meet set goals and targets

To provide for and monitor any training that team members may need.

To communicate clear instructions to team members

To listen to team members feedback and drive Continuous improvement initiatives.

To manage the flow of daily operations.

To report on team progress and update the company.

To distribute reports to the appropriate personnel.

To drive the companies 6S policy and achieve high standards in own area, instructing the team on the proper use of safety equipment and knowledge of emergency procedure while reporting any safety/security incidents that occur.

To ensure quality standards are maintained and improved, and all operations activities comply with regulation throughout the process.

To ensure on time delivery of Electrical subassemblies and finished components to internal and external customer requirements.

To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day-to-day activities and procedures within the specified role.

To support and mentor team members, ensuring individual skills and flexibility are continually being developed.

Skills and Experience:

Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC level or equivalent)

Prototype wiring experience

Leadership/coaching experience

HV qualifications - supervisory level

PCB design experience

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

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