Engineering Manager

Leonardo Turkey Havacılık Savunma ve Güvenlik Sistemleri A.Ş.

Role Purpose

• In line with our company’s organizational restructuring and strategic transformation objectives, this role is responsible for leading end-to-end engineering activities, ensuring alignment of projects with technical, operational, and commercial requirements, and transforming the engineering function in accordance with the company’s evolving business model.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects (systems, mechanical, hardware, and software) end-to-end
• Actively contribute to and steer technical proposal and bidding processes
• Ensure delivery of projects in line with technical specifications, budget, quality, and timelines
• Establish and maintain an integrated working model with Production & Test, Programmes, and Business Development teams
• Drive the restructuring and optimization of the engineering organization and resource planning
• Manage outsourcing activities and technical coordination with suppliers
• Monitor technological developments, innovation opportunities, and R&D incentives
• Prepare and manage the engineering department budget with a focus on efficiency
• Lead team performance, competency development, and capability building processes
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and information security requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering,  Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering,  Mechatronics, or a related field
• Experience in DO-254, DO-178c , DO-160  standards applications in engineering activities and familiarization for EASA standards
• Preferably experience in defense industry or high-technology sectors
• Minimum 15 years of experience in engineering team management
• Strong knowledge of system, mechanical, hardware, and/or software development processes
• Experience in project management, budgeting, and resource planning
• Fluency in English
• Strong analytical thinking, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Proven experience in change management and transformation initiatives (strong asset)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in international companies
• Background in R&D and innovation-driven projects
• Experience in defense or aerospace projects