Application Engineering Team Leader

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled team leader to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and managing a team of engineers dedicated to the Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) domain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee a team of engineers ensuring independent execution of projects within the AGL domain.
• Be responsible for requirements finalization, AGL design, testing, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with customers, including as-built drawings.
• Supervise and coordinate all on-site AGL installation and commissioning activities.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, and handover of AGL systems to clients.
• Execute projects according to established project management frameworks.
• Review project inputs and tender specifications, guiding the team accordingly.
• Estimate AGL bids in collaboration with pricing teams.
• Act as the primary technical interface to customers, ensuring projects are executed within agreed schedules and budgets to meet customer requirements.
• Prepare for and participate in turnover and project review meetings, addressing technical queries and scope clarifications.
• Proactively identify potential issues and technical risks in projects, flagging them to engineering managers.
• Monitor defects and implement corrective actions to meet quality standards.
• Lead the development of project plans and work plans, including activity identification.
• Monitor and control assigned work scope against project plans, manage change control, and identify risks/opportunities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team to enhance quality, reduce costs, and promote standardization.
• Ensure effective application of common methods, techniques, tools, and products, providing feedback for future improvements.
• Review deliverables from engineers against project standards and quality documents.
• Manage vendors for third-party deliverables and review customer communications prepared by the team.
• Build an effective, collaborative team committed to organizational goals and lead change management initiatives.
• Ensure participation in regular calls with project managers and customers.
• Monitor and ensure timely submission of project status reports.
• Engage in workforce planning using relevant tools.
• Provide supervision, resolve issues for direct reports, and offer technical mentoring.
• Conduct performance evaluations and management of the team in conjunction with reporting managers.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of AGL components, such as controllers, transformers, lighting fixtures, etc.
• Familiarity with Honeywell or equivalent AGL control systems is advantageous.
• Experience working in live airport environments and a strong understanding of airside safety protocols.
• Good knowledge and expertise on ICAO-Annex 14.
• Hands-on experience with tools like AutoCAD/EPLAN.
• Experienced in detailed panel design, including component selection.
• Experienced in power supply sizing, including circuit breaker selection.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Growth and customer-focused mindset with a passion for success.
• Strong commitment to technical excellence.
• Ability to build exceptional talent and drive continuous improvement.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is desirable but not essential.

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team and make a significant impact on our organization's success.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are a motivated and experienced leader looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.