Integration Team Lead

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 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.

Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace.

The role:

To lead and develop the Integration Team at Saab Seaeye as well as leading the integration, test and commissioning of our Saab Seaeye products in order to meet our contractual and business requirements.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

• On time delivery of integrated and commissioned systems to the required quality standard.

• Maintaining a safe working area and strict adherence to appropriate safety standards.

• 6S standards implemented and minimum level of compliance maintained.

• Skills and competence development of the Integration team via structured training plan.

• Continuous Improvement philosophy in place.

• Supporting the setting to work process as required.

• Capacity and resource planning for the integration area in line with Seaeye business forecasts.

• Positive collaboration with key internal stakeholders/suppliers.

• Support production engineering in the development and implementation of improved production methods for new and existing products.

Essential skills:

• Team leadership and mentoring – technical knowledge and problem solving skills

• Lean manufacturing principals – streamlining processes and removing waste.

• Offshore energy domain knowledge and experience.

Desirable skill:

• Knowledge of Remotely Operated Vehicles or Robotics.

• Knowledge of Sub-Assembly level manufacturing.

General accountabilities and responsibilities:

• 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 maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role.

• To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times.

• To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business objectives or deadlines.