Head of Systems

**About us**

ATR is the **world's number one aircraft manufacturer in regional aviation** providing a new generation of turboprops. We are a joint venture between **two European aeronautical heavyweights, Airbus and Leonardo.**

From the world’s largest cities, to our planet’s most remote regions**, our purpose is to deliver air travel** to people, communities and businesses in an **innovative, sustainable and modern way.**

If you strive for excellence, are driven by **ambition**, **trust**and **respect** as we are, then get your career off to a flighting start with ATR

**Our leadership profile**:
**People Centric Entrepreneurial Inspiring Exemplary Innovative Humble**

**At ATR y**ou will work with passionate colleagues to make a difference in a human size company with attractive advantages**

We are looking for a **Head of Systems & Propulsion Engineering**to come onboard in our **Engineering**Directorate**in** Daniel** ’s team : a team of 350collaborators

Career Path: People management

**Your Mission**

The Head of Systems & Propulsion Engineering leads the team in charge of the Engineering activities for the following ATR aircraft systems : Propeller, Engine, Fuel systems, Pneumatic, Air conditioning & pressurisation, Ice protection, Flight controls, Hydraulic power, Landing gear, Electrical power, Fire protection, Oxygen systems, Avionics systems (auto-flight, navigation, communication, indicating, maintenance,...), Lighting, part of Cabin systems.

The Systems & Propulsion Engineering mission is structured along six streams:

- Support to the in-service fleet, including continued airworthiness and safety of the fleet
- Support to aircraft production and ramp-up
- Support to aircraft sales
- Development of design solutions, intended to continuously improve aircraft safety, comply with evolving regulations, offer new functions enhancing the aircraft value, reduce the aircraft direct maintenance cost and solve obsolescence issues
- Prepare the future of the aircraft
- Prepare the future of Engineering through the development of key technical competences and the continuous improvement of ways of working, processes and tools

The Systems & Propulsion Engineering team is composed of 70+ Engineers organised in 5 Groups:

- Avionics systems
- Hydromechanical systems
- Electrical systems
- Propulsion and Air systems
- Transverse activities, including Systems Safety, Human Factors, Cyber Security, Development Assurance, Hardware & Software Qualification and Integration Test Means

The Head of Systems & Propulsion Engineering guides, motivates and develops his/her team and implements a culture of collaboration, performance and efficiency culture in his/her sphere of influence.

He/she also has an important leadership role with respect to the Systems & Propulsion Suppliers in his/her scope of responsibility.

For the activities in his/her perimeter, the Head of Systems & Propulsion Engineering:

- is in charge of driving technically the Systems & Propulsion Engineering team, in accordance with applicable development processes and regulations
- interacts with the most strategic/critical systems suppliers (direct interface with approximately 15 suppliers)
- collaborates as required with
- other Engineering teams : Structure, Cabin, Chief Engineering, MAP, Flight Physics, Airworthiness, Flight Tests, Technical Documentation, Engineering Performance
- all other ATR Functions : Customer Support, Procurement, FAL, Programme, Marketing & Sales, Quality, HR, Finance,...

- is accountable for delivering technical solutions supporting the following ATR business priorities : in-service fleet support, aircraft production support, sales support, development of product design improvements, preparation of the future
- is accountable for developing key technical competences and for continuously improving Engineering ways of working, processes and tools
- is accountable for technical Risks & Opportunities management in his / her perimeter
- on a case by case basis, interacts directly with Airworthiness Authorities and ATR Aircraft Operators

**About you**

As the Head of Systems & Propulsion Engineering, you are expected to:

- listen to, understand and anticipate customer needs
- shape and communicate vision and strategy
- take timely decisions while anticipating risks and opportunities
- collaborate and share regardless of organisational structures and hierarchies
- make sure that ambitions are defined consistently with resources
- actively drive simplification and continuous improvement of collective performance & efficiency
- develop the right competences, processes and tools
- create a trustful and inclusive working environment
- value, support and develop individuals by giving them opportunities to learn and grow

A significant experience of team leadership, technical responsibility and project management in an Engineering environment is required.

Fluent in English and French (Italian is a plus)

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