Product Integrity Manager

Job Title: Product Integrity Manager

Salary: Competitive

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

JOB PURPOSE

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft and train RSAF and Royal Saudi Naval Force personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

The Job Holder reports to the BAESAI Director of Engineering, applies product safety, environmental and product security expertise to BAESAI products and service solutions. They will provide product integrity leadership to the BAESAI Engineering community to ensure customer solutions are developed and maintained acceptably safe.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

·Act as BAESAI product integrity (Product Safety, Product Security & Environmental) management primary point of contact across all projects.

·Assure the documenting, development and maintaining of BAESAI product integrity Management Systems for application reflecting the BAESSA and corporate product integrity policies.

·Deploying the product integrity Management System for use within all delivery streams in accordance with the corporate product integrity Management System policies and processes defined in the BAES OF.

·Provide evidence to the Engineering Authority, demonstrating that BAESAI Product Safety, product security & Environmental Management Systems are applied within all delivery streams for projects, complies with the Corporate Product Integrity policies and is under effective control. (Provide OAS, EAS and QBR Returns).

·Act as the independent SME advisor to BAESAI Management Reviews of product safety, product security and environmental issues.

·Lead, manage and/or co-ordinate independent safety, security and environmental assurance audit activities to ensure that safety, security and environmental management processes are being implemented in an effective manner within all projects.

·Represent BAESAI on the BAESSA and Corporate Product Integrity working groups/other forums.

·Provide support and direction on Safety, Security and Environmental matters (including review of supplier safety, security and environmental management plans and deliverables).

·Prepare and deliver product integrity training (including the delivery of EDY 2.5 and 2.6) to staff in BAESAI as required.

·Establish capability and mechanisms to identify and monitor emerging legislation and disseminate as necessary across BAESAI to delivery streams.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

·Ideally educated to Engineering degree level (or equivalent in an Aviation environment i.e. Successful completion of a national civilian / military equivalent recognised traineeship / apprenticeship).

·Extensive experience within Air, Land or Sea Engineering organisations.

·Practical experience in aircraft and/or naval/maritime engineering, quality, safety and product integrity management systems.

·Practical experience of conducting internal/external audits

·Be fluent in English (minimum IELTS 6.5 for a Saudi post holder).

·Knowledge of design organisation safety, airworthiness or naval engineering process and procedures.

·Thorough understanding of the application of engineering Life Cycle Management in order to develop an Overall Training solution.

·Understanding of LCM, Project Management, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Safety Management, Export Controls/ITARS managing sub-contractors, procurement, supplier selection and approval.

·Producing detailed requirement specifications and translating these into detailed Statement of Requirements (SoR) for use by BAESAI in the creation of fit for purpose product integrity.

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed.

On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of 89,600 people in more than 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.