Jobs in Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter.

We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people.

Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more.

Draken Europe is seeking an experienced Engineering Delivery Manager to lead the execution of engineering activities across our Operations and Programmes. This is a pivotal role, reporting directly to the VP Engineering, where you’ll drive technical excellence, fleet reliability, and sustainable support across our mission-critical platforms.

• Lead engineering delivery across multidisciplinary teams including Design Office, CAMO, Manufacturing, and MRO.
• Act as the principal authority on engineering decisions for programme fleet delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Programme Managers and Directors to shape bid strategies and technical solutions.
• Manage engineering risks, opportunities, and regulatory compliance.
• Represent engineering in customer engagements, bid work, and contract sustainment.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across engineering functions.
• Ensure delivery against key performance indicators and contractual milestones.

• A recognised apprenticeship or degree in Aeronautical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven leadership in complex, regulated environments – ideally aerospace.
• Strong understanding of CAA and UK Defence (MAA) regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing engineering delivery in a VUCA environment.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Knowledge of ISO standards (9001, 45001, 14001).
• Experience with evaluation techniques and business process optimisation.

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.

At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.

We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.

In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.

Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.

Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.