Robert Pepper
Senior Engineering Manager
East Grinstead,WSX
Summary
Collaborative engineering leader with 10 years experience managing cross functional teams with a strong focus on promoting an engaged workforce, empowering work culture on complex projects from design through to delivery. A Mentor with exceptional management abilities allowing employees to successfully navigate daily functions to meet customer needs. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Education
2:1 Batchelor of Engineering (Hons) - Aerospace Engineering
Kingston University
Kingston Upon Thames, KTT 09.1998 - 06.2001
Skills
Staff Management
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Team Building
Training and mentoring
Strategic planning
Project Management
Requirements analysis
Product development
Project lifecycle management
Problem-Solving
Budget administration
Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Senior Engineering Manager - Systems & Electronic
Collins Aerospace
03.2022 - Current
Senior Engineering Manager - Software & Electronic
Collins Aerospace
01.2019 - 09.2022
System Engineering Manager
Thales
08.2016 - 12.2018
Project Manager
Thales
01.2013 - 08.2016
Software Engineer and Team Lead
Thales
01.2006 - 01.2013
Software Engineer and Team Leader
Logica
01.2001 - 03.2006
2:1 Batchelor of Engineering (Hons) - Aerospace Engineering
Kingston University
09.1998 - 06.2001
Work History
Senior Engineering Manager - Systems & Electronic
Collins Aerospace
Burgess Hill, WSX
03.2022 - Current
- Oversaw 5 -strong team of systems engineering personnel.
- Oversaw 4 -strong team of electronics engineering personnel.
- Leader of four electronics engineers on new product design and exiting product manufacture
- Responsible for onboarding new hires.
- Fostered teamwork and strove to maintain environment of collaboration, openness, trust and performance.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Responsible for objective setting and appraisals within department
- Responsible for developing and maintaining resource plan, including recruitment, and training
- Controlled costs to keep projects operating within budget and increase profits.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees. Including risk assessments and H&S compliance.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
Senior Engineering Manager - Software & Electronic
Collins Aerospace
Burgess Hill, WSX
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Oversaw11 -strong team of software engineering personnel across international locations
- Oversaw 3-strong team of electronics engineering personnel.
- Responsible for recruitment, onboarding and mentoring of staff, with weekly and monthly 1:1s
- Responsible for objective setting and appraisals within department
- Managed electronics team to improve product manufacturing rates of key electronics equipment for major customers
- Responsible for $1m Cost, Schedule and Technical Performance of software.
- Responsible for Technical Performance for electronics teams on critical products.
- Product owner of strategic software development using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology.
- Software developed C++, C#, Typescript
- Participated in development meetings for high-value customers and business operations updates.
- Collected project information and disseminated to appropriate stakeholders.
- Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
System Engineering Manager
Thales
Crawley, WSX
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Delivered software and hardware baseline into successful UAS flight trial for MOD.
- Leader of 20 engineers across systems and software disciplines.
- Responsibility for achieving quality, cost, and schedule of all engineering work packages
- Accountable for multiple projects
- Weekly presentations to senior project stakeholders
- Monthly meetings with engineering and project management Directors
- Adept at monthly financial reporting, incorporating budget to actual and Earned Value
- Management of risks and opportunities within engineering work packages
- Responsible for adherence to internal engineering process charter
- Lead role in negotiations with customer
- Team objective setting and appraisals
- Collaborated with executive team to define business requirements and systems goals..
Project Manager
Thales
Crawley, WSX
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Successfully delivered projects up to £500k
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- On time delivery and robust management of integrated and tested system configuration baselines into flight trials
- Management of risks and opportunities within work packages.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Effective at gaining collaboration with external suppliers and partners in development and integration activities
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Competent in estimation and scheduling of project baselines
Software Engineer and Team Lead
Thales
Crawley, WSX
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Informed internal personnel and external stakeholders of project milestones.
- Proficient C++ software engineer on windows, including HCI applications
- Participated in architecture, design and implementation of full stack features using C++.
- Advanced user of Jira Software tool
- Adept user of DOORs for management of requirements baselines
- Intermediate user of Jenkins tool which was used for continuous integration.
Software Engineer and Team Leader
Logica
Leatherhead, SRY
01.2001 - 03.2006
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
- Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
- Participated in architecture, design and implementation of back-end features using C++, Perl, PL/SQL.