Engineering Process Lead

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Job Description:

DXC Technology is seeking an experienced Engineering Process Lead to define, govern, and continuously improve engineering processes across the organisation. This role is critical to ensuring consistent, compliant, and efficient ways of working that support high-quality engineering delivery and enable programme success.

At DXC Technology, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed. We actively encourage applications from neurodiverse individuals, women, and those from other underrepresented groups in technology.

The Role

As the Engineering Process Lead, you will take ownership of the engineering process framework across the systems lifecycle. You will ensure processes are aligned to regulatory, customer, and internal standards, while driving adoption, efficiency, and continuous improvement across engineering teams. You will act as the focal point for process governance, working closely with engineering, quality, and programme stakeholders to embed best practices and improve delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and govern the engineering process framework, including requirements management, design governance, configuration control, change management, verification, and release processes
• Ensure engineering processes align with regulatory, customer, and internal quality standards
• Lead deployment, communication, and training of engineering processes across teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lessons learned, root cause analysis, and performance data
• Collaborate with discipline leads to streamline workflows, remove inefficiencies, and embed best practices
• Maintain process documentation, templates, and guidance materials
• Monitor and report on process adherence and performance using KPIs, audits, and metrics
• Act as the central point of contact for process-related queries, escalations, and governance decisions
• Support programme teams in adopting consistent, traceable, and audit-ready engineering practices

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in engineering process management, governance, or quality within complex engineering environments
• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes and frameworks
• Experience implementing and improving processes aligned to regulatory and quality standards
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret process performance data and drive improvements
• Effective stakeholder management skills across engineering, quality, and programme teams
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence adoption and behavioural change
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Stakeholders

• Engineering teams
• Quality and compliance teams
• Programme and delivery leadership
• Training and capability teams
• Configuration and change control boards

What Success Looks Like

• High process compliance and strong audit performance
• Reduced rework and improved engineering efficiency
• Clear, consistent, and traceable engineering artefacts
• Strong adoption of standardised processes and tools across teams
• Demonstrable continuous improvement in engineering delivery practices

Essential Requirements

• Eligible for DV (Developed Vetting) clearance - mandatory
• Ability to work on-site in Hampshire

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