Join our team as a Manufacturing Engineering Leader and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing. Your leadership and expertise will ensure our processes remain efficient, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices. Be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Vision: We shape the metal that shapes the future
Mission: To be at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, providing solutions for our global customers
Values: Mutual Respect, Empowerment, Teamwork, Trust, Initiative, Serving our Customers
Overview
As a Manufacturing Engineering Leader, you will lead the engineering activities within one of our business units, optimizing manufacturing processes, improving product quality and efficiency, and supporting the successful industrialization of new products. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure our processes meet the highest aerospace standards and deliver exceptional results.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the prioritization and allocation of manufacturing engineering activities within the business unit, ensuring robust solutions are achieved.
Analyze, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to maximize quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Drive strong process control and capability across all operations to ensure consistent, reliable outcomes.
Apply Lean Manufacturing and industrial engineering techniques including kaizen, time studies, line balancing, and value stream mapping.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives targeting quality, productivity, and waste reduction.
Support industrialization of New Product Introductions (NPI), including process development, tooling, work instructions, and validation plans.
Collaborate with design teams to ensure manufacturability and seamless transition of new designs into production.
Apply APQP and lead PPAP processes to ensure readiness for production.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC).
Define, document, and maintain robust process controls including routings, work instructions, and SOPs.
Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP) and customer-specific requirements.
Provide technical training and support to production teams.
Monitor KPIs such as yield, scrap, and throughput to drive data-based improvements.
Required Skills & Experience
Demonstrable engineering team leadership experience in a cross-functional, industrial environment.
Engineering project management experience with a thorough understanding of associated tools and techniques.
Extensive practical experience (typically 10+ years) in aerospace or high-spec manufacturing environments.
Degree or HND in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
Strong understanding of process control and capability (Cp, Cpk) and statistical tools.
Significant experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and structured problem-solving.
Proficient in interpreting complex engineering drawings and GD&T.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
Familiarity with aerospace quality standards (AS9100).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Value
A proactive approach to improvement activities.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and foster positive relationships.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
Commitment to quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.
Professionalism in all interactions, representing the company’s vision and values.
Additional Details
Role Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Windsor Road, Redditch, B97 6EF
Hours: 07:30 – 16:30 Monday – Thursday, 07:30 – 12:30 Friday
Benefits
Competitive Annual Salary
Perkbox (employee benefits platform)
Pension contribution: 3% employer, up to 10% employee
Holidays: 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory Bank Holidays