Head of Manufacturing Engineering

7 days ago

Samlesbury, Lancashire, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time
Job Title: Head of Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Samlesbury or Warton

Salary: £85,000 depending on skills and experience plus executive benefits package

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to take on an exciting new challenge as the Head of Manufacturing Engineering. This role will play a crucial part in designing, implementing, and embedding a Manufacturing Engineering function within a Line of Business.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure engineering design aligns with manufacturing capabilities
  • Oversee manufacturing capability and technology to meet required design specifications
  • Lead efforts to meet programme cost, schedule, and quality commitments through effective manufacturing engineering deliverables
  • Maintain manufacturing engineering methods and controls that align with the qualifications and experience of the workforce
  • Support the build line and drive continuous improvements in the manufacturing process
  • Lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineering function, ensuring engineers qualify designs for production readiness, with a focus on automation and technology
  • Successfully deliver on programme delivery or engineering/manufacturing functional roles in major programmes
  • Influence business outcomes directly and indirectly to achieve strategic goals
  • Act as an effective decision-maker, operating with pace and a strong delivery mindset
Requirements:
  • NC, HNC, or degree qualified in an appropriate technical discipline, or equivalent experience
  • Inspiring leader focused on workforce development, engagement, safety, and wellbeing
  • Proven experience in operational leadership, managing multiple teams in a unionised environment
  • Expert in manufacturing investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), with strong strategic action management skills
  • Strong knowledge of industry-standard manufacturing tools, techniques, and high-rate production environments, focusing on process automation and zero defects
  • Ability to drive continuous improvement and cultural change in manufacturing, particularly in Automotive or Aircraft Design & Manufacturing sectors
  • Effective risk management and KPI utilisation to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks
  • Strong customer focus with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and resolving issues effectively
Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts.

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