Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead the Manufacturing Engineering team at GKN Filton, driving robust process technology for large wing assemblies and surface treatments. You will implement Zero Defect Manufacturing and productivity initiatives, coordinating a multi-disciplinary engineering group to meet safety, quality, and program goals. You’ll partner with production and development programs to deliver process enhancements and compliant systems. This is a chance to influence aerospace manufacturing at scale and contribute to sustainable, high-performance operations.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Up to 15% Bonus
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Excellent pension (employer contributions up to 12%)
• Life Assurance 8x salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver process control and productivity improvements
• Deploy Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) methodologies and lean initiatives
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and internal standards across processes
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process technology for materials, tooling, fabrication, and assembly
• Drive capability development and career progression within the engineering team
• Oversee tooling deployment, production planning, and first article / costed change processes
• Maintain strong relationships with internal/external customers and stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement and manufacturing system optimization through lean practices

Key requirements

• Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering with a relevant engineering degree
• Experience leading a team of engineers on projects and operational support
• Project/Program Management experience
• Experience with New Product/Process introduction (industrialisation) and process improvements
• Ability to influence and build trust in a global organisation
• Working knowledge of LEAN processes and practices
• Working knowledge of quality systems (ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000)

• Influencing and stakeholder management
• Team leadership and people development
• Cross-functional collaboration
• LEAN methodology
• Quality systems (ISO9000, AS9100, D1-9000) knowledge
• Surface Treatments knowledge (e.g., anodising, conversion coatings, passivation)

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