Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Summary

It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.

At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.

We have an exciting and career-defining opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager within our Chemical Processes & Surface Treatments team who will be responsible for leading a multi‑disciplined, process‑control focused engineering team that eliminates waste through deployment of a Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) methodology and productivity‑focused initiatives.

The successful applicant will manage a team of around 8 engineers deploying engineering resources to Production & Development Programs and ensure compliance of these deployed teams to the established functional processes. You will deliver robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to both materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly.

• Exemplifying a safety‑first mind‑set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards
• Maintain and develop internal, customer and regulatory compliant processes and standards
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems. Delivery of a manufacturing system that fulfils all stakeholder requirements including safety, quality, productivity & business case
• Lead engineering teams to deliver measurable, metrics‑driven results in line with operational and program goals
• Develop and deliver manufacturing engineering training strategy for the business. Lead capability & career development of the engineering team
• Build a culture of process control and Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM), through designing systems with high process capability
• Responsible for the implementation of tooling and or production planning, from original concept through to production
• Accountable for product development, new product quotes, tool fabrication quotes, first article development, configuration changes that involve cost estimation, schedule coordination, build process definition and implementation
• Maintain positive team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co‑workers
• Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives

Essential:

• Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering, with a professional qualification / background in engineering, ideally a Chemical or Industrial Engineering Degree
• Experience leading a team of engineers in execution of projects & operational support
• Project / Program Management
• Experience of managing New Product / Process introduction (industrialisation) & existing production process improvements
• Ability to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organisation
• Working knowledge of LEAN processes and practices
• Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO
  9000, AS9100, or D1‑9000

Desirable:

• Knowledge in Surface Treatments; e.g. Anodising, Conversion Coating, Passivation, Painting and Shot peening
• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent
• Auditor qualification
• NADCAP process and procedure experience
• Heat Treatment and Metallurgy
• Experience with REACH – Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of chemicals

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Up to 15% bonus
• Access to a salary‑sacrifice EV scheme giving tax and national insurance savings
• Industry‑leading pension scheme – match up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (employer max 12% – up to 20% contribution)
• Life assurance 8 × salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12 noon on a Friday
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Virtual GP clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment