Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet.

With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

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 new 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 eliminate 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. How You'll Contribute    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

What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
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; for example Anodising, Conversion Coating, Passivation, Painting and Shot peening   …