Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Change Management

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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 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35  2023. 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 leading our change management team.

The role is responsible for leading a multi-disciplined project engineering team that manage internal and external changes across the business, leading the manufacturing engineering introduction of new PLM and ERP systems.

The successful applicant will manage a team of around 15 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 Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring full compliance with GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental standards

Lead and embed robust, compliant manufacturing engineering processes, aligned to internal, customer and regulatory requirements

Own and deliver end-to-end change management (customer-driven and internal), ensuring effective governance, clear communication and controlled execution

Drive excellence in engineering change and configuration control, ensuring full visibility of impacts across cost, quality and delivery

Lead engineering teams to deliver measurable, performance-driven results, aligned with functional priorities and business objectives

Act as a key interface with customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring manufacturing solutions are aligned to requirements and successfully integrated into operations

Build strong cross-functional relationships to enable seamless delivery of change across engineering, operations, quality and supply chain

Lead the development and deployment of PLM capabilities, strengthening data integrity, configuration control and effective use of the digital thread

Own engineering readiness for ERP transformation, ensuring alignment of data, processes and ways of working to support successful implementation

Define and deliver the manufacturing engineering capability strategy, including workforce planning, skills development and training

Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, fostering accountability, engagement and continuous improvement

Drive sustained improvements in manufacturing performance through Lean and digital initiatives, enhancing productivity, quality and cost

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 Strong background in Manufacturing Engineering, supported by a relevant engineering degree (Industrial, Aerospace, Mechanical or equivalent)
Proven experience leading engineering teams across both operational delivery and transformation programmes

Demonstrated track record of delivering complex change, including both customer-driven and internal improvements

Experience managing industrialisation (NPI) and in-service production change, with a strong understanding of manufacturing lifecycle and…