Site Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Medium Site - Repair Solutions

Overview

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 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.

As a member of the site leadership team the Site ME Manager role is accountable for delivering Manufacturing Engineering solutions to the Programs and Operations organizations. This will include creating a Zero Defect culture through the application of the Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to ensure industry leading quality performance, guaranteeing on time delivery. The role will also be accountable for delivering year on year conversion cost productivity targets in collaboration with the site leadership team and by using the Lean Operations Model.

Additionally, the role will be responsible for the execution of all new product introduction projects in support of the business growth strategy.

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering organization in support of all business needs.
• Exemplifying a safety-first mindset and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Building and leading a high performance, multi-disciplined Manufacturing Engineering organization encompassing the whole ME perimeter. This includes managing talent selection, training, development, engagement, ongoing performance and succession planning.
• Budgetary ownership for the site Manufacturing Engineering department and teams.
• Accountable for delivering annual quality improvement targets for the site, enabling year on year conversion cost target realization.
• Accountable for delivering performance results in accordance with Site Budget and Strategic Plan.
• Developing the Zero Defects Manufacturing (ZDM) mindset and culture into the site Manufacturing Engineering organization through implementation of standard ZDM tool suite and APQP process.
• Developing close relationships with Program teams to deliver manufacturing engineering solutions in line with customer requirements and expectations.
• Accountable for sustaining and improving Program & Product manufacturing engineering systems in line with business case expectations.
• Lead the successful delivery of new product introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are consistently met.
• Oversee engineering resource planning and forecasting to maintain optimal staffing levels aligned with business demands.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, or 12 years of ME experience in lieu of a degree
• 10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineering Leadership role.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• GKN Experience
• MRO experience
• Aerospace manufacturing background
• Experience 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. Willingness to get Lean Expert Certification within first 2 years.
• Ability to lead Continuous Improvement projects across the entire facility.
• Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO
  9000, AS9100, or D1-9000
• Fluent in English language, both written and spoken
• Project / Program Management
• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent
• Advanced degree
• Six Sigma Green Belt

The compensation range for this role is between $125,547 -$156,934.

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