Lead Manufacturing Technician

Location: Hanworth

Job Purpose The Workshop Team Leader / Workflow Specialist oversees the daily operations of the Aircraft Wheels and Brakes workshop. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic production scheduling. You will manage a team of technicians, optimize component turnaround times (TAT), and ensure absolute compliance with aviation regulatory standards (e.g., EASA, FAA, CAA). Workflow & Production Optimization Schedule Production:
Plan daily and weekly workshop tasks based on incoming asset backlogs and customer priority. Streamline Bottlenecks:
Monitor components moving through cleaning, non-destructive testing (NDT), machining, inspection, and final assembly. Track Metrics:
Drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with a focus on reducing Turnaround Time (TAT) and maximizing output. Manage Materials:
Coordinate with stores to ensure parts, repair kits, and consumables are available before production begins. Team Leadership & Safety Supervise Technicians:
Lead, motivate, challenge and assign tasks to a team of mechanics, inspectors, and support staff. Enforce Safety:
Maintain a strict culture of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) and 5S workplace organization standards. Train Staff:
Identify skill gaps, coordinate technical training, and sign off on technician competency matrices. Quality & Regulatory Compliance Audit Documentation:
Ensure all digital and paper maintenance release tags, teardown reports, and logbooks are flawlessly completed. Maintain Standards:
Ensure all work aligns strictly with current Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs) and airworthiness directives. Tool Calibration:
Oversee the tracking and calibration of specialized workshop tooling, torque wrenches, and inflation cages. Support Audits:
Assist internal quality teams and external aviation authorities during workshop inspections.

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an aviation MRO environment, specifically working with aircraft wheels, brakes, or landing gear components. Leadership:
At least 1-2 years of experience in a team leader, supervisor, or production planning role. Regulations:
Strong working knowledge of EASA Part 145, FAA Part 145, or local CAA regulatory frameworks. Methodologies:
Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement principles to improve workshop efficiency. Systems:
Proficiency with aviation ERP / MRO software (e.g., Quantum, AMOS, SAP) and Microsoft Excel. If this role sounds of interest, apply today or email Charlie on