Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll 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 componentsand 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.

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

To help us make a difference youll 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 ISO9000 AS9100 or D1-9000
  
  
  

Desirable:

Knowledge in Surface Treatments; for example 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

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:

• 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 well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (Employer max contribution 12% - totalling up to 20% contribution)
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon 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
  

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!