Overview
Manufacturing Engineering Lead – Gloucester, Gloucestershire. An exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking technical team based in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. Acting as both a technical and administrative leader, this role will oversee the Manufacturing Engineering Team, ensuring production methods are efficient, reliable, and continuously improving. The Manufacturing Engineering Lead will work with composites and polymer materials, driving innovation while supporting day-to-day operations. The role will shape processes for new product introduction, influence design for manufacture, and align production methods with customer and regulatory requirements.
The role requires a strong technical authority who can collaborate across engineering, quality, operations, and materials departments. Based in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, the role will involve leading process optimisation projects, spearheading problem-solving initiatives, and introducing new technologies to enhance efficiency.
Responsibilities
* Leading and mentoring the Manufacturing Engineering Team, ensuring workloads are balanced and targets achieved.
* Driving product development from concept through to production with a focus on design for manufacture.
* Conducting market research into state-of-the-art technologies and integrating them into business practices.
* Managing documentation and administration in line with quality standards.
* Supporting research and development with prototype and proof-of-concept manufacturing.
Qualifications
* Ideally five years of experience in a similar environment with strong leadership capabilities and expertise in process optimisation.
* Excellent communication skills, trained to HNC level or above.
* Deep understanding of PFMEA and APQP within a quality-focused setting.
Location
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Manufacturing and Engineering
Industries
* Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
* Manufacturing
* Defense and Space Manufacturing
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