Manufacturing Engineering Lead M/F (H/F) - GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED (UK)
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Mission description
What does the role look like? We're seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead to take on a key leadership role within our Wolverhampton site. You'll lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers, covering system engineers and module support engineers, supporting production areas and delivering high-impact project work packages. As a skilled people manager, you'll be responsible for driving performance, supporting technical excellence, and leading improvement initiatives across manufacturing systems, technology, and processes.
Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate a team of technical contributors to deliver against business and engineering objectives.
* Set policy deployment goals and ensure alignment across your team to drive strategic outcomes.
* Develop and manage annual engineering plans, ensuring successful delivery of agreed objectives and KPIs.
* Represent the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) function at Tier process reviews and business project reviews.
* Oversee the commissioning and quality assurance of work packages related to production and system improvement.
* Drive best practice across manufacturing areas, establishing and upholding high standards.
* Coach, manage, and review performance of engineering staff, including supporting recruitment, training, progression, and succession planning.
* Lead multi-functional teams to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
* Manage risks and issues related to achieving engineering and business goals.
* Support the Head of Manufacturing Engineering in building a best-in-class ME function.
* Ensure accurate documentation and system transactions in line with customer and financial requirements.
* Provide regular progress updates to senior stakeholders on engineering and project performance.
Essential skills
* Experience of aerospace manufacturing, assembly, or test.
* Project management experience.
* HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Production Engineering.
Desirable skills
* Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business Management.
* Understanding of manufacturing concepts and processes.
* Project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APMP).
* Experience leading and developing technical teams.
* Knowledge of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Staffing and Recruiting
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