Manufacturing Manager - Composites Location: Belfast Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience) An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to take on a senior leadership role within a pioneering engineering organisation at the forefront of high-performance composite manufacturing and advanced propulsion systems. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will drive operational excellence, quality, and safety across complex manufacturing operations, supporting the delivery of cutting-edge engineering projects that are shaping the future of sustainable transport and innovation. The Role Reporting to the Production Director, the Manufacturing Manager will lead a large, multi-functional team in delivering high-quality composite and metallic assemblies to strict cost, schedule, and quality targets. You will play a key role in developing manufacturing strategies, supporting new production introductions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of up to 100 production staff, overseeing all day-to-day operations within the manufacturing function. Manage resource planning, work scheduling, and performance management of operational leads and team leaders. Build and maintain a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across the production environment. Ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets are consistently achieved. Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to ensure seamless project delivery. Drive Lean and 5S manufacturing practices to optimise efficiency and minimise waste. Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance production capability, quality, and throughput. Support the recruitment, training, and development of direct labour teams. Contribute to long-term manufacturing strategy and industrialisation initiatives. About You Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in a relevant engineering or manufacturing discipline. Proven track record in composite manufacturing, assembly, or low-volume, high-complexity production environments. Strong leadership and people management experience within a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Experienced in implementing Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Demonstrated ability to drive transformation and process optimisation. Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Able to work under pressure while maintaining focus on quality and performance targets. Experience in new product introduction (NPI) and scaling manufacturing operations is highly desirable. What's on Offer Highly competitive salary (£55,000 - £60,000, depending on experience) Private medical insurance and health cashback plan Group income protection and life assurance (3 salary) Company pension scheme Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes Annual travel card loan support 22 days annual leave plus 13 public/bank holidays (increasing with service) Regular social and wellbeing events for staff and families Genuine career progression within a fast-growing, high-technology environment This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated and experienced Manufacturing Manager to take a leading role in a company driving forward innovation in composite technology and sustainable engineering. If this role could be of interest or you would like to have a chat about any other roles available, click apply or reach out to for a confidential discussion. INDKY Skills: PRODUCTION MANUFACTURING MANAGER COMPOSITES LEAN 5S Benefits: Benefits Package