Overview
The company designs and manufactures electric aircraft engine components. We are seeking a key person to bridge manufacturing practices and aerospace requirements to ensure electric motor hardware is delivered on time, in full, and to aerospace quality standards.
Responsibilities
* Build and maintain a supplier plan and integrated schedule with clear milestones, gates, and critical path
* Run weekly reviews with actions, owners, and dates. Expedite parts, tooling and test slots
* Aerospace quality uplift
* Plan, compile and gain approval of First Article Inspection (FAI) packs. Ensure full traceability, serialization and Certificates of Conformance
* Ensure calibrated measurement systems, key characteristic control and special process qualification
* Configuration and change control
* Enforce baseline control for drawings, Bills of Materials, software and firmware. Support or chair Change Control Boards and ensure change impact assessments and deviations are approved before build
* Nonconformance and risk management
* Manufacturing and test readiness
* Prepare and witness build and test activities as needed. Familiarity with RTCA DO-160 tests for EMI, vibration and environment is a plus
* Stakeholder management and reporting
* Act as a single point of contact on site. Provide concise weekly status reports and KPIs to leadership
* Coach teams on aerospace expectations and ensure alignment across Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and Supply Chain
Qualifications
* Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
* Working knowledge of AS9000/AS9145, EN9102 FAI, EASA Part 21 production concepts
* Tools: MS Project or similar, Jira/Confluence, MRP/ERP, basic CAD viewer, statistical tools
* Soft skills: assertive but collaborative, able to influence without authority, clear communicator, disciplined in reporting and action tracking
* On-site requirement: Norfolk, 2/3 days a week with some travel to other sites as needed
* Can be full-time or contract position
* Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing or related degree required
* Applicants must be UK citizens; visa sponsorship not available
Employment Details
* Location: Norfolk region, United Kingdom
* On-site requirement with potential travel to other sites
* Start ASAP; salary package discussed during interview; flexible working options
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