Are you an Engineering & Product Quality Manager with strong manufacturing engineering and NPI experience? Do you thrive in a precision engineering, aerospace manufacturing environment, leading multidisciplinary teams from cradle to grave? If so, an excellent opportunity has become available to join a market-leading aerospace manufacturing business based in Derby.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with responsibility for Manufacturing Engineering, NPI/NPDI and Product Quality activities across the site. The focus is weighted towards manufacturing engineering and new product introduction, supported by strong product quality knowledge. You will lead teams through the full lifecycle of complex aerospace components, from initial enquiry and NPI through manufacture, delivery and quality resolution.
Engineering & Product Quality Manager
Competitive Salary on Offer
Monday to Thursday: 07:00 – 16:00 / 08:00 – 17:00 & Friday: 07:00 – 12:00
Engineering & Product Quality Manager
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Manufacturing Engineering and Product Quality teams to deliver right-first-time, cost and delivery performance
* Own and drive NPI/NPDI activities, taking complex precision components from concept through to production
* Establish, develop and continuously improve manufacturing and product quality processes
* Resolve technical and product quality issues, liaising with customers and internal stakeholders
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, PFMEA, FAIRs and capability development
Engineering & Product Quality Manager
* Strong background in Manufacturing Engineering within a complex, multi-stage precision manufacturing environment
* Proven experience leading NPI projects from concept to delivery
* Demonstrated capability managing and developing engineering teams
* Solid understanding of product quality tools and issue resolution
* Experience within machining, fabrication or aerospace manufacturing environments
Engineering & Product Quality Manager
Company Benefits
* Enhanced pension contribution (8% employer)
* Private Medical Healthcare (family cover)
* Life assurance (7.5x salary) and income protection
* Enhanced annual leave (20 days + bank holidays, rising to 25 days + bank holidays after one year)
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