Date Posted: 2025-07-14 Country: United Kingdom Location: BE Aerospace UK Limited, Nissen House, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4TB Position Role Type: Unspecified Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, is a global leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. Within the Interiors Division, we specialise in creating innovative and safe interior solutions that keep passengers safe, comfortable, and connected throughout their journey. As a Senior Production Engineer at Collins Aerospace, you will develop and improve manufacturing processes by studying products and manufacturing methods. You would apply your skills and experience to develop, test, modify, and create solutions through a collaborative effort with various teams. Key Responsibilities: Engagement: Deputise in the absence of the ME/PE Mgr in support of GEMBA initiatives. Act as a focal point for the Production Engineering team to flex the resources to overcome assigned tasks. Coach, review and guide the work of other manufacturing engineering professionals. Manufacturing: Provide long-term strategic support to positively impact on operational results. Drive continuous development of procedures that have a major impact on operational results. Innovate & implement manufacturing techniques/tooling to maximise machining efficiency, RFT performance and improve product quality. Programming: Maintain an advanced knowledge of machining/fabrication principles enabling the programming capability across multiple commodities. Stay current and up to date with technological developments in the market, including both training and equipment options. Quality Assurance: Ensure all work adheres to approved data & manufacturing standards. Analyse various data sources to assist in RCCA using the pareto principle. Support training across Operations and drive accountability of competency reports. Perform regular layered audits/line walks to validate impact and gain feedback. Collaboration: Communicates with parties both internally and externally of own department. Works to influence cross-functional parties regarding policies, practices and procedures. Collaborate with cross functional teams to optimise manufacturing efficiency, including identifying Risks and Opportunities for business improvements. Continuous Improvement: Manage moderate to complex projects or processes aimed at driving efficiency activities. Document activities in accordance with the C.O.R.E system. REQUIRED SKILLS City and guilds qualifications or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in assembly manufacturing environment. Experience in a variety of manufacturing techniques; machining & fabrication. Prior experience in a low batch/high mix machining environment – aerospace or similar industry preferred. Previous experience in CNC Programming, increasing machining efficiency and project work. Familiarity with machining environments. Preferred Skills & Experience Aerospace manufacturing experience Lean Manufacturing: Familiarity with lean manufacturing techniques to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Microsoft Office: Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools to document and report on performance. Process Improvement: Experience in leading or supporting process improvement projects. LOCAL INFORMATION • This role reports to – Manufacturing & Production Engineering Manager • Travel requirement – 10% • Hours of Work – Flexible hours – 39 hours per week o Mon-Thurs: 07:30-18:00 o Fri: 07:30-14:00 Why Join Us? At Collins Aerospace, we believe in empowering our people to make a real difference. You’ll be part of a supportive, innovative team where your contributions are valued, and your career growth is encouraged. With excellent benefits, a flexible working environment, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aircraft interior components, this is the perfect chance to take your machining career to the next level. What We Offer: 25 days Annual Leave Bank Holidays Fantastic Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme for personal support Cycle to Work Scheme and other employee discounts Apply Today! We’re looking forward to hearing from you. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms