Production Engineering & Test Manager
?? Great Yarmouth (On-Site)
?? Competitive salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
?? Aerospace & Defence sector (SC Clearance required)
The Opportunity
This is a key leadership role within a highly regulated aerospace and defence manufacturing environment, responsible for shaping and driving Production Engineering and Test performance.
Youll lead from the frontdeveloping a high-performing engineering team, improving manufacturing flow, and embedding lean and continuous improvement at the heart of operations.
This role suits someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing strategic thinking with day-to-day operational delivery.
What Youll Be Doing
1. Leading and developing a team of Production & Test Engineers, driving performance and accountability
2. Designing and optimising production flow lines to improve throughput, yield, and efficiency
3. Delivering measurable improvements across quality, delivery, and cost
4. Embedding and driving lean manufacturing principles (5S, VSM, Kaizen, SMED, standard work)
5. Leading structured problem-solving activities (8D, FMEA, root cause analysis)
6. Supporting manufactu...