⚓ Production Engineering Manager
📍 Methil, Scotland | Navantia UK
🕒 Full-time | Senior management role
Shape how ships are built, not just designed.
Navantia UK is seeking an experienced Production Engineering Manager to play a critical role in planning and delivering efficient, build‑ready shipbuilding programmes at our Methil yard.
⚙️ What you’ll be doing
* Coordinating design, procurement, construction and test activities across shipyard functions to maximise programme efficiency.
* Ensuring designs are manufacturable within Methil yard facilities and capabilities.
* Defining and owning the production and build strategy, from top‑level concept down to executable work packages.
* Working with the Programme Management Office to develop and maintain integrated schedules that drive delivery.
* Leading material strategy, procurement launches and inventory control to minimise shortages, storage time and surplus.
* Converting construction design outputs into clear work packages for build and test execution.
* Supporting installation and testing activities, resolving issues and feeding lessons learned back into continuous improvement.
* Driving LEAN and continuous improvement across production engineering and delivery processes.
* Leading, mentoring and developing teams while embedding best practice and Navantia UK values.
🧠 What we’re looking for
Essential
* Degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience).
* Significant hands‑on experience in shipbuilding or a similar heavy engineering / manufacturing environment.
* Proven experience leading and managing teams.
* Strong knowledge of production engineering, quality standards and project management.
* Experience applying LEAN and continuous improvement methodologies.
* Ability to coordinate across multiple functions and influence senior stakeholders.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing constraints, material flow and build sequencing.
🌍 Why join Navantia UK?
* A senior leadership role with real influence over how ships are built.
* The opportunity to work on complex new‑build programmes.
* A collaborative environment that values Service, Trust, Excellence, Agility, Dedication and You.
* The chance to shape production strategy and drive continuous improvement at site level.
* Career development within the wider Navantia Group.
Navantia UK is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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