Head of Production & Manufacturing Engineering
Department: Production Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Bembridge
Description
* Employment type: Permanent
* Salary: £55,000 - £70,000
* Standard Hours: Flexible start / 40 hours per week
* Location: Bembridge, Isle of Wight
The Production & Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading production engineering and manufacturing engineering activities in support of Britten-Norman’s aircraft manufacturing and modification operations. The role ensures safe, compliant, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing processes across aircraft assembly, structures, systems installation, and component manufacture. It combines))); hands‑on engineering leadership with team management to support production delivery, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance within a low‑volume, high‑complexity aerospace environment.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
* Lead, mentor, and develop Production Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering teams
* Set engineering priorities aligned with production schedules, aircraft delivery milestones, and business objectives.
* Allocate engineering resources to support assembly lines, modification programmes, and NPI activity.
* Promote a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Production & Operations Support
* tributed day‑to‑day engineering support to aircraft assembly, systems installation, and modification activities.
* Resolve production issues impacting safety, quality, cost, or delivery, ensuring robust root cause analysis and corrective action.
* Optimize production planning by improving workflow, line balance, and capacity utilisation.
* Monitor and improve key metrics such as delivery performance, labour efficiency, and schedule adherence.
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
* Develop, maintain, and optimise manufacturing processes, routings, tooling, and work instructions for aircraft and components.
* Support New Product Introduction (NPI), aircraft variants, design changes, and industrialisation activities.
* Ensure manufacturing documentation is compliant with Part 21, Part 145 (where applicable), and internal procedures.
* Drive standardisation and best practice across production and engineering functions.
Continuous Improvement & Cost Control
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives appropriate to low‑volume aerospace manufacturing (Lean, Kaizen, problem‑solving)
* Reduce rework, non‑conformances, and manufacturing waste while maintaining airworthiness and quality standards.
* Identify opportunities to improve build efficiency, flow, and cost without compromising compliance or safety саб.
* Support capital investment cases for tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
Tooling, Equipment & Automation
* Oversee the specification, design, and गर्दछ introduction of jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing aids for aircraft production.
* Work closely with Maintenance and Facilities to ensure equipment availability and safe operation.
* Support selective automation and digital manufacturing solutions where they add value in a high‑mix environment.
Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
* Ensure manufacturing processes meet Britten‑Norman quality standards and regulatory requirements.
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