Aerospace Improvement Lead Engineer

Outsource UK; Samlesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsource UK is recruiting on behalf of a major aerospace and defence client for an Improvement Engineering Lead. You will drive product and manufacturing improvements on complex airframe programmes, leading cross-functional teams across engineering, quality and operations.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, experience with RCCA, DMAIC/8D and practical knowledge of GD&T, SPC and manufacturing processes. SC clearance eligibility is a plus.

Qualifications

• Delivery of improvement projects in aerospace or other complex manufacturing.
• Strong RCA and corrective action knowledge.
• Experience with DMAIC / 8D problem solving.
• Understanding of GD&T and ISO GPS / ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with metallic machining, composites or tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead product improvement projects across complex manufacturing programmes.
• Conduct RCCA investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Analyse inspection, quality and non-conformance data for trends.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to implement actions.
• Review CAD models, drawings, tooling and PLM data.
• Support design teams with product optimisation and manufacturability improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
• Manage stakeholders and communicate progress across the business.

Skills

Aerospace/defence manufacturing

Root cause analysis

DMAIC/8D problem solving

Change management

Mechanical manufacturing

Machining/composites/tooling

GD&T/ISO GPS/ASME Y14.5

Minitab/statistical tools

SPC/Cp/Cpk/quality metrics

Job description

Outsource UK is recruiting on behalf of a major aerospace and defence client for an Improvement Engineering Lead. You will drive product and manufacturing improvements on complex airframe programmes, leading cross-functional teams across engineering, quality and operations.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, experience with RCCA, DMAIC/8D and practical knowledge of GD&T, SPC and manufacturing processes. SC clearance eligibility is a plus.