Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Lead — Drive Excellence

Preligens; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Wolverhampton seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Lead to manage a team of engineers in delivering high-impact projects. This role involves overseeing production systems and driving performance excellence. Candidates must have aerospace manufacturing experience and project management expertise. A competitive salary, performance bonus, and various perks including private medical insurance and a pension scheme are offered. This is a permanent, full-time role with significant leadership responsibilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Structured training & opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Experience of aerospace manufacturing, assembly, or test is a must.
• Preferably have project management qualifications.
• Understanding of manufacturing concepts and processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of technical contributors.
• Set policy deployment goals for strategic outcomes.
• Develop and manage annual engineering plans.
• Oversee commissioning and quality assurance of work packages.
• Drive best practices across manufacturing areas.
• Coach and manage engineering staff performance.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Project management experience

Team leadership

Knowledge of Lean principles

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business Management

Job description

A leading aerospace firm in Wolverhampton seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Lead to manage a team of engineers in delivering high-impact projects. This role involves overseeing production systems and driving performance excellence. Candidates must have aerospace manufacturing experience and project management expertise. A competitive salary, performance bonus, and various perks including private medical insurance and a pension scheme are offered. This is a permanent, full-time role with significant leadership responsibilities.