Composites Manufacturing Manager

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical; Swindon; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Private medical insurance

Private dental cover

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Employee assistance programme

EV, tech and cycle-to-work schemes

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Orion Electrotech - Engineering & Technical is seeking a Composites Manufacturing Manager in Swindon to build and lead a new production capability for high-performance composite structures. You will collaborate across manufacturing, engineering, quality and supply chain to create a safe, scalable operation that supports ambitious growth.

You will drive lay-up, curing and inspection capabilities, recruit and develop a skilled team, and ensure lean processes, safety and regulatory compliance in a

Qualifications

• Proven composites manufacturing experience in aerospace/advanced engineering.
• Strong understanding of prepreg and/or wet lay-up processes.
• Experience establishing new manufacturing cells or facilities.
• Experience in regulated or precision-engineering environments; SC clearance capability.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the composites manufacturing facility layout and production flow.
• Specify, source and commission manufacturing equipment, tooling and fixtures.
• Establish composite lay-up, curing, trimming and inspection capabilities.
• Develop robust manufacturing processes delivering quality, efficiency and traceability.
• Recruit, train and develop a high-performing composites manufacturing team.
• Drive production performance against safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Develop strong supplier relationships and support material sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and manufacturing best practices.
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams across a wider international manufacturing network.

Skills

Problem-solving

Hands-on leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma exposure

Regulated environments

Job description

Composites Manufacturing Manager - Swindon - Up to £75,000 - Bonus - Excellent Benefits

A Rare Opportunity to Build a Manufacturing Capability From the Ground Up

We are supporting a fast-growing advanced engineering organisation at the forefront of developing highly sophisticated airborne and autonomous technology solutions.

The Role

Reporting into the senior manufacturing leadership team, you will establish and lead a dedicated composites manufacturing operation producing high-performance composite structures for advanced engineering applications.

You’ll work across manufacturing, engineering, quality and supply chain teams to create a safe, efficient and scalable production environment capable of supporting ambitious growth plans.

This is a highly autonomous role where your decisions will directly influence the future success of the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement the composites manufacturing facility layout and production flow.
• Specify, source and commission manufacturing equipment, tooling and fixtures.
• Establish composite lay-up, curing, trimming and inspection capabilities.
• Develop robust manufacturing processes delivering quality, efficiency and traceability.
• Recruit, train and develop a high-performing composites manufacturing team.
• Drive production performance against safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Develop strong supplier relationships and support material sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and manufacturing best practices.
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams across a wider international manufacturing network.

About You

• Proven composites manufacturing experience within aerospace, motorsport, automotive, marine or other advanced engineering sectors.
• Strong understanding of prepreg and/or wet lay-up manufacturing processes.
• Experience introducing new manufacturing cells, production lines or facilities.
• Knowledge of composite trimming, finishing and inspection techniques.
• A track record of building, leading and developing production teams.
• Experience working within regulated or precision-engineering environments.
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement or Six Sigma exposure.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on management style.
• Ability to work within a highly regulated environment and meet the requirements necessary to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Why Join?

• Build and shape your own department.
• Influence facility design and manufacturing strategy.
• Lead a growing specialist team.
• Work on innovative, technically challenging products.
• Join a business investing heavily in UK capability and long-term growth.

Package

• Salary up to £75,000
• Annual performance bonus
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Private medical insurance
• Private dental cover
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Electric vehicle, technology and cycle-to-work schemes
• Career development opportunities within a growing engineering organisation

Alternative Job Titles

• Composite Manufacturing Manager
• Composites Operations Manager
• Manufacturing Manager
• Composite Production Manager
• Head of Composites
• Composites Workshop Manager
• Composite Operations Lead
• Advanced Manufacturing Manager
• Production Manager - Composites
• Composite Facility Manager

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