Continuous Improvement Technician

Windracers Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Windracers Ltd. seeks an experienced Manufacturing/Production Lead to support the implementation and continuous improvement of new airframe, fuel and avionics systems. You will read and interpret drawings, assemble components, and help ensure safety while meeting production targets.

You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and R&D, providing on-site support during installation, ground and flight tests across the UK, while maintaining logs and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or production leadership context.
• Ability to follow, interpret, and provide feedback on engineering drawings or manufacturing packs.
• General manufacturing process knowledge (installation, systems, metalworking, etc).
• Right to work in the UK and BPSS vetting within probation period.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on assembly of airframe, fuel and avionics components in support of Engineering, Manufacturing and R&D.
• Carry out subsystem qualification, aircraft commissioning, and aircraft-level inspections/tests.
• Deliver daily targets to meet the production schedule set by the Production Planner.
• Feedback process, tooling and assembly pain points to planners and Engineering teams.
• On-site support during installation, ground testing and flight testing of new systems (UK).
• Maintain workspace cleanliness and stock levels of consumables with purchasing.
• Document work to create and maintain aircraft build logs.
• Perform other duties as required by management.

Skills

Reading drawings

Manufacturing leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Tools

Odoo

Jira

MCAD

ECAD

Job description

Reporting directly to the “Manufacturing Production Planner” working across multiple departments including Manufacturing, Engineering and R & D, this role will provide continuous improvement support and implementation of newly designed equipment/systems and will involve cross collaboration/communication with the before mentioned teams.

Supporting the “Manufacturing Production Planner” by helping ensure that the implementation of new system designs are scheduled correctly to help maintain full efficiency within the manufacturing team always ensuring safe working practices are maintained. Attention to detail and the ability to read, interpret and improve drawings where necessary will be key.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on assembly of newly designed Airframe, Fuel & Avionics related components supporting the Engineering, Manufacturing and R & D departments.
• Carry out qualification of subsystems, aircraft commissioning, and aircraft-level inspections/test in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Deliver the daily targets set out by the Manufacturing Production Planner to meet the agreed production schedule.
• Feedback of process, tooling, and assembly pain points to Manufacturing Production Planner and Engineering Teams.
• On-site support as required during installation, ground testing, and flight testing of new systems (within the UK).
• Continued management of workspace, ensuring cleanliness and tidiness is maintained.
• Ensuring stock levels of consumable items under your control are maintained and requests for additional consumables are made to the purchasing team.
• Documenting work carried out to create and maintain aircraft build logs.
• Other responsibilities as agreed with your manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute Expertise
• Serve as a subject matter expert within the airframe production domain.
• Drive Cross-functional Collaboration
• Work closely with zone leads and supervisors (Powerplant, Avionics)
• Maintain Standards and Promote Continuous Improvement
• Uphold documentation, quality, and compliance standards across your area.
• Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency or scalability.
• Identify opportunities for improving tools, systems, or processes.
• Uphold Values and Safety
• Champion company values: Purpose, Agile, Resilient, Team, Safe.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and respectful team culture.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• 3+ years’ experience working within a Manufacturing or Production leadership / supervisory context.
• Ability to follow, interpret, and provide feedback on engineering drawings or manufacturing packs.
• Strong general manufacturing skills (basic metalworking, systems assembly, adhesives, riveting, etc).
• Technically capable with good logical reasoning.
• Ability to adapt and learn new skills.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate and direct work activities.
• General Manufacturing process knowledge (installation, systems, metalworking, etc).
• Right to work within the UK.
• Vetting and security clearance (BPSS obtained within probation period).

Desirable

• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Experience with MRP or work tracking tools (Odoo, Jira)
• Experience using MCAD and ECAD tools.
• UAV industry knowledge.

Other

The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the company. The job description may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

Professional Development

You should pursue a programme of continuous professional development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, while maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider requirements.