Engineering Improvement Manager

Airbus; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Strategic Process Engineering Manager to drive process improvements and manage engineering change across the organization. This role is vital for enhancing cost performance, leading project initiatives, and fostering innovation within manufacturing techniques. The successful candidate will possess strong project management skills and a solid background in engineering, ensuring effective communication and budget management while contributing to strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage complex projects from inception to completion.
• Strong understanding and application of industrial engineering principles.
• Solid background in engineering and/or quality management.
• In-depth knowledge of best-in-class manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of strategic process engineering change.
• Assist in developing cost reduction strategies.
• Manage and execute operational improvement projects.

Skills

Project Management Expertise

Industrial Engineering Principles

Engineering/Quality Background

Manufacturing Techniques

Business Acumen

Job description

Job Description:

Subject to the successful closing of the transaction with Spirit, and after obtaining relevant regulatory approvals. We are seeking a Strategic Process Engineering Manager to lead and manage all aspects of strategic process engineering change and improvement projects. This role is crucial in supporting our business strategy and deploying engineering improvement programs across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Cost Reduction: Assist in developing Spirit Europe's manufacturing cost reduction strategies, focusing on improving operational cost performance.

• Lead Improvement Initiatives: Be fully accountable for creating, deploying, and delivering the Business Engineering Improvement plan.

• Project Management:

  • Manage and execute all strategic operational improvement projects.

  • Collaborate with Senior Leadership Council (SLC) to provide direction on key business issues.

  • Oversee the delivery of cost and cash improvement plans across the business.

  • Manage all engineering implementation and operational improvement projects.

  • Provide effective support to the business on relevant projects based on established priorities.

  • Create, monitor, and manage comprehensive project management plans, ensuring projects adhere to cost, quality, and delivery targets.

  • Apply strong project management principles throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Manage business case principles with support from the finance team.

• Innovation & Development: Research and develop innovative methods to keep the business at the forefront of the latest manufacturing techniques.

• Communication & Budget:

  • Manage an effective communication and employee involvement plan.

  • Oversee departmental budgets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to manage complex projects from inception to completion.

• Industrial Engineering Principles: Strong understanding and application of industrial engineering principles.

• Engineering/Quality Background: Solid background in engineering and/or quality management.

• Manufacturing Techniques: In-depth knowledge of best-in-class manufacturing techniques.

• Business Acumen: Commercially and financially aware, with some knowledge of procurement processes.

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Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Quality Management System

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