Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Mirus Aircraft Seating; Hingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aircraft seating manufacturer in Hingham, England is looking for a Lead Manufacturing Engineer. This role entails optimizing production processes, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in serial production line environments and experience with New Product Introduction. The position offers an opportunity to play a key role in the launch of new aircraft products.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in serial production line manufacturing.
• Demonstrable experience leading New Product Introduction.
• Practical knowledge of robotics and automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage introduction of new production lines and support NPI projects.
• Lead a team of engineers and ensure alignment of activities.
• Drive culture of continuous improvement in manufacturing.

Skills

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Lean manufacturing implementation

Project management skills

Technical communication

Problem-solving ability

Education

University degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical)

Tools

CAD/CAM software

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Overview

Are you a strong manufacturing engineer with a background in a highly regulated and/or serial production line manufacturing environment? As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will take ownership of the technical delivery of introducing new production lines and manufacturing processes across multiple programmes. You'll lead a team of engineers to develop, optimise, and sustain efficient, compliant, and cost-effective production methods for new and existing aircraft seating products.

This role is both strategic and hands-on — ideal for a technically strong engineer who can balance leadership, process ownership, and problem-solving in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Through modern methodologies, lean techniques, inspired innovation, and passion for being best in class, Mirus is positioning itself to be the world's leading aircraft seating supplier with a range of aircraft seats.

Apply now and join our exciting journey!

About the role

You will be responsible for introducing and managing production lines, supporting new projects development, and continuous improvement of commercial aerospace products, in addition to manufacturing assembly processes. Supporting the launch of our products, you will be able to apply your expertise to optimize safety, performance, efficiency, yield, and processes using Lean Sigma.

Supporting multiple new product development (NPD) projects, you will lead DFM/A, PFMEA, production readiness reviews and the design and implementation of lean manufacturing cells to ensure production viability on launch.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Increase production capacity with introduction of new production lines
• Lead a small team of manufacturing engineers, ensuring alignment of activities across NPI, production support, and process improvement
• Support production readiness of new product development programs, leading readiness reviews and planning activities to support
• Drive CIP culture
• Introduce lean manufacturing programmes
• Drive to improve production efficiency
• Ensure all manufacturing activities meet AS9100 regulatory standards
• Collaborate with design, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
• Fulfil Manufacturing Engineering requirements with DFM/A, and project execution throughout NPD/I Process
• Lead the design, manufacture and introduction of tooling and assembly aids
• Lead problem-solving on complex production issues, ensuring robust corrective actions
• Conduct PFMEA, process capability analysis, and root cause investigation
• Support the development of junior engineers, building internal technical capability and succession strength

About you

To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will bring your expertise within a manufacturing engineering capacity, a passion for innovation, problem solving abilities and drive for operational excellence along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

• Significant experience working in a serial production line manufacturing environment as a Manufacturing / Production / Process Engineer
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, composites, assembly, and finishing
• Demonstrable experience leading NPI (New Product Introduction)
• CAD/CAM literacy and ability to interpret complex technical drawings
• Practical working knowledge in the application and implementation of lean manufacturing
• Demonstrable experience of influencing product realization using a structured approach to DFM/A/C. (Design for Manufacture, Assembly, Cost)
• Practical working knowledge of robotics and automation including operational programming
• Ability to evaluate, develop and improve existing production processes
• Understanding of AS9100, or similar quality management standards
• Technical experience in Manufacturing Engineering, with a professional qualification (university degree) and/or background in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical)

Desirable

• Experience working in a highly regulated industry such as Automotive / Aerospace OEM or First Tier supplier or equivalent industries
• Or a relevant (IMechE) or (IET) qualification / Apprenticeship or equivalent vocational training
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems

Personal skills / attributes

• Demonstrable strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• High level of personal accountability and a strong bias for action

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Manufacturing Engineer position. Come on a journey with us and be part of delivering our defined business and sales targets to continue our journey of growth.

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