Manufacturing Engineering - Operations Leader

oilandgasjobsearch.com; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Operations Leader to oversee engineering operations, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This role involves managing cross-functional teams and implementing improvements in manufacturing processes while fostering a culture of innovation. Applicants should have a Master's degree in engineering and significant experience in manufacturing.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Strong background in manufacturing engineering and systems management.
• Proven track record of leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to implement lean practices to enhance safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the implementation of manufacturing engineering systems.
• Develop and integrate systems to streamline production processes.
• Oversee execution of testing provision to ensure product quality.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you passionate about leading teams and driving innovation in manufacturing? We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Operations Leader to take charge of the end-to-end processes within Manufacturing Engineering for a specific area of responsibility.

In this role, you'll guide and support our Manufacturing Engineering teams, ensuring safety protocols and quality standards are always upheld. You'll also play a key role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and creativity, using FLIGHT DECK principles to help us reach new heights. If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prioritise safety in all manufacturing and test processes to ensure a safe working environment.
• Lead and manage the implementation and optimisation of manufacturing engineering systems and technologies
• Develop and integrate systems to streamline production processes and enhance efficiencies measured against agreed KPI's
• Support development and delivery of value stream and site TPM methodology
• Collaborate cross functionally to develop a site wide manufacturing technology strategy (MGMP)
• Oversee the execution of testing provision to ensure product quality and reliability
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Test Engineering team to drive Test Equipment performance, implement continuous improvement initiatives to drive accuracy and equipment availability
• Manage costs effectively to achieve financial targets within area of responsibility
• Escalation points for value stream aligned issues through site daily management (BUCC, PCC)
• Budget definition and control for value stream aligned responsibilities i.e. tools and supplies, ME headcount
• CAPEX owner for value stream aligned projects
• Collaborate with Head of ME on overall shop support and future manufacturing strategy

Required Qualifications:

This role requires a strong background in manufacturing engineering, systems management, leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).

• Master's degree in engineering or equivalent capability and knowledge gained through time served in manufacturing engineering or related fields.
• Proven track record of leading teams and driving process improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to implement and sustain lean practices to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Familiarity with lean principles such as Kaizen, Standard Work, and Hoshin Kanri.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Characteristics:

• Six Sigma certification (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Lean Manufacturing certifications.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and challenges.
• Ability to mentor and develop team members.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Pension
• Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Job D escription

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

SPB3

Relocation Assistance Provided: No