Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead

moog; Wolverhampton; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible benefits

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

Life assurance

Company pension

Employee share options

Free parking

EV charging

Résumé du poste

Moog in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead to direct a shop-floor engineering group and drive lean process improvements. You will manage work assignments, performance reviews, and training while coordinating with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager on key projects.

You will apply machining expertise (5-axis milling, grinding, gear cutting, wire erosion) and lead improvements with a focus on Zero Defects.

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering or Leadership.
• HNC/HND in Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Progressive experience in manufacturing/process engineering.
• Experience with lean methodologies and Zero Defects.
• Proven knowledge of machining practices including Mill/Turn, 5 Axis Milling, Grinding, Gear Cutting, Spark/Wire Eroding, Honing/Lapping.

Responsabilités

• Manage and mentor the Manufacturing Engineering team on the shop floor and in personnel management.
• Direct work assignments, scheduling, and review of work in progress.
• Support performance reviews and training/development coordination.
• Establish and deliver lean processes into the manufacturing environment.
• Identify key process improvement projects with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
• Deploy methods based on 3D models for product launch into manufacturing.
• Establish standard times for operations to minimise wastes.
• Support engineers/technicians in gauging, fixtures, and tooling creation and approval.
• Provide cross-departmental technical support, including occasional global involvement.
• Allocate shop support resources and participate in support actions.

Connaissances

Machining practices

5 Axis Milling

Grinding

Gear Cutting

Wire Eroding

Honing & Lapping

Lean methodologies

Zero Defects

Leadership

Team management

Formation

BSc Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

HNC/HND Mechanical/Engineering

Description du poste

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead

Reporting To:

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Wolverhampton, GBR

Responsibilities Include

• Manage and mentor the Manufacturing Engineering team, both shop floor and personnel management.
• Direct work assignments, scheduling, and review of work in progress.
• Support personnel actions including performance reviews, and coordination of training and development.
• Establish and deliver lean processes into the manufacturing environment.
• Work with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager in identifying key process improvement projects.
• Create and support the deployment of effective methods and processes based on 3D models for product launch into the manufacturing area.
• Help establish standard times for each operation ensuring minimisation of the 7 wastes.
• Support Manufacturing Engineer(s) / Technician(s) in the creation, review, and approval of gauging, fixtures, and special tooling.
• Provide support and technical assistance to other departments on the facility and, at times, globally.
• Responsible for shop support resource allocation and direct involvement with any support actions.

Key Skills and experience

• BSc Degree (vocational, professional, or advanced) or equivalent in the field of Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering/Leadership. (Preferred).
• HNC/ HND (vocational, professional, or advanced) or equivalent in the field of Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Progressive experience (usually post-education) in the field of manufacturing/process engineering.
• Progressive experience (usually post-education) in the field Lean methodologies and Zero Defects.
• Proven previous knowledge of machining practices including but not limited to;
• Mill/Turn - 5 Axis Milling - Grinding - Gear Cutting - Spark / Wire Eroding - Honing / Lapping
• Proven leadership / management qualities including 1 to 1 support, development of training plans and workload resource management.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that 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. For further information please visit www.gov.uk.

In Return Moog can offer you:

You’ll have access to career progression opportunities and learning and development programs that will empower you to grow both personally and professionally. Enjoy a comprehensive Flexible Benefits Package, 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays), Private Medical Insurance, access to mental health support and expert financial advice. You’ll also benefit from free parking, access to electric car charging, Life Assurance, a Company Pension contribution starting at 6%, Employee Share Options.

You Matter at Moog – Our Mission and Vision

At Moog, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities. We strive to empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work, celebrating our differences to foster a welcoming environment for all.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We manage vacancies internally, preferring direct hiring and referrals for efficiency. When needed, we engage agencies from our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs from agencies not on our PSL will not be considered, and no introduction fee will apply.