Manufacturing Manager

Artemis Chase - Defence & Space Specialists; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

6% employer pension contribution

Temporary accommodation available if移住

Job summary

Artemis Chase - Defence & Space Specialists in the UK is seeking a hands-on Production/ Manufacturing Manager to scale our advanced manufacturing operation for high-tech defence programmes. You will lead shop-floor teams, drive pilot lines, and build scalable processes in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires resourcefulness, autonomy, and a practical mindset; experience in drone, UAV, or aerospace sectors is highly beneficial. Equity options and relocation support are part of the package.

Qualifications

• No strict education requirement, but degrees in related fields are beneficial.
• Drone/UAV or aerospace experience is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead shop-floor teams, oversee technicians and assembly operations.
• Help build a scalable manufacturing environment in a fast-moving setting.
• Operate with pace, autonomy and limited process/documentation.

Skills

People management

Hands-on manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Job description

We are currently supporting a highly innovative UK drone company working on cutting-edge technology for sensitive defence programmes. Following major growth and the launch of their next-generation platform, they’re expanding their manufacturing operation and looking for a hands-on Production / Manufacturing Manager to help scale the function.

This is not a 'sit behind a desk' management role. They need someone who is comfortable managing people as well as hands on technical skills:

• Leading teams and people managing from the shop floor — overseeing technicians, assembly operations, tooling, layouts, pilot production lines.
• Help build a scalable manufacturing environment in a fast-moving setting.
• The environment would suit someone from a smaller aerospace, drone, robotics, or advanced manufacturing business who is comfortable working with pace, autonomy, and limited process/documentation.
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving are key.

Requirements:

• No specific education requirements are needed for this, however it is beneficial if you have HNC, HND, Bachelors, Masters or PhD in a related engineering, manufacturing or production field.
• Any Drone, UAV or related aerospace experience is also highly beneficial

Package includes:

• Equity options
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Temporary accommodation available if relocating

If you have experience managing manufacturing/assembly teams in a high-tech environment and want to be part of a genuinely exciting growth story, this role could be for you.