Manufacturing Operations Lead Engineer

ALTEN; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking experienced Manufacturing Operations Lead Engineers to join their teams in Bristol or Derby. This role focuses on supporting aerospace production programs, driving efficiency, and ensuring quality compliance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and proven aerospace manufacturing operations experience, with opportunities for personal career development and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible way of working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aerospace manufacturing operations or service delivery.
• Industry experience working in Tier 1 or OEM supply chains.
• Practical experience in APQP & FAIR processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations within aerospace manufacturing.
• Ensure handling of technical queries and supplier issues.
• Drive operational efficiency through process optimisation.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing operations

Technical support

Continuous improvement

Project management

Education

Degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP tools (e.g., SAP, Salesforce, Jira)

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

At ALTEN Ltd, we partner with world-leading aerospace innovators to deliver complex engineering solutions that keep the industry moving forward. We are currently seeking experienced Manufacturing Operations Lead Engineers to join our teams in either Bristol or Derby. In this role, you will be at the heart of aerospace production programmes, supporting the transition from design to manufacture, driving efficiency, and ensuring the highest levels of quality and compliance. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact on major aerospace programmes while working within a collaborative, technically demanding environment.

Location: Bristol or Derby
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time with On-Site Presence
Clearance: Must hold full right to work in the UK, potential to be BPSS cleared.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations within aerospace manufacturing, supporting production teams, suppliers, and programme stakeholders.
• Ensure effective handling of technical queries, supplier issues, and engineering change activities across complex aerospace supply chains.
• Drive operational efficiency through process optimisation, workflow development, and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as response time, resolution time, backlog reduction, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide technical leadership in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and issue escalation to ensure timely resolutions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with engineering, procurement, logistics, and quality functions to deliver aligned project outcomes.
• Champion APQP and FAIR processes to ensure new product introductions and production changes meet aerospace quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance, reduce risks, and build long-term supply chain resilience.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience Required:

• Degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in aerospace manufacturing operations, technical support, or service delivery.
• Industry experience working in Tier 1 or OEM supply chains. OEM preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace supply chain operations, quality systems, and engineering change processes.
• Proficiency with ERP and case management tools (e.g., SAP, Salesforce, Jira).
• Practical experience in APQP & FAIR processes.
• You must hold the full right to work within the UK

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

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