Manufacturing Project Manager

Morson Human Resources Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson is partnering with a leading Aerospace organisation to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager for a 12-month contract, on site in Gloucester. The role leads industrialisation projects related to design changes, NPI and transfers, managing the full lifecycle from concept to stable production.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Manufacturing Engineering, Design, Quality, Operations and Supply Chain, ensuring readiness and compliance with aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in manufacturing/industrial engineering.
• Knowledge of machining and assembly processes.
• Experience in aerospace or automotive industrialisation.
• Familiar with APQP/NPI tools (PFMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP, control plans).
• Ability to compile and review PPAP documents.
• Experience with aerospace regulatory procedures (FAIR, APQP).
• Lean experience (Green Belt preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead industrialisation projects for design changes, NPI and industrial transfers.
• Manage full project lifecycle to deliver on time, scope and budget.
• Support process, inspection and equipment development and validation in office and production.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Manufacturing Engineering, Design, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness for ramp-up and stable production per aerospace requirements.
• Drive system and process improvement projects delivering robust solutions.
• Provide status updates and reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Manufacturing processes

Aerospace/automotive experience

APQP/NPI tools

PPAP documentation

Lean (Green Belt)

SAP (basic)

Aero Excellence knowledge

Tools

SAP

Job description

Morson is delighted to be working in partnership with a leading Aerospace organisation to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager for an initial 12 month contract. There is a pay rate of £45 Per Hour PAYE OR £59.81 Per Hour Umbrella on offer for the successful candidate. The role would be full time on site in Gloucester.

Please find the role description below:

The Manufacturing Engineering team is central to the production organisation and ensures robust, high-quality products are delivered in line with customer expectations.

You will lead industrialisation projects linked todesign changes, new product introduction (NPI) and industrial transfers, taking ownership from concept through to stable, repeatable production.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Group Leader., you will:

• Lead industrialisation projects for design changes, new product introduction (NPI) and industrial transfers
• Manage the full project lifecycle, delivering on time, on scope and on budget
• Work in both office and production environments, supporting process, inspection and equipment development and validation
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Manufacturing Engineering, Design, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and, where applicable, the customer)
• Ensure manufacturing readiness for ramp-up and stable series production, in line with industrialisation procedures and aerospace requirements (e.g. FAIR, APQP, PPAP)
• Drive system and process improvement projects, analysing current practice and delivering robust, sustainable solutions
• Provide clear, regular status updates and reports to stakeholders across the business

Candidate Requirements

Technical Skills

• Strong technical background in manufacturing/industrial engineering
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes: machining, assembly, special processes
• Experience of industrialisation in aerospace or automotive environments
• Practical experience with APQP / NPI tools: PFMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP, control plans
• Ability to compile and review PPAP documentation, including technical details
• Experience working to aerospace regulatory and company procedures (FAIR, APQP)
• Lean experience (Green Belt preferred)
• Proven experience planning, coordinating and delivering industrialisation or manufacturing projects in a production environment
• Basic SAP knowledge advantageous
• Knowledge of Aero Excellence an advantage but not essential

Personal Skills

• Strong analytical skills and a practical, hands-on approach to problem solving
• Able to identify blocking points and drive effective corrective actions
• Excellent people skills; able to engage and motivate cross-functional teams
• Energetic, self-motivated and well organised, with a strong sense of ownership
• Able to lead without formal authority and manage stakeholders from shop floor to senior leadership (including vice presidents)
• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude towards development and learning new skills

Experience

• Previous experience working in an aerospace manufacturing environment (automotive experience also valued)

This contract role is ideal for a technically strong industrial/manufacturing engineer who brings solid project management experience and can drive industrialisation projects through to successful, stable production.