Operations Manager - R&D

Vector Recruitment Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading aerospace R&D company is seeking an Operations Manager to enhance the efficiency and quality of their aerodynamics team. This pivotal role involves project planning, overseeing R&D activities, and implementing best practices to optimize operations. You will lead a proactive team, focusing on continuous improvement and safety standards. If you're an autonomous problem solver with a passion for innovation in aerospace, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will drive success and shape the future of aerospace technology.

Qualifications

• Experience managing operations within R&D, ideally in aerospace or automotive.
• Skilled in implementing best practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aerodynamics R&D activities ensuring operational objectives are met.
• Manage schedules for maintenance of equipment and develop best practices.

Skills

Project Planning

People Management

Problem Solving

Best Practice Operating Procedures

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Degree in Physics

Job description

Director at Vector Recruitment (Software, Electronics, Mechanical and Scientific)

Operations Manager – R&D – Bedford – Salary £60k - £70k + Benefits

We have a fantastic new opportunity for an Operations Manager to join an industry leading Bedford-based Aerospace R&D company. You will be an integral member of the management team, focused on operations within the Aerodynamics R&D team, helping to improve the efficiency, quality, safety and capability of the operations.

Responsibilities of Operations Manager include:

• Provide project planning and oversee the aerodynamics R&D activities, including test and model development across the site ensuring all operation objectives are met.
• Set up schedules for the standard maintenance of equipment within the control of Aerodynamic Operations, including mechanical rigs and electrical test equipment.
• People management, including conducting personal development reviews and forming progression plans, building a skills matrix and developing a culture of proactivity, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) operating procedures associated with Aerodynamic Operations.
• Develop and document best practice operating procedures, introduce and optimise working practices to improve quality, reduce time and material wastage within development.

This role requires candidates to be able to gain UK Security Clearance.

Requirements – Operations Manager:

• Recent and relevant experience working as a manager overseeing operations within R&D, ideally within aerospace, defence, automotive (systems development and/or test) but certainly not a prerequisite.
• Skilled in implementing best practice operating procedures.
• Autonomous, proactive and a good problem solver with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Aviation, Electronics, Physics beneficial.

Vacancy Location: Bedford

For more about this opportunity please contact Adam Mayne ([e-mail])

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Management, and Design

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Space Research and Technology, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing