Propulsion Manufacturing Lead – New UK Cell (Hybrid)

NIF; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Company pension contribution (up to 10

25 days annual leave

Private medical and dental cover

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

TEKEVER UK, Swindon site, is building a propulsion unit manufacturing capability from the ground up. You will design the space, define the make-versus-buy strategy, recruit and lead the team, and drive to hit the required production rate.

You will own the area end-to-end from layout to testing. You will collaborate with our European plant network, implement best practices, manage outsourcing where advantageous, and maintain rigorous safety, quality and process standards while delivering on

Qualifications

• Experience in engines or power units and expanding/setting up new manufacturing cells.
• Proven ability to design layout, equipment selection, and ramp to rate for a new facility.
• Experience making make-vs-buy decisions and building a supply chain network.
• Track record recruiting, leading and developing shop-floor teams.
• Familiarity with quality systems (e.g., AS9100/ISO 9001) and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on approach to Lean, 5S, standard work, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Design the propulsion unit manufacturing facility layout and footprint.
• Source and commission equipment and fixtures to meet target production rate.
• Lead cross-plant knowledge transfer and implement best practices across Europe.
• Coordinate with procurement and supply chain for outsourcing while protecting ramp-up.
• Recruit, onboard and coach the propulsion team; define roles and training.
• Own fuel/engine test regimes and quality gates; ensure compliance and data capture.
• Deliver daily/weekly/monthly output against plan; manage capacity and bottlenecks.
• Drive continuous improvement with lean principles and data-driven decisions.
• Uphold health, safety and export-control requirements within the unit.

Skills

Engines/power units

Manufacturing cell

Make-vs-buy

Team leadership

Quality systems

Lean/5S

ERP/MES data

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

TEKEVER UK, Swindon site, is building a propulsion unit manufacturing capability from the ground up. You will design the space, define the make-versus-buy strategy, recruit and lead the team, and drive to hit the required production rate.

You will own the area end-to-end from layout to testing. You will collaborate with our European plant network, implement best practices, manage outsourcing where advantageous, and maintain rigorous safety, quality and process standards while delivering on