Aerospace jobs in United Kingdom

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will oversee and drive Zero Defects within engineering and manufacturing processes, ensuring operational efficiency and quality in Redditch. This temporary role requires a results-driven professional with a strong background in the industrial/manufacturing sector.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products in the industrial and manufacturing industry. The company values innovation and excellence in its operations and seeks to maintain its reputation for engineering precision.

Description

• Developing a standard approach for selecting the priority improvements
• Soliciting ideas from workforce, analysis of quality data, SMA reviews, customer complaints, audit findings, PFMEA, process walks, benefit /effort analysis, Standards gaps, etc.
• Assigning resource to the priority projects, ensuring leaders/ teams have the required skills and support to deliver each projects
• Driving the development of people to close any Zero Defect toolset skills gaps required to deliver improvement projects

Profile

A successful Lead Manufacturing Engineer should have:

• Experience working in a manufacturing engineering role in aerospace, defense, automotive or high-spec industrial environments.
• Engineering project management experience with a thorough understanding of the associated tools and techniques
• Strong understanding of process control and process capability, including the use of statistical tools to validate and monitor production stability
• Demonstrated experience in leading business performance and continuous improvement initiatives focused on Zero Defects.
• In-depth knowledge APQP core tools including PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SOPs
• Significant experience with 8D/DMAIC problem-solving methodologies and VSM (Value Stream Mapping)
• Excellent analytical skills, able to analyse business KPI's, process capability data, audit results, stakeholder feedback, etc. to identify and quantify process improvement opportunities

Job Offer

• Up to 50ph Inside IR35
• 6 months contract with a view to extend
• Opportunities to work on diverse and impactful engineering projects.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment within the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Temporary position with potential for extension based on performance and business needs.

If you are an experienced Lead Manufacturing Engineer looking to make a positive impact in Redditch, apply today to take the next step in your career.