Production and Engineering Manager

We are looking for a Production and Engineering Manager to lead a skilled team in a high-reliability aerospace and defence environment, focusing on electromechanical products. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will drive process improvements, operational efficiency, and innovation across the production floor.

Role Overview

Manage the Production Engineering and Test team, encouraging high performance and a culture of continuous improvement
Implement lean manufacturing practices and optimise production processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency
Introduce and support digital solutions and AI tools to improve decision-making, quality, and productivity
Maintain compliance with high-reliability manufacturing standards, including AS9100
Develop engineering strategies and roadmaps aligned with the company's long-term objectives

Candidate Profile

Experience leading production or manufacturing engineering teams
Strong understanding of lean methods such as 5S, Kaizen, SMED, standard work, and value stream mapping
Skilled in structured problem solving and root cause analysis (8D, FMEA, SPC, Fishbone)
Background in high-reliability or regulated manufacturing environments
Familiarity with digital manufacturing, data analytics, or AI tools is desirable
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities

Benefits

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
Flexible working arrangements including a 9-day fortnight and half-day Fridays
25 days holiday with the option to purchase additional leave
Private healthcare and health cash plan
Pension contributions at 6% and life assurance of 4x salary
Support for professional development and relocation up to £8,000