Accountabilities

• Creation and approval of manufacturing and test instruction documentation.
• Process FMEA and process capability proving.
• Effective Non-Conformance management and corrective action.
• Team size and capability mix optimisation for successful delivery of work packages and projects.
• Manage and report against the team's work programmes, including analysis of risk, to ensure the team delivers its accountabilities.
• Lead and support Continuous Improvement initiatives to ensure the area of responsibility is continually developing to improve efficiency.
• Support the Manufacturing Engineering Manager during the preparation and proving of the Production System for Certificate of Manufacture approval.
• Risk identification and aversion strategies associated with technical definition and manufacturing methodologies.
• Development, maintain and control technical interfaces to customers, suppliers and collaborators to ensure effective and swift resolution of technical issues.
• Develop manufacturing systems and processes in response to the defined Manufacturing Architecture and the Manufacturing, Inspection and Test Plan.
• Some UK and Overseas travel may be required.

Performance Indicators

• Manufacturing Milestones achieved against plan.
• Engineering process documentation produced in line with issued Project plans, in accordance with company process
• Engineering process documentation maintained and modified in line with revised project plans.
• Certificate of manufacture completed in accordance with company process
• Process capability analysis completed and Issued in accordance with company process.
• Unit Production Costs are in line with project targets.
• Cost at Completion in line with Task Directive release.
• Non Conforming items reviewed and Corrective Actions taken to allow delivery of project targets, in accordance with company process
• All necessary Tooling, Material Handling and Test Facilities are in place and in sufficient quantities.

What we're looking for

• HNC/HND Level of Qualifications or equivalent plus substantial level of experience
• Experience in engineering leadership / management.
• Good Planning and Organising skills to ensure multiple tasks are prioritised and monitored to deliver set objectives.
• Negotiating and influencing skills, analytical and problem solving skills
• Attention to detail

Our benefits

*Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.