Lead Engineering in a Growing Aerospace Manufacturing Business!
Beagle Aircraft is looking for an experienced Head of Engineering to lead our multidisciplinary Engineering function at our Christchurch site.
Reporting to the Site Director / Managing Director, you'll provide leadership across Manufacturing Engineering, NPI & Programmes, CNC Programming, Estimating and Design/Technical Authority, ensuring Engineering delivers the capability, processes and technical direction needed to support our customers and future growth.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who understands complex aerospace manufacturing and enjoys being close to the operation—not managing Engineering purely from behind a desk. Lead the Engineering function across Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, CNC Programming, Estimating and Technical Authority. Develop Engineering priorities, capability plans and technology improvements aligned with business requirements. Lead Engineering activity from RFQ and NPI through First Article, industrialisation and rate production. Drive improvements in manufacturing methods, cycle times, cost, scrap, rework and process capability. Provide senior technical leadership to resolve Engineering issues affecting production, quality and customer delivery. Support compliance with AS9100, AS9102 and customer-specific requirements. Provide technical input into RFQs, estimates, quotations and major customer programmes. Develop Engineering managers and technical teams, strengthening capability and succession across the function.
We're looking for an established Engineering leader with experience in aerospace, defence or another complex regulated manufacturing environment. You'll ideally bring: Significant Engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing environment. Experience at Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager or equivalent senior leadership level. Experience leading multidisciplinary Engineering teams. Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, NPI and industrialisation. A track record of taking new products or programmes into stable production. Strong understanding of complex precision manufacturing processes. Experience developing manufacturing capability and supporting CAPEX investment. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively with customers and senior stakeholders. An Engineering degree, HND or equivalent depth of practical Engineering experience. Knowledge across areas such as metallics, sheet metal, welding, aerospace assembly, CNC machining, multi-axis programming, composites, GD&T and ERP/MRP would be highly advantageous.
Competitive senior-level salary Competitive annual leave days plus
Head Of Engineering in Wisbech employer: Beagle Aircraft Ltd
At Beagle Aircraft, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture in Christchurch. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through career development opportunities, competitive benefits including healthcare and a generous leave policy, and a focus on maintaining a safe and organised working environment. Join us to be part of a specialist aerospace manufacturing team where your contributions directly impact the quality and safety of aerospace components.
