At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering teams in defence manufacturing, ensuring quality and timely production.
- Company: Evodia Limited, partnering with a major defence client.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid working model, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Engaging environment with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Join a high-profile programme and make a real impact in defence manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Chartered Engineer with experience in production and defence programmes.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced engineering leader with a background in defence manufacturing and a passion for delivering complex projects?
Evodia Limited is partnering with a major defence client seeking a SC cleared Production Engineering Manager to oversee manufacturing activity within an engaging, high-profile programme.
This pivotal role is based in Merthyr Tydfil and offers an agile hybrid working approach: 3 days onsite, 1 day in Bristol, and 1 day working from home.
The position runs until March2027, with scope for extension, and attracts a competitive day rate of up to £770 (inside IR35).
Responsibilities Provide technical leadership within the Manufacture Pillar, managing engineering change, quality, and issue resolution to keep production on schedule.
Collaborate seamlessly with Project Chiefs, Lead Engineers, and cross‑functional teams to swiftly identify and resolve manufacturing issues.
Support assurance and acceptance activities for the Land Combat Vehicles Portfolio, ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards.
Support and mentor JAG Engineers, fostering effective communication between manufacturing and other project segments.
Maintain accurate documentation of engineering decisions, issues and resolutions, ensuring continuous process improvement and robust governance.
Qualifications A Chartered Engineer (CEng or equivalent) with a relevant degree in Engineering or a related field.
Proven track record managing engineering teams within a production environment, ideally with experience in defence or military programmes such as GMPP or CATA.
Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging effectively with large teams including military personnel and civilian experts.
Experience with engineering change management and configuration control (asset management) is highly desirable.
SC clearance is mandatory.
This role offers an exciting chance to contribute to a high-profile defence programme, ensuring the quality and delivery of land vehicle manufacturing on a major military platform.
Our client values professionalism, integrity, and collaboration – qualities we look forward to seeing reflected in your experience and approach. #J-18808-Ljbffr
