At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise manufacturing processes while ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace company focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the aerospace industry with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and experience in manufacturing processes required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer acts as the technical lead for a defined manufacturing domain or module, providing expert support, coaching and escalation for Manufacturing Engineers and Operations teams.
The role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, optimisation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes—ensuring safety, efficiency, quality, cost effectiveness and compliance with regulatory and industrial standards.
Act as senior technical authority for MRO processes, complex findings, and escalated repair/test issues across multiple product families.
Approve and govern repair process documentation, special processes and test methods; own method standardisation across shops.
Lead repair development and alternative repair introduction with Engineering (incl. customer approval as required).
Define shop capability & technology roadmaps (advanced NDT, digital inspection, test automation, data analytics).
Drive site wide maturity in defect classification, root cause eradication, and yield recovery; mentor engineers/technicians.
Own TAT/yield strategy, WIP control and constraint removal across value streams; set repair routing standards.
Deputise for Manufacturing Engineering/Operations leadership as needed.
Leadership & Collaboration: Lead cross site/cross shop initiatives to harmonise repair standards, test strategies and capability expansion.
Represent the MRO engineering function in customer/certification reviews; influence repair approvals and standards.
Mentor peers and certifying staff on complex repairs, special processes and diagnostic methods.
Build strategic partnerships with OEMs, DERs/DOAs and key suppliers to introduce best in class repair technologies.
Governance & Standards: Act as senior governance owner for Part145 compliance, MOE updates, and audit readiness.
Chair/lead technical boards for repair approvals and concessions; define signature authorities.
Serve as SME during customer, regulatory and third‑party audits; close systemic gaps across shops.
Set and enforce configuration control policy for serialized components and life‑limited parts.
Innovation & CI (Continuous Improvement): Define the MRO CI strategy (TAT, yield, cost‑per‑event, OTD) and drive cross‑value‑stream programmes.
Introduce digital inspection, data analytics, and test automation for faster diagnostics and decisioning.
Lead repair technology pilots (e. g., additive repair, advanced NDT) and scale successful methods.
Coach CI belts; embed problem‑solving culture across shifts and cells.
Financial
Accountability: Own financial cases for new repair capabilities, test‑cell upgrades and strategic sourcing (USM vs. new).
Optimise asset turns and pool availability with Planning/Commercial.
Evaluate contract impacts from CI and technology roadmaps; prioritise investments.
Risk & Readiness: Provide risk governance for MRO across value streams (AOG/Critical Unit pathways, parts scarcity, BER exposure).
Approve high‑impact PFMEAs/control plans for safety‑critical repairs and special processes.
Define readiness gates for new repair introduction and test‑method changes; chair reviews.
Set strategic mitigation roadmaps (obsolescence, pool strategy, alternate sourcing/repair).
People Management (if applicable to level): Mentor senior technicians/inspectors; develop repair authority matrices and competency frameworks.
Lead training standardisation across shops (CMM updates, method changes, human‑factors refreshers).
Act as escalation/arbiter for complex technical/sign‑off disputes impacting release.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related engineering field
- Demonstrable experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in a regulated industry Part145 Environment
- Proficiency in CAD, CAM, and process simulation tools
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience with ERP/MRP/MES systems and manufacturing documentation (e. g., BOMs, routers)
- Proven project management skills
- Experience of working within a complex and dynamic component manufacturing engineering environment with NPI and or continuous improvement experience preferred
- Recognised within technical field
- Experience of deploying APQP standards and tools
- Experience of assembly manufacturing processes
- Experience of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic products
- Experience of reading engineering drawings and understanding GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), CMM manuals and repair schemes
- Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in mechanical, electronics or production engineering
- Good analytical approach to problem solving
- Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively to completion
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
- Proven experience in leading technical support team, product investigations and engaging with multi‑functional problem‑solving workshops
- Approachable and able to build team engagement
- Energetic, strong influencer, pragmatic and results driven
- Able to think strategically and see the bigger picture
- Ability to build strong relationships with team members, stakeholders and customers (internal / external)
- Ability to produce concise reports and effective presentations
- Computer literate (MS Office)
- Must be able to lead and work effectively with a multi‑disciplined team to tight deadlines
- Ability to understand, read and write English
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