Head of Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Security Clearance:  Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

Travel Required:  Occasional travel within the UK to other sites

Location:  This role is based in Portsmouth with hybrid working available

Type:  Full time, experienced hire

First of all, what’s in it for you…

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Financial Reward:  Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

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Work / Life Balance:   37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday  

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Personal Development:  Personalised development plan,  Airbus Leadership University  and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

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Health & Wellbeing:  Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime Pilates.

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Family and Caregiving:  Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

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Inclusive Environment:  Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to  cleaning up space ,  sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

About the Role...

This is an exciting opportunity to lead our manufacturing engineering team on some of Airbus's key spacecraft projects,, including OneSat, SkyNet & ESA's Galileo.

The Head of Manufacturing Engineering will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and high-quality production of Space Equipment's. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

How will you contribute to the team…

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Manage and lead a team of mechanical/electronics manufacturing engineers, providing guidance, support, and coaching to achieve departmental and company goals.

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Develop, implement, and optimise manufacturing processes for electronic components, focusing on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality, whilst identifying opportunities for automation and the integration of new technologies to enhance manufacturing processes.

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Implement and maintain quality control measures to ensure products meet or exceed industry standards and customer expectations.

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Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and supply chain, to coordinate project activities, as well as suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality electronic components and materials.

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Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.
Monitor and control manufacturing costs while optimising processes and maintaining quality.

About you...

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Strong experience of managing a diverse and multi-experienced team of engineers. Providing direction to those more experienced, and guidance and development to the junior members of the team.

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Good, all round understanding of manufacturing engineering, ideally with experience of low volume, bespoke/specialist assets.

How can we support you…

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:
Permanent

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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Leadership

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