Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Fury

As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will lead and manage a manufacturing engineering team to drive process improvements, ensure the highest quality of production, and support the development and implementation of new products. You will play a crucial role in optimising manufacturing processes, reducing costs, and increasing efficiencies on existing technologies while also developing new products and scaling to full-scale production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the manufacturing engineering team building Fury from initial prototyping through large full-scale production
• Developing and executing strategic plans for production capabilities, incorporating new technologies and methodologies
• Interface with key external customers in communicating the strategic vision and plans for building group 5 aircraft from development to full rate production
• Owning documentation required for successfully manufacturing product group hardware at scale, such as work instructions, inspection plans & requirements, etc.
• Collaborating with product development teams to ensure manufacturability of new designs and smooth transition from prototype to production
• Assisting in the selection, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and processes, ensuring optimal integration into production lines
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that result in cost reduction, quality enhancement, and throughput maximization
• Managing budgets and forecast future manufacturing needs, including personnel, equipment, and materials
• Establishing and maintaining robust training and documentation programs to enhance team skills and promote cross-functional knowledge sharing
• Fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering department
• Serving as the technical expert and point of contact for manufacturing engineering issues, providing guidance and support to resolve complex problems
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches, from initial design through to full-scale production
• Liaising with vendors and suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of equipment and materials and maintain quality standards
• Analysing production metrics and performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements within the manufacturing process