Manufacturing Engineering Manager

About the job

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to design, prove, implement and maintain Production Systems to deliver product on time, quality and cost.

You will provide Engineering Leadership to a multi-disciplined team of Manufacturing and Test Engineers. Deliver the Industrial Validation of the internal and external supply chain and be responsible for leading a project through the manufacturing lifecycle and achieving the full validation of the manufacturing system.

What we're looking for

• Degree qualified or equivalent, plus substantial relevant experience in a complex Electronic or Electro –Mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience in engineering leadership/management.
• In depth knowledge of the design, make, prove interface role and Design for Manufacture and Test.
• A good understanding of Project management and Supply Chain principles, practices and processes.
• Good commercial and financial understanding.
• Good Negotiating and influencing skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills with good attention to detail

What's in it for you?

You will play a key role in being part of the manufacturing organisation that designs the factory layout, investigates and specifies the assembly & test equipment used and introduces new manufacturing tools and techniques into the facility.

Your role will involve constantly investigating new approaches and techniques to manufacturing and their potential application within the specialised Defence sector of MBDA.

You will be instrumental in driving change in the business, implementing manufacturing improvements using alternative approaches such as automation, cobots and the adoption of VR.

Being influential in the allocation of capital investment budgets, you will be key in ensuring that the facility remains at the forefront of missile manufacture and that competitive advantage is increased.

You will be key in driving continuous improvement through your team to ensure MBDA increases its market share in an environment of ever increasing competition.

Provide direction to the development of the skills and training required by the Engineers to keep pace with the emerging technologies in missile manufacture.

Join a great team!

You will be leading a team of highly motivated individuals, hungry for desire to implement operational excellence and achieve true world class manufacturing status.

Why us?

MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.

We're here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

MBDA is a proud member of Working Families – the UK's work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working

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