If you enjoy playing a key role and being part of the manufacturing organisation that designs the factory layout, investigates and specifies the assembly methods & test equipment used and introduces new manufacturing tools and techniques into the facility, this may be the opportunity for you.
Salary: Circa £60.000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
What we can offer you:
Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...The opportunity:
An exciting new opportunity has become available within the Manufacturing Engineering team for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join the team.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day design, prove, implement and maintenance of Production Systems to deliver product on time, quality and cost. You will provide Engineering Leadership to a multi-disciplined team of Manufacturing, Process and Test Engineers alongside Industrial Validation of the internal and external supply chain. You will be responsible for leading a project through the manufacturing lifecycle and achieving the full validation of the manufacturing system.
Constantly investigating new approaches and techniques to manufacturing and their potential application within the specialised Defence sector of MBDA.
Supporting the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA's, FAI's, and other methods
You will be instrumental in driving change in the business, implementing manufacturing improvements using alternative approaches such as automation, robots and the adoption of VR.
Being influential in the allocation of capital investment budgets and leading individual projects. You will be key in ensuring that the facility remains at the forefront of manufacturing and that competitive advantage is increased.
Establish/implement necessary strategy for creating continuous improvement and be key in driving continuous improvement through your team to ensure MBDA increases its market share in an environment of ever increasing competition.
Leading a team of Engineers providing direction to develop and motivate people. Ensuring the successful performance of your team through your leadership skills.
Identification of requirements to ensure a successful transition from development to production including transfer of CCA builds from Manufacturing Stevenage to Bolton
Support manufacturing architecture plans to operate lean principles, whilst also compiling business cases for process improvements/factory of the future concepts
Support and champion the Non-Conformance ProcessWhat we're looking for from you:
Degree qualified or equivalent
Experience with Industrial Validation of the internal and external supply chain in a manufacturing environment.
Able to influence and drive change
Focus on continuous improvements
People management skills
Understanding of lean principlesOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given
MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.
We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.
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