Engineering Manager - Bristol - Aero Leadership Team

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10 months ago
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JVEMBRIS_1717409617 Posted: 03/06/2024

Our Client:

Is a leading supplier of complex machined components for aerospace OEM and Tier 1 customers around the world. They are a specialist manufacturer of high-complexity components for aero-engine, power generation and air-frame applications. Our client has extensive machining capabilities supported by a highly experienced engineering team and special processes, allowing the company to take on the toughest aerospace engineering challenges. With excellent growth in the last 10 years, extremely knowledgeable and capable individuals across the business, and a wonderful order-book, this is an excellent time to join a company with ambitious plans.

Your Role:

The main responsibilities will be:

Responsible for managing, development and introduction of New Products, in a profitable and efficient manner, on time to project parameters. Work with Customers to liaise on engineering aspects for products, including creating Non-Conformance to drawing approval requests (Deviation Permit (DP), MVA, Concession etc). Manage a team of CAD/CAM and manufacturing engineers to manage new and existing products onto the shopfloor. Work with facilities management to make sure CNC systems are suitable and able to produce parts RFT. Generate and implement plans for out-of-hours running on specific CNC system. Liaising with Customers on engineering issues, especially with customer MEs.

What we are looking for:

Essential:

Technical expertise in Design & Manufacturing Engineering, with a relevant professional qualification (BSc, BEng, MSc) in Engineering (eg. Aerospace, Mechanical). Strong drawing understanding (GD&T, special processes, coating). Experience of managing New Product / Process introduction (NPI) industrialisation & existing production process improvements. Ability to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organisation. Significant experience in Engineering and demonstrated ability in a leadership position with evidence of delivering significant improvements in terms of cost/quality of engineering systems. An approachable manner and able to communicate effectively at all levels internally and externally. Strong inter personal and relationship building abilities. A hands-on approach and 'get it done' attitude. Familiarity with CNC systems - 3/4/5 axis Milling, Turning and Grinding.

Your Benefits:

25 days holiday Competitive salary of £55-60,000 plus bonuses. Matched pensions contribution A fantastic focus on professional development aimed at accelerating your professional, technical and managerial career.

If you're interested, hit APPLY today or contact Joe Verrall on 07840 708 766.

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