Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer? Our client are a leading aerospace business with a focus on innovation, performance and integrity. They are Europe's leading independent overhaul and repair facility for more than 60 years. The company has a solid reputation in the aerospace industry for providing a broad range of services to international and regional airlines, helicopter operators and airframe manufacturers.

Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead
Ramsgate
Permanent
Global aerospace business

As the Engineering Team Leader, you will lead a dynamic team responsible for both New Product Development (NPD) and Sustaining Engineering activities in a fast-paced component MRO business. You will drive the development, repair, and overhaul of aerospace and industrial components, ensuring projects meet quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Your role will focus on innovating and improving repair processes, while also managing the introduction of new products and ensuring the long-term reliability of existing product lines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, quality, and supply chain, to ensure the seamless execution of engineering tasks from concept to delivery.

Experience

 Minimum of 7 years of experience in an engineering role, ideally within an MRO or aerospace environment. (highly desirable)
 Experience of line management responsibilities and leading a team (essential)
 Hands-on experience with electrical, hydraulic and mechanical aircraft components and assemblies (highly desirable).
 Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis and failure investigations using tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and FMEA. (highly desirable)
 Proven experience in designing and building test tooling and rigs (highly desirable).
 Strong understanding of technical drawings and documentation (essential).
 Familiarity using 2D & 3D CAD (Fusion 360) and FEA software (highly desirable).
 Strong experience in New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering, with a proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget (highly desirable).
 Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques (highly desirable).
 Strong understanding of industry standards and regulations, including AS9100, CAA/EASA & FAA Part 145 (essential).

Qualifications & Competencies

Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline (HNC/HND acceptable with extensive experience).
 Good knowledge of safe working practices and associated EHS requirements
 Understands the importance of following instructions closely, completing compliance documentation accurately and knows when to escalate issues appropriately.
 Excellent communication skills (written and spoken), able to build relationship at all levels, communicate technical information to different audiences and navigate cultural differences.
 Good organisation skills with a good eye for detail, able to manage own workload to meet deadlines, even in a fast-paced and changeable environment.
 Strong organisational and project planning skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities.
 Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
 Self-motivated, ambitious, and innovative in approach.
 Focused on cost efficiency and working within set budgets.
 Good IT skills across MS Office and CAD, able to learn other company systems quickly 
Details / Benefits

Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm
Friday 8am – 3.30pm
Salary: dependent on experience
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Life assurance x4
Free parking
Wellness breakfasts
Pension – you pay in 3% the company will put in 6