Aviation Engineering Manager

Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week

Aeroco is a leading provider of high quality Aviation component maintenance, manufacture and design, renowned for our commitment to innovation, excellence and safety. As we embark on an exciting growth trajectory, we are looking for a an experienced Aviation Engineering Manager to join our team.

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing the engineering team to achieve required deliverables whilst meeting all safety, regulatory, quality and cost requirements.

The successful candidate will join our well-established Commercial MRO Company on a permanent basis in the UK.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead all elements of manufacturing engineering such as process planning, programming, tooling, inspection criteria / equipment, quality integration and lean methodologies.
• Review customer requests to ensure work scope is within Aeroco Groups capabilities listing.
• Support the acceptance of new products on to Aeroco Groups capability listing and review the capability list.
• Review supplied approved maintenance data for work scope and accuracy.
• Liaise with Part 21J organisations to produce approved repair schemes and modification packages.
• Identify and reduce product quality issues and production issues by facilitating/deploying appropriate problem-solving techniques, utilising and developing data streams to perform analysis and implement robust solutions.
• Define, enable and implement proactive systems (e.g. process capability analysis, SPC, PFMEA, capacity planning and error proofing etc.) strategically across function and applied on critical parts/processes to reduce the potential of failure.
• Support the tooling function, identify tooling needs and support tool design from concept through to final design.
• Support New Technology Initiatives (NTI) and justify capital investment. Support NTI and equipment upgrades from purchase through to installation and commissioning. Share best practices across team.

Ideal candidates profile:

• Must be acceptable to the NAA as a Nominated Person (Form 4).
• In depth working knowledge of manufacturing engineering process and methodologies within the aviation domain
• Strong leadership skills including coaching, mentoring and team engagement
• Strong Interpersonal and influencing skills, including stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments & priorities and achieve results
• Advantageous to have in-depth knowledge of emerging technologies, including digital tools, relevant to the aviation industry and on-site processes
• Degree in Engineering / Technical discipline or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Be prepared to travel within the UK and overseas to meet the customer and/or our suppliers

The role would suit a professional manager who enjoys working as part of a team and is prepared to provide an outstanding professional service.

In return we offer a competitive salary and employee benefits:

• Company Pension Scheme with salary exchange
• Health insurance scheme
• On site parking

Please note:

· A full DRB check will be required.

· A full UK driving licence is essential.