Head of Production & Manufacturing Engineering Department: Production Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Bembridge Description

Employment type: Permanent Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 Standard Hours: Flexible start / 40 hours per week Location: Bembridge, Isle of Wight

The Production & Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading production engineering and manufacturing engineering activities in support of Britten-Norman’s aircraft manufacturing and modification operations. The role ensures safe, compliant, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing processes across aircraft assembly, structures, systems installation, and component manufacture. It combines))); hands‑on engineering leadership with team management to support production delivery, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance within a low‑volume, high‑complexity aerospace environment. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management

Lead, mentor, and develop Production Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering teams Set engineering priorities aligned with production schedules, aircraft delivery milestones, and business objectives. Allocate engineering resources to support assembly lines, modification programmes, and NPI activity. Promote a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Production & Operations Support

tributed day‑to‑day engineering support to aircraft assembly, systems installation, and modification activities. Resolve production issues impacting safety, quality, cost, or delivery, ensuring robust root cause analysis and corrective action. Optimize production planning by improving workflow, line balance, and capacity utilisation. Monitor and improve key metrics such as delivery performance, labour efficiency, and schedule adherence.

Manufacturing & Production Engineering

Develop, maintain, and optimise manufacturing processes, routings, tooling, and work instructions for aircraft and components. Support New Product Introduction (NPI), aircraft variants, design changes, and industrialisation activities. Ensure manufacturing documentation is compliant with Part 21, Part 145 (where applicable), and internal procedures. Drive standardisation and best practice across production and engineering functions.

Continuous Improvement & Cost Control

Lead continuous improvement initiatives appropriate to low‑volume aerospace manufacturing (Lean, Kaizen, problem‑solving) Reduce rework, non‑conformances, and manufacturing waste while maintaining airworthiness and quality standards. Identify opportunities to improve build efficiency, flow, and cost without compromising compliance or safety саб. Support capital investment cases for tooling, fixtures, and equipment.

Tooling, Equipment & Automation

Oversee the specification, design, and गर्दछ introduction of jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing aids for aircraft production. Work closely with Maintenance and Facilities to ensure equipment availability and safe operation. Support selective automation and digital manufacturing solutions where they add value in a high‑mix environment.

Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure manufacturing processes meet Britten‑Norman quality standards and regulatory requirements. Work closely with__);

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