Manufacturing Engineering Manager

GKN Aerospace

Manufacturing Engineering Manager at GKN Aerospace overseeing engineering team for aviation projects. Leading initiatives for Zero Defect Manufacturing and compliance to safety standards.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards
Maintain and develop internal, customer and regulatory compliant processes and standards
Develop technical solutions to complex problems. Delivery of a manufacturing system that fulfils all stakeholder requirements including; Safety, Quality, Productivity & Business case
Lead engineering teams to deliver measurable, metrics driven results in line with Operational and Program goals
Develop and deliver manufacturing engineering training strategy for the business. Lead capability & career development of the engineering team
Build a culture of process control and Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM), through designing systems with high process capability
Responsible for the implementation of tooling and or production planning, from original concept through to production
Accountable for product development, new product quotes, tool fabrication quotes, first article development, configuration changes that involve cost estimation, schedule coordination, build process definition, and implementation
Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering, with a professional qualification / background in engineering, ideally a Chemical or Industrial Engineering Degree
Experience leading a team of engineers in execution of projects & operational support
Project / Program Management
Experience of managing New Product / Process introduction (industrialisation) & existing production process improvements
Ability to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organisation
Working knowledge of LEAN processes and practices
Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000
Knowledge in Surface Treatments; for example Anodising, Conversion Coating, Passivation, Painting and Shot peening
Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent
Auditor qualification
NADCAP process and procedure experience
Heat Treatment and Metallurgy
Experience with REACH – Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Up to 15% Bonus
Access to a salary sacrifice EV scheme giving tax and national insurance savings
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (Employer max contribution 12% - totalling up to 20% contribution)
Life Assurance 8 x salary
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
A collaborative, dynamic working environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

Manufacturing EngineeringProject ManagementNew Product IntroductionProcess ImprovementLEAN processesQuality System ModelsSurface TreatmentsHeat TreatmentMetallurgyNADCAP process

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam BuildingInfluencingRelationship ManagementCommunicationTraining DevelopmentCapability DevelopmentProblem SolvingProcess ControlContinuous Improvement

Certifications

Auditor Qualification