Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems. We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. The Titchfield facility boasts extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types. As a result of internal promotion we have an exciting new opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our plant leadership team.

What you'll do:

In this unique opportunity you will not only be a crucial contributor to the overall plant performance but will also be instrumental to our site transition into a new facility due to operate in 2026. This position will be responsible for achieving business and financial goals by developing and maintaining robust manufacturing processes and leading continuous improvement / cost out initiatives across the organisation. Additional responsibility includes executing the organisation's Operational /strategic plans consistent with UK & European legislation, and local regulations, established industry standards, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Budget responsibility for Manufacturing Engineering department
• Responsible for the introduction, development and continuous improvement of all manufacturing processes and product structures
• Accountable for commitment and cross functional delivery of site financial cost savings Lead the culture of continuous improvement
• Manage on site and off site supplier contracts & relationships
• Development and delivery of the site manufacturing strategy and related infrastructure projects
• Collaborates with the Engineering & Programme Management Organisations throughout new product design to minimise product development costs and maximise useful life of products
• Site owner for Manufacturing excellence Quality Leading Indicators (QLI) such as PPAP, Process standard Work & Special Processes. Site owner for ProLaunch deployment category within OpA. Signatory holder for CCB, supplier transitions and new product gate reviews.
• Develop and integrate new processes, methodologies and emerging technologies as to provide competitive advantages for the business including Industry 4.0 tools and process enhancements.
• Develop the teams and team members to improve performance

Qualifications:

• At least HND Degree in a relevant engineering subject
• Extensive experience supporting machining, metal treatments, assembly and test related processes, Experience supporting CI related tools and techniques
• Manufacturing processes, Continuous Improvement framework, Industry 4.0 tools and techniques

Skills:

• Leadership capabilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Flexibility and Ambiguity: Adapt to changing circumstances and handle uncertainty

What we offer:

• Competitive salary + Bonus+ Car allowance + other benefits
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Flexible working solutions (flexible working hours, compressed week etc.)
• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

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