Head of Manufacturing Engineering

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Description

What you’ll be doing:

Responsible for delivering an achievable manufacturing engineering solution, through Design for Manufacture, lean manufacturing implementation and assembly analysis, to ensure the product can be manufactured to the specification requirements

Achieve the design intent: Control of critical manufacturing processes and implementation process improvement and reconciling the design to build is achievable in an efficient way to achieve the cost parameters

Delivery of efficient processes that improve the cost, schedule and quality commitments

Preparation and management of a strategy for the manufacturing engineering discipline that satisfies the current and emerging needs of the projects to improve effectiveness, with a strong focus on technology and a digital strategy

Management of the overall framework for the development of the discipline’s staff and professional standards

Governance and Quality Control of the application of discipline’s process and people across the projects

Appointment of Engineering Professional Leads within each project team and subsequent networking through to each member of the discipline

Your skills and experiences:

Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of Manufacturing Engineering disciplines, processes, toolsets, procedures, standards and technologies

Broad knowledge of Manufacturing operations, including quality management, facility management, supplier management, research and development, production operations and logistics planning and control

In-depth knowledge of a matrix organization, programme, cross functional business

Experienced leader within one or multiple sectors

Successful delivery in a Programme Delivery or Engineering/Manufacturing functional role on a major programme

Educated to degree or equivalent in an Engineering discipline with demonstrable experience in a manufacturing and engineering business environment

Member of a recognised professional Engineering institute is desirable

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Manufacturing team:

Come and step into a unique opportunity in the defence sector, working on complex warships using cutting-edge technology, deliver real engineering impact, and build a long-term career with a major corporate organisation. Make a real difference to UK defence by supporting those who serve and protect us.

As the Head of Manufacturing Engineering you will design, implement and embed a Manufacturing Engineering Function within a Line of Business which: enables the manufacture of new or an updated product to meet the design intent, cost, schedule and quality commitments in the most effective, efficient & economic way possible.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Company

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is a premier global defense, aerospace and security company with approximately 90,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support and services. 

The Support Solutions (S2) sector provides a wide range of products and services, including engineering, systems integration, ship repair, and readiness & sustainment for military and commercial customers throughout the product life cycle, anywhere around the world. This sector is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Core capabilities include: • Expertise as a leading provider of non-nuclear ship repair and overhaul services • Sustainment services to extend the viability of existing land and maritime platforms at home and in theater, while modernizing to meet evolving threats • Experienced partner providing seamless, onsite management of military and government customer operations • High-volume producer of protective and load-carrying gear for military personnel 

People are the greatest asset in any Company. 

BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential. 

Equal Opportunity Employer. Females. Minorities. Veterans. Disabled

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