Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader - Assemblies

Our client, a leading player in the aerospace sector, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader - Assemblies to join their team in Burnley. This is a permanent role focused on assembly and manufacturing management within the company''s various aerospace programmes.

• Manage and lead the Assembly Manufacturing Engineers serving the A330neo, HTF, Trent, and F7x programmes.
• Deploy the company''s human resources policies, including time and attendance management via the ADP system.
• Manage skills deployment and development for the Assembly Manufacturing Engineers, ensuring improvement plans are in place.
• Identify and mitigate any HSE risks associated with team member activity.
• Work closely with various Programme Pilots to define and implement resource budgets through the MTP process.
• Manage the deployment and utilisation of all team members to deliver engineering improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of innovation by embedding the participative innovation philosophy.

• Bachelor''s degree in an engineering-related subject (or suitable experience).
• Ability to assist with technical engineering tasks where required.
• Proven appreciation of business economics and how engineering activities are associated with financial performance.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and comfort with presenting to both small and large groups.
• Strong project/programme management skills to ensure work content is planned, resourced, and reviewed effectively.

• A formal leadership qualification.
• Proven manufacturing engineering experience within an aerospace context.

• Competitive salary
• 37-hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1 pm finish on Friday
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
• 10% employer pension contribution based on 5% employee contribution
• 4x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
• Group income protection scheme paying 50% of salary if too ill to work
• Support for continuous professional development
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
• Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold meals
• Option to purchase company shares with additional free shares
• Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa
• Wellbeing support through a confidential 24/7 helpline
• Cycles to work scheme
• Discounts on high street purchases through benefits platform
• Long service awards with monetary and additional annual leave
• Relaxed dress code on Fridays
• Support for flexible working
• Referral scheme offering rewards
• Electric car charging points on-site
• Draw to win Burnley Football Club hospitality experience
• Line manager leadership conference every 6 months
• Fully funded quarterly site team-building events

If you are an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader seeking a permanent role within the aerospace sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client''s innovative team in Burnley.