Head of Production Engineering

Job description

Head of Production Engineering Department: Production Engineering: Employment Type: Full Time: Location: Bembridge: Description: The Head of Production Engineering 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. - Employment type: Permanent - Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 - Standard Hours: Flexible start / 40 hours per week - Location: Bembridge, Isle of Wight Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Management: - Lead, mentor, and develop Production 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...