We're partnered with an exciting aerospace and defence business entering the next phase of growth as they transition from development into full-scale manufacturing. With a brand-new facility ready to be transformed into a world-class production environment, we're looking for an experienced manufacturing leader to make it happen.

This is a genuine greenfield opportunity. You'll lead the industrialisation strategy, working from early product development through to serial production, establishing the people, processes, systems and manufacturing capability needed to support long-term growth.

You'll work alongside engineering, factory planning, operations and supply chain teams to create a manufacturing facility capable of delivering complex, high-performance products within a highly regulated environment.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the industrialisation and manufacturing strategy from concept through to serial production.
• Work closely with factory planners to develop and commission a new manufacturing facility.
• Define production processes, tooling, layouts, equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Drive manufacturing readiness throughout Concept, PDR, CDR and production milestones.
• Build scalable manufacturing operations capable of supporting future growth.
• Partner with Engineering to ensure products are designed for manufacture and assembly.
• Recruit, develop and lead a high-performing manufacturing engineering function.
• Introduce best practice across quality, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
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