We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager. As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager you will lead, manage and develop a team of manufacturing engineers responsible for the design, development, validation and on-going support of production systems to ensure the system produces product that consistently fulfils technical, quality and cost requirements. Develop a proactive team that exceed expectations in goals and objective and demonstrate Ultras leadership behaviours.

The creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing engineering as well as developing, implementing and managing key performance indicators (KPIs). In the role you will be expected to drive continuous improvement activities in quality, cycle times, process improvement & machine availability.

Design, prove, implement, and maintain production systems to deliver product on time, to quality and cost requirements. A key element of the role is to manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels, managing holiday allowances, recruitment, training, development, appraisal, attendance, disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximise efficient productivity.

Design for Manufacture internally and externally

• Input to NPI design process
• Develop Manufacturing Plans for Products
• Develop Manufacturing Processes

Change Process Management

• Sanitise Design Data through Review and CR
• ERP Change Embodiment

Process Control & Improvement

• PFMEA creation and management
• Create, maintain Work instructions, USP's etc.
• Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) on manufacturing FRACAS
• RCCA on Manufacturing related Audit NC's
• Resolve Problems with industrial process engineering techniques
• Analysis and Maintenance of STD times

Assembly equipment & tooling

• Design and implementation of tooling
• Manage the provision of Assembly Equipment

Supplier Development

• Resolve issues within the Supply Chain
• Manage the provision of Assembly Equipment

Training

• Provide training for Supply Chain
• Create, maintain and deliver training for internal and relevant supplier manufacturing processes.

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential

• Educated to degree level in an Engineering or Science Discipline or equivalent

• Experience with the development and sustainment of programs to meet Quality, Cost and Delivery requirements
• Expert knowledge and application experience of the required tools and techniques required to embed process engineering solutions (e.g Control Plans, PFMEAs, KPIs, SPC, VSM, Process Mapping)
• Ability to create a high performing team and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external suppliers and other members of staff.
• Good communication skills demonstrated both verbally and in the generation of documentation
• Track competencies of the team and provide leadership and development as required to achieve the objectives, including the development of apprentices
• Self-driven and able to monitor own performance effectively to ensure commitments and deadlines are met
• Effectively able to manage productivity of the team and establish KPI’s for continuous improvement
• Effective planning and organising capabilities

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.