Production Engineering Lead
Job Reference:
LM People Job Code/Title:
Location:
Programme / Functional Group:
LMUKA11185
L2405I / Operations Engineering Mgr
Ampthill
Ampthill - Multiple
Description of Business Environment:
The Operations Engineering department, which forms part of the Operations Function at
LMUK Ampthill, covers a broad range of responsibilities including Manufacturing /
Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies,
Manufacturing Configuration Control and Manufacturing Standards.
Specific Job Description:
Reporting directly into the Ampthill Operations Engineering Manager, shall act as the
Operations Engineering Lead for one of the lines of business within the Ampthill
organisation.
Oversees collaborations with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing functions to ensure
suitable manufacturing processes are established to meet Programme and Business
goals.
Provides day to day management of a team of Engineers within assigned Programmes /
Business Area which includes but is not limited to the following;
 Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies,
equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling necessary to meet
Programme requirements.
 Oversee’s the design and fabrication of tools and equipment that affect product
performance.
 Investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure
product quality is achieved and maintained.
 Provides guidance to Engineering regarding design concepts and specification
requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
 Oversees activities undertaken by assigned staff to ensure activities are conducted in
accordance with command media
 Establish suitable key performance indicators and monitors performance of assigned
staff ensure service level agreements (SLA’s) and Programme requirements are
achieved
 Establishes and maintains a suitable governance structure for the management of
activities (i.e. Mission Directed Work Teams (MDWT))
 Provides technical guidance to engineers regarding design concepts and specification
requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques to meet the
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Programme requirements.
Acts as senior representation at Programme meets
Ensures adherence to Programme EAC baselines and associated staff demands (i.e.
via RMT demands)
Oversees all new Proposals for assigned Programme / Business Area and ensures
adherence to Operations Tollgate process. Attends BA EPP’s where appropriate.
Attends and provides summary of performance at Functional MDWT Level 3 meets.
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of a broad range of Manufacturing &
Industrial Engineering processes and act as advocate of these principles within assigned
Programme / Business Area
Required Skills:
 Experienced Manufacturing Engineer / Engineering Manager who has had involvement
in large manufacturing Programmes, through Design, Development and Production
 In depth experience within large Mechanical Assembly / Integration activities
 Experience in developing / maturing and managing a Build approach for complex
manufacturing / assembly operations
 Detailed understanding of Manufacturing Systems
 Degree in relevant Engineering / Manufacturing discipline
Standard Job Description:
Manages activities involving the producibility and quality of the product, and the processes
that directly pertain, encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering
disciplines: CIM, failure analysis, industrial, manufacturing, manufacturing equipment,
process, product, quality assurance, reliability, supplier quality, test, and tool. Responsible
for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance
assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
Typical Minimum Education & Experience:
Ideally require Bachelors degree from an accredited college and capability typically
achieved through extensive professional experience. Will also consider individuals with
equivalent experience / combined education.
Considered an expert, authority in discipline.