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Date Added: Fri 08/08/2025

Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader - Assemblies

Burnley, BB10, UK
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Company: MATCHTECH

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

Job Requirements:

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.

Desirable Skills:

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

Benefits:

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
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