Head Of Production

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK / and international

LOCATION: Portsmouth

TYPE: Full time

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary annual profit share contributory pension share options car leasing scheme free onsite parking season ticket loan tax-free technology scheme discounted shopping and much more

• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL option to buy/sell holiday (AP)

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10000 E-learning courses internal mobility including international opportunities

• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support) Employee Assistance Programme discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests cycle-to-work scheme on-site canteen and coffee shop lunchtime pilates

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay) adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave

• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room Multi-faith room Employee Representative Groups (Gender LGBTQ International Generational Disability Social & Cultural Diversity Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So whats your next change

The Head of Digital Payload Production (TSEDP) is responsible for leading all activities related to the manufacturing assembly and testing of high-reliability electronic units for space applications. This role ensures that products meet the highest standards of quality performance and traceability required for space missions while driving operational excellence continuous improvement and team development.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Provide strong and visible leadership to a multidisciplinary team including production technicians manufacturing engineers test engineers and operators.

• Oversee daily operations of the production line for space-grade electronic units (PCB assembly integration harnessing mechanical assembly).

• Ensure compliance with applicable space industry standards (ECSS NASA IPC etc.).

• Drive planning scheduling and resource allocation to meet project milestones and delivery commitments.

• Support the HO Manufacturing Engineering team in defining optimising and maintaining production processes work instructions and tooling.

• Develop and improve manufacturing flows to increase efficiency reliability and repeatability.

• Accountable for the deliveries of the test engineering teams responsible for developing test procedures test software and test sites.

• Accountable for the successful preparation and execution of Functional testing and Environmental testing (Vibration Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC))

• Ensure full adherence to quality safety and space-level reliability standards.

• Lead initiatives focused on Lean manufacturing process optimization and digitalization.

ABOUT YOU

• Masters or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Industrial Engineering or related field.

• 10 years of experience in electronics manufacturing preferably in aerospace or other high-reliability sectors.

• Strong knowledge of environmental and functional testing for space-grade hardware.

• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and production teams.

• Experience with Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies.

• Familiarity with ECSS standards space qualification processes and cleanroom production.

• Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage/apprehend complex projects in a fast-paced mission-critical environment.

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HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and well always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To opt in just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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