Job Description

Product & Supply Chain Engineering Manager (Operations Support)

Location: Hybrid – Tewkesbury, UK

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

I am currently recruiting for a Product & Supply Chain Engineering Manager on behalf of my client, a global leader in advanced engineering solutions. Based in Tewkesbury, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineering leader to take ownership of a critical operations support function—driving continuous improvement, process excellence, and cross-functional collaboration across production and supply chain activities.

This role will lead a team of engineers focused on resolving complex technical challenges related to the design, assembly, and testing of high-precision components in a regulated manufacturing environment. It combines strategic leadership with hands-on engineering problem-solving.

Why my client?

• £45 million site investment with state-of-the-art facilities
• Profit share and employee share schemes
• Supportive career development and training programs
• Fantastic benefits package
• Diverse, inclusive workplace with a focus on wellbeing and innovation

What’s in it for you?

This fixed-term role offers the chance to join a highly respected aerospace organisation with a fantastic work culture built on collaboration and technical excellence.

You'll benefit from a supportive team environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance and Company Pension (starting at 6%)
• Flexible benefits scheme and employee share options
• Free onsite parking and EV charging
• Mental health support and financial wellbeing resources

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse production data to improve quality, delivery performance, and cost efficiency
• Lead investigations into product integrity and performance issues; collaborate with suppliers and customers
• Act as MRB authority and approve technical documentation
• Drive root cause investigations and implement corrective actions across operations
• Develop and implement assembly & test (A&T) strategies to align with business and team objectives
• Partner with supply chain to address supplier quality issues and manage component obsolescence
• Support NPI initiatives, particularly around A&T automation and digital integration
• Collaborate with site leadership to achieve delivery and performance goals
• Mentor, train, and develop engineering talent, supporting technical and professional growth

Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of engineering experience, ideally within aerospace, automotive, or other high-reliability industries
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• Expertise in mechanical/hydraulic systems and interpretation of complex engineering designs
• Proven track record in team leadership and technical mentoring
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across engineering, operations, and supply chain functions
• Experience working within regulated industries, preferably aerospace
• Proficient in problem-solving methodologies (e.g. root cause analysis, 8D, DMAIC) and process improvement tools (LEAN, Six Sigma)
• Skilled in project planning, product transfer, and data-driven decision-making

If you're a proven engineering leader with a passion for continuous improvement and team development in a complex manufacturing environment, I’d love to hear from you.