The Senior Manufacturing Engineer acts as the technical lead for a defined manufacturing domain or module, providing expert support, coaching and escalation for Manufacturing Engineers and Operations teams. The role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, optimisation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes—ensuring safety, efficiency, quality, cost effectiveness and compliance with regulatory and industrial standards.
- Act as senior technical authority for MRO processes, complex findings, and escalated repair/test issues across multiple product families.
- Approve and govern repair process documentation, special processes and test methods; own method standardisation across shops.
- Lead repair development and alternative repair introduction with Engineering (incl. customer approval as required).
- Define shop capability & technology roadmaps (advanced NDT, digital inspection, test automation, data analytics).
- Drive site wide maturity in defect classification, root cause eradication, and yield recovery; mentor engineers/technicians.
- Own TAT/yield strategy, WIP control and constraint removal across value streams; set repair routing standards.
- Deputise for Manufacturing Engineering/Operations leadership as needed.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead cross site/cross shop initiatives to harmonise repair standards, test strategies and capability expansion.
- Represent the MRO engineering function in customer/certification reviews; influence repair approvals and standards.
- Mentor peers and certifying staff on complex repairs, special processes and diagnostic methods.
- Build strategic partnerships with OEMs, DERs/DOAs and key suppliers to introduce best in class repair technologies.
Governance & Standards
- Act as senior governance owner for Part 145 compliance, MOE updates, and audit readiness.
- Chair/lead technical boards for repair approvals and concessions; define signature authorities.
- Serve as SME during customer, regulatory and third party audits; close systemic gaps across shops.
- Set and enforce configuration control policy for serialized components and life limited parts
Innovation & CI (Continuous Improvement)
- Define the MRO CI strategy (TAT, yield, cost-per-event, OTD) and drive cross value stream programmes.
- Introduce digital inspection, data analytics, and test automation for faster diagnostics and decisioning.
- Lead repair technology pilots (e.g., additive repair, advanced NDT) and scale successful methods.
- Coach CI belts; embed problem solving culture across shifts and cells
Financial Accountability
- Own financial cases for new repair capabilities, test cell upgrades and strategic sourcing (USM vs. new).
- Optimise asset turns and pool availability with Planning/Commercial.
- Evaluate contract impacts from CI and technology roadmaps; prioritise investments.
