Lead Manufacturing Technician

Job Purpose

The Workshop Team Leader / Workflow Specialist oversees the daily operations of the Aircraft Wheels and Brakes workshop. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic production scheduling. You will manage a team of technicians, optimize component turnaround times (TAT), and ensure absolute compliance with aviation regulatory standards (e.g., EASA, FAA, CAA).

Workflow & Production Optimization

Schedule Production: Plan daily and weekly workshop tasks based on incoming asset backlogs and customer priority.
Streamline Bottlenecks: Monitor components moving through cleaning, non-destructive testing (NDT), machining, inspection, and final assembly.
Track Metrics: Drive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with a focus on reducing Turnaround Time (TAT) and maximizing output.
Manage Materials: Coordinate with stores to ensure parts, repair kits, and consumables are available before production begins.

Team Leadership & Safety

Supervise Technicians: Lead, motivate, challenge and assign tasks to a team of mechanics, inspectors, and support staff.
Enforce Safety: Maintain a strict culture of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) and 5S workplace organization standards.
Train Staff: Identify skill gaps, coordinate technical training, and sign off on technician competency matrices.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

Audit Documentation: Ensure all digital and paper maintenance release tags, teardown reports, and logbooks are flawlessly completed.
Maintain Standards: Ensure all work aligns strictly with current Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs) and airworthiness directives.
Tool Calibration: Oversee the tracking and calibration of specialized workshop tooling, torque wrenches, and inflation cages.
Support Audits: Assist internal quality teams and external aviation authorities during workshop inspections.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an aviation MRO environment, specifically working with aircraft wheels, brakes, or landing gear components.
Leadership: At least 1-2 years of experience in a team leader, supervisor, or production planning role.
Regulations: Strong working knowledge of EASA Part 145, FAA Part 145, or local CAA regulatory frameworks.
Methodologies: Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement principles to improve workshop efficiency.
Systems: Proficiency with aviation ERP / MRO software (e.g., Quantum, AMOS, SAP) and Microsoft Excel.

If this role sounds of interest, apply today or email Charlie on [email removed]