Industrial Leader
Location: Filton
Contract Type: initially 6 Month rolling Contract
Sector: Aerospace / Manufacturing
Hourly Rate: £29.15 PAYE or £39.00 Umbrella
✈ Ready to lead the future of aerospace manufacturing?
At Guidant Global, we're on a mission to connect brilliant people with brilliant opportunities. We're working in partnership with Airbus to find an Industrial Leader who's ready to make a real impact on global manufacturing programmes.
🔧 What you'll be doing:
As an Industrial Leader, you'll be the driving force behind the industrialisation of serial programmes and design-to-cost projects. You'll work closely with global suppliers and cross-functional teams across engineering, tooling, and operations to ensure seamless delivery and continuous improvement.
Your role will include:
- Leading industrialisation: Support supplier selection and manage the transition of work through robust business processes.
- Solving real-time challenges: Tackle technical issues that disrupt plant operations or supply chains, ensuring quick resolution and minimal impact.
- Driving innovation: Collaborate on design and manufacturing changes, bringing your expertise to continuous product development.
- Reducing costs: Identify and influence cost drivers to unlock savings and improve efficiency.
- Connecting the dots: Integrate with wider business networks to manage risks and seize opportunities.
- Championing improvement: Standardise and harmonise processes across suppliers, always with a focus on adding value.
🤝 Who you'll work with:
You'll be a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering Team, acting as the main link between the plant and suppliers. You'll also work closely with procurement, design engineering, and operations teams to ensure alignment and success.
🛠️ What you'll bring:
- Experience in metallic or composite manufacturing, including detail part and assembly processes.
- Strong knowledge of tooling and industrialisation.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across global teams.
💡 Why join us?
At Guidant Global, we believe in creating a better way to work. You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and your personal growth.
