Head of Space Production & Manufacturing Excellence

Airbus; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 150,000 - GBP 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Head of Digital Payload Production in Portsmouth, responsible for leading the production of high-reliability electronic units for space applications. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of space industry standards. This full-time role offers competitive benefits including flexible working arrangements and extensive development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual profit share

Contributory pension

Share options

Flexible working hours

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, preferably in aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and functional testing for space-grade hardware.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team for production of space-grade electronic units.
• Ensure compliance with space industry standards.
• Drive process optimization and digitalization initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies

Communication

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Head of Digital Payload Production in Portsmouth, responsible for leading the production of high-reliability electronic units for space applications. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of space industry standards. This full-time role offers competitive benefits including flexible working arrangements and extensive development opportunities.