Production Engineering Manager

⚓ Production Engineering Manager

Methil, Scotland | Navantia UK

Full-time | Senior management role

Shape how ships are built, not just designed.

Navantia UK is seeking an experienced Production Engineering Manager to play a critical role in planning and delivering efficient, build‑ready shipbuilding programmes at our Methil yard.

⚙️ What you’ll be doing

• Coordinating design, procurement, construction and test activities across shipyard functions to maximise programme efficiency.
• Ensuring designs are manufacturable within Methil yard facilities and capabilities.
• Defining and owning the production and build strategy, from top‑level concept down to executable work packages.
• Working with the Programme Management Office to develop and maintain integrated schedules that drive delivery.
• Leading material strategy, procurement launches and inventory control to minimise shortages, storage time and surplus.
• Converting construction design outputs into clear work packages for build and test execution.
• Supporting installation and testing activities, resolving issues and feeding lessons learned back into continuous improvement.
• Driving LEAN and continuous improvement across production engineering and delivery processes.
• Leading, mentoring and developing teams while embedding best practice and Navantia UK values.

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