Our client, a leading organisation in the aerospace and space technology sector, is seeking a Composites Production Coordinator for a permanent position. The role will coordinate production throughput across a composite manufacturing facility, ensuring work is prioritised and completed safely, efficiently and in line with programme, quality and delivery requirements.
Working closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, Assembly, Integration and Test, Supply Chain and Quality Assurance teams, the Composites Production Coordinator will maintain visibility of capacity, materials, priorities and production constraints while supporting the delivery of conforming spacecraft hardware.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate daily composite production activities, priorities and workflow to achieve build plans and delivery milestones
Maintain production schedules and visual controls, tracking work orders, capacity, work in progress and completion status
Confirm the availability of materials, tooling, documentation, facilities and trained resources before production begins
Identify bottlenecks, shortages and quality or technical constraints, escalating issues and coordinating recovery actions with relevant teams
Provide accurate production updates, forecasts and performance information to programme stakeholders and support planning reviews
Drive efficient throughput and continuous improvement while maintaining quality, configuration, traceability, safety and contamination-control requirements
Maintain an organised production environment and promote effective housekeeping, foreign object debris prevention and safe working practices
Job Requirements:
ONC, HNC, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in manufacturing, production engineering or a related discipline
Experience coordinating production within composites, aerospace, space or another high-precision regulated manufacturing environment
Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and maintain production flow
Ability to interpret build plans, engineering documentation, routings and production data
Experience using ERP or MRP systems is desirable
Working knowledge of quality, configuration, traceability and non-conformance controls within a controlled manufacturing environment
Clear communication skills, confident stakeholder coordination and a practical, proactive approach to resolving production issues
Strong understanding of composite manufacturing processes and the importance of safety, cleanliness and production discipline
Benefits:
Permanent opportunity within the aerospace and space technology sector
Opportunity to support the manufacture of high-precision spacecraft hardware
Collaborative working environment involving manufacturing, engineering, planning and quality teams
Scope to contribute to continuous improvement and production efficiency initiatives
If you have experience in composites production coordination and are looking to contribute to the delivery of advanced aerospace hardware, apply now to join our client's specialist manufacturing team
