Aerospace Assembly Team Leader

Job description
At BUOYANCY AEROSPACE, our mission is to contribute vital components to critical infrastructure in the aerospace, space and defence sector. We take great pride in supporting the world’s most prestigious projects that ensure a free and safe society. Focusing on aluminium and titanium airframe components, our advanced milling, turning, and assembly technologies, along with unique chemical treatment processes, allow us to deliver bespoke components that exceed industry standards. Recognized for our exceptional quality and swift delivery, we continuously strive to innovate. Our vision extends beyond being just another supplier as we aim to become an integral long-term partner in these vital sectors. In everything we do, we aim for improvement and evolution. We don’t think in quarters or years, but decades. We are only getting started.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This is more than just a job. We are seeking ambitious and capable talents who actively embody our values and contribute to our culture. In our fast-paced environment, you will face challenges that offer immense opportunities for growth. We are proud to be heavily involved in many of the world’s most prestigious aerospace, space, and defence programmes. Every component we work on holds critical significance to our clients, making our daily operations vital. While we uphold the highest standards and expect you to demonstrate accountability and a rigorous mindset, our team approach fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and support. We encourage you to seek help and ask questions early on. Our open-door policy reaches across all levels of the institution. We regularly organise and participate in team events during and beyond work hours. Many of our team members are also active in their local communities.
All team members will participate in our internal career development programme, which includes regular transparent, fair, and constructive feedback and allows for career progression. We are clearly on a growth path, and we are thrilled about new team members who want to join our mission.
Role:
Assembly Team Leader
Description:
We are looking for an individual to help evolve and develop our assembly footprint and team. This individual must be forward thinking, technology driven.
We’re currently seeing an increase in production and are looking for a senior Skilled Fitter/Assembly Team Leader to join our existing team.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for the complete manufacturing of components, application of protective coatings and sealing as required to engineering defined standards, using both recognised manual and automated technologies. You’ll also undertake Operations support roles as required and provide guidance and support to other areas of the business as and when necessary. Leading a small team of assembly operators.
Responsibilities:
Leading the Assembly Team
Develop a world class manufacturing facility
Familiarity with assembly of nut plates, freeze bushes, swage bearings, gaskets, fillet sealing, riveting, reaming.
Assist in the manufacture of aircraft components built to customer specifications within agreed budget and timescales.
Personally responsible for the safety, health and welfare of the individual and others.
Personally responsible for the cleanliness and housekeeping suitable for the manufacture of high quality aircraft components within their work area.
Reading and interpreting engineering instructions and meeting the agreed customer specifications.
Personally responsible for ensuring and certifying that the quality of his/her work consistently meets specific standards required by the Company.
Personally responsible for the oversee as required of other operators and trainees work to the correct specification.
Working within a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiencies to meet the changing needs of our market.
Undertake Operations Support roles which may take the form of Fork Lift Truck, or other Specialist Vehicle Driving, Crane Usage & Master Movers, Aircraft and component cleaning & preparation, Aircraft Sealing, Laser Shoot etc.
Facility Setup:
Lead the planning and execution of our upgrade to the assembly facility setup, including the assembly line floorplan, equipment, and infrastructure implementation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and the highest industry standards.
Oversee the installation of production machinery, ensuring efficiency and safety. Future stating the assembly facility.
Prototype/Pilot Builds:
Adopt a comprehensive understanding of the product, the assembly tasks, tools, and software by building prototype products with the engineering teams.
Prepare prototypes for customer demonstrations and events.
Identify opportunities and create concepts for tooling and assembly fixtures via build trials and product testing.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a Aerospace or assembly role is required
- Ability to read and interpret assembly instructions, drawings and blueprints
- Familiarity with assembly of nut plates, freeze bushes, swage bearings, gaskets, fillet sealing, riveting, reaming.
- Basic mechanical knowledge and understanding of how parts fit together
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
If you are a motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a desire to contribute to a team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £27,500.00-£35,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 39 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Barnoldswick (required)
Ability to Relocate:
Barnoldswick: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person