INTEGRATION MANAGER -SWINDON- PERMANENT-UP TO £70,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Integration Manager to establish and lead a brand-new Integration and Test Cell within a rapidly growing aerospace and defence manufacturing environment.

This is a unique greenfield role where you will build the operation from the ground up—designing the facility layout, defining processes, selecting equipment, recruiting the team, and delivering flight-ready unmanned aircraft platforms at scale.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the setup and commissioning of the Integration and Test Cell.

• Recruit, develop and manage a high-performing integration and test team.

• Define processes, work instructions and quality standards.

• Own system integration, functional testing and final product acceptance.

• Drive industrialisation from prototype and low-rate production to serial manufacture.

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain teams.

• Host customer acceptance activities and ensure delivery to schedule, quality and cost targets.

• Champion Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and data-driven decision making.

ABOUT YOU

You will have:

• Significant experience leading integration, final assembly or test teams within aerospace, defence, automotive or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.

• A proven track record of setting up new production cells, lines or facilities.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical integration, testing and configuration management.

• Experience building and developing teams in a manufacturing setting.

• A hands-on leadership style with a passion for continuous improvement.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Company pension with matched contributions up to 10%.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Private medical and dental insurance.

• Salary sacrifice schemes including EV, Cycle to Work and Technology schemes.

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in building a world-class aerospace manufacturing capability.

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