Process Owner - Forging & Ring Rolling

About the role

The Process Owner owns and governs the end-to-end Forging and Ring Rolling manufacturing process for aerospace gas turbine engine components. The role covers method development, process qualification, production readiness and ongoing process capability.

Key responsibilities

• Own process definition, control strategy, parameters, control plans, standard work and acceptance criteria.
• Lead forging and ring-rolling method development and capability prove-out.
• Plan and manage structured trials from development through qualification and production.
• Coordinate with equipment OEMs and technical partners, and give technical input on equipment specification and procurement.
• Support supplier reviews, equipment installation, commissioning and ramp-up.
• Support FPQ, FAI, readiness reviews and production qualification.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for process issues.
• Drive Lean/Kaizen improvements to improve yield, reduce cycle time and stabilise process capability.
• Maintain effective interfaces across the full manufacturing process and interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, material specs and OEM standards.

Required profile

• 8-10 years of experience in aerospace or high-spec metallic manufacturing.
• Substantial experience in forging and/or ring rolling.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Materials Engineering or equivalent.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of forging/ring-rolling principles, parameters and defect mechanisms.
• Knowledge of integrated process chains: heating, forging, ring rolling, cooling/quench, heat treatment and inspection.
• Familiarity with process monitoring, automation, traceability and advanced inspection technologies.
• Knowledge of AS13100 and aerospace qualification requirements.