Composites Production Coordinator

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