Advanced Manufacturing

Why should you work with us?

In a sector where precision and trust are paramount, choosing an search partner is a decision that demands absolute confidence. We provide a distinct advantage by operating on three guiding principles::

Unrivalled Industry Focus
We don't just recruit in Advanced Manufaturing, Aerospace & Defence; we are embedded in the sector. This singular focus gives us a deep understanding of the security, regulatory, and technical challenges you face. It provides us with an unrivalled network of vetted, often security-cleared, leaders that generalist firms simply cannot access.
A Mission-Critical Partnership
When you engage Williams Manufacturing, you work directly with our senior leadership. We provide a discreet, agile, and highly confidential service, treating every search with the mission-critical priority it deserves. You are not one of many clients; you are our partner.
A Commitment to Excellence & Impact
Our process is measured by the long-term success of your hire. We are dedicated to securing executives who not only possess the required technical acumen, but who will uphold the uncompromising standards of a safety-critical environment, driving innovation and delivering the operational excellence your clients demand.

Managing Director / CEO

Provides ultimate leadership, ensuring the business meets stringent aerospace & defence industry standards while driving strategic growth and profitability.

Operations Director

Leads all manufacturing operations, ensuring absolute compliance with AS9100 and other regulatory standards in a safety-critical environment.

Head of Site / General Manager

Holds full P&L responsibility for a facility, driving performance while ensuring strict adherence to aerospace compliance and customer quality requirements.

Commercial Director

Leads the commercial strategy, securing long-term, high-value contracts and programmes with major aerospace OEMs and defence primes.

Finance Director

Provides strategic financial leadership, managing complex project costs, R&D investment, and ensuring compliance with defence contracting regulations.

Supply Chain Director

Manages a highly regulated global supply chain, ensuring full traceability, supplier compliance (NADCAP), and security of supply for critical components.

Head of Quality

Owns the Quality Management System (QMS), leading AS9100 and NADCAP compliance and championing a zero-defect culture in a safety-critical environment.

Engineering Director / Head of Engineering

Leads the engineering function, from NPI and complex design to process engineering, ensuring all products meet the exacting specifications of the aerospace industry.

Procurement / Purchasing Manager

Leads the procurement team, managing a roster of approved suppliers and sourcing critical, often security-cleared, materials and components.

Production Manager

Manages day-to-day production, ensuring all processes are executed to the exact specifications and quality standards required for aerospace components.