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This approximately 100-person site specialises in printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), coating and testing for safety-critical commercial and military aerospace applications. The site supports leading global OEMs and supplies components used in higher-level assemblies manufactured at our Cheltenham, UK facility. The Plant Manager will have full accountability for site safety, quality, delivery, cost, employee engagement and financial performance, while building organisational capability and advancing Eaton Business System practices. 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