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Machine Shop Engineering Manager
Our client is an award‑winning aerospace approved, Defence, Aerospace and Motorsport company, prestigiously recognised as leading design‑to‑manufacturer of highly complex machined castings. Their commitment is to innovation, training and investment throughout their business, into the latest casting and CNC technologies and building a team of like‑minded collective individuals driven to deliver a first‑class engineering service to their customers.
Role Summary
* Supervise, develop and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers, programmers, machinists and apprentice engineers while promoting a culture of collaboration with all staff, customers and suppliers.
* Meet and communicate with customers and suppliers on a regular basis, understanding their needs and providing manufacturing, technological engineering support.
* Provide engineering review and costing of all new enquiries and orders in collaboration with the engineering and quality team, identifying opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining quality.
* Plan, set and measure production schedules and drive productivity targets with the team to meet customer demand.
* Manage operating systems, processes and structures to enable accurate planning, quality, scheduling and execution of machining operations to meet exacting engineering standards and delivery forecast targets.
* Lead, train and implement 8D, 5S and 6‑sigma control systems throughout the business.
* Provide daily, weekly and monthly KPI analysis of quality, delivery, cost, actual versus estimated value, safety and maintenance in collaboration with the quality department.
* Conduct daily Gemba walks to ensure accountability throughout each shift.
* Own results by promoting continuous improvements within a safe, controlled and productive operating environment.
About You
* A solid, qualified, down‑to‑earth engineer with a minimum of 8 years experience in a machine shop environment, preferably serving aerospace, defence or top‑tier automotive industries.
* Minimum 3 years experience as a machine shop manager.
* Strong controlled communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects and meet tight deadlines.
* Practical CNC 5‑axis milling machining and turning experience; preferentially working on Mazak and/or Heidenhain controls.
* First‑hand experience developing and manufacturing complex machined prototype ferrous and non‑ferrous parts focused on quality and timely delivery within a finite manufacturing schedule.
* Background implementing process controls/continuous improvement/Lean/Six‑sigma work instructions and a profound knowledge of ISO 9001 standard.
* Firm knowledge and experience of operating ERP/MRP manufacturing processes.
* An inquisitive mindset always looking to build and implement new technologies, plant and operation on the shop floor.
What we offer
* Holidays: 23 days (inclusive on Bank Holidays) per year.
* Hours: Full‑time, 40 hrs per week.
* Job type: Full‑time, immediate start.
* Company pension and private medical health care, provided.
* Relocation assistance, provided.
* Pay: Starting at £60,000 per year, increasing to £75,000 per year following a six‑month trial period.
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