Hours of Work: Monday - Friday: 8am - 4:30pm
Overview:
NexGen Consultancy Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a well established precision engineering manufacturer for a Sliding Head Supervisor Production Engineer. This is a hands on CNC role with leadership responsibility, ideal for someone experienced with sliding head or Swiss type machines who wants to lead a department while remaining technically involved.
This position offers a stable day shift, long term opportunity and the chance to take ownership of a key machining area within a growing business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and supervise the sliding head CNC machining department
* Hands on setting, operating and programming of sliding head CNC machines
* Support and mentor CNC setters and operators
* Plan daily and weekly production to meet output and delivery targets
* Ensure components meet tight tolerances and quality standards
* First off inspection and ongoing process checks
* Reduce scrap and improve cycle times through continuous improvement
* Work closely with production, quality and engineering teams
* Ensure health and safety procedures are followed
Skills and Experience Required
* Proven experience with sliding head CNC machines
* Strong hands on background in CNC setting and programming
* Previous experience as a supervisor team leader or senior CNC engineer
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Experience working to tight tolerances in a precision environment
* Good organisational and leadership skills
* Strong attention to detail and problem solving ability
Desirable Experience:
* Swiss type sliding head CNC machines
* Production engineering or process improvement experience
* Multi axis CNC machining knowledge
Why Apply:
* Day shift role
* Monday to Friday no shifts
* Long term stable position
* Opportunity to lead and shape a CNC department
* Supportive working environment
* Excellent opportunities for career development
* Working in a heavily invested machine shop with state of the art machinery and technology
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