Job Title: Process Engineer (CNC Team Leader)
Location: Dudley
Job Type: Permanent up to £20 - £21 per hour
Working Hours (Rotating Shifts):
Morning Shift: Monday - Thursday: 06:00 - 14:00 | Friday: 06:00 - 11:00
Afternoon Shift: Monday - Thursday: 14:00 - 22:00 | Friday: 11:00 - 15:00
Please note: Shifts rotate on a weekly basisAbout the Role
We are currently recruiting for a skilled and motivated Process Engineer to lead a CNC shop. This will be joining a well-established and growing manufacturing business. This is a hands-on leadership role within a busy machine shop, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident leading from the front.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support a team of CNC operators within the machine shop
Set up and operate CNC machinery
Input and run pre-written CNC programmes accurately and efficiently
Carry out tool changes and ensure machines are running to optimal performance
Read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure precision and quality
Train, mentor, and develop new employees, taking them under your wing to build capability within the team
Monitor production output, quality, and efficiency, ensuring targets are met
Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment
Act as a key point of contact between shop floor staff and management
Management of work in progress (WIP) according to planned production date.
Inspect parts with precision & measuring tools/provide documentation to support. (Part Data)
Lead and support immediate countermeasures, route cause analysis & corrective actions for all notified quality defects or customer incidents.Requirements
Proven experience working within a CNC machining environment
Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role (preferred)
Ability to input and run pre-written CNC programmes
Strong understanding of tooling and tool changes
Competent in reading and interpreting technical/engineering drawings
A proactive approach to training and developing team members
Strong communication and leadership skills
Reliable, organised, and quality-focused
What's on Offer
Permanent position with a stable and growing company
Competitive salary
Opportunity to lead and shape a skilled machine shop team
Supportive working environment with long-term career prospectsOliver Rae is an Established Recruitment Business with offices based in Walsall and Halesowen. We supply Temporary and Permanent Staffing to the Manufacturing and Engineering industry.
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