Were recruiting for a client weve partnered with closely for the last two years and its one of those hires where the right person will genuinely shape the next chapter.
Why this role stands out
Major investment already landed the kit, capability and ambition are real
A leadership team that wants a technical voice at the table (and will back you)
A team worth leading: good people, good foundations, and genuine growth ahead
Clear opportunity to grow salary/earnings over time as milestones are delivered (bonus + progression)
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
This is a privately owned, high-performing engineering business, offering true end-to-end capability (fabrication + in-house finishing / surface treatment). Theyve moved from~£5m turnover in 2020to~£9m in 2025, with ~£11m forecast for2026following £1.8m+ investment in best-in-class shopfloor capability including multiple new CNC machines (5-axis, large bed, long-length extrusion, automation) and major finishing upgrades.
This role completes the senior team and brings the technical glue that connectssales,operations,engineering, andquality.
The Opportunity
Youll join the leadership team alongside aSales Manager, Operations Manager, and Supply Chain Manager, taking ownership of the technical function that underpins delivery: production engineering, NPI and the quality/inspection framework that keeps everything running smoothly.
Youll lead and develop:
3 Production Engineers(plus3 Apprentices)
Senior Quality Engineer + Inspector
The business has a strong, loyal team already. What they need now is an experienced technical leader from aCNC / machining environmentwho can bring clarity, direction and confidence someone who canchallenge appropriately, make decisions, and translate technical reality into commercial outcomes.
What youll be responsible for
Production Engineering Leadership
Lead, coach and organise the production engineering team; provide technical direction and accountability
Bring structure to how parts move from quote ? feasibility ? process plan ? production readiness
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Own the technical side of NPI: manufacturability reviews, routes, tooling/fixture strategy, first-off readiness
Ensure smooth handover into operations and consistent delivery against customer expectations
Quality Assurance & Inspection
Oversee quality leadership and inspection activity, supporting robust systems, fast containment, and effective root cause activity when issues arise
Ensure quality is engineered in, not inspected in
Cross-functional delivery
Partner closely with Sales duringquoting / estimating / technical feasibility, ensuring viability and margin protection
Sit naturally between operations and supply chain to keep production flowing, priorities clear, and risks managed
Maintenance oversight (outsourced)
Overall accountability for preventive maintenance scheduling (delivery managed via outsource partners; can be delegated internally as it is today)
What were looking for
Youll likely have:
Aproven technical backgroundinCNC machining / production engineering(the essential bias for this hire)
Leadership experience (or clear readiness to step into a leadership role) able to coach engineers and develop apprentices properly
The credibility to engage confidently with technical specialists and avoid the tail wagging the dog dynamic
Experience supporting quoting/feasibility and translating engineering constraints into commercial decisions
Strong communication and calm decision-making in a fast-moving environment
Big plus: you enjoy building structure, developing people, and being the person who makes things join up across departments.
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