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Machine Shop Engineering Manager
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: BN11, Worthing, West Sussex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Machine Shop Engineering Manager
Our client is an award-winning, aerospace-approved company serving the Defence, Aerospace, and Motorsport sectors — prestigiously recognised as a leading design-to-manufacturer of highly complex machined castings.
Our ongoing commitment to innovation, training and investment drives every part of our business. We continually advance our capabilities through the latest casting and CNC technologies while building a team of like-minded individuals who share our passion for delivering a firstclass engineering service to our customers.
Our world-class CNC machining facilities incorporate the latest 5-axis technology, including Mazak Integrex multi-tasking centres, capable of producing complex machined cast components in aluminium, stainless steel and iron materials.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Machine Shop Engineering Manager to join our team.
Role Summary
* Supervise, develop and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers, programmers, machinists and apprentice engineers and promote a culture of collaboration with all staff, customers and suppliers.
* Meet and communicate with customers and suppliers on a regular basis. Understand their needs and provide manufacturing, technological engineering support.
* Provide engineering review and costing of all new enquiries and orders with your engineering and Quality team. Implement and identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining quality.
* Plan, set and measure production schedules and drive productivity targets with your team to meet customer demand.
* Management of operating systems, processes and structures to enable accurate planning, quality, scheduling and execution of machining operations to meet customers exacting engineering standards and delivery forecast targets.
* Lead, train and implement 8D, 5s and 6 sigma control systems throughout the business.
* Working closely with your team and Quality department, provide daily, weekly, monthly, KPI analysis of quality, delivery, COST, actual against estimated value, safety and maintenance.
* Conduct daily Gemba walks and to ensure accountability throughout each shift.
* This role is not just about running the floor, it is all about owning results by promoting continuous improvements within a safe controlled operating productive environment.
About You
* A solid, qualified down to earth, feet on the ground engineer with a minimum 8 years experience gained with a machine shop environment, preferably serving aerospace, defence, or top tier automotive industries.
* A 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.
* Have first hand experience developing and manufacturing complex machined proto type ferrous and non ferrous parts focused upon quality and timely delivery within a finite manufacturing schedule.
* A 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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