Manager - CNC Machine shop

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a senior CNC department head to lead a multi-technology machining shop in Dubai. You will oversee turning centers, multi-axis machines, EDMs, and other equipment, manage 100+ staff, and drive productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires deep CNC programming and CAD/CAM experience, familiarity with Mastercam and Pro/E, and a track record in high-mix, low-volume environments.

Qualifications

• 12-18 years, preferably in a job shop (high mix, low volume) environment.
• Proficient in Programming and designing software (Master Cam, Pro-E or equivalent)
• Knowledge of the latest CNC machining tools and techniques
• Desirable technical experience: analysis and application of engineering standards
• Repair/overhauling of equipment and engineered assemblies
• Machining of fabricated, cladded, or welded parts
• Machining of parts used in oil & gas, marine, rotating equipment, aerospace

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate department activities and resources.
• Maintain high levels of productivity and efficiency in the department.
• Reduce quality non-conformities and rework.
• Ensure on-time delivery and coordinate with estimation and sales.
• Ensure production plan is adhered to and manage department personnel.
• Coordinate with relevant departments regarding drawings, clarifications, and requirements.

Skills

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

Leadership

Tools

Mastercam

Pro/E

Job description

Overall responsibility and accountability of the CNC machining department, which includes:

o Turning centers and turn-mills

o Multi-axis machining centers

o EDMs

o Other conventional machines

o Manpower: 100 + staff and workmen

• Plan, direct, and coordinate department activities and resources

• Maintain high levels of productivity and efficiency in the department

• Reduce instances of quality non-conformities, such as job rejections and rework

• Ensure on-time delivery and work closely with other departments as required

• Ensure production plan is adhered to

• Management of department personnel, including:

o Periodic performance evaluation

o Hiring and retrenchment

o Identify gaps and provide training / develop competencies

• Manage operational risks – plan for contingencies, and implement manpower, resource, and process redundancies

• Ensure proper care, use, and maintenance of company machinery and assets

• Coordinate procedures for equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.

• Work in tandem with estimation and sales personnel for determining feasibility, timeframe, and resolving technical queries.

• Ensure and maintain identification and traceability of work in progress and other items and equipment in the shop.

• Proper housekeeping of the department

• Compliance with HSE management system requirements, including:

• Compliance with QMS requirements, including:

• Closing quality non-conformances (includes correction, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and its effectiveness)

• Fulfilling and reporting of quality objectives

• Compliance with legal requirements

• Review manufacturing drawings for technical suitability, manufacturability, and compliance with production requirements, as applicable.

• Approve manufacturing drawings within the assigned area of responsibility prior to release for production.

• Coordinate with relevant departments regarding manufacturing drawing clarifications, revisions, and technical requirements, as applicable.

  • Delivery and quality are met as per requirements.

  • Ascertain Technical feasibility and production capacity against customer enquiries.

  • Production targets for Department are met.

  • All machine tools and tooling’s are available and fully utilized.

  • Training needs are highlighted, and internal / On job trainings are carried out to develop competency skills.

  • Succession planning

  • Participation and comply with audits.

  • Generate reports on need basis for management / customer.

Desired Candidate Profile

12-18 years, preferably in a job shop (high mix, low volume) environment.

Proficient in Programming and designing software (Master Cam, Pro-E or equivalent)

Knowledge of the latest CNC machining tools and techniques

Desirable (but not mandatory) technical experience:

• Analysis and application of engineering standards

• Repair/overhauling of equipment and engineered assemblies

• Machining of fabricated, cladded, or welded parts.

• Machining of parts used in any of the following sectors:

o Oil & gas

o Marine

o Rotating equipment such as turbines, pumps, compressors

o Aerospace