CNC Machine Shop Team Leader

Ultra Electronics Group; Tring; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a CNC Machine Shop Team Leader to drive performance and quality in a dynamic environment. This role involves overseeing daily operations, implementing manufacturing strategies, and ensuring that the team meets its performance targets. You will work closely with engineering to enhance existing products while fostering a collaborative atmosphere within a multi-disciplined team. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical projects that support military and commercial communications. If you are passionate about CNC machining and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual Bonus – Performance Related

25 days’ holiday with the option to buy an extra 5

4 x Life Assurance Cover

Flexible working hours

Early Finish on a Friday

Pension Contribution

Subsidised gym & retail

Childcare vouchers

Cycle-to-work schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CNC machining and programming.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Machine Shop team to meet performance targets and ensure product quality.
• Conduct training and development for Machine Shop personnel.

Skills

Offline Programming using 3D CADCAM software

Online Programming Direct to Machine

Setting & Operating CNC Milling & Turning Machines

Understanding MRP systems

Tools

Solidworks

OneCNC

CNC 3 Axis Co-Ordinate Measuring Machine

Job description

CNC Machine Shop Team Leader

Apply locations: Tring, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: REQ-9693

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Provide Decision Advantage to Mission Partners Around the World

Join us in our mission to provide the world's military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (I&C), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments.

Job Description

Based: Tring, Hertfordshire

Ultra I&C's Communications business are a leading global specialist in the design, development, supply and support of advanced ultra-light portable and driveaway satellite and troposcatter equipment for secure government, military and commercial broadcast communications through our GigaSat division.

Scope: The Machine Shop Team Leader shall be responsible for the day-to-day planning, operation and problem solving so that the team meets its required performance targets in the build of all products within Ultra Communications. Continuously monitor product quality during build to improve upon product performance targets.

Essential Skills:

• Offline Programming using 3D CADCAM software
• Online Programming Direct to Machine
• Setting & Operating CNC Milling & Turning Machines
• Understanding the use of material requirements planning (MRP) systems to control and monitor inventory and aid production planning

Desirable:

• Haas/XYX/Bridgeport Machine Experience
• Manual Turning & Milling
• Use of 3D Modelling software (Solidworks & OneCNC)
• Setup, programming and running of CNC 3 Axis Co-Ordinate Measuring Machine

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans, as directed by the Manufacturing Manager, to ensure that the manufacturing facility supports the business strategic objectives.
• Conduct Performance & Development Appraisals and identify training needs, train and develop the Machine Shop personnel.
• Building existing products and working with engineering to provide input to new developments and enhance/improve existing products.
• Working in a small multi-disciplined team, responsible for the day to day running of the Machine Shop Section for maximum efficiency.
• Using the MRP system to ensure stock is well maintained and accurately booked to jobs.
• Working in cooperation with other Manufacturing teams to ensure the product is of the quality and standards expected.
• Holding regular team planning meetings and managing workload.
• Ensuring that production documentation is kept up to date.
• Implementation of lean manufacturing activities as directed by the Manufacturing Manager.
• Daily monitoring and achievement of meeting manufacturing targets to include quality metrics, productivity metrics.
• Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual.
• Line manager responsibility for the entire employee life-cycle of direct reports.

Notice: Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Our Benefits:

• Annual Bonus – Performance Related
• 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy an extra 5
• 4 x Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible working hours
• Early Finish on a Friday
• Pension Contribution
• Our Ultra Select Benefits package includes – subsidised gym & retail, childcare vouchers, cycle-to-work schemes, etc.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement: At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity.