Production Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter; Walsall; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-integrity fabrication is seeking a Production Engineering Manager (Fabrication) in Walsall. The role involves managing a skilled team, ensuring efficient production, and leading projects in various sectors. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fabrication and welding, along with excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Strong fabrication and welding background required.
• Experience managing production teams in heavy engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of approximately 70 workshop operatives.
• Oversee personnel allocation and develop efficient build methodologies.
• Promote safety, quality, teamwork, and discipline across the workshop.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding

Leadership

Team Management

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

Job description

Job Description

Production Engineering Manager (Fabrication)

£50,000 - £55,000 + Benefits + Premium Overtime

Location: Walsall

On offer is an opportunity for a Production Engineering Manager (Fabrication) to join a skilled leadership team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of approximately 70 workshop operatives, ensuring production runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely. The role is hands-on, requiring a strong fabrication and welding background, excellent man-management skills, and the ability to lead from the front.

This company prides itself on being industry leaders in high-integrity fabrication, welding, and tube manipulation. Established in the 1970s, they are a UK leader in their field and looking to further expand. With deep expertise in sectors such as power, petrochemical, oil & gas, process plant, environmental, and nuclear, their reputation is built on quality, precision, and trust.

If you're looking to be part of a company that values quality, innovation, and expertise, you'll lead teams working on some of the most demanding and rewarding fabrication projects in the UK and beyond - all while enjoying competitive pay, structured overtime, and excellent benefits.

The Role

• Oversee the allocation of personnel: platers, fitters, tube manipulators, welders, operatives & apprentices
• Break down work packages for supervisors and develop efficient build methodologies
• Advise on and control tooling, jigs, fixtures, and consumables
• Track production targets and ensure project deadlines are met
• Liaise closely with QA and Contracts teams regarding welding procedures
• Promote safety, quality, teamwork, and discipline across the workshop

The Person

• Strong fabrication and welding bias
• Familiarity with tube and plate fabrication
• Ability to confidently read and interpret complex engineering drawings
• Self-motivated, hands-on leader who can work under their own initiative
• Experience managing production teams within a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment

Reference Number: BBBH251282

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Christopher Palmer at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is a bracket; the actual salary paid will depend on your experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.