Factory Manager: Precision Aerospace Production Leader

ECHELON ENGINEERS; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Echelon Engineers are recruiting a Factory Manager for a well-established precision manufacturing company in Wolverhampton. The role is hands-on leadership for day-to-day workshop operations, driving quality, efficiency, and developing a skilled production team.

You will oversee a 20-strong production staff, support a Foreman, manage CNC and manual processes, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold AS9100 quality standards across plastic, steel and sheet metal work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a manufacturing or workshop team in precision engineering or aerospace.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Hands-on, problem-solving approach on the shop floor.
• Solid understanding of health and safety in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the workshop, overseeing a team of 20 production staff
• Manage and support a Foreman, who will report directly into this role and assist with shop‑floor supervision
• Oversee production scheduling across CNC machining and manual finishing processes to ensure on‑time delivery
• Maintain consistently high standards of quality, ensuring components meet aerospace requirements
• Monitor and manage workflow across plastic, steel, and sheet metal production lines
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld throughout the workshop at all times
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and streamline processes
• Manage staffing levels, training needs, and performance within the workshop team
• Liaise with other departments to ensure smooth production flow
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and compliance records as required for aerospace industry standards

Job description

Echelon Engineers are recruiting a Factory Manager for a well-established precision manufacturing company in Wolverhampton. The role is hands-on leadership for day-to-day workshop operations, driving quality, efficiency, and developing a skilled production team.

You will oversee a 20-strong production staff, support a Foreman, manage CNC and manual processes, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold AS9100 quality standards across plastic, steel and sheet metal work.