Hands-On Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Westray Recruitment Group; Saltburn by the Sea; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Subsidised canteen

Pension scheme

Cycle to work & tech scheme

Free on-site parking & cycle store

Social events

Recognition & long-service awards

Job summary

Westray Recruitment Group is representing an established engineering business seeking a hands-on supervisor for its production teams. The role focuses on technical leadership in CNC machining, tooling, and process improvement, with strong emphasis on QHSE compliance.

You will review documentation, guide engineers and operators, and participate in contract reviews to mitigate risks while ensuring quality and on-time production within a modern facility.

Qualifications

• Machining background with potential to move into a supervising role.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and ability to read complex engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical supervision and practical guidance to engineers and operators on the shop floor.
• Review and approve manufacturing documentation prior to production release.
• Lead technical input during contract reviews, identifying tooling, methods and risks.
• Ensure production teams follow approved manufacturing methods and QHSE requirements.
• Support tooling selection, process improvement and continuous improvement activities.
• Carry out stage inspections and assist with NCR investigations and root cause analysis with QA and Production.

Skills

CNC machining

Mechanical engineering

Tooling

Workholding

Production engineering

ISO 9001 quality systems

Engineering drawings

Digital skills

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Westray Recruitment Group is representing an established engineering business seeking a hands-on supervisor for its production teams. The role focuses on technical leadership in CNC machining, tooling, and process improvement, with strong emphasis on QHSE compliance.

You will review documentation, guide engineers and operators, and participate in contract reviews to mitigate risks while ensuring quality and on-time production within a modern facility.