Hands-On Workshop Lead: Precision CNC & Wire EDM

SR2; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SR2 in Reading on-site is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead a precision engineering and prototyping workshop. The role is hands-on and will start with producing prototype components, tooling and fixtures, while taking ownership of machines, tooling, safety and workshop standards.

As the business grows, you'll develop capabilities and eventually build and lead a workshop team around you, shaping processes and ensuring high-quality outputs for advanced technology applications.

Qualifications

• Time-served machinist or toolmaker with precision engineering experience.
• Hands-on; capable of programming and setting CNC from drawings/CAD
• Experience with Wire EDM / wire erosion
• Experience running a workshop or toolroom
• Background in aerospace, motorsport, automotive, robotics, R&D or related high-precision engineering
• Willingness to develop capability and eventually lead a team

Responsibilities

• Manual and CNC machining of prototype and precision components
• 5-axis machining
• Programming, setting and operating CNC machinery using CAM
• Setting and operating Wire EDM / wire erosion equipment
• Producing jigs, fixtures, tooling and bespoke engineering components
• Using 3D printing and rapid prototyping to accelerate development
• Working from engineering drawings and GD&T, with responsibility for inspection and part quality
• Selecting and commissioning new machinery, tooling and workshop equipment
• Managing maintenance, calibration, tooling, consumables and external machining suppliers
• Taking ownership of workshop safety and ensuring machinery and processes are operated correctly
• Developing the workshop capability as engineering requirements and production volumes grow

Skills

CNC machining

5-axis machining

Wire EDM

CAM programming

GD&T

Inspection

Hands-on

Toolmaking

Machining setup

Quality control

Tools

3D printing

Job description

SR2 in Reading on-site is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead a precision engineering and prototyping workshop. The role is hands-on and will start with producing prototype components, tooling and fixtures, while taking ownership of machines, tooling, safety and workshop standards.

As the business grows, you'll develop capabilities and eventually build and lead a workshop team around you, shaping processes and ensuring high-quality outputs for advanced technology applications.