Lead Workshop Engineer - Precision Machining & Systems

National Physical Laboratory; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Physical Laboratory in the United Kingdom seeks a Higher Engineer (Workshop) to join the Engineering Manufacture Group. You will lead the manufacture, assembly and commissioning of precision systems, ensuring right-first-time delivery.

The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on machining, and collaboration with design engineers. You will mentor apprentices and junior engineers, drive process improvements and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing and assembly of complex systems.
• Ability to provide technical leadership on challenging manufacturing activities.
• Mentoring apprentices and junior engineers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble complex engineering systems to specification.
• Program, set up and operate machining equipment to tight tolerances.
• Advise on manufacturability, assembly methods and practical solutions.
• Support project planning, scheduling and resource planning.

Skills

CNC Machining

Machining Programming

Manufacturing Leadership

Quality & Safety

Problem Solving

Tools

CNC Machines

Conventional Tools

Job description

National Physical Laboratory in the United Kingdom seeks a Higher Engineer (Workshop) to join the Engineering Manufacture Group. You will lead the manufacture, assembly and commissioning of precision systems, ensuring right-first-time delivery.

The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on machining, and collaboration with design engineers. You will mentor apprentices and junior engineers, drive process improvements and safety standards.