Machine Shop Engineering Manager

A259 Recruitment; Worthing; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Worthing is seeking a Machine Shop Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and machinists in an aerospace-approved company. You will supervise and mentor the team, communicate with customers, and review engineering costs. The ideal candidate has a strong management background and experience in manufacturing. This role offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team focused on innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Strong communication skills with customers and suppliers.
• Ability to implement cost-reduction strategies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a diverse engineering team.
• Communicate regularly with customers to understand their needs.
• Review and cost new enquiries and orders.

Skills

Team supervision and mentoring

Customer communication

Engineering review and costing

Job description

Machine Shop Engineering Manager

Our client is an award-winning, aerospace-approved company serving the Defence, Aerospace, and Motorsport sectors — prestigiously recognised as a leading design-to-manufacturer of highly complex machined castings.

Our ongoing commitment to innovation, training and investment drives every part of our business. We continually advance our capabilities through the latest casting and CNC technologies while building a team of like-minded individuals who share our passion for delivering a firstclass engineering service to our customers.

Our world-class CNC machining facilities incorporate the latest 5-axis technology, including Mazak Integrex multi-tasking centres, capable of producing complex machined cast components in aluminium, stainless steel and iron materials.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Machine Shop Engineering Manager to join our team.

Role Summary

• Supervise, develop and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers, programmers, machinists and apprentice engineers and promote a culture of collaboration with all staff, customers and suppliers.
• Meet and communicate with customers and suppliers on a regular basis. Understand their needs and provide manufacturing, technological engineering support.
• Provide engineering review and costing of all new enquiries and orders with your engineering and Quality team. Implement and identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining qua...