Machine Shop Manager - F1

NEUTRA; Woking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious motorsport company is seeking a Machine Shop Manager to lead its milling section, focusing on 5-axis machining in a high-performance environment. This role demands strong leadership, precision engineering skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement, offering a unique opportunity to shape cutting-edge performance in Formula One racing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing precision engineering teams in fast-paced environments like F1 or aerospace.
• Deep understanding of 5-axis CNC milling and tooling strategies.
• Outstanding leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day milling operations ensuring quality and precision.
• Lead a team of machinists, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Coordinate workflows and align with production schedules.

Skills

Leadership

5-axis CNC milling

Precision engineering

Process optimisation

Job description

Job Description

Machine Shop Manager Milling (5-Axis)

On-site | UK | High-Performance Motorsport Environment
Join a Technical Transformation. Be Part of F1 History in the Making.

Some roles shape the future.
This is one of them.

Were working on a project thats nothing short of transformational, partnering with a Formula One team steeped in heritage, ambition, and serious championship intent.

This isnt just another hire. Its the beginning of a journey, a comprehensive technical and operational revamp aimed at delivering a competitive edge, from the shop floor to the pit wall.

Right now, were looking for a Machine Shop Manager to lead a vital area of the operation: the milling section, with a strong focus on 5-axis machining. This is a role with real influence, where precision, pace, and leadership intersect to deliver performance that shows up on track.

What Youll Be Leading:

• The day-to-day operations of the milling section, ensuring all machining output meets the highest quality, precision, and performance standards expected in Formula One.
• A skilled team of machinists and programmers, setting the tone for technical excellence, collaborative culture, and accountability.
• The coordination of workflows, shift patterns, scheduling and output in alignment with build programs and car deadlines, where every component counts.
• Continuous improvement initiatives around tooling, process optimisation, and efficiency, always ensuring best-in-class capability.
• Close alignment with design, production, and quality teams to deliver on aggressive performance goals.

What Were Looking For:

• Proven experience managing a precision engineering or manufacturing team, ideally within a fast-paced, high-performance environment, F1, aerospace, motorsport, or advanced engineering.
• A deep understanding of 5-axis CNC milling, tooling strategy, programming, and the nuances of delivering complex, high tolerance components.
• Outstanding people leadership. You're a motivator, a coach, and a decision maker, someone who can inspire confidence, drive accountability, and maintain morale under pressure.
• A mindset of ownership and urgency, someone who thrives in environments where excellence is expected, and deadlines are non-negotiable.

Lets Not Pretend:

Formula One is unique.
The pace is relentless. The stakes are high. The margin for error? Virtually zero.

But for the right person, this is a rare opportunity to make a mark on something special and to play a real role in driving a team toward championship success.

This isnt a stepping stone. Its a chance to be part of a reimagined future, one where your leadership helps translate technical potential into on-track performance.

Ready to Lead the Charge?

If you're looking for more than just a title and want to be part of a performance driven culture with a clear vision and bold ambition, get in touch.

This is where legacy is made.

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