Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Dover Precision Components; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Glasgow seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee the manufacturing and process engineering team. This role involves creating CNC programs, managing team performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in precision engineering and demonstrated leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years experience in precision engineering.
• 2 years of team leadership experience.
• Expertise in CNC programming and CAD/CAM software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team in CNC programming.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for manufacturing designs.
• Develop and execute KPIs to enhance departmental performance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Change Management

Planning

Tools

CAD/CAM software

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Waukesha Bearings are a leading designer and manufacturer of hydrodynamic fluid film bearings, active magnetic bearing systems and seals for high-performing turbomachinery and rotating equipment in oil & gas, power generation, marine and industrial markets.

Part of Dover Precision Components, we are an integrated provider of performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery.

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for the effective direction and management of the manufacturing and process engineering team. Reporting to the plant manager they will be responsible for leading the team in the creation and planning of CNC programs, coordination of tooling and fixturing and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to develop and improve standards for industrial processes, materials and products.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• A minimum of 6 years of experienceworking within a precision engineering manufacturing environment, producing complex mechanical parts and components utilising advanced CNC and other production machinery.
• A minimum of 2years of experience ofteam leadership and people management.
• Proven expertise and experience in Offline and On-machine programming of CNC machineryutilising advanced milling and turning technologies.
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAM software such as featureCAM, GibbsCAM, Vericut or similar.
• Excellent planning, organisational, analytical, communication and collaboration skills.
• The ability to encourage and facilitate change through working knowledge and application of Lean tools and Continuous Improvement techniques.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team to create and plan all CNC programming for the plant, within delivery and lead-time timescales.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to identify the best approach to manufacturing designs.
• Provide guidance and support to production and manufacturing engineering teams on manufacturing issues.
• Create and maintain a positive and motivating working environment in leading the Manufacturing Engineering team, directing activities and setting plans and resources to continually develop team skills, abilities and performance.
• Develop and execute Manufacturing Engineering KPIs in order to drive departmental performance and ensure achievement of both departmental and business wide safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.
• Proactively identify and address any issues with the accuracy of BOM, routing and CNC programs.
• Be responsible for the specification of tooling types and liaising with purchasing on tooling suppliers.
• Deliver and foster continuous improvement by actively participating in and encouraging team participation in the improvement of manufacturing processes through the use of lean tools and CI techniques.
• Contribute as a member of the sites leadership team to create an empowering and collaborative working environment.

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS:

Dover Precision Components DPC (the Company) is part of Dover Corporations (the Parent Company) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Dover PrecisionComponents delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions,and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.

We are diligent in recognizing our employees needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC

MORE ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. Delivering innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services, our team of 25,000 employees are dedicated to redefining what is possible to better serve our customers. Dover Corporation is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois.

*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.