Production Engineering Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Engineering Manager specializing in fabrication to lead a dynamic team in Walsall. This hands-on role requires a strong background in fabrication and welding, along with excellent man-management skills. You will oversee a skilled workforce, ensuring smooth and efficient production processes while adhering to safety and quality standards. Join a company renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and expertise, and take on rewarding projects in sectors like power generation and petrochemical. Enjoy competitive pay, structured overtime, and a wealth of benefits as you contribute to high-integrity fabrication projects.

Qualifications

• Strong fabrication and welding background with leadership experience.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of 70 workshop operatives.
• Ensure production targets are met and promote safety and quality.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding

Man-management

Engineering drawing interpretation

Self-motivation

Job description

Production Engineering Manager
(Fabrication)
50,000m - 55,000 + Benefits + premium overtime
Location - Walsall

On offer is an opportunity for a Production Engineering Manager (Fabrication) to join a skilled leadership team.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of approximately 70 workshop operatives, ensuring production runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely. The role is hands-on, requiring a strong fabrication and welding background, excellent man-management skills, and the ability to lead from the front.

This company prides itself on being industry leaders in high-integrity fabrication, welding, and tube manipulation. Established in the 1970's, they are a UK leader in their field and looking to further expand.

With deep expertise in sectors such as power generation, petrochemical, oil & gas, process plant, environmental, and nuclear, their reputation is built on quality, precision, and trust.

If you're looking to be part of a company that values quality, innovation, and expertise, you'll lead teams working on some of the most demanding and rewarding fabrication projects in the UK and beyond - all while enjoying competitive pay, structured overtime, and excellent benefits.

The Role

• Oversee the allocation of personnel: platers, fitters, tube manipulators, welders, operatives & apprentices
• Break down work packages for supervisors and develop efficient build methodologies
• Advise on and control tooling, jigs, fixtures, and consumables
• Track production targets and ensure project deadlines are met
• Liaise closely with QA and Contracts teams regarding welding procedures
• Promote safety, quality, teamwork, and discipline across the workshop

The Person

• Strong fabrication and welding bias
• Familiarity with tube and plate fabrication
• Able to confidently read and interpret complex engineering drawings
• Self-motivated, hands-on leader who can work under their own initiative
• Experience managing production teams within a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment

Reference Number - BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Christopher Palmer at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.