Production Engineering Manager

Omega Resource Group; Stoke Orchard; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a Production Engineering Manager to oversee the development and improvement of CNC machining processes. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, along with a solid background in CNC machining and lean manufacturing techniques. This role offers a competitive salary, an £8,000 car allowance, and additional benefits such as private healthcare and an annual bonus based on performance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

£8,000 car allowance

27 days holiday + Bank Holidays

8% employer contribution

Share scheme

Private Healthcare

Annual bonus (based on company performance)

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise work to changing requirements.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, and fixture design.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine shop support strategies and oversee cap-ex proposals.
• Ensure programming standards for CNC machining centres.
• Lead Kaizen events to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

CNC machining knowledge

Negotiation skills

Team management skills

Troubleshooting skills

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Production Engineering Manager

Gloucestershire

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance

My client who are a global engineering business based in Gloucestershire are currently seeking a Production Engineering Manager

Role Overview

Development of machine shop support strategy, investments, oversee preparation of cap‑ex proposals to ensure the plant efficiency safety, optimisation, efficiently through flexible processes, methods, equipment and outsourced processes.

Ensure consistent programming standards for multi‑axis CNC machining centres to ensure flexibility and machine optimisation.

Support new product introduction with process validation, capability studies and preventive maintenance.

Oversee the design and improvement of machining processes for CNC milling, turning, grinding operations and provision and maintenance of associated work instructions in support of these.

Implement tooling strategies and fixture designs to maximise flexibility, efficiency and accuracy.

Lead / participate in Kaizen events focused on improving customer service, efficiency and reducing downtime. Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to machining operations.

Monitor and report on KPIs performance, efficiency savings, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), scrap rates, and cycle times.

Prepare reports for senior management on process performance and improvement initiatives.

Provide advice and training on machining best practices and safety protocols.

Experience and Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritise work to changing requirements.
• Strong motivational and team management skills.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, and fixture design.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software (e.g. MES, Inspection Manager).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex machining issues.
• Relevant leadership / supervisory experience in a manufacturing discipline.

What we can offer

• Competitive Salary
• £8,000 car allowance
• 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer contribution
• Share scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Annual bonus (based on company performance)

Candidates who are currently a Production Manager, Engineering Manager, Production Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager or Machine Shop Manager may be suitable for this role

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors