Production Engineering Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader is seeking a Production Engineering Manager to join their skilled leadership team in Walsall. This hands-on role involves managing approximately 70 workshop operatives, ensuring smooth and efficient production processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fabrication and welding, excellent man-management skills, and the ability to interpret complex engineering drawings. Join a company that values quality, innovation, and expertise, and lead teams on demanding fabrication projects while enjoying competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Structured overtime

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Strong fabrication and welding background required.
• Experience managing production teams in heavy engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee personnel allocation and manage workshop operatives.
• Track production targets and ensure project deadlines are met.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding

Man-management

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Education

Experience in Production Management

Background in Heavy Engineering

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 I 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 - BBBH251282

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 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.