Senior Machine Shop Manager – Precision Metals & Composites

SailGP; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SailGP Technologies in Southampton is seeking a dynamic Machine Shop Manager to lead the end-to-end machining and fabrication function for high-performance components. You will drive CNC machining, metrology and production planning to deliver precision metallic and composite parts.

The role requires hands-on leadership of multidisciplinary teams, strategic oversight of manufacturing, and the ability to scale processes while maintaining quality, safety and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience with machining in modern manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership in high-tech, precision-driven sectors like motorsport.
• Strong CNC programming and operation knowledge.
• Hands-on leadership style with problem-solving focus.
• Experience scaling production and integrating supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for machining and production functions.
• Define manufacturing strategy balancing in-house and outsourced supply.
• Oversee delivery of high-precision metallic and composite components.
• Ensure integration between engineering, procurement and operations.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce lead times and improve yield.
• Lead investment planning for CNC machining and quality systems.

Skills

Machining experience

Leadership

CNC programming

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Continuous improvement

Team building

Tools

CAD

Welding

Job description

SailGP Technologies in Southampton is seeking a dynamic Machine Shop Manager to lead the end-to-end machining and fabrication function for high-performance components. You will drive CNC machining, metrology and production planning to deliver precision metallic and composite parts.

The role requires hands-on leadership of multidisciplinary teams, strategic oversight of manufacturing, and the ability to scale processes while maintaining quality, safety and on-time delivery.