Navis Consulting
CNC Machine Shop Manager
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CNC Machine Shop Manager | Permanent | Southampton | £60-£65k
Navis Consulting are looking for an experienced CNC Machine Shop Manager to lead an integrated machining and manufacturing function within a high-performance, precision-driven engineering environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with a background in marine, aerospace, motorsport technology, or another advanced manufacturing sector who is ready to take ownership of a full machine shop and help shape future manufacturing strategy.
The role
You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end machining function, including:
- CNC 3-axis, 5-axis and manual machining
- High-precision metallic and composite components
- Manufacturing strategy, capacity planning and scalability
- CNC programming, production engineering and CAD
- Quality assurance, inspection and technical compliance
- Procurement, raw materials and stock control
- Outsourced manufacturing and supplier management
- Continuous improvement, tooling and resource optimisation
- Investment planning and manufacturing capability development
- Team leadership, skills development and performance management
- Technical leadership on complex components and mechanical systems
- Supporting the operation of a 6-metre-travel 5-axis machining centre
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About you
We’re looking for someone with:
- Proven experience managing machining or manufacturing teams
- Strong CNC programming and machining knowledge
- Experience machining titanium and other exotic metals
- A strong understanding of precision manufacturing processes
- Experience with 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machining
- A hands-on approach to technical problem solving
- Experience developing manufacturing strategies and production systems
- A track record of improving lead times, quality, yield and efficiency
- Strong commercial and operational awareness
- The ability to work confidently with engineering, procurement and senior management
- A passion for developing high-performance teams and a culture of technical excellence
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Experience with CAD, manual machining and welding would also be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Engineer, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Senior Machinist looking to step into a broader leadership position and play a key role in shaping a growing, high-performance manufacturing operation.
Apply now or get in touch for more information - jbaker@navis-consulting.com
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