How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Machine Shop Manager – SailGP Technologies
About SailGP Technologies
SailGP Technologies is the high-performance design, engineering and manufacturing arm of SailGP, the global purpose-led sail racing championship. The Rolex SailGP Championship delivers thrilling races across iconic stadium locations worldwide using identical high-tech F50 catamarans, achieving speeds exceeding 100km/h. Since its founding in 2018, SailGP has grown into one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and entertainment properties, now in its sixth season.
Our decades of expertise in sail racing racing translates into advanced design, composites engineering, software, and data solutions. After operating in New Zealand since 2001, SailGP Technologies has relocated to Southampton, UK, where its state-of-the-art facility opened in Spring 2024.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Machine Shop Manager to lead an integrated engineering and manufacturing function, specialising in metallic and composite production for high-performance applications.
This leadership role combines:
- Strategic manufacturing oversight, ensuring scalability and alignment with business objectives
- Production and advanced manufacturing management, ideally from a high-tech sector such as motorsport, aerospace, or marine innovation
- Technical leadership with hands-on experience managing multidisciplinary teams
- Full department ownership, shaping future manufacturing strategy and driving operational efficiency
The Machine Shop Manager reports directly to the Director of SailGP Technologies. The role focuses on all machining functions (including CNC 3-axis, 5-axis, and manual machines) while overseeing: ✔ End-to-end delivery (procurement, quality inspection, stock control) ✔ High-precision components (metallic and composite)
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Responsibilities
- Strategic leadership: Define and execute a manufacturing strategy that balances in-house capability with outsourced supply chains, supporting growth, innovation, and scalability.
- Production and quality management: Oversee metallic and composite component production, ensuring repeatability, efficiency, and quality across all processes.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration: Integrate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and operations for seamless product development and industrialisation.
- Continuous improvement: Drive initiatives to reduce lead times, optimise tooling, and enhance material efficiency.
- Investment and capability development: Lead planning for new machining (e.g., Mazak CNC machines) and quality systems.
- Daily operations management: Direct machining/fabrication teams to deliver high-performance components on budget, schedule, and specification.
- Technical expertise: Act as a key decision-making authority, ensuring alignment with senior leadership and a culture of excellence.
- Machine operation and programming:
- Mazak systems:
- QT250 lathe
- VTC-530C 3-axis milling machine
- CV5-500 5-axis milling machine
- CMS ARES 5-axis machining centre (Ares 6026-PX5 with 6m travel)
- Mazak systems:
- Procurement & stock control: Manage raw materials and tools while maintaining budget adherence.
- Quality assurance: Direct inspection functions to guarantee total precision and compliance.
- Problem-solving: Lead low-volume machining and resolve complex technical challenges, applying expert problem-solving.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
About You
Experience & Expertise
- Proven expertise in machining within a modern manufacturing environment (preferably high-tech/motorsport/aerospace/marine).
- Effective but not required:
- Experience with CAD, manual machines, or welding
- Machining titanium and exotic metals
- Leadership in manufacturing/production: Strong track record from high-tech precision sectors.
- Technical management skills covering:
- Manufacturing processes (with CNC programming/capability)
- Team leadership (both workshop-based and strategic)
- Hands-on approach: Comfortable with direct problem-solving alongside team direction.
- Team management: Successful history of leading machine shop teams and fostering collaboration.
- Scalability expertise: Experience in scaling production processes to meet evolving operational demands.
Key Attributes
- Commercial awareness: Understanding of financial and operational drivers in engineering manufacturing.
- Strong communicator: Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organisation.
- Culture builder: Passionate about high-performance teams with accountability, technical excellence, and innovation.
SailGP Technologies is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and inclusion to build a dynamic, high-performing team.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills