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Workshop Manager – Precision Engineering / CNC – UK
We’re looking for a hands-on Workshop Manager to take ownership of a precision engineering and prototyping workshop supporting the development of advanced hardware products. This is very much a maker/manager position rather than a desk-based workshop role. You’ll machine and fabricate prototype parts, tooling, fixtures and test equipment yourself, while owning the machines, safety, maintenance and day-to-day operation of the workshop. As the capability grows, there will be scope to build and lead a wider workshop team.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Time-served machinist, toolmaker or similarly strong precision engineering background
- Significant hands-on manual and CNC machining experience
- CNC programming from engineering drawings / CAD using Fusion 360, Mastercam or similar
- Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, feeds, speeds and machining strategy
- Wire EDM setup and operation experience
- Hands-on 3D printing / rapid prototyping experience
- Confident reading engineering drawings and GD&T
- Strong inspection and metrology skills
- Experience producing precision prototypes, jigs, fixtures and tooling
- Experience taking responsibility for workshop equipment, maintenance and consumables
- Practical understanding of workshop H&S, including risk assessments, COSHH and PUWER
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Desirable:
- Toolmaking / prototype workshop background
- Experience establishing, expanding or reorganising a workshop
- Precision components for rotating or electromechanical systems
- CMM inspection
- Machine-tool specification, procurement and commissioning
- Experience managing external machining suppliers
- Electric motor or coil winding exposure
- IOSH, NEBOSH or similar H&S qualification
- Previous mentoring or workshop leadership experience
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Additional Information
- Permanent, full-time position
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- UK-based, onsite
- Initially a highly hands-on individual role with ownership of the workshop
- Scope to specify and introduce new equipment and manufacturing capabilities
- Opportunity to build and lead a workshop team as the operation grows
- Occasional European travel for equipment and technical training
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