Production Engineering Manager

Production Engineer Manager

• Annual Salary: Up to £55,000
• Location: Lymington
• Job Type: Full-time

Join our team as a Production Engineer Manager, where you will support engineering and manufacturing functions by programming, setting, and proving new products across a range of machining centres and lathes. This role is essential for developing efficient production methods, improving processes, and maintaining high-quality standards.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Develop engineering solutions using both online and offline CNC programming from customer drawings and models.
• Set and prove CNC programs on 3, 4, and 5-axis machining centres to production standards.
• Create detailed manufacturing process plans and routings and upload them into the ERP system.
• Produce clear shop-floor documentation, including tooling, fixtures, gauges, and setup instructions.
• Review and optimise existing CNC programs and manufacturing methods to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement best practices to enhance production capacity, quality, and reliability.
• Investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, and Shop Floor teams.
• Support the Quality and Inspection teams as required.
• Manage workload priorities within the Engineering function under direction from the NPI Engineering Manager.
• Produce 2D drawings and 3D models to support manufacturing processes.
• Review and create technical documentation, specifications, and customer-related documents.
• Design and develop fixtures in collaboration with shop floor engineers.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, including tooling, drawings, bill of materials, and calculations.
• Understand and document the effects of treatments and coatings on materials.
• Support training and development of team members where required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Essential:
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
  • Proven ability to create CNC programs, models, and drawings using a CAM system.
  • Experience working with a wide range of materials to tight tolerances.
  • Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong focus on quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
• Desirable:
  • CAD/CAM training (e.g., Mastercam).
  • Experience using ERP systems.
  • Knowledge of ISO/ASME geometric tolerancing standards.

Additional Information:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible approach to duties as required by business needs.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

To apply for the Production Engineer Manager position, please submit your CV or call us for a confidential chat