Precision Engineering Lead

3 weeks ago


Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom Recruitment South East Full time
Job Overview

As a Precision Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for leading our precision engineering team in the South East region. You will have a strong background in mechanical and production engineering, with experience in project management and cost reduction.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently, and have a strong understanding of Microsoft Dynamics. They will also have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, and have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role.

The salary for this position is estimated to be around £65,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer a range of benefits, including 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a company pension scheme, and life insurance.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Maintain project management processes and deliver development projects on budget and on time.
  2. Lead the precision engineering team to identify and deliver opportunities to improve quality through redesign/production engineering.
  3. Collaborate with the sourcing team to identify cost-out opportunities and define and deliver on projects.
  4. Work closely with the manufacturing team to identify and deliver opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.


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