Workshop Manager (Engineering)

Overview

This is an opportunity to join a growing specialist manufacturing business with worldwide reach in the Cheshire countryside. This is a key leadership role within the business, combining practical engineering expertise with team management and process improvement responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Workshop Leadership & Management

• Lead, supervise, and motivate workshop staff to meet production targets and quality standards, including conducting performance reviews and supporting staff development and training
• Plan and prioritise daily and weekly production activities, allocating resources effectively across builds and projects
• Maintain a safe, organised, and efficient workshop environment

Manufacturing & Assembly (Hands-On Role)

• Participate directly in the assembly of motorised mechanical simulators, including mechanical assembly, alignment, and system integration
• Undertake electrical wiring and termination in accordance with schematic drawings

Production Efficiency & Process Improvement

• Implement and maintain manufacturing principles (e.g. 5S, waste reduction, standard work)
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Monitor workflow, cycle times, and productivity metrics while supporting production planning and scheduling
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste

Quality Control & Compliance

• Establish and maintain robust quality control procedures in line with recognised QC standards (e.g. ISO 9001 principles or equivalent structured QA systems)
• Ensure traceability of components and documentation and conduct in-process and final inspections
• Manage non-conformance reporting and corrective actions while ensuring builds meet design specifications and customer requirements

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while promoting a strong safety culture within the workshop
• Maintain equipment and ensure safe working practices

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong general engineering background (mechanical and basic electrical knowledge)
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, welding and basic fabrication, and basic electrical wiring and termination
• Experience managing or supervising workshop or production staff
• Experience working within structured production systems (Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, or similar)
• Experience working to formal quality control standards (ISO 9001 or structured QA systems)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Desirable Skills

• Experience with bespoke motorised systems or motion control systems
• Experience in small-batch or bespoke manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
• Familiarity with risk assessments and method statements
• Electrical fault-finding experience

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership presence with a hands-on approach
• Highly organised and methodical with a solutions-focused, proactive mindset
• High standards of workmanship and quality
• Comfortable working in a small business environment where flexibility is essential

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