Job Description

At Prodrive we believe there\'s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. Our Advanced Technology business is where we combine our pace and agility with free-thinking to deliver complex engineering solutions and specialist manufacturing programmes to the automotive, aerospace, marine, and defence sectors, accelerating the net zero journey for our customers. Our current portfolio includes a diverse range of projects, including novel suspension systems for military applications, innovative aircraft seating systems, a \'last mile\' 18 tonne electric delivery truck and the design and delivery of a new hydraulic control system for a hypercar.

We are now looking for a Machine Shop Manager to lead and develop the existing team. You must have solid operational experience, preferably within Automotive or similar and be a strong team player. We need someone who shares our drive to succeed and who has the ambition and bags of enthusiasm to help Prodrive AT Operations to continue to grow our manufacturing capability.

Key responsibilities

• To drive cost competitive manufacturing through continuous improvement
• Manufacturing efficiency optimisation through metric-based leadership and adherence to standard processes
• Track and actively steer the team towards performing against key KPI\'s
• Maximise machine and labour utilisation.
• Ensure that the quality system is in place and adhered to, in order to deliver the highest standards.
• Achieve budgets and support forecast changes.
• Grow and mentor the production team to be high performing and self-sufficient in making data-based decisions.
• Lead the ATM on creating budget prices/quotes for new jobs, and KPI\'s
• Reading and producing engineering drawings

You

• Degree or similar in Manufacturing/Engineering or relevant discipline
• Operational experience is essential, preferably within Automotive or similar.
• CAD/CAM, Open Mind Hypermill and CNC machining including batch work and prototypes is also desired but not essential.
• Experience in production management of manufacturing eqipment
• Experience in new facility set-up, re-layout activities
• Sound knowledge of OHSS & Quality systems (i.e., ISO 9001, APQP, 5S)

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
• Private medical cover
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development
• Onsite subsidised staff restaurant
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Cyclescheme
• Exercise classes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

Come and make a difference.

Prodrive