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Production Engineering Manager50,000 + Bonus + Flexible HoursRapid Growth | New Investment & AutomationInterested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.We are recruiting on behalf of an ambitious and rapidly expanding metals engineering manufacturer a specialist in CNC machining, powder coating, cutting, bending and anodising. The business has delivered consistent year-on-year growth, invested significantly in new machinery, automation platforms and facility upgrades, and now enters 2026 on the strongest footing in its history.In the last two years, weve supported this organisation as it scaled, placing several key hires who now form the backbone of a high-performing technical operation. The next strategic hire is a Production Engineering Manager: someone who can elevate capability, drive standardisation, and lead both Production Engineering and Product Quality functions through their next stage of maturity.Package & Details50,000 base salaryBonus SchemeFlexible working hoursCastle Bromwich facility (single base with occasional customer interaction)Long-term career development in a business still climbingThe OpportunityThis is a hands-on leadership role with genuine influence.As Production Engineering Manager, you will:Lead a small but highly experienced Production Engineering team (3 Engineers)Assume overall responsibility for Quality Assurance & New Product Quality functions (Senior Quality Engineer & Inspector already in post)Manage New Product Introduction from prototype through to stable productionDrive production readiness, manufacturability, process validation and line optimisationEmbed sound quality control at the point of manufacture not just in inspectionIntroduce best-practice methods, standard work, process controls and CIOwn the interface between engineering, quality, production and customers on new programmesChampion lean, efficiency and engineering governance in a high-mix environmentThis is a fast-moving, sub-contract manufacturing business with a high diversity of customer projects the role suits someone who thrives on pace, variation, customer demand shifts and live problem-solving.Who Were Looking ForA leader who can develop people and systems simultaneously.Strong track record in NPI / Production Engineering leadershipAbility to guide multi-process manufacturing (machining, coatings, forming, finishing)Experience shaping both engineering and product quality functionsConfident communicator, natural relationship-builder, clear decision-makerComfortable in a high-mix, fast-turnaround environment where priorities shiftAble to turn disparate processes into cohesive, standardised systemsNot just a manager someone who can mentor, modernise and motivateWhy This Role MattersThis business isnt just growing its modernising.Brand-new capital equipment & process investments completed in 202425Facility upgrade programme unlocking new automation and efficienciesAmbitious MD and leadership team who invest first, scale secondReal succession potential as the organisation continues to expandOpportunity to write, influence and define the next phase of engineering culture2026 is lined up to be the most exciting chapter yet increased volume, new customers, new capabilities, and larger production programmes already confirmed. xjdpvnf Everlinked is operating as an equal opportunity employment agency.