Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic manufacturing environment? As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager at our Glasgow facility, you will play a pivotal role in directing and managing our manufacturing and process engineering functions. Here, we design and produce the renowned Waukesha Bearings and Inpro/Seal ranges of components.

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will guide a talented team in creating and planning CNC programs, coordinating tooling and fixturing, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your efforts will help us enhance our industrial processes, materials, and products.

Our facility boasts a diverse array of multi-axis machine tools, lathes, mills, grinders, and more. We handle a high-mix of customized fluid-film bearings, seals, and isolators, serving customers across Europe and beyond in turbomachinery and industrial rotating equipment.

• Experience: A progressive background in precision engineering, managing all aspects of a Manufacturing Engineering Department.
• CNC Expertise: Proficiency in offline CNC machine programming for complex components, utilizing advanced milling and turning technologies. Familiarity with CAD/CAM software like FeatureCAM, GibbsCAM, or Vericut is a plus!
• Leadership Skills: Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills. You should be a proactive leader who inspires and manages effectively.
• Continuous Improvement: Proven success in team leadership and the ability to drive change using Lean tools and Continuous Improvement techniques.

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team in creating and planning all CNC programming within set timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine the best manufacturing approaches.
• Provide guidance and support to production and manufacturing engineering teams on various manufacturing issues.
• Create a positive and motivating work environment, directing activities and setting plans to enhance team skills and performance.
• Develop and execute Manufacturing Engineering KPIs to drive departmental performance, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are met.
• Proactively address any issues with BOM accuracy, routing, and CNC programs.
• Specify tooling types and liaise with purchasing on tooling suppliers.
• Foster continuous improvement by encouraging team participation in enhancing manufacturing processes through Lean tools and CI techniques.

Dover Precision Components (DPC) is part of Dover Corporation’s Pumps and Process Solutions segment. We hold market-leading positions globally, delivering performance-critical solutions across various sectors, including oil & gas, power generation, and industrial processing. Our mission is to design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components that enable cleaner energy solutions and enhance operational efficiency.

At DPC, we are committed to recognizing our employees' needs and providing enriching experiences through professional development opportunities. Our collaborative culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, reflects who we are. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to Building Potential, Sustaining Performance, and Boosting Futures.

Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues exceeding $8 billion. Our team of 25,000 employees is dedicated to delivering innovative equipment, components, and support services to redefine what is possible for our customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, we are committed to excellence in everything we do.

We welcome all qualified applicants and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join us in making a difference!