Introduction
The Engineering Quest has a proven track record of developing, supporting, and retaining talented people. We value individuals with the right attitude, aptitude, and work ethic, and we invest heavily in training and long-term growth.
Before applying for this position, please take some time to review our website and understand the type of services we provide and the standards we work to.
What we expect
- You must have a positive, proactive, and supportive attitude
- You must be able to lead by example and foster a strong team culture
- You must have the ability to listen, coach, and give clear, structured direction
- You must have solid problem-solving skills and good decision-making capability
- You must be an excellent communicator, able to coordinate across departments
- Strong CNC turning experience is essential
- A good understanding of mechanical measurement systems is essential
- A solid understanding of SPC, quality control plans, and process optimisation is expected
- Experience in CNC programming is highly desirable
- Previous experience supervising or leading a small team would be advantageous
Key responsibilities
- Lead, support, and coordinate the turning cell team on a day-to-day basis
- Ensure safe, efficient workflow and effective use of resources
- Support operators and setters with technical guidance and problem resolution
- Maintain high quality standards and ensure compliance with control plans
- Oversee set-ups, prove-outs, and process improvements within the cell
- Identify skill gaps and help develop team capability through structured training
- Communicate effectively with planning, engineering, and quality departments
- Ensure targets are met for productivity, quality, and delivery
What we offer
- The opportunity to advance your leadership and technical skillset
- A four-day working week (Monday to Thursday)
- Structured development through our incremental training system
- Competitive remuneration based on experience and leadership capability
- Flexible working conditions
- Purchase discounts through our Being Brilliant reward system