COMPANY OVERVIEW

Brown & Hawthorne Engineering Ltd is a specialist provider of precision CNC machining services, working with a wide range of industries including aerospace, medical, motorsport, and industrial engineering. We operate with a highly skilled team of 11 staff and pride ourselves on quality, flexibility, and customer service. As we continue to grow, we are looking to strengthen our leadership team with a dual-role position that bridges hands-on inspection with production oversight.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years’ experience in CNC precision machining (milling and/or turning).
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T principles.
• Proficient in using inspection equipment and working to tight tolerances.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 quality systems and manufacturing standards.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to changing customer demands.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

ROLE OVERVIEW

This is a combined role that will suit an experienced CNC professional with a strong background in quality inspection and a passion for shopfloor leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the consistent quality of machined parts through rigorous inspection processes, while also managing day-to-day production activities on the shopfloor.
The role requires a hands-on, proactive individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, small business environment where flexibility, initiative, and teamwork are essential.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN THIS ROLE

• Inspection processes are robust, accurate, and contribute to zero-defect delivery.
• Shopfloor runs smoothly, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.
• Team members are supported, informed, and delivering work to the required standards.
• Quality issues are identified early, resolved quickly, and prevented from recurring.
• The company continues to build a reputation for reliability and precision in its machining work.