Manager - CNC Machine shop (Dubai)

Overall responsibility and accountability of the CNC machining department, which includes: o Turning centers and turn-mills o Multi-axis machining centers o EDMs o Other conventional machines o Manpower: 100 + staff and workmen • Plan, direct, and coordinate department activities and resources • Maintain high levels of productivity and efficiency in the department • Reduce instances of quality non-conformities, such as job rejections and rework • Ensure on-time delivery and work closely with other departments as required • Ensure production plan is adhered to • Management of department personnel, including: o Periodic performance evaluation o Hiring and retrenchment o Identify gaps and provide training / develop competencies • Manage operational risks – plan for contingencies, and implement manpower, resource, and process redundancies • Ensure proper care, use, and maintenance of company machinery and assets • Coordinate procedures for equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines. • Work in tandem with estimation and sales personnel for determining feasibility, timeframe, and resolving technical queries. • Ensure and maintain identification and traceability of work in progress and other items and equipment in the shop. • Proper housekeeping of the department • Compliance with HSE management system requirements, including: • Compliance with QMS requirements, including: • Closing quality non-conformances (includes correction, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and its effectiveness) • Fulfilling and reporting of quality objectives • Compliance with legal requirements • Review manufacturing drawings for technical suitability, manufacturability, and compliance with production requirements, as applicable. • Approve manufacturing drawings within the assigned area of responsibility prior to release for production. • Coordinate with relevant departments regarding manufacturing drawing clarifications, revisions, and technical requirements, as applicable. • Delivery and quality are met as per requirements. • Ascertain Technical feasibility and production capacity against customer enquiries. • Production targets for Department are met. • All machine tools and tooling’s are available and fully utilized. • Training needs are highlighted, and internal / On job trainings are carried out to develop competency skills. • Succession planning • Participation and comply with audits. • Generate reports on need basis for management / customer. 12-18 years, preferably in a job shop (high mix, low volume) environment. Proficient in Programming and designing software (Master Cam, Pro-E or equivalent) Knowledge of the latest CNC machining tools and techniques Desirable (but not mandatory) technical experience: • Analysis and application of engineering standards • Repair/overhauling of equipment and engineered assemblies • Machining of fabricated, cladded, or welded parts. • Machining of parts used in any of the following sectors: o Oil & gas o Marine o Rotating equipment such as turbines, pumps, compressors o Aerospace