CNC Machine Shop Team Leader

Based: Tring, Hertfordshire

Who Are We?

Ultra I&C's Communications business are a leading global specialist in the design, development, supply and support of advanced ultra-light portable and driveaway satellite and troposcatter equipment for secure government, military and commercial broadcast communications through our GigaSat division. Our GigaSat solutions are designed to operate in the harshest conditions, ensuring that users have continuous access to reliable communications regardless of the operating environment.

By joining the Communications Business within Ultra I&C, your unique talents will be pivotal in shaping global communication for our dedicated warfighters. Your contributions will create cutting-edge solutions that enable precise, timely, and secure exchange of voice, video, and data communications for military applications. These advancements leverage high-capacity tactical radio, advanced waveforms, and state-of-the-art satellite communications technology.

Scope:

We’re looking for a forward-thinking, dynamic individual who can help shape the future of our Machine Shop. As CNC Machine Shop Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day planning, operation and problem solving so that the team meets its required performance targets in the build of all products within Ultra Communications. Continuously monitor product quality during build to improve upon product performance targets.

Essential Skills:

• Offline Programming using 3D CADCAM software
• Online Programming Direct to Machine
• Setting & Operating CNC Milling & Turning Machines
• Understanding the use of material requirements planning (MRP) systems to control and monitor inventory and aid production planning

Desirable:

• Haas/XYX/Bridgeport Machine Experience
• Manual Turning & Milling
• Use of 3D Modelling software (Solidworks & OneCNC)
• Setup, programming and running of CNC 3 Axis Co-Ordinate Measuring Machine

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans, as directed by the Manufacturing Manager, to ensure that the manufacturing facility supports the business strategic objectives.
• Conduct Performance & Development Appraisals and identify training needs, train and develop the Machine Shop personnel, to create a multi-skilled, flexibility and motivated team in conjunction with Manufacturing Manager.
• Building existing products and working with engineering to provide input to new developments and enhance/improve existing products.
• Working in a small multi-disciplined team, responsible for the day to day running of the Machine Shop Section for maximum efficiency.
• Using the MRP system to ensure stock is well maintained and accurately booked to jobs.
• Working in co-operation with other Manufacturing teams to ensure the product is of the quality and standards expected.
• Holding regular team planning meetings and managing workload.
• Ensuring that production documentation is kept up to date.
• Implementation of lean manufacturing activities as directed by the Manufacturing Manager.
• Daily monitoring and achievement of meeting manufacturing targets to include quality metrics, productivity metrics. Ensuring compliance with manufacturing safety process, procedures and quality assurance standards.
• Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual.
• Line manager responsibility for the entire employee life-cycle of direct reports to ensure successful recruitment and induction, ensuring their personal development needs are planned and achieved, and are performance managed where appropriate.

Our Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus – Performance Related
• 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy an extra 5
• 4 x Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible working hours
• 9-day fortnight working pattern (every other Friday off)
• Pension Contribution
• Our Ultra Select Benefits package includes – subsidised gym & retail, childcare vouchers, cycle-to-work schemes, etc.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible.