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Metal Additive Manufacturing Workshop Lead
Quickparts —High Wycombe
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
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Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd —Oxford
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Arkay Windows —Watford
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Metal Additive Manufacturing Workshop Lead

Quickparts -
High Wycombe

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Full-time
£40,000 - £50,000 a year

Qualifications

Microsoft Office
Grinding
Milling
Plastics injection molding
Coordinate measuring machine
Communication skills

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Metal Additive Manufacturing Workshop Lead

High Wycombe, UK | Reports to Metal Production Manager | Facility Scope

Build. Lead. Transform.

If you thrive in the details and the big picture, this role is for you.

Quickparts is hiring a Metal Additive Manufacturing Workshop Lead to manage a team of technicians and machinists within our state-of-the-art Metal Additive Manufacturing facility. This is a workshop-based role using technically advanced manufacturing equipment. You will be deeply embedded in our operations, combining manual work with hand and machine tools alongside comprehensive workshop workflow management.

You will own the workshop's daily operations, personally leading CNC machining processes, inspection, and material ordering, while applying a high level of practical engineering skills to drive real results.

Why This Role Matters

Our Metal Additive Manufacturing function is critical to delivering demanding customer requirements to a high standard under tight deadlines. As Workshop Lead, you will:

✔ Manage and motivate a team of technicians and machinists

✔ Setup, operate, and maintain advanced metal 3D Printing and CNC machines

✔ Drive hands-on workflow scheduling and quality control

✔ Serve as the owner of workspace safety, cleanliness, and efficiency

✔ Ensure documentation compliance for ISO9001 and EN9100 Quality Management Systems

What You’ll Do

Setup and operate metal 3D Printing machines
Process metal powder and maintain stringent quality control
Execute maintenance and housekeeping for the entire workshop, including 3D printers, CNC, and manual machines
Schedule and manage workflow through the workshop, covering CNC machining processes, inspection, material, and tool ordering
Ensure the workspace is maintained as a clean, tidy, and safe environment
Complete documentation to support ISO9001 and EN9100 Quality Management Systems
Participate in Health and Safety risk assessments and the documentation of work procedures
Liaise with suppliers to source materials and services as required
Lead initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs
Manage personnel, including conducting performance reviews, onboarding, and training new team members
Operate inspection equipment to check manufactured products to required standards

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of experience working in a metal machining workshop environment
Trained in the operation of manual milling, grinding, turning, or EDM machines
Experience with metal finishing techniques
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and symbols
Inspection and measurement experience using manual metrology equipment
Ability to work to a high standard under tight deadlines for demanding customer requirements
Proven experience managing and motivating a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a team-oriented mindset
Practical mentality with an enthusiasm for a hands-on approach
Clean and methodical working style
Adaptable to changing priorities from customer demand
Literate in MS Office software
Desirable: CAD and CAM software experience
Desirable: Experience operating and programming CNC milling machines
Desirable: Wire-EDM skills (wire-EDM training will be provided if needed)
Desirable: Operation and programming of CMM metrology equipment
Desirable: Experience with Additive Manufacturing

Why You’ll Love It Here

Real ownership — your work shapes the facility's success
High-growth, global organization
Complex technical challenges
Strong culture of accountability and collaboration
Competitive compensation

About Quickparts

Quickparts is a global leader in on-demand manufacturing with over 25 years of experience. We deliver advanced manufacturing solutions including metal & plastic 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and casting patterns.

With facilities across the US and Europe and more than 4,000 customers worldwide, we serve industries including aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, energy, and industrial equipment.

Our team of application engineers and project managers average 10+ years of experience — ensuring customers receive expert guidance from prototype to production.

Quickparts is ISO 9001 certified and ITAR registered, and we are continuously expanding our quality capabilities to support regulated industries.

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Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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