Senior Manufacturing Engineer

3 Days Old

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

* A Competitive Salary

* A full time and permanent opportunity from day 1!

* Referral programme

* Sick pay

* Bereavement leave

* Life insurance

* Free parking

* Additional leave

* Company pension

* Cycle to work scheme

* Canteen

* Company events

* Enhanced paternity leave

* On-site parking

Mtrec’s New opportunity:

MTrec recruitment are proudly representing our long standing, engineering client, based in the heart of Northumberland.

The company are recruiting a senior manufacturing engineer to join a diverse team of engineer professionals and contribute to the improvement of operations and manage a caseload of engineering projects.

If you meet the person specification below, apply now for an immediate response!

The Job you will do:

* Lead, coach, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians, including performance management and skills development.

* Champion a strong culture of health & safety, quality, and operational excellence.Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost performance.

* Oversee the specification, installation, and maintenance planning of manufacturing equipment.Ensure full compliance with ISO standards and relevant regulatory requirements.

* Manage capital investment projects and support the introduction of new products into production.

* Create and manage project schedules, providing clear progress updates to customers and senior leadership.

* Track manufacturing performance and present regular KPI reports, including yield, MTTR, MTBF, and tooling or die life metrics.Work closely with Quality Assurance to maintain and improve product standards.

* Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools to reduce waste, variability, and defects.Collaborate with Production, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to support operational goals.

* Support the transition from prototype builds to full-scale production.Manage external suppliers, contractors, and service providers as required.

* Contribute to business development activities by providing accurate costings, job weights, and production timings to support customer quotations.

* Maintain responsibility for the CAD system, including model and drawing control.

About you:

* Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.

* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

* Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimisation techniques.High level of proficiency with CAD systems.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

* Proven ability to manage projects and report progress effectively.Sound understanding of health, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements
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Location:
Backworth
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing/Surveying

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