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.