Manufacturing Engineer

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

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Immediate start available
Competitive basic salary
Dayshift
Free on-site parking
A streamlined, quick interview process
MTrecs New Opportunity;
MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based just North of Newcastle by recruiting a permanent Manufacturing Engineer. You will be joining an industry leading company, with an excellent team-based culture and fantastic long-term career prospects .
If you have a background within Manufacturing. Production, Continuous Improvement or similar, apply now for an immediate response
The Job Youll Do;
Take responsibility for the manufacturing processes end-to-end
Drive improvements in cycle time, throughput, and yield
Standardise processes to minimise variation and reduce reliance on individual operators
Be actively present on the shop floor during issues, rather than managing remotely
Lead structured root cause analysis using methods such as 8D, 5 Whys, and fault finding
Resolve recurring issues including press stoppages, induction instability, tooling failures, and scrap trends
Deliver measurable results, including improvements in OEE, and reductions in downtime and scrap
Implement Lean methodologies effectively, including 5S, Standard Work, and Visual Management
Challenge and correct ineffective or poor practices
Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process flow documentation
Put controls in place to prevent repeat failures
Lead new product introduction from concept through to full production
Define processes, tooling requirements, and trial plans
Ensure successful right-first-time product launches
Support validation activities through capability studies and formal sign-offs
Monitor and respond to key metrics such as OEE, scrap, and downtime
Contribute to tooling and die design improvements
Collaborate with the Toolroom to eliminate recurring failures and quality issues
Ensure xwzovoh full compliance with Health & Safety requirements
About You;
HNC or above in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or similar
Experience in heavy engineering, automotive or similar
Strong background in process improvement within production environments
Strong Experience with CAD (Fusion 360 or similar)
Able to understand engineering drawings & tolerances
Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC and Structured problem solving (8D, 5 Why)
Self-driven and able to work on own initiative
Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Willing to challenge poor standards
Strong shop floor presence visible and accountable