Job Title: Production Engineer
Location: Cramlington
Salary: £35,000-38,000
This is a varied, hands-on role with a 50/50 split between production engineering and maintenance activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations, improving production efficiency, and ensuring machinery and equipment are maintained to minimise downtime.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Engineering
* Support and improve day-to-day manufacturing processes
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
* Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions
* Support process optimisation, tooling improvements, and production line performance
* Work closely with production and quality teams to achieve operational targets
Candidate Requirements
* Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
* Strong maintenance engineering and fault-finding experience
* Mechanical and/or electrical engineering background
* Experience supporting production and process improvement activities
* Good understanding of health & safety within manufacturing
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Engineering qualification preferred (NVQ/HNC/HND or equivalent)
Package & Benefits
* Company Pension Scheme
* Discretionary bonus scheme (Gainshare / Christmas bonus)
* Life Assurance
* Day Shift role
* On-site free parking
* Community volunteer programme
* Regular social events
* Training and development opportunities
* Permanent opportunity within a stable and growing manufacturing business