Rewards and Benefits on Offer; * Immediate start available * Competitive basic salary * Dayshift * Free on-site parking * A streamlined, quick interview process MTrec’s 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 You’ll 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 * De...