Rewards and Benefits on Offer
* 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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