Job Description
MTrec Technical, a manufacturing client based near Newcastle, is recruiting a Production Engineer to join their team. The role focuses on panel building and requires strong leadership.
Benefits
* Stable growing organisation
* Immediate start
* Company pension scheme
* Dayshift, 40 hour working week
* Overtime opportunities
* Early Friday finish 1.30pm
* Opportunity to work with a well‑established and successful manufacturing company
* Career development and progression opportunities
Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate, and develop a team of panel builders, fostering a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement
* Oversee daily production activities, ensuring work is completed on time and to required standards
* Review technical drawings, wiring schematics, and specifications to guide accurate build processes
* Conduct in‑process and final inspections to maintain compliance with industry standards and project requirements
* Coordinate workflow, allocate tasks, and manage resources to maximise productivity and ensure manufacturing processes run reliably and efficiently to agreed KPIs
* Liaise with design, procurement, and project teams to resolve technical issues and ensure smooth delivery
* Maintain shop floor organisation, tooling, equipment, and adherence to health and safety practices
* Support training, performance monitoring, and skills development within the team
* Assist with panel building tasks where needed during peak demand or complex builds
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives in quality, costs, and operational efficiency
* Conduct regular reviews logging actions ensuring these are drawn to a successful closure through the daily Production meeting
* Conduct regular one‑to‑one meetings with your team and support their needs where required
Qualifications
* Proven experience in electronics/electrical panel assembly and team supervision
* Strong understanding of control panel wiring, components, and industry standards
* Ability to interpret detailed electrical drawings and documentation
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Commitment to safety, accuracy, and high‑quality workmanship
* Strong, passionate, and motivational leadership and communication skills with the ability to build a culture of succession
* Problem‑solving abilities – adept at identifying challenges and developing effective solutions
* Knowledge of IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671 (desirable)
* HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (desirable)
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