Rewards and Benefits on Offer; * Competitive salary * 25 days holiday 8 bank holidays per year * Flexible start and finish times to support work-life balance. * Competitive Pension contributions * A collaborative and supportive work environment where innovation is encouraged. * Stable growing organisation. * Immediate start available. MTrec’s New Opportunity; MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious engineering client, based in County Durham, with their plans for growth and expansion, by recruiting a permanent Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. You will be joining a fast-paced, dynamic company, with an excellent team-based culture and opportunities to progress your career. Our client is a major player in their specialist industry sector and supplies its quality products globally. You will be joining a very secure and expanding business, where you will enjoy a varied working environment, a great team culture and a fantastic new career move. If you are a Manufacturing/Production Engineer or have similar experience, please apply now for an immediate response. The Job You’ll Do; * Creating project plans and coordinating New Product Introduction (NPI) processes. * Conducting detailed reviews of customer requirements for NPI projects. * Implementing and optimizing new manufacturing processes. * Evaluating and improving current processes to meet quality standards. * Troubleshooting and resolving production issues and delays. * Identifying opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards. * Collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to achieve project goals About You; * HNC qualified or above, or equivalent professional experience. * Previous experience of 3 years as a manufacturing engineer (or in a similar role). * Knowledge of metal manufacturing processes, fabrication and tool design would be desirable. * Welding experience would be beneficial. * Familiarity with APQP/PPAP processes and manufacturing equipment. * Proficiency in 3D CAD/CAM software (Autodesk Inventor or similar) and MS Office tools. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. * Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously