Rewards and Benefits on Offer
- Immediate start available
- Competitive basic salary
- Day shift
- 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
- Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process flow documentation
- Put controls in place to prevent repeat failures
- Lead new product introduction from concept through to full production
- Define processes, tooling requirements, and trial plans
- Ensure successful right‑first‑time product launches
- Support validation activities through capability studies and formal sign‑offs
- Monitor and respond to key metrics such as OEE, scrap, and downtime
- Contribute to tooling and die design improvements
- Collaborate with the Toolroom to eliminate recurring failures and quality issues
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety requirements
About You
- HNC or above in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or similar
- Experience in heavy engineering, automotive or similar
- Strong background in process improvement within production environments
- Strong experience with CAD (Fusion 360 or similar)
- Able to understand engineering drawings & tolerances
- Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC and structured problem solving (8D, 5 Why)
- Self‑driven and able to work on own initiative
- Comfortable in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment
- Willing to challenge poor standards
- Strong shop floor presence — visible and accountable
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