Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We’re looking for a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in optimising our production processes and delivering high-quality products that meet customer expectations. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of process improvement, cost efficiency, and technical innovation, ensuring our operations remain cutting-edge and competitive.

Duties

• 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.

Required knowledge, skills or experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Previous experience of 5 years+ as a manufacturing or project engineer (or in a similar role).
• In-depth knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes, fabrication methods, and tool design.
• Experience in working in welding, or with welding-based projects
• 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
• Resilience, integrity, and teamwork skills to drive positive change.
• A commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Additional Information

Location: Chilton, Ferryhill

Hours of work:

• Monday to Thursday 8.00 - 5.00
• Friday 8.00 - 12.30

Rates of pay:

• Salary range £35,000 - £40,000

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays per year (holiday year runs Jan-Dec)
• Flexible start and finish times to support work-life balance.
• Pension contributions
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where innovation is encouraged.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are trading as a recruitment business.

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