Manufacturing Engineer

​Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

• Immediate start available

• Competitive basic salary

• Dayshift

• 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