Manufacturing Engineer

Our client is a long-established manufacturer based in the North East, currently undergoing a major period of investment and growth. They are transitioning from bespoke, engineered-to-order systems into high-volume production.

With this transformation underway, they are strengthening their engineering capability and seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who can bring structure, innovation and high-volume manufacturing expertise.

As Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping a rapidly evolving production environment. Responsibilities include:

• Driving lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, VSM, 5S, time studies and workflow optimisation
• Designing and implementing fixtures, tooling and efficient production layouts
• Supporting DFM/DFA activities and working closely with design and production teams
• Creating and maintaining SOPs, work instructions and training documentation
• Contributing to cost-reduction projects and process standardisation as production volume scales
• Occasional involvement in supply chain and logistics improvement

This is an exciting opportunity to influence how a high-growth manufacturing operation is built for the future.

We're keen to speak with candidates who can bring:

• Experience within high-volume manufacturing such as electronics, automotive or assembly
• Strong understanding of lean tools and structured process improvement
• Ability to visualise, develop and communicate clear production processes
• Confidence working cross-functionally and managing multiple improvement projects
• A practical, hands-on approach with a passion for continuous improvement
• Engineering qualifications are beneficial but not essential

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact on manufacturing performance and play a key part in a business scaling for the future, we'd love to hear from you.