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Manufacturing Engineer (Mechanical)

Newcastle

£40,000 to £45,000 + Fridays Off + Work Life Balance + Holiday Pay + Bonus Programmes + Employee Discounts +

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer, or do you come from a mechanical, manufacturing or production engineering background, looking for a stable, long-term role within a close-knit, well-established manufacturing business that offers hands-on training, clear progression, and an excellent work-life balance?

Do you want the opportunity to join a market leading manufacturer supplying into the Steel Forging & High-Integrity Industrial Components sector, where you'll be supported, trained in house, and valued as part of a family-feel business with over 45 years of success and outstanding staff retention?

On offer is a fantastic opening to join a leading name in Heavy Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing, specialising in high-integrity forged steel components for the energy, marine, defence and industrial sectors, an industry which is exploding in demand due to current geopolitical events.

This is a company that invests in its people, rewards performance through comprehensive bonus programmes, and offers long-term stability, development, and progression within a booming, highly specialised industry.

In this role, you will support all aspects of facilities and manufacturing engineering within the heavy engineering operation. You will be responsible for developing and improving manufacturing processes to drive efficiency, quality, and output across the business. Providing hands-on technical support to production teams, leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, lead process validation and new activities, and analyse production data to optimise performance.

This role would suit a Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production focused engineer, looking for a stable, long-term role within a close-knit, well-established manufacturing business that offers hands-on training, clear progression, and an excellent work-life balance with ten hour shifts Monday to Wednesday, a seven hour shift on Thursday and then a three day weekend to focus on what's most important to you.

The Role

Support all aspects of facilities and manufacturing engineering within the heavy engineering operation.
Support tooling and fixture design, equipment specification, and capital projects, while creating and maintaining process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
Work closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams, you will ensure full compliance with HSE, quality, and regulatory standards.The Person

Experienced in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering. (automotive / heavy industry desirable)
Experience with CAD software, technical drawings, and knowledge of quality tools. (PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, 8D)
Based local to Newcastle.Reference Number: BBBH24163

Keywords: Facilities, Manufacturing, Engineer, Production, Mechanical, Automotive, CAD, Newcastle.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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