Manufacturing Engineer

North East England Permanent Competitive Plus Benefits Ref: 419874

Our client

Our client is an established and ambitious organisation investing in the continued development of its operational capability. With a strong focus on improving performance, introducing smarter ways of working and delivering sustainable change, the business offers an environment where engineering ideas are supported and given the opportunity to make a visible impact.

The opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of meaningful improvement projects within a busy, high-volume operation.
Working closely with engineering, production and other key stakeholders, you will identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, efficiency and reliability. You will turn those opportunities into practical, measurable solutions, supporting projects from initial investigation through to implementation.
Your responsibilities will include:

Analysing existing manufacturing processes and identifying improvement opportunities
Leading process optimisation and productivity initiatives
Supporting the introduction of new equipment, automation and manufacturing technologies
Contributing to capital investment projects from concept through to delivery
Developing business cases, project plans and technical specifications
Working with internal teams and external suppliers to implement improvements
Ensuring projects are delivered safely, effectively and with minimal operational disruption
Measuring results and embedding improvements into day-to-day operations

This is a hands-on role offering genuine scope to influence how the operation develops.

About you

You will be a practical, improvement-focused engineer who can combine technical knowledge with the ability to deliver change in a live operational environment.
You are likely to bring:

Experience in manufacturing, process, production or industrial engineering
A track record of delivering measurable process or productivity improvements
Experience supporting equipment installations, automation or capital projects
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
The ability to take projects from initial idea through to implementation
Confidence working across engineering, production and supplier teams
Clear communication skills and a collaborative, delivery-focused approach
A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience

If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, introduce better ways of working and see the direct results of your contribution, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.