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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Newton Aycliffe
Salary: £44,000 – £49,000
Benefits:
- Performance-Based Incentives
- Life Assurance – Coverage of up to 6x your annual salary.
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save on bikes and accessories while promoting a healthy, eco-friendly commute.
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Support – Including medical, dental, and mental health services.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Company Matched up to 8%
- Access to training, mentorship, and career growth programs.
Job Description:
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting production and engineering functions. Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing production layouts and balancing manufacturing lines.
- Planning and safely installing new equipment, along with improvements to existing processes.
- Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) by working closely with R&D to ensure smooth product industrialisation.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and reduce waste.
- Championing lean manufacturing principles across the business.
- Supporting ‘Design for Manufacture’ and ‘Design for Automation’ processes.
- Preparing equipment justifications, quotations, and investment requests (CapEx).
- Ensuring equipment documentation, training, and handovers are completed for manufacturing and maintenance teams.
This Manufacturing Engineer role will give you ownership of projects where you can bring ideas to life and directly impact production performance.
Skills & Experience:
To be successful as a Manufacturing Engineer, you should bring:
- A degree in Engineering or several years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience with lean manufacturing techniques and production environments.
- Proficiency in time and motion studies, process flows, and PFMEA documentation.
- An understanding of ergonomics, manual handling, and safe equipment use.
- Willingness to travel occasionally if required.
The Company:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering and manufacturing business with a strong reputation for innovation and quality. The company is focused on designing, developing, and delivering products, supported by continuous investment in new technology and automation. As part of a dynamic engineering team, you will have the chance to work on cutting-edge projects, drive efficiency improvements, and make a tangible contribution to the business’s growth and success.
Why Should You Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Manufacturing Engineer looking to make a real difference in a business committed to innovation and excellence. You will gain exposure to advanced automation projects, work with supportive colleagues, and be given the autonomy to develop new ideas and deliver real improvements.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Manufacturing Engineer, we would love to hear from you.
