Manufacturing Engineer

MTrec Ltd Technical; Blyth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm based in the UK is looking for an experienced professional to assist in developing new processes and equipment. You'll collaborate on design reviews, ensure quality standards in production, and manage installation projects. Required qualifications include an HNC in Engineering, relevant experience in manufacturing, and proficiency in AutoCAD or Solidworks. The role offers immediate starts with a full-time permanent contract.

Benefits

Company bonus structure

Free On-site Parking

Company Pension Scheme

Holiday entitlement + Stats

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a low-medium volume manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and drawings.
• Experience in processes such as assembly, furnace brazing, and CNC machining.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of new processes and equipment.
• Participate in customer design reviews.
• Manage new equipment and facility installations.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Project management skills

Understanding of engineering drawings

Fitting and machining skills

Education

Minimum of HNC in Electro/Mechanical Engineering

Recognised four-year engineering apprenticeship

Tools

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Job description

Benefits

• A full‑time and Permanent contract from day 1!
• Immediate Starts Available.
• Company bonus structure.
• Working with blue chip organisations/clients.
• Free On‑site Parking.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Holiday entitlement + Stats.

Job you will do

• Assist or lead in the development of new processes and equipment and ensure that the work is carried out safely, efficiently and in‑line with company 5S and lean manufacturing principles, producing documentation, as required.
• Facilitate in the NPI process, DFM reviews and translate customers' requirements into capable processes to achieve conforming manufactured solutions & products.
• Participate in customer and internal design reviews supporting the operations department.
• Understanding and translation of engineering drawings and GD&T is essential.
• Ensure that tooling, gauging & quality requirements are considered early in the NPI process.
• Assist in Supplier Quality Assurance activities to ensure a reliable supply of goods or services that satisfy the customer's needs.
• Project‑manage new equipment, plant, facility, and services installations.
• Assist in the preparation of departmental budgets.
• Compile manufacturing documentation where applicable.
• Participate in equipment & process risk assessment reviews.
• Assist in production process problem solving.
• Produce written reports for Departmental Heads.
• Always work with due regard to health and safety.
• Ensure that 5S principals and good housekeeping prevails within all areas of work.

About you

• Recognised four‑year engineering apprenticeship, either Electro/Mechanical or Technical/Craft based. Educated to a minimum of HNC level in Electro/Mechanical based Engineering subject.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a low‑medium volume manufacturing environment.
• 2D or 3D drawing using AutoCAD / Solidworks, or similar package. Ability to offer suggestions on improvements to equipment or processes.
• Experience of processes including various types of assembly, furnace brazing, soldering, CNC machining, TIG/plasma welding, vacuum systems and surface treatment. Be self‑starting, proactive and highly motivated.
• Excellent practical and problem‑solving abilities. Good project management skills.
• High level of fitting and machining skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and drawings. Ability to read and understand technical specifications.