Manufacturing Engineer

Major Recruitment Sunderland; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a small team focused on continuous improvement in Newcastle. The role involves supporting the implementation of a manufacturing execution system and driving improvements in HSE, Quality, and Productivity. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and experience with data analysis. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a competitive salary of £42,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• HNC / HND or Degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or related subject.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and data analysis techniques.
• High level of attention to detail with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact to resolve shop floor process issues related to the data collection system.
• Lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving workshops.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

HNC / HND or Degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join a small team of continuous improvement specialists for a manufacturing company in Newcastle. Your main focus will be to support the manufacturing engineering department to successfully implement and manage a bespoke manufacturing execution system, which collates and generates analysis information to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Self-motivated and able to work independently with the ability to identify and prioritise work.
• Act as the point of contact to resolve shop floor process issues related to the data collection system.
• Liaise with, and act as point of contact for the production department regarding data collation and analysis, representing Planning, Quality, Engineering, HSE, etc.
• Support downtime investigations and root cause analyses.
• Lead and drive continuous improvement within the department, with regard to HSE, Quality and Productivity.
• Ensure all associated documentation is correct and available (create and revise Procedures, Process and Quality records).
• Ensure all equipment is available for the process.
• Work within small multifunctional teams and facilitate cross-functional problem solving workshops.
• Apply analytical skills to define Pareto analyses, identify top offenders, and sanitize data.

Qualifications

• HNC / HND or Degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or related subject.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and data analysis techniques.
• High level of attention to detail with strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with all levels of employees, management, and diverse audiences, including suppliers and internal/external customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically MS Excel and SharePoint (PowerApps knowledge is advantageous).

Desirable

• Background in manufacturing for the Oil & Gas, Offshore, Marine or Renewables sector.

Terms

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with the potential to be extended or become a permanent hire depending on business needs or performance. Salary is £42,000 p/a on a PAYE basis.

How to apply

This is an exciting role designed to drive improvements within a successful engineering company. If you would like to know more please contact Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now to send your CV and I will reply promptly.