Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineer to support the manufacturing engineering department. The ideal candidate will implement a bespoke manufacturing execution system, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement. Proficiency in data analysis, MS systems, and Lean principles is required. This is a full-time contract role based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Proven attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and work to own priorities.
• Resolve process issues on the shop floor.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Process optimization

Lean principles

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Sharepoint

PowerApps

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK

Job Type: Full-time contract, 12 Months

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will 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.

This role requires a strong understanding of data analysis, MS systems, process optimization, and demonstrable experience in Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Identify and work to their own priorities.
• Be point of contact to resolve process issues on the shop floor regarding the data collection system
• Liaise with, and act as point of contact for the production department, regarding data collation and analysis, within the business – as a representative for Planning, Quality, Engineering, HSE etc.
• Support downtime investigation and root cause analyses.
• Lead and actively drive continuous improvement within the department, with regards to HSE, Quality and Productivity
• Responsible for ensuring all associated documentation is correct and available (Create and revise Procedures, Process and Quality records).
• Responsible for ensuring all equipment is available for the process.
• Able to lead, and work within, small multifunctional teams.
• Facilitate problem solving workshops cross functionally.
• Apply analytical skills to define pareto, top offenders and sanitize data.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Be familiar with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Be able to interface and communicate effectively with all levels of employees, management, and diverse audiences, including suppliers and internal/external customers.
• Have proven attention to detail, with excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, and personal organization skills.
• Have proficiency in Microsoft office applications – specifically MS Excel & Sharepoint (PowerApp knowledge and experience would be advantageous)