Manufacturing Engineer | Lean & Continuous Improvement

MTrec; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Free on-site parking

Dayshift

Competitive basic salary

Fast interview process

Job summary

MTrec Technical is recruiting a permanent Manufacturing Engineer for a prestigious client based just north of Newcastle. You will own manufacturing processes end-to-end, driving improvements in cycle time, throughput and yield while standardising processes to reduce variation and reliance on individual operators.

You will lead root-cause analysis on shop floor issues, manage 8D/5 Why problem solving, and deliver measurable OEE improvements.

Qualifications

• HNC or above in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or similar.
• Experience in heavy engineering, automotive or similar.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC and structured problem solving (8D, 5 Why).
• Strong shop floor presence and hands-on approach.
• CAD experience with Fusion 360 or similar.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the manufacturing processes end-to-end
• Drive improvements in cycle time, throughput, and yield
• Standardise processes to minimise variation and reduce reliance on individual operators
• Be actively present on the shop floor during issues, rather than managing remotely
• Lead structured root cause analysis using methods such as 8D, 5 Whys, and fault finding
• Resolve recurring issues including press stoppages, induction instability, tooling failures, and scrap trends
• Deliver measurable results, including improvements in OEE, and reductions in downtime and scrap
• Implement Lean methodologies effectively, including 5S, Standard Work, and Visual Management
• Challenge and correct ineffective or poor practices
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process flow documentation
• Put controls in place to prevent repeat failures
• Lead new product introduction from concept through to full production
• Define processes, tooling requirements, and trial plans
• Ensure successful right-first-time product launches
• Support validation activities through capability studies and formal sign-offs
• Monitor and respond to key metrics such as OEE, scrap, and downtime
• Contribute to tooling and die design improvements
• Collaborate with the Toolroom to eliminate recurring failures and quality issues
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety requirements

Skills

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Shop floor presence

Team collaboration

Education

HNC or above in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Fusion 360

Job description

MTrec Technical is recruiting a permanent Manufacturing Engineer for a prestigious client based just north of Newcastle. You will own manufacturing processes end-to-end, driving improvements in cycle time, throughput and yield while standardising processes to reduce variation and reliance on individual operators.

You will lead root-cause analysis on shop floor issues, manage 8D/5 Why problem solving, and deliver measurable OEE improvements.