Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Production for Subsea Vehicles

SMD; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Wallsend seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting production efficiency by designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for subsea vehicles. Candidates should have a degree-level qualification in engineering, ideally with experience in a LEAN environment and competency in 2D & 3D CAD. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The role offers a full-time contract with a closing date for applications on January 8th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have work-based experience equivalent to Degree level in engineering.
• Experience in a LEAN environment is highly advantageous.
• Ability to design and document manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing issues to minimize downtime.
• Define Product Build Processes and develop plans.
• Lead technical investigations of process failures.

Skills

Design manufacturing processes

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Problem-solving methods

Education

Degree level in an engineering discipline

Tools

2D & 3D CAD

Microsoft programs

Job description

A leading manufacturing company in Wallsend seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting production efficiency by designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for subsea vehicles. Candidates should have a degree-level qualification in engineering, ideally with experience in a LEAN environment and competency in 2D & 3D CAD. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The role offers a full-time contract with a closing date for applications on January 8th, 2026.