Manufacturing Engineer (Marine Projects)

ZipRecruiter; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support marine projects at a client site in Newcastle. This role involves executing technical work packages, reviewing designs for manufacturability, and troubleshooting manufacturing issues. You will collaborate with local and global partners to ensure high-quality customer-engineered products meet rigorous standards. With over 55 years of nuclear engineering expertise, this innovative firm offers attractive benefits and opportunities for career growth, making it an exciting place to advance your engineering career and contribute to the energy transition.

Benefits

Holiday bonuses

Dynamic Employee Committee

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience is essential.
• Technical support and problem-solving skills are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical work packages with precision and review designs for manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and collaborate with local and global partners.

Skills

Engineering Degree

Technical Support

Problem-Solving

Manufacturing Processes

Root Cause Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Scientific discipline

Professional body membership (ideally)

Tools

Reporting Tools

Job description

Job Description

Company Description: Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimise the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked third in the world for nuclear engineering.

Job Description: Manufacturing Engineer (Marine Projects)
Location: Newcastle (Client site-based)
Security Clearance Required: SC & Sole UK
You will be supporting our clients marine department to deliver high quality customer-engineered products and systems that meet tough testing, manufacturing, and project standards. You’ll play a key part in understanding complex systems and offering technical support to ensure everything runs smoothly – from drawing reviews to problem-solving and supplier queries.

Your Missions:

1. Execute technical work packages with precision
2. Review designs for manufacturability – tolerances, welding, tooling access, etc. – and flag concerns
3. Design and support manufacturing aids like test rigs, lifting tools, and fixtures
4. Assist in developing assembly methods, including reviewing/approving manufacturing documentation
5. Troubleshoot manufacturing issues with Supply Chain
6. Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective/preventive actions using proper reporting tools
7. Support project planning and reporting
8. Collaborate with local and global partners
9. Tackle customer and supplier issues and provide clear documentation

Why join the community of Switchers?

• Over 55 years of nuclear engineering expertise – we’re in the Top 3 globally!
• Attractive benefits: Holiday bonuses, dynamic Employee Committee, and more
• Career growth: 70% of our managers were promoted internally

At Assystem, we celebrate creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter.

Qualifications Candidate Profile (Skills, Experience & Qualifications):

• Degree in Engineering or a Scientific discipline – or equivalent experience
• Computer-literate and tech-savvy
• Ideally working towards professional body membership and chartered status
• Knowledge of the power sector or rotating equipment
• Demonstrable experience in an Engineering services company, working in engineering, procurement, site erection or commissioning activities

Additional Information:

Security Clearance: This role requires the successful candidate to hold (or be able to obtain) a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Due to the nature of work this role will be delivering and for the protection of certain assets, the successful candidate has to be a sole UK national.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions.