Manufacturing Engineer – On‑Floor Lean & Improvement Leader

MTrec Ltd Technical; Killingworth Village; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Competitive salary

Dayshift

Free on-site parking

Streamlined interview process

Job summary

MTrec Technical is recruiting a permanent Manufacturing Engineer to join our prestigious client based just North of Newcastle. You will own end-to-end manufacturing processes, drive lean improvements, and lead on-site shop floor activities to secure right-first-time production and strong OEE outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a background in heavy engineering or automotive, with strong CAD skills (Fusion 360) and PFMEA/Control Plans experience.

Qualifications

• HNC or above in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or similar.
• Experience in heavy engineering, automotive or similar.
• Strong background in process improvement within production environments.
• Strong Experience with CAD (Fusion 360 or similar).
• Able to understand engineering drawings & tolerances.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC and Structured problem solving (8D, 5 Why).
• Self-driven and able to work on own initiative.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Willing to challenge poor standards.
• Strong shop floor presence — visible and accountabl(e)

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 leadership

Communication

Education

HNC or above in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Fusion 360

Job description

MTrec Technical is recruiting a permanent Manufacturing Engineer to join our prestigious client based just North of Newcastle. You will own end-to-end manufacturing processes, drive lean improvements, and lead on-site shop floor activities to secure right-first-time production and strong OEE outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a background in heavy engineering or automotive, with strong CAD skills (Fusion 360) and PFMEA/Control Plans experience.