Production Engineer

Extension Recruitment; Birtley; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Gateshead is seeking a talented Production Engineer to introduce new models and support process optimization in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant production experience. This role offers a salary of £49,000 - £57,000 and various benefits, including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Contributory company pension scheme

Life assurance (4x basic salary)

Private medical insurance (company-paid for employee)

26 days holiday + 5 accrued days + statutory holidays

Subsidised canteen

On-site gym

Employee uniform

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Practical experience in manufacturing or production engineering.
• A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Introduce new models and customization into manufacturing.
• Manage projects from equipment specification through installation.
• Support production with process optimization.
• Contribute to large-scale improvement projects and factory efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Production Engineer

Location: Gateshead

Salary: £49,000 - £57,000

A leading global manufacturer with a strong international presence and a major production site in the North East is seeking a talented Production Engineer to join their team in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and technically challenging environment.

About the Company

• Contributory company pension scheme
• Life assurance (4x basic salary)
• Private medical insurance (company-paid for employee)
• 26 days holiday + 5 accrued days + statutory holidays (some fixed shutdown periods)
• Subsidised canteen, on-site gym, employee uniform

About the Production Engineer Position

As a Production Engineer, you’ll play a key role in introducing new models and customisation into manufacturing, managing projects from equipment specification through installation, and supporting production with process optimisation.

You’ll also contribute to large-scale improvement projects, factory efficiency initiatives, and digital transformation activities.

About You – Production Engineer

We’re looking for a motivated individual who can thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and bring innovative ideas to the team.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Practical experience in manufacturing or production engineering
• A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels

We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.