Production Engineer

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

Job summary

A prestigious company in Gateshead is seeking a Production Engineer to manage projects and support process optimisation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and practical experience in manufacturing. Responsibilities include introducing new models and customising models into the manufacturing process, while contributing to large-scale improvement projects. This company offers a commitment to employee development, generous benefits, and an exceptional working environment.

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

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Practical experience in manufacturing or production engineering.
• Ability to engage effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from equipment specification through installation.
• Support production with process optimisation.
• Contribute to large-scale improvement projects and factory efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Practical experience in manufacturing or production engineering

Strong communication skills

Proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Production Engineer

Location: Gateshead

Salary: £49,000 - £57,000

About the Company

This prestigious company is renowned for its commitment to employee development and offers an exceptional working environment:

• 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.