Production Engineer

MTrec Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious manufacturing company near Newcastle is looking for a Production Engineer to lead and motivate a team of panel builders. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in electronics panel assembly and strong leadership skills. This role offers a stable working environment with excellent career progression opportunities and a supportive culture within a successful team.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Stable growing organisation

Overtime opportunities

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronics/electrical panel assembly and team supervision.
• Strong understanding of control panel wiring, components, and industry standards.
• Ability to interpret detailed electrical drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of panel builders.
• Oversee daily production activities and ensure standards.
• Conduct inspections to maintain compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Electronics panel assembly

Team supervision

Control panel wiring

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering

NVQ (2356-99) Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing

Job description

The Rewards and the benefits:

• Stable growing organisation.
• Immediate start.
• Company pension scheme
• Dayshift, 40 hour working week
• Overtime opportunities
• Early Friday finish 1.30pm.
• The opportunity to work with a well‑established and successful Manufacturing company.
• Career development and progression opportunities.

MTrec’s new career opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based near Newcastle, with their plans for growth and expansion, by recruiting a Production Engineer to join their team. You will be joining a fast‑paced, dynamic company, with an excellent team‑based culture and huge opportunities to progress your career. Our client is a well‑established player in their specialist sector in the North East and supplies its quality products and services nationally. You will be joining a very secure and expanding business, where you will enjoy a varied working environment, a great team culture and an exciting new career move.

The Job you’ll do:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of panel builders, fostering a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring work is completed on time and to required standards, in line with the production plan
• Review technical drawings, wiring schematics, and specifications to guide accurate build processes
• Conduct in‑process and final inspections to maintain compliance with industry standards and project requirements
• Coordinate workflow, allocate tasks, and manage resources to maximise productivity, ensure the manufacturing processes runs reliably and efficiently to agreed KPIs
• Liaise with design, procurement, and project teams to resolve technical issues and ensure smooth delivery
• Maintain shop floor organisation, tooling, equipment, and adherence to health and safety practices
• Support training, performance monitoring, and skills development within the team
• Assist with panel building tasks where needed during peak demand or complex builds
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in quality, costs, and operational efficiency
• Conduct regular reviews logging actions ensuring these are drawn to a successful closure through the daily Production meeting.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
• Conduct regular 1:1’s with your team and support their needs where required.

About You:

• Proven experience in electronics/electrical panel assembly and team supervision
• Strong understanding of control panel wiring, components, and industry standards
• Ability to interpret detailed electrical drawings and documentation
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Commitment to safety, accuracy, and high‑quality workmanship
• Strong, passionate, and motivational leadership and communication skills with the ability to build a culture of succession
• Problem‑Solving abilities – Adept at identifying challenges and developing effective solutions
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671 (desirable)
• HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering (desirable)
• NVQ (2356-99) Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Installation, or Maintenance (desirable)
• C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing (desirable)
• Knowledge of ISO9001 equipment & processes to meet required specifications (desirable)