Production Engineer

MTrec Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company near Newcastle is seeking a Production Engineer to lead a team of panel builders. Responsibilities include overseeing production activities, ensuring quality standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Applicants should have experience in electrical panel assembly, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship. This position offers career development and is ideal for motivated individuals looking for a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Stable growing organisation

Immediate start

Overtime opportunities

Early Friday finish 1.30pm

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.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, accuracy, and high‑quality workmanship.
• Strong, passionate, and motivational leadership and communication skills.
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of panel builders.
• Oversee daily production activities.
• Review technical drawings and specifications.
• Conduct in‑process and final inspections.
• Coordinate workflow and manage resources.
• Liaise with design and procurement teams.
• Maintain shop floor organisation and safety practices.
• Support training and skills development.
• Assist with panel building tasks during peak demand.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct regular reviews logging actions.

Job description

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.
• 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)