Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Theo James Recruitment; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Cramlington. You will lead engineering activities, drive process improvements, and mentor a team of engineers. This role requires extensive manufacturing engineering experience, knowledge of Lean methodologies, and leadership skills. This is a great opportunity to influence production strategy in a stable and growth-focused manufacturing environment, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in manufacturing engineering with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience in delivering capital projects and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians.
• Drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Design and optimise manufacturing processes.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

Leadership skills

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Experience with capital projects

CAD software proficiency

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Salary

Up to £45,000

Location

Cramlington

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Free on-site parking

The Company

We are partnering with a well‑established manufacturing organisation in the North East that is continuing to invest in engineering leadership and process improvement. The company offers a stable working environment with a strong focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Job Summary

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will take a leading role within the engineering function, influencing production strategy and supporting business growth. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where your experience will directly shape operational performance.

Job Description

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for leading engineering activities and driving improvements across manufacturing operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of engineers and technicians.
• Driving a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Designing and optimising manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Managing capital expenditure projects from concept through installation and validation.
• Ensuring compliance with quality systems, ISO standards and health & safety requirements.
• Collaborating with production, quality and supply chain teams to support product introduction and volume manufacture.
• Monitoring and reporting performance metrics, identifying trends and improvement actions.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will act as a technical authority, combining strategic thinking with hands‑on engineering support.

Skills & Experience

To be successful as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will ideally demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, including leadership or supervisory responsibility.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience delivering capital projects and process improvements.
• Proficiency with CAD software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical ability with a results‑driven mindset.

This role would suit an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer looking to step into a highly influential position within a growing manufacturing business.