Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Nicholas Associates; Stanley; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Stanley, UK is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to enhance their manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing SOPs, improving efficiency, and working with cross-functional teams on process improvements. Strong knowledge of machining and fabrication is essential. This position offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

34 holidays including Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in writing SOPs and methods of manufacture.
• Strong knowledge of machining and fabrication of metal components.
• Proficient in Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain manufacturing route cards and ensure best practices.
• Review and enhance manufacturing processes for efficiency.
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings for process details.
• Collaborate with teams for process improvements.
• Document maintenance in Office applications.

Skills

Writing SOPs

Knowledge of machining

Excellent interpersonal skills

Competence in Excel

Process improvement experience

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

The basics

Role: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Industry: Precision Engineering – Machining & Fabrication

Location: Stanley

Salary: Up to £52,000 DOE

Hours: Monday to Thursday (8.00am to 5.00pm) and Friday (8.00am to 1.00pm)

Holidays: 34 per annum including Bank Holidays

Pension: 3% employer, 5% employee

Overview

We now require an additional Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join the team due to expansion. The company have sites across the UK and EU and manufacture components for some well-known names within industry. This role will require an understanding of how components are made out of metal – techniques such as machining, fabrication, anodising and metal manipulation. You will create manufacturing route cards (SOPs and methods) to ensure the best methods to manufacture whilst continually looking at improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Create manufacturing route cards (SOPs and methods) and ensure they reflect best practice.
• Review and improve manufacturing processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and quality gains.
• Read manufacturing drawings and specifications to determine process details for each operation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement process improvements.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Project.

Qualifications and experience

• Previous experience writing SOPs and methods of manufacture.
• Knowledge of machining and fabrication of metal components.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Competence in Office, especially Excel, Word and Project.
• Experience working in a role where streamlining and improving processes are key.

Commuting

• Stanley
• Consett
• Durham
• Newcastle
• Sunderland and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Senior Manufacturing Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this position.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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