Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Sunderland

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000

Working Hours:

07.15 am to 16:00 pm (Monday to Thursday) and 07.30 am to 12:00 on Friday.

Or

08:00 am to 16:45 pm m to t and 8 am to 12.30 pm Friday

Benefits:

* Opportunity for training and development.

* Join a business that boast a low turnover of staff.

* A fantastic working culture.

* Excellent benefits including life assurance, pension, and flexibility with working hours.

The Company:

Our client is a leading player in the manufacturing sector, recognised for its commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. They offer an environment where skilled professionals can make a real impact, encouraging collaboration and rewarding excellence. If you're looking to grow your career and contribute to an organization with a clear vision for the future, this is the opportunity for you!

Job Description:

As a Manufacturing Engineer, your responsibilities will include the below;

* Evaluate current production activities and make recommendations for improvements.

* Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.

* Seek quotes for prices of component parts, services or machines.

* Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.

* Responsible for producing factory lay-out and floorplan using AutoCAD or similar.

* Responsible for maintaining work centres, cost centres and machine capacity available times on ERP.

* Analyse factory output and operator efficiencies to improve output.

* Maintain company standard times for future costing and current efficiency output.

* Identify factory bottlenecks to increase throughput.

* Create, develop and release Standardised Work Instructions.

* Participate in PFMEA, control plan and APQP activities.

Skills & Experience:

To excel as a Manufacturing Engineer, you will need:

* A minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial engineering role.

* Strong CAD skills (AutoCAD or similar).

* Experience with lean manufacturing principles and standardized working methods.

* A minimum of an HND qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline is highly desirable.

Why Should You Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement. With opportunities to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful difference, this role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.

If you're passionate about manufacturing efficiency, have a strong technical background, and are eager to lead improvement initiatives, then this role as a Manufacturing Engineer could be the perfect fit for you