Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Seismic Recruitment
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Location: Peterlee
Job Description:

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Peterlee

12-month contract role (potential extension)

PAYE/Umbrella Rate available

We’re recruiting for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a global manufacturer at the forefront of articulated truck production in Peterlee. This is an excellent opportunity to support new vehicle programmes in a highly automated, state-of-the-art facility and play a key role in delivering manufacturing excellence.

The opportunity

  • Lead the development, analysis and delivery of manufacturing, fabrication, assembly and paint projects
  • Manage and coordinate New Product Introduction (NPI) activities across the manufacturing function
  • Implement and optimise manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment to improve performance and efficiency
  • Drive process improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives across the production environment
  • Undertake flow analysis, production design and manufacturing modelling to support operational improvement
  • Support the integration of manufacturing systems, controls and production technologies

What we’re looking for

  • Proven manufacturing engineering experience within heavy industry, automotive or a similarly complex production environment
  • Demonstrable expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) OR substantial manufacturing project management experience
  • Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures and production equipment
  • Experience applying lean manufacturing principles to drive measurable improvements
  • An engineering degree or equivalent hands-on industry experience

This is a full-time onsite role based at the Peterlee facility.

If you’re a hands-on manufacturing engineering professional with strong NPI experience and you’re ready to make an impact in a leading production environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this opportunity – suitable candidates will be contacted immediately.

Posted: May 23rd, 2026