Manufacturing Engineer

Cramlington, United Kingdom | Posted on 03/06/2026

• Manage and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians.
• Conduct performance evaluations and determine training requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee equipment selection, installation, and maintenance planning.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead capital projects, including new product introductions.
• Develop project timelines and communicate to customer.
• Monitor progress and report to senior management.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to maintain product standards.
• Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to minimise waste and defects.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Work closely with Production, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams.
• Work with production to scale prototype volumes to full production.
• Liaise with vendors and contractors for equipment and services.
• Reporting of monthly KPIs to senior management on items such as yield, MTTR, MTBF and die life.
• Support business development in producing accurate job weights, costs and timings to allow timely quotation to the customer.
• Responsibility for CAD system, model and drawing management.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (preferred but not essential depending on experience).
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimisation.
• Familiarity with CAD software. Applicants must be proficient in CAD.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage projects and report on their progress.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Bevel gear manufacture and forging design experience would be beneficial.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or MBA.
• Professional certifications (CEng, PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt).

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