Manufacturing Engineer in Killingworth, North Tyneside

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

• Immediate start available
• Competitive basic salary
• Dayshift
• Free on-site parking
• A streamlined, quick interview process

MTrec’s New Opportunity;

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based just North of Newcastle by recruiting a permanent Manufacturing Engineer. You will be joining an industry leading company, with an excellent team-based culture and fantastic long-term career prospects .

If you have a background within Manufacturing. Production, Continuous Improvement or similar, apply now for an immediate response  

The Job You’ll Do;

• Take responsibility for the manufacturing processes end-to-end
• Drive improvements in cycle time, throughput, and yield
• Standardise processes to minimise variation and reduce reliance on individual operators

Be actively present on the shop floor during issues, rather than managing remotely

Lead structured root cause analysis using methods such as 8D, 5 Whys, and fault finding

Resolve recurring issues including press stoppages, induction instability, tooling failures, and scrap trends

Deliver measurable results, including improvements in OEE, and reductions in downtime and scrap

Implement Lean methodologies effectively, including 5S, Standard Work, and Visual Management

Challenge and correct ineffective or poor practices

Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process flow documentation

Put controls in place to prevent repeat failures

Lead new product introduction from concept through to full production

Define processes, tooling requirements, and trial plans

Ensure successful right-first-time product launches

Support validation activities through capability studies and formal sign-offs

Monitor and respond to key metrics such as OEE, scrap, and downtime

Contribute to tooling and die design improvements

Collaborate with the Toolroom to eliminate recurring failures and quality issues

Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety requirements

About You;

HNC or above in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or similar

Experience in heavy engineering, automotive or similar

Strong background in process improvement within production environments

Strong Experience with CAD (Fusion 360 or similar)

Able to understand engineering drawings & tolerances

Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC and Structured problem solving (8D, 5 Why)

Self-driven and able to work on own initiative

Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Willing to challenge poor standards

Strong shop floor presence — visible and accountabl