Manufacturing Engineer in North East

Posted by Wolviston Management Services

Wolviston Management Services are supporting our fantastic client in the recruitment of a Manufacturing Engineer to join their Production Operations Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the ramp-up of a high-volume company.
The successful candidate will provide both technical and strategic operational support, driving improvements in manufacturing performance, capacity planning, and production efficiency within a cleanroom environment. Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver industrial and manufacturing engineering expertise to support wafer fabrication operations
  • Maintain and develop capacity models to inform equipment investment and labour planning strategies
  • Apply proven Lean manufacturing and industrial engineering techniques to optimise cycle time, line velocity, equipment uptime, and delivery performance
  • Analyse WIP (Work in Progress) data and equipment performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Automation teams to align on business objectives and optimise production flow
  • Conduct capacity analysis and "what-if" scenario modelling to support business decisions and future planning
  • Lead initiatives to improve cycle time, throughput, and factory efficiency
  • Perform time studies and data analysis using automation logs to assess process changes
  • Support tool owners in understanding capacity and process impacts
  • Provide key inputs for management reporting and operational reviews
  • Determine feasible production starts and product mix aligned to current and forecast demand
  • Support the introduction of new processes, methods, and manufacturing flows
  • Estimate manufacturing costs and time standards, recommending tooling and process improvements
  • Maintain accurate records, reporting systems, and performance metrics
About You You will be a results-driven and analytical professional with a strong background in manufacturing environments, ideally within electronics, or automotive industries.
Essential Experience
  • Minimum 2+ years' experience in manufacturing, capacity modelling, or operations optimisation
  • Strong data analysis and problem-solving capability, including statistical modelling
  • Experience working in a cleanroom environment (or willingness to do so)
Technical Skills
  • Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
  • Familiarity with industrial engineering and production optimisation techniques
Personal Attributes
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strong planning and organisational ability
  • Proactive, results-oriented mindset
  • Confident in presenting data and influencing decisions
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least 3 years' industry experience, or
  • 7+ years' relevant industry experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing engineering
  • Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt (desirable)
Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, high-tech manufacturing environment where you will have a direct impact on operational performance and future production capability.
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