Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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.