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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Sunderland
Salary: 38,000 - 45,000
Working Hours:
07.15 am to 16:00 pm (Monday to Thursday) and 07.30 am to 12:00 on Friday.
Or
08:00 am to 16:45 pm m to t and 8 am to 12.30 pm Friday
Benefits:
- Opportunity for training and development.
- Join a business that boast a low turnover of staff.
- A fantastic working culture.
- Excellent benefits including life assurance, pension, and flexibility with working hours.
The Company:
Our client is a leading player in the manufacturing sector, recognised for its commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. They offer an environment where skilled professionals can make a real impact, encouraging collaboration and rewarding excellence. If you're looking to grow your career and contribute to an organization with a clear vision for the future, this is the opportunity for you!
Job Description:
As a Manufacturing Engineer, your responsibilities will include the below;
- Evaluate current production activities and make recommendations for improvements.
- Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
- Seek quotes for prices of component parts, services or machines.
- Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
- Responsible for producing factory lay-out and floorplan using AutoCAD or similar.
- Responsible for maintaining work centres, cost centres and machine capacity available times on ERP.
- Analyse factory output and operator efficiencies to improve output.
- Maintain company standard times for future costing and current efficiency output.
- Identify factory bottlenecks to increase throughput.
- Create, develop and release Standardised Work Instructions.
- Participate in PFMEA, control plan and APQP activities.
Skills & Experience:
To excel as a Manufacturing Engineer, you will need:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial engineering role.
- Strong CAD skills (AutoCAD or similar).
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and standardized working methods.
- A minimum of an HND qualification in a mechanical engineering discipline is highly desirable.
Why Should You Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement. With opportunities to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful difference, this role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
If you're passionate about manufacturing efficiency, have a strong technical background, and are eager to lead improvement initiatives, then this role as a Manufacturing Engineer could be the perfect fit for you.
