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

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Lead the development, analysis and delivery of manufacturing, fabrication, assembly and paint projects

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Manage and coordinate New Product Introduction (NPI) activities across the manufacturing function

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Implement and optimise manufacturing processes, tooling and equipment to improve performance and efficiency

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Drive process improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives across the production environment

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Undertake flow analysis, production design and manufacturing modelling to support operational improvement

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Support the integration of manufacturing systems, controls and production technologies

What we’re looking for

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Proven manufacturing engineering experience within heavy industry, automotive or a similarly complex production environment

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Demonstrable expertise in New Product Introduction (NPI) OR substantial manufacturing project management experience

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Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures and production equipment

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Experience applying lean manufacturing principles to drive measurable improvements

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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