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
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.
Reference: SEI6387C-FC
