Manufacturing Engineer (Mechanical)

Newcastle

£40,000 to £45,000 + Fridays Off + Work Life Balance + Holiday Pay + Bonus Programmes + Employee Discounts

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer or do you come from a mechanical, manufacturing or production engineering background, looking for a stable, long‑term role within a close‑knit, well‑established manufacturing business that offers hands‑on training, clear progression, and an excellent work‑life balance?

Do you want the opportunity to join a market‑leading manufacturer supplying into the Steel Forging & High‑Integrity Industrial Components sector, where you'll be supported, trained in‑house, and valued as part of a family‑feel business with over 45 years of success and outstanding staff retention?

On offer is a fantastic opening to join a leading name in Heavy Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing, specialising in high‑integrity forged steel components for the energy, marine, defence and industrial sectors, an industry which is exploding in demand due to current geopolitical events.

This is a company that invests in its people, rewards performance through comprehensive bonus programmes, and offers long‑term stability, development, and progression within a booming, highly specialised industry.

This role offers ten‑hour shifts Monday‑Wednesday, a seven‑hour shift on Thursday and then a three‑day weekend to focus on what’s most important to you.

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• Support all aspects of facilities and manufacturing engineering within the heavy engineering operation.
  
• Support tooling and fixture design, equipment specification, and capital projects, while creating and maintaining process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
  
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure full compliance with HSE, quality, and regulatory standards.
  
• Provide hands‑on technical support to production teams, lead root‑cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues.
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, lead process validation and new activities, and analyse production data to optimise performance.
  

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• Experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering (automotive / heavy industry desirable).
  
• Experience with CAD software, technical drawings, and knowledge of quality tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, 8D).
  
• Local to Newcastle.
  

If you’re interested in this role, click "apply now" to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH24163

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.