Manufacturing Engineer

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