Manufacturing Engineer

  • MTrec Recruitment
  • Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
  • Jan 27, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays per year
  • Flexible start and finish times to support work-life balance.
  • Competitive Pension contributions
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment where innovation is encouraged.
  • Stable gowing organisation.
  • Immediate start available.

MTrec's New Opportunity;

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious engineering client, based in County Durham, with their plans for growth and expansion, by recruiting a permanent Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. You will be joining a fast-paced, dynamic company, with an excellent team-based culture and opportunities to progress your career. Our client is a major player in their specialist industry sector and supplies its quality products globally. You will be joining a very secure and expanding business, where you will enjoy a varied working environment, a great team culture and a fantastic new career move.

If you are a Manufacturing/Production Engineer or have similar experience, please apply now for an immediate response.

The Job You'll Do;

  • Creating project plans and coordinating New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
  • Conducting detailed reviews of customer requirements for NPI projects.
  • Implementing and optimizing new manufacturing processes.
  • Evaluating and improving current processes to meet quality standards.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving production issues and delays.
  • Identifying opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
  • Collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to achieve project goals

About You;

  • HNC qualified or above, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Previous experience of 3 years + as a manufacturing engineer (or in a similar role).
  • Knowledge of metal manufacturing processes, fabrication and tool design would be desirable.
  • Welding experience would be beneficial.
  • Familiarity with APQP/PPAP processes and manufacturing equipment.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD/CAM software (Autodesk Inventor or similar) and MS Office tools.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.