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Applications and Systems Engineer

Posted 04 March 2026
LocationCramlington
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector TechnicalManufacturing
Referencej140236
Job FunctionProduction

Job description

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer:

  • Company Pension scheme

  • Discretionary bonus scheme (Gainshare/Christmas bonus).

  • On-site free parking

  • Life Assurance

  • Day Shift

  • Community volunteer programme

  • Social events

MTrec’s New Client Opportunity:

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturing organisation and market leader in the design and production of innovative engineered solutions, seeking to appoint an experienced professional to join their UK-based manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and collaborative team environment (where you will work closely with the Sales function and a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver timely, cost-effective engineered solutions to meet customer requirements.

If you meet the person specification below, apply now for an immediate response!

The Job You Will Do:

  • Develop and release cost effective safety restraints and other systems, on time, to budget, technical and cost requirements.

  • Act as the primary technical interface for our customers and the operations teams.

  • Identify and provide customers with innovative solutions, that will add value to their own products

  • Coordinate all internal & external audit activity (Experience of ISO9001, ISO14001 audits and VDA 6.3 Process auditing, is preferred).

  • Responsible for Calibration, goods receiving, customer concerns (8D & PCA), MSA, SPC, Poke Yoke/In-process testing, Supplier and Customer PPAP, CoP, upkeep of accreditations and certifications.

  • Cross functional activity: APQP (Control Plans, PFMEA, PFD, process release)

  • Assisting with customer visits and technical presentations

  • Supporting purchasing to identify and source suppliers and materials

  • Own and provide Key Performance Indicators, reports and information relating to the role.

  • Supports other functions (Sales, Purchasing, Customer Service, Project Management) to deliver cost effective solutions to meet/exceed customer and regulatory requirements, in a short timeframe.

  • Continually develops in-depth technical knowledge of all company manufacturing processes and products with an understanding of their potential in the global marketplace.

  • Master’s an expert understanding of all statutory requirements, regulations and standards relating to company products and their applications.

  • Works closely with FEA, Engineering, CAPE, QA and 3rd party testing facilities to ensure full validation of all products and systems.

  • Continuous improvement of all systems and functions.

  • Robust error-proofing

  • Builds solid relationships with customers through effective communication, including occasional visits throughout the UK and overseas.

  • Regularly attends trade shows and events to promote the business and generate new business.

  • Work with Maintenance and Manufacturing to support development of production processes/controls and to also deputize in their absence to support all day-to-day manufacturing and operational functions, where appropriate.

  • Manages and continuously improves the Health and Safety Management System: Inspections, processes and risk assessments.

About you:

  • Degree in an Engineering discipline (preferably MEng Mechanical engineering or equivalent).

  • Working in an agile and fast paced manufacturing environments, in a multidisciplined team.

  • Proficient in the use of SolidWorks (or other industry standard) 3D CAD and 3D printing.

  • Safety critical products

  • Modern manufacturing processes

  • ISO9001 QMS & ISO14001 EMS management/co-ordination/development

  • NPI & APQP tools

  • Lean Six-Sigma tools.

  • Ability to manage multiple and multidisciplined tasks, concurrently.

  • Customer and external stakeholder communication and negotiation

  • Hands-on practical experience