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Manufacturing Engineering

Posted 19 February 2026
Salary £40,000 - £45,000 per year
LocationNewton Aycliffe
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector TechnicalManufacturing
ReferenceJ140008
Job FunctionProduction

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 growing 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.