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Production Engineer

Posted 27 October 2025
Salary £40,000 - £45,000
LocationNewcastle upon Tyne
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector Technical, Manufacturing
ReferenceJ139932
Job FunctionProduction Engineering

Job description

​The Rewards and the benefits:

  • Stable growing organisation.

  • Immediate start.

  • Company pension scheme

  • Dayshift, 40 hour working week

  • Overtime opportunities

  • Early Friday finish 1.30pm.

  • The opportunity to work with a well-established and successful Manufacturing company.

  • Career development and progression opportunities.

MTrec’s new career opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based near Newcastle, with their plans for growth and expansion, by recruiting a Production Engineer to join their team. You will be joining a fast-paced, dynamic company, with an excellent team-based culture and huge opportunities to progress your career. Our client is a well-established player in their specialist sector in the North East and supplies its quality products and services nationally. You will be joining a very secure and expanding business, where you will enjoy a varied working environment, a great team culture and an exciting new career move.

The Job you’ll do:

  • Lead, motivate, and develop a team of panel builders, fostering a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement

  • Oversee daily production activities, ensuring work is completed on time and to required standards, in line with the production plan

  • Review technical drawings, wiring schematics, and specifications to guide accurate build processes

  • Conduct in-process and final inspections to maintain compliance with industry standards and project requirements

  • Coordinate workflow, allocate tasks, and manage resources to maximise productivity, ensure the manufacturing processes runs reliably and efficiently to agreed KPIs

  • Liaise with design, procurement, and project teams to resolve technical issues and ensure smooth delivery

  • Maintain shop floor organisation, tooling, equipment, and adherence to health and safety practices

  • Support training, performance monitoring, and skills development within the team

  • Assist with panel building tasks where needed during peak demand or complex builds

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in quality, costs, and operational efficiency

  • Conduct regular reviews logging actions ensuring these are drawn to a successful closure through the daily Production meeting.

  • Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.

  • Conduct regular 1:1’s with your team and support their needs where required.

About You:

  • Proven experience in electronics/electrical panel assembly and team supervision

  • Strong understanding of control panel wiring, components, and industry standards

  • Ability to interpret detailed electrical drawings and documentation

  • Excellent organisational and communication skills

  • Commitment to safety, accuracy, and high-quality workmanship

  • Strong, passionate, and motivational leadership and communication skills with the ability to build a culture of succession

  • Problem-Solving abilities – Adept at identifying challenges and developing effective solutions

  • 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671 (desirable)

  • HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering (desirable)

  • NVQ (2356-99) Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Installation, or Maintenance (desirable)

  • C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing (desirable)

  • Knowledge of ISO9001 equipment & processes to meet required specifications (desirable)