Connect Appointments has a new opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Ashington based client.

KEY SKILL AND TRAITS THAT WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED IN THIS JOB ARE:

• Confident using manual and automated machinery
• Proactive and motivated with strong problem-solving skills
• Good project management and technical skills
• Able to read and understand technical manuals and drawings
• Comfortable writing reports and handling multiple tasks
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Computer literate and committed to personal growth
• Experience with 2D or 3D design (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)
• Knowledge of assembly, CNC machining, brazing, welding, and surface treatments

Working as a Manufacturing Engineer you will help develop new processes and equipment, ensuring work is done safely, efficiently, and in line with our clients 5S and lean manufacturing principles. Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Support the operations team during customer and internal design reviews
• Understand and work with engineering drawings and GD&T
• Make sure tooling, gauging, and quality needs are handled early in the NPI process
• Help with Supplier Quality Assurance to ensure reliable goods and services
• Manage projects for new equipment, plant, and facility installations
• Assist with departmental budget planning
• Create manufacturing documentation as needed
• Take part in equipment and process risk assessments
• Help solve production problems
• Write reports for Departmental Heads
• Follow health and safety guidelines at all times