Rewards and Benefits on Offer; Competitive salary 25 days holiday 8 bank holidays per year (holiday year runs Jan-Dec) Flexible start and finish times to support work-life balance. Pension contributions A collaborative and supportive work environment where innovation is encouraged. Stable growing organisation. Immediate start. 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 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: A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Previous experience of 5 years as a manufacturing or project 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