Production Engineer
CV-LibraryGateshead, Tyne & WearpermanentPosted: 28 March 2026
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join an established, global leader in specialist industrial compressed air / pressure vessel systems. Based at our Gateshead facility, which serves a worldwide sales base, you will report to the General Manager within a highly professional team. You will be pivotal in driving manufacturing efficiency, developing production cells, and motivating the team to support our year-on-year strategic growth.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Lead process re-engineering and piece-part flow improvements to ensure efficiency and labour cost alignment.
* Design test methods and manage all product SOPs, fostering a disciplined culture of standards and high-quality output.
* Lead the manufacturing phase of New Product Introductions, validating jigs/fixtures and producing CapEx justifications.
* Manage project resources and timelines while interrogating KPI data (OTDP, Not Right First Time) to drive continuous improvement.
* Roll out training programmes for new methods and maintain a 100% safety-conscious environment through rigorous risk assessments.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
ESSENTIAL
* Degree or HND/HNC in a relevant engineering field.
* Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools.
* Pro-active "completer-finisher" with a systematic approach and the ability to influence at all levels.
* Full Driving Licence and strong computer literacy.
DESIRABLE
* Proven experience in industrial manufacturing.
* TKnowledge of FMEA, 8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why, and SPC.
* Experience developing a Production Engineering team.
Details of Package:
To £55,000 + Benefits (Salary to be reviewed after probationary period) 39 HR Week
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer to join an established, global leader in specialist industrial compressed air / pressure vessel systems. Based at our Gateshead facility, which serves a worldwide sales base, you will report to the General Manager within a highly professional team. You will be pivotal in driving manufacturing efficiency, developing production cells, and motivating the team to support our year-on-year strategic growth.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Lead process re-engineering and piece-part flow improvements to ensure efficiency and labour cost alignment.
* Design test methods and manage all product SOPs, fostering a disciplined culture of standards and high-quality output.
* Lead the manufacturing phase of New Product Introductions, validating jigs/fixtures and producing CapEx justifications.
* Manage project resources and timelines while interrogating KPI data (OTDP, Not Right First Time) to drive continuous improvement.
* Roll out training programmes for new methods and maintain a 100% safety-conscious environment through rigorous risk assessments.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
ESSENTIAL
* Degree or HND/HNC in a relevant engineering field.
* Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools.
* Pro-active "completer-finisher" with a systematic approach and the ability to influence at all levels.
* Full Driving Licence and strong computer literacy.
DESIRABLE
* Proven experience in industrial manufacturing.
* TKnowledge of FMEA, 8D, Ishikawa, 5-Why, and SPC.
* Experience developing a Production Engineering team.
Details of Package:
To £55,000 + Benefits (Salary to be reviewed after probationary period) 39 HR Week