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Date Added: Tue 17/03/2026

Manufacturing Engineer

Sunderland, UK
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Company: NIGEL WRIGHT GROUP

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: Competitive salary

Our client

Our client is a long-established manufacturer based in the North East, currently undergoing a major period of investment and growth. They are transitioning from bespoke, engineered-to-order systems into high-volume production

With this transformation underway, they are strengthening their engineering capability and seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who can bring structure, innovation and high-volume manufacturing expertise.

The opportunity

As Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping a rapidly evolving production environment. Responsibilities include:

  • Driving lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, VSM, 5S, time studies and workflow optimisation
  • Designing and implementing fixtures, tooling and efficient production layouts
  • Supporting DFM/DFA activities and working closely with design and production teams
  • Creating and maintaining SOPs, work instructions and training documentation
  • Contributing to cost-reduction projects and process standardisation as production volume scales
  • Occasional involvement in supply chain and logistics improvement

This is an exciting opportunity to influence how a high-growth manufacturing operation is built for the future.

About you

We’re keen to speak with candidates who can bring:

  • Experience within high-volume manufacturing such as electronics, automotive or assembly
  • Strong understanding of lean tools and structured process improvement
  • Ability to visualise, develop and communicate clear production processes
  • Confidence working cross-functionally and managing multiple improvement projects
  • A practical, hands-on approach with a passion for continuous improvement
  • Engineering qualifications are beneficial but not essential

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact on manufacturing performance and play a key part in a business scaling for the future, we’d love to hear from you.

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