Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer - Full Time, Permanent Join to apply for the Manufacturing Engineer - Full Time, Permanent role at SMD 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Manufacturing Engineer - Full Time, Permanent role at SMD Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description Location: Soil Machine Dynamics, Davy Bank, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6UZ This role in the dynamic Manufacturing Engineering team will act as a developer of manufacturing efficiency and success. Directly supporting Production Colleagues enabling them to create world‑leading, high‑quality subsea vehicles in a lean and optimised manner. About The Role The Manufacturing engineering team is the lynchpin between the various engineering and operations functions supporting the management of designed products through the full Manufacturing Life Cycle. Core responsibilities include the design, set up, modification, optimisation and monitoring of manufacturing processes. Other duties include: Support the prompt recording and actioning of manufacturing issues to minimise manufacturing downtime. Define Product Build Processes, develop plans and identify where build documentation is required. Develop SOPs/BIs/WIs to support SMD UK production and outsourced work at suppliers. Identify, coordinate and implement efficiency improvements with the Operations team, including jigs, fixtures, tooling and capital equipment required. Lead technical investigations of process failures and manufacturing issues. Support the manufacturing process set up and training at manufacturing subcontractors. Provide initial contact and liaison for subcontractor tech queries and issues. Support if required off‑site testing or builds. Develop ManEng toolset for NPI, lead process design, documentation, factory design, tooling requirements and PFMEA. Plan & deliver CI projects as part of the manufacturing transformation program. Requirements Candidates must be qualified or have had work‑based experience equivalent to degree level in an engineering discipline – mechanical, hydraulic or electrical/control systems or manufacturing. Experience of working in a LEAN environment is highly advantageous and 2D & 3D CAD experience would be beneficial. You must have the ability to design manufacturing processes with a flair for being able to describe methods, techniques, and processes in writing. Knowledge of and the ability to apply industry standard problem‑solving methods is a must, as well as being able to present ideas in meetings and lead on initiatives. We're looking for someone who can manage a high amount of priorities with excellent communication and relationship building skills. Skills Needed … N/A (listed above in Requirements) About The Company The power behind subsea pioneers. We collaborate with future‑thinking companies to draw knowledge, wealth and prosperity from underwater environments. Together, our teams invent and engineer the answers to the toughest challenges in underwater science and industry, allowing for safe and efficient operations while harnessing the potential of the most demanding subsea locations on the planet. Company Culture Our people. We don’t refer to our own employees as staff or personnel. They are “our people”, “our engineers”, “our team”, “our talent”. Without our talented people, we would never progress as a company. They embody our values, and they mean everything to us. Whether we are talking directly to them, or about them—the value, attitude and intelligence of our people should be clear. Required Criteria Qualified or has work‑based experience equivalent to degree level in an engineering discipline – mechanical, hydraulic or electrical/control systems or manufacturing. Competent at using standard Microsoft programs to advanced level. Experience in improvement processes and design for manufacture/assembly. Knowledge of range of manufacturing processes and their attributes and limitations. Desired Criteria Experience of working in Lean environment preferable. 2D & 3D CAD competency is ideal. Closing Date Thursday 8th January, 2026 Contract Type Fulltime Salary Based on Experience Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SMD by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr