Manufacturing Engineer

2 days ago

Wallsend, North Tyneside, United Kingdom SMD Full time

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 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 down time.
  • 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 setup and training at manufacturing Subcontractors
  • Provide initial contact and liaison for Subcontractor Tech Queries and Issues
  • Support if required offsite 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 manufacturing transformation program

Requirements
Candidates must be qualified or have had work based experience equivalent to Degree level in an engineering discipline – can be 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 aswell as being able to present ideas in meetings and lead on initiatives.

We're looking for someone that can manage a high amount of priorities with excellent communication and relationship building skills.

Skills Needed
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 under water industry and science. Allowing for safe and efficient operations, while harnessing the potential of the most challenging 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 – can be 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
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