Job Description

At Express Engineering, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional results for our clients. As a dynamic and growing company based in the North-East of England, we value teamwork, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years of experience in manufacturing, we are a trusted subcontract manufacturing company working across multiple industries delivering high quality, precision engineered solutions.

We are part of the Express Engineering Group who employ more than 300 employees across the two companies, Express Engineering (Gateshead) and Express Engineering (Fabrications) (trading as QA Weld Tech).

We are currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team who will be responsible for the development and improvement of our manufacturing processes while enhancing efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness in production.

To be successful in the role of Manufacturing Engineer at Express Engineering, you will be experienced in:

Process Planning - Defining the optimum detailed routing of manufactured parts using an MRP system. Production of stage drawings where applicable. Verification planned times are within the estimated budget and highlight any discrepancies. Tooling - Optimisation and standardisation of tooling to ensure the correct tooling is available prior to product production commencement. Fixtures - Design and implementation of cost effective and efficient jigs, tooling and production engineering solutions ensuring fixtures are available prior to product production commencement. Documentation - Ensure all supporting documents are released with the production pack. Continuous Improvement - To eliminate waste and process variation, improve process capability and reduce product cost. Ownership of the technical package including product verification, change control and operational support.

To be considered for the role of Manufacturing Engineer you should:

Hold a relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience in a manufacturing engineering environment. Have demonstrable CNC machining experience. Be proficient in the use of CAD software (mandatory requirement). Be experienced in maintaining and controlling the method of manufacture and method change control and supporting Production and Quality Assurance in resolving production problems and non-conformances. Have excellent communication skills working in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Be customer focused with a right first-time approach.

What We Offer

25 days annual holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays Holiday Buy and Sell scheme Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme Generous contractual sick pay scheme Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Sports & Social Club Free on-site parking A collaborative and supportive work environment Opportunities for development and personal growth Opportunities to work on exciting and challenging projects

Join Our Team

Express Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome all applications however; you must be eligible to work in the UK.

This is a full-time, permanent role, based on-site Monday to Friday. We are happy to discuss flexible working options around working hours.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person