Production Engineer

Job Title: Production Engineer

Location: North Shields

Salary: Circa £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Pension scheme
• Training and progression opportunities
• Supportive, innovative working environment
• Involvement in groundbreaking engineering projects

As a Production Engineer you will:

• Play a key role in optimising manufacturing processes, specifically within thermal metal spraying applications.
• You will use your engineering expertise to improve efficiency, precision, and quality, ensuring production targets are met and exceeded.
• This is a hands-on role where you will be involved in designing solutions, managing projects, and supporting both in-house and off-site activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing engineering support to maintain smooth production workflows.
• Producing and updating engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Sourcing parts, consumables, subcontractors, and new technologies.
• Inspecting components and subcontractor work for quality compliance.
• Designing, sourcing, and installing test equipment, as well as creating manuals and instructions.
• Commissioning and calibrating test equipment.
• Investigating faults, testing new products, and supporting special projects.
• Working closely with suppliers and customers, offering technical expertise and support.
• Supporting commercial activities, including part recognition and assisting with quotations.
• Ensuring adherence to quality systems and maintenance schedules.
• Participating in off-site projects both in the UK and internationally.

Skills & Experience:

• HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks and Onshape
• Experience in fitting, assembly, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and fluid dynamics
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of robot programming.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and teamwork skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Desirable:

• Experience with 3D scanning and related software
• Knowledge of robot programming (RAPID, KAREL)
• Health & Safety qualifications (NEBOSH or equivalent)

The Company:
Our client is a market leader in advanced engineering solutions for extreme environments. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and problem-solving, they deliver high-performance coating systems that address some of industry’s most challenging demands. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business with an impressive track record in research, development, and engineering excellence.

hy Should You Apply?
This Production Engineer role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge thermal spray technologies in a forward-thinking, innovation-driven environment. You will be part of a team that values technical excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering outstanding results for demanding engineering challenges. If you’re a skilled Production Engineer who thrives in a dynamic setting and enjoys problem-solving, this could be the ideal role for you.

Join an organisation where your expertise as a Production Engineer will directly contribute to shaping high-performance engineering solutions for industries across the globe. This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to be at the forefront of engineering innovation.