Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location:

Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham

Contract Type:
Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date:
Sep 1st, 2026

:
1677286

Wolviston Management Services are supporting our fantastic client in the recruitment of a Manufacturing Engineer to join their Production Operations Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the ramp-up of a high-volume company.
The successful candidate will provide both technical and strategic operational support, driving improvements in manufacturing performance, capacity planning, and production efficiency within a cleanroom environment.

• Deliver industrial and manufacturing engineering expertise to support wafer fabrication operations
• Maintain and develop capacity models to inform equipment investment and labour planning strategies
• Apply proven Lean manufacturing and industrial engineering techniques to optimise cycle time, line velocity, equipment uptime, and delivery performance
• Analyse WIP (Work in Progress) data and equipment performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Automation teams to align on business objectives and optimise production flow
• Conduct capacity analysis and "what-if" scenario modelling to support business decisions and future planning
• Lead initiatives to improve cycle time, throughput, and factory efficiency
• Perform time studies and data analysis using automation logs to assess process changes
• Support tool owners in understanding capacity and process impacts
• Provide key inputs for management reporting and operational reviews
• Determine feasible production starts and product mix aligned to current and forecast demand
• Support the introduction of new processes, methods, and manufacturing flows
• Estimate manufacturing costs and time standards, recommending tooling and process improvements
• Maintain accurate records, reporting systems, and performance metrics

You will be a results-driven and analytical professional with a strong background in manufacturing environments, ideally within electronics, or automotive industries.

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in manufacturing, capacity modelling, or operations optimisation
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving capability, including statistical modelling
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment (or willingness to do so)

• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Familiarity with industrial engineering and production optimisation techniques

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong planning and organisational ability
• Proactive, results-oriented mindset
• Confident in presenting data and influencing decisions

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least 3 years' industry experience, or
• 7+ years' relevant industry experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing engineering
• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt (desirable)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, high-tech manufacturing environment where you will have a direct impact on operational performance and future production capability.