Stannah
Manufacturing Engineer
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Company Description
Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.
Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business. The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, and homelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.
Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne at Stannah – Join Our Team!
Stannah have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Curved Rail Manufacture Department based in Newburn.
This job will involve supporting day-to-day production processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and enhancing productivity, quality, efficiency, and safety across operations. You will play a key role in optimising manufacturing workflows and contributing to both business-as-usual improvements and longer-term new product introduction (NPI) activities.
As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will work full-time, Monday - Thursday: 07:15 - 15:45, Friday: 07:15 - 12:15. This job is a permanent contract.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to develop their skills within a dynamic manufacturing environment, contributing to innovative projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
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To be successful as the Manufacturing Engineer, it is essential that you have:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, CAD (SolidWorks), and ERP systems would be desirable
Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities:
- Provide support for day-to-day technical process issues in production
- Develop and optimise manufacturing workflows and procedures
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Lean Six Sigma)
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Support the design and implementation of new processes, equipment, and projects
- Produce production documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work.
Please see the full job description here: [Manufacturing Engineer Job Description](Manufacturing Engineer Job Description)
Manufacturing Engineer Requirements:
- HNC or Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline (desirable)
- Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
- Knowledge of process optimisation and continuous improvement methods
- Experience using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Experience with ERP systems and data management tools
Additional Information
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Benefits Include:
- Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
- Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
- Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
- SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
- Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
- Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
- Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.
We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.
Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.
Business Division: Home Accessibility Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent
Referral Bonus: No
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