At a Glance
- Tasks: Support production processes and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing workflows.
- Company: Join Stannah, a family-owned leader in home accessibility solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, profit share, holiday buy scheme, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing, Lean, Six Sigma, and CAD software preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
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 by improving access for greater convenience and independence. Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867, and today Stannah is a global business known for our stairlifts, lifts, escalators, and home lifts, as well as maintenance and repair services.
Stannah has 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 and 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.
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
- 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.
- 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
If you have previous experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Process Engineer, or in a similar role and are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer job in Newcastle upon Tyne, please click the "apply now" button or contact us for further information.
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
- Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
- Pension Scheme with matched contribution/salary sacrifice
- SimplyHealth Cash Plan, allowing you to claim towards health costs
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
- Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme, including shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
- Employee Assistance Programme 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, and 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.
Manufacturing Engineer employer: Stannah
Stannah is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values employee contributions and fosters professional growth. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, the company provides a range of benefits including a profit share bonus scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity provisions, and a comprehensive health cash plan, making it an attractive place for skilled engineers to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
