Manufacturing Jobs in Washington

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quality Technician to join a leading company

You will:
Liaise directly with customers
Support all relevant customer concerns raised using NCMAR/PPS methodology.
Support the Quality Engineer in the completion of all AQP activities utilising the Group AQP system.
Support the targets and milestones set for any specific AQP programme.
Oversee the investigation of internal concerns.
Complete detailed Process/Despatch Audits in accordance with TS16949.
Assist in the training of personnel in all aspects of business processes.
To initiate all supplier raised concerns...

HGV TECHNICIANS URGENTLY REQUIRED in TYNE & WEAR area

Temporary and Permanent Vacancies immediately available

Proactive Technical Recruitment are urgently looking to recruit HGV PSV PLANT TECHNICIANS and AUTO ELECTRICIANS.

You will be responsible for the Service, Repair and Maintenance of some of the countries leading Operators vehicles and equipment.

The successful candidate will have strong previous experience working on Heavy Goods Vehicles, Plant or Buses; you will preferably hold an HGV or PSV license although this is not essential.

You will also have a C&G / NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle...

Our Client a leading Electronic Manufacturing Services provider are looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to their team. Your role will be to manage new product introduction activities, this will include leading new business opportunities through all stages of the process from enquiry to product realisation. You will be with main point of contact for all customers. Good communication skills and the ability to organise are essential. Candidates from a Mechanical or Electrical background will be considered. An ONC or HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline is required. You will be working 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-3pm...

Our client, based in Sunderland, are an international engineering company specialising in the manufacture of specialist buckets and wear products. We have a fantastic opportunity for experienced MIG welders to join the business on a temp to perm basis.

Experience of heavy MIG welding is essential, we are looking for welders with a “can do” attitude who are happy to work nightshift initially. Experience of multi-run welding would be advantageous. Good welders will be given the opportunity to join the business on a permanent basis.

A shift bonus is payable on the nightshift.
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Mechanical bias 80 / 20 split.

Aim of the function

Manage the maintenance plan.
The planning and dividing the maintenance tasks to the maintenance technicians.
The control of maintenance tasks.
Budgeting maintenance costs.
Improving the cooperation of the team.
Building & Facilities Maintenance
Site Fire Manager
First Aid
Procurement of equipment and service agreements.
Craftsmen training, PPM activities, MTTF Studies, TPM activities
Involved in key decisions for the business.
Undertake site inspections and suggest improvements.
The timely and effective resolution...

Production Planner
Gateshead – Commutable from Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, South Shields
£Competitive plus benefits

Our client is now looking for an experienced Production Planner to join the team in Gateshead, with a competitive salary.

The Production Planner will be responsible for producing a detailed machine shop schedule on a daily basis, with regards to customer requirements, roll positioning and the capability of the plant. You will effectively manage the daily, weekly and monthly production plan, ensuring it is communicated successfully to the manufacturing team, and in accordance with customer delivery dates...

The Company:

Our client is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of precision machined, high integrity components, integrated kits of parts and complete mechanical assemblies.

Due to the current expansion of our factory and increased machining capacity we are recruiting a Contract Engineer.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the successful individual will be responsible for managing a small number of our key client accounts. The priority of the role is to give our key clients a constant point of contact who understands their requirements, manages their orders and ensures customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include...

Asset Appointments are a specialist technical, manufacturing and engineering recruitment agency based in Washington, Tyne and Wear.

You will manage new product development projects for our client and also their customers’, thereby creating value for the Company through project revenue, and royalty payments

Responsibilities will include:

You will manage allocated projects - both customer joint development and proprietary projects, from outset to launch, including:
• Preparing proposal submissions, including identification of technical trials required
• Managing the project plan and budget
• Management and running...

An Electronics Technician is sought to build and test prototype circuits to concept designs produced by the design engineers.

Duties will include assembly and soldering of Printed Circuit Boards, assisting with the wiring of inverters and electronic assemblies, designing support and test circuits, specifying and sourcing components and assisting with the development of production solutions. You will also assist with internal and external development and type test activities, build prototype assemblies to concept designs produced by the design engineers and provide written reports of test and validation activities.

You will need...

Our client is a leading North East based provider of machine relocation and installation. A well established company with a strong team of dedicated and long term employees.

They currently have an opening for a Sales Executive/Account Manager to join their team. This is a new role with the aim of providing customers a direct contact as well as generating new business. The role will involve ensuring that regular contact is made to previous customers as well as potential customers to establish their needs or requirements as well as generating new business leads with the support of the company directors. You will tender for new business...

The Company:

Our client is a global leader in the design and manufacture of floors, ceilings and cabinets. In 2008, they consolidated net sales totalled approximately $3.4 billion.

Our client operates 37 plants in 10 countries and has approximately 11,700 employees worldwide.

The Role:

Thorough experience and a high level of proficiency across the full spectrum of capital project management components including:

• Procurement and contract management – contracting strategy, procurement methods for vendor contracts and vendor and contract management practices and processes.
• Scope and change management...

Production Supervisor

To be based in Gateshead

Salary is circa £25k

REPORTS TO (JOB TITLE): Managing Director

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES (TITLE): Team Leader, Paint Line/Packaging

Team Leader, Press Shop

Maintenance and Engineering

MAIN PURPOSE

To manage and take hands on responsibility for the day to day processes and people management of the operation, ensuring all production activities are co-ordinated with daily & weekly targets achieved, making best use of available resources, through the effective motivation and leadership of Production Operatives to continually improve performance...

The Company:

Our client is a leading supplier of fabricated and welded components, kits of parts and assemblies within selected market sectors including Defence, Aerospace, Oil & Gas and Power Generation.

Due to group management restructuring they are looking to recruit a Operations Director for one of the Welding & Fabrication division.

The Operations Director will be involved with the planning, coordination and control of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include:

The role will focus on improving overall group performance with some identified key responsibilities:

• Achieving monthly Budgetary...

My client is an internationally renowned precision engineering company, specialising in the manufacture of metal coating equipment. The origins of the business date back to the mid 19th century, where they have gained a strong reputation of quality. The company employ over 200 machinists, working in a state of the art, purpose built machine shop. My client has recently invested in brand new Mazak milling machines, expanding on the ever growing machine shop.

My client now has an urgent need for a CNC Miller using Mazatrol control software. The opportunity is a programmer, setter, operator position, so some experience of on machine editing...

Machine Shop Supervisor / CNC Operator / Manufacturing Shift Leader
Gateshead, commutable from Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland and South Shields
£Competitive plus benefits

Our client is now looking for an experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to join the team in Gateshead, paying a competitive salary.

Reporting to the Machine Shop Manager, the Machine Shop Supervisor will be responsible for the daily operation and control of the machine shop on a 3 shift system. The Machine Shop Supervisor role will involve ensuring that production output is achieved, efficient use of manpower, manufacturing equipment and the use of lean...

Operations Manager

To be based in Gateshead

Salary is £30k - £35k

REPORTS TO (JOB TITLE): Managing Director

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES (TITLE): Team Leader, Paint Line/Packaging

Team Leader, Press Shop

Maintenance and Engineering

MAIN PURPOSE

To manage and take hands on responsibility for the day to day processes and people management of the operation, ensuring all production activities are co-ordinated with daily & weekly targets achieved, making best use of available resources, through the effective motivation and leadership of Production Operatives to continually improve performance...

CNC Machinist / Machine Operator (Millers / Turners)
Gateshead, commutable from Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland and South Shields
£Competitive plus benefits

Our client is now looking for experienced Machinists to join the team in Gateshead paying a competitive salary.

Time served machinists are required to operate CNC lathes or milling machines in a heavy engineering environment. The position requires working to fine tolerances on cast iron/steel rolls for the steel industry weighing between 3 and 50 tonnes. The business has invested heavily over the last few years into new machinery and equipment and has plans to continue...

The Company:

Our client is a global leader in the design and manufacture of floors, ceilings and cabinets. In 2008, they consolidated net sales totalled approximately $3.4 billion.

Our client operates 37 plants in 10 countries and has approximately 11,700 employees worldwide.

The Role:

• Oversee Technical Department activities, ensure all technical aspects for production flow are covered.
• Calculate all ICTP (Inter Company Transfer Prices) and evaluates actual vs. forecasted costs for special and standard product items.
• Create detailed manufacturing and subcontracting drawings.
• Provide support to Item...

Site Maintenance Engineer

£24,000 + £8,000 shift allowance + Pension + Life Assurance

A global and well established market leader of mail solutions is looking to recruit a Site Engineer. Our client has over 2000 employees in the UK and has taken on over 70 new acquisitions in the last year. They are constantly growing as a firm looking for further exposure to the market share at all times.

They are currently seeking an experienced electrical and mechanical engineer to act as the forefront of the company, working on site at one of their highly regarded clients sites based in Washington. This candidate must have excellent...

The Company:

Our client is a privately owned North East company that supplies and maintains air compressors and auxiliary equipment throughout the North East. The services provide include, equipment sales, service and installation, Air end overhauls, specialist repairs, pipework installation, compressor hire and parts sales.

The Role:

They are looking for a Compressed Air Engineer who will be;

An experienced Compressed Air Engineer
Competent in all aspects of compressed air systems, including compressed air dryer’s maintenance, installation and servicing.
Able to work alone in fault finding in a breakdown situation...