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