Manufacturing Technology Engineer (m/f/x)

Location: On-site at hirify.global Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, United Kingdom. Office-based role with a significant proportion of the week spent observing and interacting with shop-floor processes.

Company

hirify.global is an innovation-focused international manufacturing company producing filtering face-piece and reusable respirators at its Aycliffe Manufacturing Plant.

What you will do

• Initiate, lead, and coordinate projects to improve productivity, quality, waste, cost, safety, and manufacturing strategy.
• Provide day-to-day technical support for the assigned manufacturing area in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Generate and maintain product and process documentation in line with plant-registered standards.
• Own an assigned manufacturing process, managing process variation, quality, waste, and unit cost.
• Gather and analyze production data to ensure area targets are met and drive improvements.

Requirements

• Degree-level qualification in an engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of manufacturing continuous improvement methodologies and tools, including Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and software, with sound numerical analysis skills.
• Experience leading process improvement projects and solving manufacturing issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels and facilitate cross-functional problem-solving groups.
• Strong motivation and drive to lead and influence change.
• Ability to work effectively with and influence others as a team player.

Nice to have

• Ability to consistently deliver against targets.
• Ability to plan and deliver project schedules.
• Enthusiasm for learning and development.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time working pattern of 36.5 hours per week on standard days.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse, international, and innovation-focused environment.
• Expectation to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and supporting continuous improvement.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.