Position: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Middlesbrough Duration: Permanent Salary: 55-60k The Role: Integrate Engineering Resources is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer for a permanent role in Middlesbrough on behalf of our client to join their expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to efficient, reliable manufacturing processes and the production of high-quality precision-machined components. Key Responsibilities: -Manufacturing process planning: Create clear, effective manufacturing routes for components, ensuring each stage is planned in detail. -CAD/CAM programming: Develop programmes for 2-, 3- and 5-axis machining using Hypermill, Fusion or other recognised software packages. -Cycle-time and cost control: Check planned cycle times against cost estimates, investigate differences and escalate variances where required. -Tooling optimisation: Improve and standardise tooling, making sure the correct tools are specified and available before production starts. -Fixture and workholding design: Design suitable fixtures and workholding solutions to support accurate, repeatable manufacture. -Manufacturing documentation: Prepare stage drawings where necessary and maintain clear technical information. -Technical ownership: Manage the full technical package, including product validation, engineering change control and ongoing production support. -First-article and continuous improvement: Guide processes through to first-article approval, ..... full job details .....