Senior Manufacturing EngineerLocation: Peterlee, County DurhamPosition Type: Full-Time, Contract (Up to 12 Months)Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM with flexible timing options)Salary/Rate: Competitive hourly rate 24- 29 per hour (Equivalent to 49,500+ per annum)Travel: Not requiredAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a world-class heavy manufacturing facility in Peterlee. In this role, you will provide the technical expertise necessary to design, develop, and implement complex manufacturing systems, operations, and sophisticated machinery.You will be part of a forward-thinking Manufacturing Engineering team responsible for developing cost-effective processes, launching new products (NPI), and driving continuous improvement utilizing the latest 3D virtual visualization and production validation techniques.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Management: Develop, analyze, and manage complex Manufacturing, Fabrication, Paint, and Assembly projects.New Product Introduction (NPI): Administer the NPI process to ensure engineering drawings are released and processed on time for production builds.Continuous Improvement: Lead Design for Manufacture (DFM) best practices, Lean operations, and process validation.Financial Oversight: Assist in developing department capital/expense budgets and maintaining capital forecasts.Problem Solving: Address critical operational issues, including safety/ergonomics, process bottlenecks, and quality