Production Engineering Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Stanley
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Interpreting engineering drawings CNC lathes Toolmaking Problem-solving CAD Metal cutting

FULL DESCRIPTION

A global specialist in the design and manufacture of high-temperature metal seals for aerospace, automotive and power generation sectors are seeking a Production Engineering Technician to join their Production Engineering team to drive the next phase of development and growth.

Production Engineering Technician

location: : Stanley, County Durham, DH9 7YE

Salary: : Competitive plus benefits

Contract: : Permanent / Full time

To be a successful in this role you will ideally have proven skills and experience in the following:

  • Interpreting engineering drawings, designing and manufacturing roll and/or press tools.
  • Setting and operating CNC lathes, and other toolmaking equipment.
  • Trouble shooting faults, trialling and repairing tools, improving part manufacturing processes.
  • Performing production-acceptance trials, inspecting parts visually and with measuring equipment.
  • Developing new part manufacturing processes, estimating tool and product costs.
  • Keeping effective records during tool development and establishing design rules.
  • Providing training and mentoring to colleagues, providing operational process coverage where required.

To be considered for the role you should ideally:

  • Be a time-served mechanical engineer or equivalent experience.
  • Strong literacy, numeracy, IT skills. Ideally, documentation and time management experience.
  • Have worked in a fast-paced Manufacturing, Engineering or equivalent environment.
  • Comfortable working to targets, good problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail.
  • Have good working CNC knowledge (ideally Fanuc/ProtoTrak). CAD experience (ideally AutoDesk) desirable.
  • Ideally have small component metal cutting, forming, welding, rolling, and inspection

The position benefits from a private pension scheme, non-contractual Business Performance Related Bonus, 24 days’ annual leave (rising with service) plus Bank Holidays, a working week over 5 days with an early Friday finish, offering excellent work/life balance.

To apply go to: http://www.nicholsons.co.uk/vacancies/production-engineering-technician/ and complete the application form.

We welcome all applications however; you must be eligible to work in the UK.

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