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Posted 01 August, 2026

Process Development Engineer

MTrec Recruitment
Northumberland, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

The Rewards and Benefits on offer:

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  • A full time and Permanent contract from day 1!
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  • Immediate Starts Available.
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  • Company bonus structure
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  • Working with blue chip organisations/clients.
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  • Free On-site Parking.
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  • Company Pension Scheme.
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  • Holiday entitlement + Stats.
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MTrecs New Client Opportunity:

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MTrec Technical are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading advanced engineering and manufacturing organisation, seeking a Process Development Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced R&D or Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for process innovation and product development to play a pivotal role in developing next-generation manufacturing processes, bespoke test equipment, and cutting-edge technologies. Working within a collaborative, project-driven environment, you will support the full development lifecycle, from concept and process design through to prototype manufacture, testing, and commercialisation, contributing to pioneering technologies in the high-tech engineering sector.

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The Job you will do:

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  • To support the development of process methodology and process equipment for emerging technologies.
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  • Develop engineering designs, construct, commission and test novel process equipment and test equipment.
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  • Engage with internal stakeholders and external organisations to ensure the successful development and qualification of new processes and products.
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  • Project management of development activities
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  • Support commercial projects to exploit the new capability and ensure alignment with commercial requirements.
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  • Support R&D commercial projects and collaborative R&D projects.
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  • Liaise with manufacturing engineers & technicians to manufacture and test prototypes for customer applications and research projects
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  • To liaise with Manufacturing Engineers and the Production Department to ensure that any processes introduced align with internal processes.
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  • To provide problem-solving support to other departments
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About you:

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  • Process knowledge and experience in any of the following essential: automated welding, fluid/gas control and dispensing, electrical control systems, data acquisition and evaluation.
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  • R&D / Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering background (3 years experience)
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  • Experience of 3D Modelling/2D Drawings
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  • BEng / MEng qualified, or HNC with high level of experience
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  • Experience in development of new process equipment and procedures
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  • Experience in development of products
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  • Experience in verification and qualification testing to ISO standards (or equivalent).
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  • Analytical skills and test report writing ability
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  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines
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  • Confident individual, capable of working from own initiative
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  • Work effectively as part of a team and possess good communication skills
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