Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Marden, Kent
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £36,000 - £45,000, DOE

About the Role

Our Client is seeking an innovative and proactive Manufacturing Engineer to join their growing manufacturing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to play a key role in driving operational efficiency, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives across a modern production environment.

Working closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams, you will be responsible for optimising manufacturing and assembly processes, improving productivity, and supporting the delivery of high-quality products. The successful candidate will be passionate about Lean Manufacturing principles and committed to delivering practical solutions that improve performance, quality, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve assembly and manufacturing processes to drive standardisation and efficiency.
• Create and maintain digital work instructions and process documentation.
• Implement process controls and quality measures to support a "right first time" culture.
• Develop visual management systems, KPI boards, and performance reporting tools.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Design and implement jigs, fixtures, tooling, shadow boards, and handling solutions.
• Improve material flow and shop floor layouts to optimise productivity and reduce waste.
• Maintain production routings and manufacturing data within SAP.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Support engineering change processes and evaluate process improvements.
• Identify and resolve health and safety concerns within manufacturing operations.

About You

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineer position within a production or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 6S, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience using CAD software, ideally SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Ability to create technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with A3, FMEA, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, methodical, and driven to deliver measurable improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business where you can make a significant impact on operational performance and future growth.

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