Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer
Medway
Up to £40k

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing production engineering team based in Medway.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with an Electrical/Electronics Engineering background to take ownership of production engineering projects, improve manufacturing processes and introduce lean and automation solutions across the factory floor.

You’ll play a key role in supporting new product introductions, developing production processes, improving productivity and reducing waste, while working closely with engineers, technicians, production teams and external suppliers.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting effective production across the factory and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Duties include:

• Supporting New Product Introductions (NPIs) and pre-production activities.
• Implementing new manufacturing processes on the factory floor.
• Supporting technicians with fault diagnosis and repair of production equipment.
• Updating controlled drawings and technical documentation.
• Introducing LEAN improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Coordinating planned maintenance and repairs with external contractors.
• Carrying out calibration activities on production equipment and maintaining accurate records.
• Training production staff on new or updated processes and equipment.
• Supporting shopfloor layout changes and new equipment installations.
• Creating programmes for production equipment.
• Designing and installing jigs and fixtures.
• Researching and implementing new production equipment.
• Conducting takt time analysis to establish and improve production KPIs.
• Designing and installing new production cells.
• Developing automation solutions.
• Reviewing and approving concessions.
• Taking responsibility for additional production engineering activities as required.

The right candidate will have/be:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
• Previous experience working within an engineering or production environment.
• Strong understanding of electronics down to component level.
• Good computer literacy and knowledge of Windows operating systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to take ownership and work proactively.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team.
• A self-starter with the ability and enthusiasm to learn new skills.

This role is being handled by Chloe Wadhams & Holly Ensoll, Business Support Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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