Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: KentSalary: £36,000 - £45,000 + Benefits

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and process optimisation? Our client is seeking a proactive engineer to support production by improving assembly processes, increasing efficiency and driving operational excellence across the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions and visual factory documentation.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen and 6S projects.
• Design jigs, fixtures, tooling, shadow boards and shop floor layouts to improve productivity and workflow.
• Maintain production routings within SAP and support Engineering Change Requests (ECR/ECN).
• Create KPIs, visual management boards and production performance reporting.
• Conduct root cause analysis using A3 problem-solving techniques.
• Produce CAD layouts and technical drawings to optimise factory flow and assembly operations.
• Support FMEA, Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and process validation activities.

About You

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineer or Continuous Improvement role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process improvement techniques.
• Experience using SolidWorks or AutoCAD (2D AutoCAD desirable).
• SAP experience, including production routings and data management.
• Confident using Microsoft Office with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organised, detail-focused and able to communicate effectively across all levels of the business.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing manufacturing business focused on operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.

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