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Manufacturing Engineer
- marden, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
- £36 - £45 Per Week
Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Marden, Kent
Salary: £36,000 - £45,000 per annum
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.5 hours Monday to Thursday, 5 hours Friday)
Start: ASAP
Job Type: Permanent
The Role
- As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll be responsible for optimising manufacturing operations through process improvement, lean methodologies and innovative production solutions.
- Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing digital build instructions using Visual Factory software.
- Creating and maintaining manufacturing routings and process documentation within SAP.
- Designing and implementing jigs, fixtures, shadow boards and specialist tooling.
- Improving factory layouts using CAD to maximise production flow.
- Leading Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and 6S improvement projects.
- Conducting root cause analysis using A3 problem-solving techniques.
- Developing visual management boards and shop floor KPIs.
- Working with Quality to embed robust assembly processes and reduce defects.
- Reviewing production build times and identifying efficiency improvements.
- Supporting Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
- Producing and maintaining Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and FMEA documentation.
- Promoting a safe, organised and efficient manufacturing environment.
About You
- We're looking for a proactive Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for continuous improvement and a hands-on approach to solving manufacturing challenges.
- You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
- Experience using SAP to maintain production routings.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- Experience designing tooling, fixtures and manufacturing processes.
- Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- The confidence to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
What's on Offer?
- £36,000-£45,000 depending on experience.
- Immediate start available.
- Permanent position with a stable and growing manufacturer.
- 39-hour working week with an early finish every Friday.
- Modern manufacturing environment.
- Opportunities to lead improvement projects and develop your career.
- Supportive team culture where your ideas are encouraged and valued.