Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer opportunity with a leading manufacturer. Drive lean improvements, optimise assembly processes, create work instructions, improve layouts and tooling, and support SAP routings. Ideal for someone with CAD skills, continuous improvement experience and a passion for productivity.
Manufacturing Engineer
Marden, Kent
Salary: £36k - £45k DOE
Hours: Mon – Fri, 39hrs per week
Our client, a well-established manufacturing business, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join its production team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to play a key role in improving assembly operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting business growth.
The Role
As a key member of the manufacturing team, you will be responsible for optimising assembly processes, improving productivity, enhancing quality standards, and delivering practical shop floor improvements.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and standardise assembly build processes across product ranges.
* Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions.
* Support quality improvements and promote a no-fault-forward culture.
* Develop visual management tools, KPI boards and production metrics.
* Lead and support Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
* Apply lean manufacturing techniques to reduce waste and improve flow.
* Design and implement jigs, fixtures and specialist tooling.
* Improve material handling through racks, trolleys and storage solutions.
* Manage tooling requirements and maintain tooling records.
* Develop and update factory layouts using CAD software.
* Review engineering change requests and action engineering change notices.
* Create and maintain production routings within SAP.
* Analyse production performance and challenge existing build times.
* Support value stream mapping, FMEA activities and improvement projects.
What We're Looking For
* Experience within a manufacturing or assembly engineering environment.
* Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
* Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
* Experience working with SAP and production routings.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Experience of process improvement, VSM and FMEA would be advantageous.
Why Join Our Client?
* Opportunity to influence manufacturing excellence.
* Varied role with genuine responsibility and autonomy.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Chance to drive meaningful operational improvements.
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