​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

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for an opportunity where you can make a real impact? We're recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturer in Marden, Kent, where you'll play a key role in improving production processes, increasing efficiency and supporting operational excellence.

Working closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Purchasing and Production Control, you'll lead continuous improvement initiatives and help develop smarter, leaner manufacturing processes.

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.

If you're a Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next challenge and want to join a business committed to continuous improvement and engineering excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for an ASAP start.

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