Automation-Focused Manufacturing Engineer

Electus Recruitment; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Automation in Whitstable, Kent to support product development and production improvement. The ideal candidate has a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, hands-on experience in manufacturing, and proficiency in 3D CAD tools like Creo. Responsibilities include participation in NPI projects and quality improvement activities as part of a well-established engineering group. This is a permanent role offering competitive salary between £40,000 and £50,000.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment involving tooling and fixture design.
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems like ISO 9001 and AS9100.

Responsibilities

• Participate in new product introduction projects delivering stable process design.
• Support quality improvement activities including addressing non-conformances.
• Investigate and solve quality issues with adherence to industry standards.

Skills

Hands-on experience in manufacturing or engineering

Ability to use 3D CAD software

Familiarity with industrial control concepts

Experience with MRP/ERP systems

Strong communication skills

Education

Minimum Level 6 /BEng in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

Creo

SAP

Oracle

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Automation in Whitstable, Kent to support product development and production improvement. The ideal candidate has a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, hands-on experience in manufacturing, and proficiency in 3D CAD tools like Creo. Responsibilities include participation in NPI projects and quality improvement activities as part of a well-established engineering group. This is a permanent role offering competitive salary between £40,000 and £50,000.