Lean Production Engineer – NPI & Process Improvement

Senex Recruitment Ltd; Snodland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Healthcare benefits

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Training & development

Christmas shutdown

Pension

Job summary

Senex Recruitment is seeking a Production Engineer for a manufacturing role in Snodland, Kent, offering a competitive package and benefits. The role focuses on improving manufacturing processes, supporting production teams, reducing waste and driving continuous improvement across the business.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and Management to enhance safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost efficiency. A hands-on, data-driven approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Production/Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Understanding Lean, CI and waste reduction.
• Ability to read drawings, CAD models and technical documentation.
• Experience producing SOPs, reports and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong MS Excel skills and data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing manufacturing processes and identifying improvements.
• Supporting Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Analysing production data to improve efficiency, reduce waste and increase throughput.
• Creating and maintaining SOPs, manufacturing documentation and process controls.
• Carrying out process reviews, time studies and workflow analysis.
• Investigating production and quality issues using root cause analysis.
• Supporting corrective actions and practical problem-solving on the shop floor.
• Helping reduce machine downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Supporting New Product Introduction and production trials.
• Assisting with tooling, fixtures, layout improvements and manufacturing methods.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Reading engineering drawings

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent (HND/HNC/apprenticeship)

Equivalent practical manufacturing engineering experience

Tools

CAD software

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Senex Recruitment is seeking a Production Engineer for a manufacturing role in Snodland, Kent, offering a competitive package and benefits. The role focuses on improving manufacturing processes, supporting production teams, reducing waste and driving continuous improvement across the business.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and Management to enhance safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost efficiency. A hands-on, data-driven approach is essential.