Manufacturing Engineer

ACS Performance; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement in production processes. This hands-on role requires a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and experience in an engineering environment. You will be working closely with teams to enhance efficiency through lean methodologies and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering or production environment is essential.
• Knowledge of PCBA design and automation systems is desirable.
• Strong understanding of electronics and process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support new product introductions and improve production processes.
• Engage with stakeholders and diagnose equipment issues.
• Design jigs, run automation projects, and optimize production KPIs.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Lean methodologies

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

SAP Business One

CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks)

Test software (e.g. LabVIEW)

Job description

This is a hands-on engineering opportunity within a collaborative production environment. You'll be part of a close-knit team focused on driving continuous improvement and delivering production excellence across the factory floor.

Key responsibilities include supporting new product introductions (NPIs), improving and implementing production processes, and introducing lean methodologies to boost efficiency and reduce waste. You'll work closely with technicians to diagnose and resolve equipment issues, update technical documentation, and support layout changes and equipment installations. There's also scope to design jigs and fixtures, run automation projects, and help with takt time analysis to optimise production KPIs.

You'll engage with a wide range of stakeholders-from shopfloor teams and engineers to external suppliers and senior management-making communication skills and a proactive mindset essential.

Education:

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (essential)

Experience:

• Engineering or production environment experience (essential)
• PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) design, manufacture, or testing experience (desirable)
• Experience with automation systems (desirable)

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of electronics, including component-level knowledge (essential)
• Awareness of lean manufacturing and process improvement methodologies (desirable)

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Windows-based systems (essential)
• Experience with any of the following is a bonus:
• SAP Business One
• CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks)
• Test software (e.g. LabVIEW)

ACS are recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Manufacturing Engineer submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Manufacturing Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Manufacturing Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Manufacturing Engineer role you desire.