Manufacturing Engineer

ACS Executive Search & Coaching; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Gillingham. The role requires hands-on involvement in production improvement processes and collaboration with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and relevant experience in engineering or production environments. This position offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvement and enhance operational efficiencies in a supportive and technical environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Experience in engineering or production environments is crucial.
• Proficient in Windows systems and knowledge of lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support new product introductions and implement production processes.
• Engage with stakeholders and resolve equipment issues.
• Design jigs and fixtures, run automation projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Lean methodologies

Component-level knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Windows-based systems

SAP Business One

CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks)

Test software (e.g., LabVIEW)

Job description

Job vacancy - Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Manufacturing Engineer

Reference: EDacs1618

Location: Gillingham

Salary: Dependent on experience

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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 role you desire.

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