Manufacturing Engineer

KHR Recruitment Specialists; Marden; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

KHR Recruitment Specialists is seeking a proactive Manufacturing Engineer in Marden, Kent. The role offers a permanent position, with a 39-hour week and an early finish every Friday, starting ASAP.

You will optimise manufacturing operations, develop SAP routings, design tooling, and lead lean improvement projects to boost efficiency and quality across production lines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience using SAP to maintain production routings.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or AutoCAD and tooling design.
• Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Optimise manufacturing operations through process improvement and lean methodologies.
• Develop digital build instructions and maintain routings in SAP.
• Design tooling, fixtures and manufacturing processes.
• Improve factory layouts with CAD to maximise production flow.
• Lead Lean, Kaizen and 6S improvement projects.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop visual management KPIs.
• Support Engineering Change Requests and maintain VSM/FMEA docs.
• Promote a safe, efficient manufacturing environment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-Department Collaboration

Problem Solving

Kaizen

6S

Tools

SAP

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

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

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.