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

Manufacturing Engineer – Automation

Whitstable, Kent | £40,000–£50,000 | Permanent | Mon–Thu 08:00–16:30, Fri 08:00–13:30

You will support the manufacturing team by taking responsibility for customer requirements, product/process development and production improvement.

This role sits within a well-established engineering group known for providing high-technology interconnect, sensor and antenna solutions across various sectors.

You will work across the engineering lifecycle with a growing focus on automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) projects and engineering change activity, delivering stable process design and technical insight
• Support the team in the completion of product and process risk analyses (e.g. DFMEA, PFMEA)
• Provide installation/commissioning support for automated equipment and assist in validation (test plans, acceptance criteria)
• Investigate and solve quality issues in guidance with standards like ISO 9001 and AS9100
• Support supplier, process, and customer quality improvement activities, including addressing non-conformances and providing help to resolve customer concerns

Requirements:

• Minimum Level 6 /BEng level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a similar subject
• Currently Chartered/Incorporated or working towards chartership
• Extensive hands‑on experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment involving tooling and fixture design / development
• Ability to use 3D CAD software (Creo preferred)
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or Infor XA
• Experience using PDM/document control tools and facilitating engineering change processes
• Familiarity with industrial control concepts (PLCs, HMIs, motors, sensors) and automation integration, fault finding and first‑line maintenance
• Familiarity with key APQP tools such as Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), FMEAs, Control Plans
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO 9001 and AS9100)
• Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical colleagues
• Eligibility: Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship)

This is a permanent role.