Manufacturing / Process Development Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Manufacturing / Process Development Engineer in Whitstable. This hands-on role involves taking products from development into production with a focus on robust and cost-effective processes. You'll drive manufacturing improvements, manage end-to-end projects, and collaborate closely with teams to ensure high quality standards. Ideal candidates have mechanical engineering expertise and experience with 3D CAD. Join this engineering-led manufacturer that values autonomy and innovation.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust, repeatable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Drive process improvements to enhance delivery performance and quality.
• Manage engineering projects collaboratively with production and quality teams.

Skills

Background in manufacturing, process, production or development engineering

Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals

Experience using 3D CAD

Job description

Manufacturing / Process Development Engineer

£35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits

Whitstable, Kent (Commutable from Canterbury, Herne Bay, Faversham, Sittingbourne, Margate)

Are you an engineer who enjoys improving how things are made and taking products from development into production? This is a hands‑on Process Development role for an engineering‑led manufacturer, offering real ownership across manufacturing improvement, NPI and project delivery.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes are robust, efficient and scalable, while supporting new products as they transition into series production. This role offers variety, visibility on the shop floor, and the chance to make tangible improvements to delivery, cost and quality.

You’ll join a technically focused manufacturing environment where engineers are trusted to own problems and deliver solutions. The business values practical engineering over red tape, giving you the autonomy to manage projects, implement improvements and work directly with internal teams and customers.

Whether you’re looking to broaden your exposure across process, manufacturing and NPI, or take on more responsibility within an engineering function, this role provides a strong platform to grow.

The Role

• Taking new and existing products from development into production, ensuring processes are robust, repeatable and cost‑effective
• Driving manufacturing and process improvements to reduce downtime, improve delivery performance and maintain high quality standards
• Owning engineering projects end‑to‑end, working closely with production, quality and customers to ensure smooth implementation

The Candidate

• Background in manufacturing, process, production or development engineering
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Experience using 3D CAD (any mainstream package considered)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Jamie Saint at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.