Manufacturing Process Engineer

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Staplehurst; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Enhanced pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment is actively seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join a growing Kent-based engineering manufacturer. You will drive process improvements, support NPI projects, and lead manufacturing innovations in collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality and Commercial teams.

Responsibilities include introducing new machinery, optimizing workflows, and maintaining robust manufacturing documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing process engineering within an industrial environment.
• Proven track record of introducing new products and processes into production.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 environments.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support production with technical problem solving and process improvements.
• Identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Evaluate, source and introduce new machinery, tooling and equipment.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and production readiness.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, routings and work instructions.
• Manage manufacturing improvement and CAPEX projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflow and productivity.
• Contribute to research, development and innovation activities.
• Promote high standards of quality, compliance and health & safety.

Skills

Engineering experience

NPI implementation

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

ERP/MRP familiarity

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Process Engineer, Staplehurst, Kent | Highly Competitive Salary + Quarterly Bonus + Enhanced Pension. Lead process improvements, NPI projects and manufacturing innovation in a growing engineering business. Excellent benefits, career development and the opportunity to make a real impact. Manufacturing Process Engineer Staplehurst, KentHighly Competitive Salary

The Opportunity

Morgan Jones is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer based in Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to play a pivotal role in improving production performance, supporting new product introduction and driving continuous improvement across a modern manufacturing environment. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and Commercial teams, you will help maximise efficiency, introduce new equipment and processes, and ensure products transition smoothly into manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support production with technical problem solving and process improvements
• Identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Evaluate, source and introduce new machinery, tooling and equipment
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and production readiness
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, routings and work instructions
• Manage manufacturing improvement and CAPEX projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflow and productivity
• Contribute to research, development and innovation activities
• Promote high standards of quality, compliance and health & safety

About You

You will have previous experience within a manufacturing process engineering role and a strong track record of improving production processes. Ideally you will possess:

• An Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Experience introducing new products and processes into production
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• Experience working within ISO 9001 environments
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Why Join Our Client?

• Highly competitive salary
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Benenden health cover
• Generous holiday allowance
• Company sick pay scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts portal
• Training and career development opportunities
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Death in Service cover

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.