Production Engineer

Artemis Clarke Ltd; Fordwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Healthcare benefits package

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension

Job summary

Senex Recruitment is seeking a Production Engineer for a manufacturing role in Snodland, Kent. The role focuses on improving processes, supporting production teams, reducing waste and driving continuous improvement across the business.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and Management to enhance safety, quality, delivery and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Production/Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and waste reduction.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, CAD models and technical documentation.
• Experience producing SOPs, reports and manufacturing documentation.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, including Excel.
• Strong communication across Production, Engineering, Quality and Management teams.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing manufacturing processes and identifying improvements.
• Supporting Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Analysing production data to improve efficiency, reduce waste and increase throughput.
• Creating and maintaining SOPs, manufacturing documentation and process controls.
• Carrying out process reviews, time studies and workflow analysis.
• Investigating production and quality issues using root cause analysis.
• Supporting corrective actions and practical problem-solving on the shop floor.
• Helping reduce machine downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Supporting new product introduction and production trials.
• Assisting with tooling, fixtures, layout improvements and manufacturing methods.
• Reading, interpreting and producing engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Supporting health and safety, quality and compliance requirements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Engineering drawings

SOPs documentation

Microsoft Excel

Cross-functional communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD models

Engineering drawings reading

Job description

About the Role

Senex Recruitment is seeking a Production Engineer for a manufacturing role based in Snodland, Kent. This is a practical and varied position focused on improving manufacturing processes, supporting production teams, reducing waste, improving efficiency and helping drive continuous improvement across the business. You will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and Management teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing manufacturing processes and identifying improvements
• Supporting Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects
• Analysing production data to improve efficiency, reduce waste and increase throughputCreating and maintaining SOPs, manufacturing documentation and process controls
• Carrying out process reviews, time studies and workflow analysis
• Investigating production and quality issues using root cause analysis
• Supporting corrective actions and practical problem-solving on the shop floor
• Helping reduce machine downtime and improve equipment performance
• Supporting new product introduction and production trials
• Assisting with tooling, fixtures, layout improvements and manufacturing methods
• Reading, interpreting and producing engineering drawings and CAD models
• Supporting health and safety, quality and compliance requirements

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in a Production Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering role
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and waste reduction
• The ability to read engineering drawings, CAD models and technical documentation
• Experience producing SOPs, reports and manufacturing documentation
• Good Microsoft Office skills, including Excel
• Strong communication skills across Production, Engineering, Quality and Management teams
• A degree, HND, HNC or apprenticeship in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related subject, or equivalent practical experience

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary, full details available from Senex Recruitment during application
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Healthcare benefits package and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme and employee perks
• Ongoing training and development, plus pension