Production Engineer: Lean & NPI for Manufacturing

Senex Recruitment Ltd; Snodland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Senex Recruitment Ltd in Snodland, Kent is seeking a Production Engineer to support manufacturing improvements, lean projects and new production introduction (NPI) while boosting quality and factory productivity.

The role collaborates with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and Management to enhance safety, delivery, productivity and cost efficiency on the shop floor. You will drive process improvements, SOPs and data-driven optimisation.

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.

Job description

Senex Recruitment Ltd in Snodland, Kent is seeking a Production Engineer to support manufacturing improvements, lean projects and new production introduction (NPI) while boosting quality and factory productivity.

The role collaborates with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and Management to enhance safety, delivery, productivity and cost efficiency on the shop floor. You will drive process improvements, SOPs and data-driven optimisation.