Production Engineering Manager

Mansell Recruitment Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Dartford seeks a Production Engineering Manager to ensure quality and timely delivery of manufactured parts. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years' experience in electronics manufacturing, a strong background in quality management systems, and proven leadership in continuous improvement initiatives. The salary ranges from £55,000 to £60,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experienced in overseeing production with an electronics manufacturing background.
• 3–5 years of experience working within a certified quality management system (e.g., ISO).
• Demonstrated success in leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Delivering BOMs, programs, SOPs, and maintenance tasks to quality and schedule requirements.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the production engineering department.
• Driving process improvement using Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Skills

Strong process knowledge

Leadership in continuous improvement

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

Experience with quality management systems

Job description

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Production Engineering Manager, Dartford

Client: Mansell Recruitment Group

Location: Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 74169120dbc4

Job Views: 18

Posted: 01.08.2025

Job Description:

The Role

This is a hands-on position responsible for ensuring the quality and timely delivery of manufactured parts, in line with customer expectations. The role will lead the production engineering function and act as the technical expert across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering BOMs, programs, SOPs, and maintenance tasks to quality and schedule requirements.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the production engineering department.
• Developing staff to ensure ongoing skills growth and succession planning.
• Driving process improvement using Lean Manufacturing techniques such as 5S and Kanban.
• Monitoring and managing KPIs focused on departmental efficiency and performance.
• Leading change management initiatives to implement best practices and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring all manufacturing processes are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.

The Candidate

Experienced in overseeing production with an electronics manufacturing background.

3–5 years of experience working within a certified quality management system (e.g., ISO).

Strong process knowledge and intuitive understanding of manufacturing operations.

Demonstrated success in leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing setting.

Background in the electronics industry, ideally with experience supplying OEMs.

Proven track record managing and developing production engineering teams.

Desirable Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of surface mount assembly processes.
• Understanding of product realisation processes and production methodologies such as One Piece Flow, Kanban, and batch manufacturing.
• Solid experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Project management experience.

The Package

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications).