Manufacturing Process Engineer
- Location: Staplehurst, Kent
- Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
- Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (08:00 – 17:00) + Quarterly Bonus
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent, Site-based
Reed Engineering have partnered with a specialist manufacturer during an exciting period of expansion. We are recruiting for a Manufacturing Process Engineer. This role is ideal for a candidate who holds solid manufacturing process experience and looking to advance their career in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Day-to-day of the Manufacturing Process Engineer role:
- Provide technical assistance and problem-solving solutions to the production team.
- Sourcing, justify and implementing new machinery and monitoring its output
- Contribute to the review and improvement of production processes using Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
- Collaborate closely with various departments on relevant improvement projects.
- Liaise with Engineering/Design departments and the Workshop Manager to review new products before production release.
- Support the Sales department in producing accurate production routings and assist the Quality department in creating precise manufacturing documentation.
Required Skills & Qualifications of the Manufacturing Process Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with exposure to new process and product introductions.
- Strong communication skills, capable of working effectively with staff and management.
- Proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Competent in project management, with strong organisational and planning skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, and experience with MRP systems.
- Experience in creating manufacturing documentation, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Desirable Skills of the Manufacturing Process Engineer:
- Experience in sheet metal or deep drawing processes.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing methods.
- Experience in low-mid volume batch manufacturing.
- Experience in sourcing and justifying capital equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical process issues related to internal/external quality concerns.
- Familiarity with ISO9001 quality system, 5S, or Six Sigma.
Benefits for the Manufacturing Process Engineer:
- Competitive pay rates and enhanced pension contributions.
- Quarterly staff bonus scheme and company sick pay scheme.
- Employee referral scheme and generous overtime rates.
- 2x death in service cover and competitive holidays.
- Cycle to work scheme, paid tea breaks, and free on-site parking.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
If you are interested in this role, please apply and Reed Engineering looks forward to speaking