Manufacturing Process Engineer Job at Magnetic Shields Ltd (Staplehurst)

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Magnetic Shields Ltd

Location:
United Kingdom , Staplehurst

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

As our Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will operate at the heart of our production capability. You will support the Production team by optimising manufacturing processes, advising on new machinery, equipment, tooling & workflow layouts, and working with the Workshop Manager to implement improvements. You will be a key contributor to our New Product Introduction (NPI) team, ensuring that new products are smoothly transferred into production and that our ISO 9001 systems are adhered to in respect of production documentation.

Job Responsibility:

Provide hands-on technical assistance and problem-solving support to the production team, diagnosing production issues and driving sustainable corrective actions
Source, evaluate and justify new machinery, equipment and tooling
lead implementation into production and then monitor output/efficiency gains
Review and improve production processes, applying Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods
Work closely across multiple departments (Production, Engineering/Design, Quality, Sales) to push through improvement projects and ensure alignment of workflow, tooling and production documentation
Liaise with Engineering/Design & Workshop Manager: review new products prior to release into production, ensure tooling/equipment is specified and implemented in advance
With the Sales department, produce accurate production routings
with the Quality department, assist in creating or updating manufacturing documentation
Lead planning and execution of internal and collaborative R&D projects: identify funding sources, co-author grant proposals, maintain awareness of emerging technologies and trends to influence strategic direction
Provide high-level technical consultancy to customers and project partners, ensuring our manufacturing process aligns with both our internal quality standards and customer requirements
Promote and uphold best practices in health & safety, laboratory and manufacturing conduct, documentation and compliance

Requirements:

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or similar) or time-served engineer with demonstrable experience in a manufacturing environment
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing process engineering role (or equivalent)
Proven experience introducing new processes and products into manufacturing, including tooling, workflow, equipment, production ramp-up
Excellent communication skills with ability to interact effectively at all levels, including shop floor, management, cross-functional colleagues
Proactive, hands-on problem-solver: able to identify root cause, propose sustainable solutions, drive implementation
Strong project management skills: organising, planning, executing improvement/capital projects
IT proficient: Excel (advanced), Word, familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and production data systems
Experience creating manufacturing documentation such as SOPs, work instructions, process routings

Nice to have:

Experience with sheet-metal or deep-drawing manufacturing processes
Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies & Lean manufacturing (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, value-stream mapping)
Experience in low- to mid-volume batch manufacturing
Experience in sourcing & justifying capital equipment (CAPEX) including business case development, ROI analysis
Experience in troubleshooting technical process issues, including relating to internal/external quality concerns
Experience working in or supporting an ISO 9001 quality management system, and/or Six Sigma programs

What we offer:

Competitive pay
Private medical cover
Competitive holiday entitlement
Quarterly performance bonuses
Comprehensive company sick pay
Enhanced pension contributions
Cycle-to-work scheme
Exclusive discounts portal
Double death-in-service cover
On-site Mental Health First Aiders
Training & development pathways
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 10, 2026

Expiration:
February 28, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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