At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform production processes and lead Continuous Improvement projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking manufacturing business where your ideas truly matter.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and health initiatives.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and operational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact on quality and efficiency while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in Production Engineering and a passion for Lean Manufacturing principles.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Closing Date For Application Monday 27/07/2026
Are you passionate about Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement?
Do you enjoy solving complex production challenges, streamlining assembly processes, and making a real impact on operational performance?
We're looking for an experienced
Production Engineer to help shape the future of our assembly operations. This is more than just maintaining production; it's about transforming it!
- What You'll Be Doing
- Conducting time studies and line balancing to identify bottlenecks, reduce cycle times and eliminate waste.
- Identifying tooling requirements, including the design and implementation of production jigs and fixtures.
- Developing, documenting and maintaining standard operating procedures for assembly operations.
- Supporting the design and optimisation of manufacturing cells and workstations.
- Leading Process FMEA reviews to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks.
- Driving improvements to manufacturing flow and assembly processes.
- Identifying opportunities for semi and fully automated assembly processes, building business cases and supporting the introduction of new automation equipment.
- Working closely with Design Engineers to ensure new products are designed with manufacture and assembly in mind.
- Managing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) relating to assembly operations.
- Supporting root cause investigations and implementing effective corrective actions to improve production quality.
- Leading Kaizen events and Continuous Improvement projects within your area of responsibility.
- Supporting compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
- Providing technical support on production quality matters where required.
- What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with a passion for improvement.
- You'll Ideally Have
- Strong experience in a Production or Manufacturing Engineering role.
- An HNC, HND or Degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
- Experience within FMCG assembly operations.
- Knowledge of electronics assembly processes.
- Hands‑on experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, including Flow, Pull and Continuous Improvement.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) qualification.
- Experience using CAD/CAM software, ideally Solid Works and Auto CAD.
- Strong problem‑solving skills with a proactive, hands‑on approach.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
- Experience within polymer manufacturing would be advantageous, but it's not essential.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to become part of a forward‑thinking manufacturing business where your ideas matter.
- You'll Have The Chance To
- Lead meaningful Continuous Improvement projects.
- Influence how products are manufactured from concept through to production.
- Work with the latest manufacturing technologies and automation.
- Be part of a collaborative engineering team committed to innovation and operational excellence.
- Make a genuine impact on quality, efficiency and business growth.
What We Offer
As well as the opportunity to make a real impact, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Monday to Friday working.
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 8%.
- Life assurance.
- Save As You Earn (SAYE) Sharesave Scheme.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Free annual flu vouchers.
- A range of health and wellbeing initiatives, including on-site occupational health support, physiotherapy and confidential counselling services.
- Staff discounts across all Genuit Group products.
- Free on-site parking.
If you're driven by continuous improvement, thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, and enjoy turning great ideas into even better processes, we'd love to hear from you.
Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool.
We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.
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Production Engineer - Lean Operations in Aylesford employer: Genuit Group
As a Systems Operations Engineer at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. Located in Leeds or Doncaster, we offer a supportive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and pension contributions, and a commitment to continuous learning. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and encourages you to make a meaningful impact on our core systems and services.
