Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

About Us

Kewell Converters is a leading foam converter with a stellar reputation for quality, engineering excellence, and customer service. Based in Edenbridge, Kent, we operate a dynamic, fast-paced batch production facility with a rich history of innovation and design.

Summary

Are you a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next challenge? Join our team and bring your proactive, innovative approach to our manufacturing, design, and production processes. Your contributions will be critical to our business growth and development.

The Role

• Lead new product innovation, design, and production development and research.
• Manage and develop continuous production improvement projects, guiding team members to success.
• Combine hands-on skills with technical solutions to drive results.
• Assist in production development and processing requirements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to ensure smooth operations.

Example Project: You’ll tackle exciting challenges like developing a semi-automated process for parts requiring an embossed surface finish, ensuring quality and productivity.

Our Company Vision

Progressive

• Embrace Technology: Integrate the latest manufacturing technologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Foster Innovation: Encourage creativity and continuous improvement, setting industry standards.
• Expand Horizons: Proactively seek new opportunities, engaging with the wider industry and leading market change.

Adaptive

• Respond to Market Trends and Opportunities: Stay attuned to trends, allowing us to swiftly pivot and customise our product offerings.
• Promote Learning and Development of Team: Invest in education and training, ensuring competitiveness in a changing industry and learning from our mistakes.
• Emphasise Sustainability: Adopt eco-friendly practices that align with global sustainability goals.

Positive

• Create a Supportive Environment: Nurture a ‘can do’ workplace culture that values respect, collaboration, and well-being.
• Contribute to the Community: Support local causes, acting as a responsible corporate citizen.
• Uphold Ethics and Transparency: Build relations and trust with customers, suppliers, and partners through ethical practices and transparency.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong hands-on manufacturing skills and experience.
• Excellent technical problem-solving abilities.
• Proven project management skills with strong verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings.
• Beneficial: CAD/CAM understanding and ability.
• Desirable: Experience with foam/wood fabrication.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or fabrication estimating.
• Strong mathematical skills and proficiency with statistics and specifications.
• Understanding of 5S and lean manufacturing principles.

The Package

Salary

• On application (subject to experience and skill)

Benefits

• Company bonus scheme (quarterly results lead)
• Company pension scheme (details can be provided)
• Hours: 40 hrs Monday to Friday.
• Holiday: 20 days plus bank holidays.

Our Company Values

• Innovative
• Loyalty
• Integrity
• Quality
• Passion and Enthusiasm

If you are looking for your next step into the manufacturing world apply now!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Quarterly bonus

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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