Design engineer Work, Jobs in Chatham, Ken (with Salaries)

Production Engineer
Swegon UK & I —Snodland
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Mechanical Design Engineer (CATIA V6) - Automotive
ALTEN —Basildon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Military
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Senior Tooling Design Engineer
Leidos —Thurrock
- £44,700 - £57,300 a year
- Overtime
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Advantage Designer
Genuit Group —Aylesford
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
5d
Revit Technician
Quinnross Ltd —Sittingbourne
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Schematics
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
UX/UI Designer
DIAGNAL —Sevenoaks
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- JavaScript
- Agile
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Lead Design Engineer
Swegon UK & I —Whitstable
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- Engineering
Graduate Structural Engineer (Building Structures)
Frankham —Sidcup
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Mechanical Project Engineer
Primech Building Services —Gillingham
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Time management
Quick apply
ASSISTANT DIGITAL BUILD ENGINEER
Laing O'Rourke —Dartford
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Leidos —Thurrock
- £44,700 - £57,300 a year
- Overtime
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
South East Water —Snodland
- From £56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Annual leave
Design Engineer
AVK —Lenham
- £65,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer
BAE Systems —Rochester
- £60,000 a year
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
Mechanical Engineer
LEONARDO AUTO CENTRE —Barking
- £25,803.40 - £59,871.73 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- CAD
- Engineering
- Free parking
Quick apply
8d
Mechanical Technical Lead
Leidos —Thurrock
- £44,700 - £57,300 a year
- Overtime
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Corporate CAD Drafter
ASR Group —London
- AutoCAD
- CAD
- Engineering
Manufacturing Improvement Engineer
elix sourcing solutions —Maidstone
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Data analysis skills
5d
CAD Technician
Bradford Jacobs —Southend-on-Sea
- Up to £27,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
Quick apply
Civil Engineer
South East Water —Snodland
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- IT
- Construction experience
- Annual leave

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Production Engineer

Swegon UK & I -
Snodland

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Job details

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Data analysis skills
Microsoft Office
Continuous improvement
Root cause analysis
Communication skills

Full job description

Production Engineer
Location: Snodland, Kent

The Production Engineer will support and improve manufacturing operations through continuous improvement, process optimisation, production engineering support, and implementation of best practices across the business.

Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Management teams, this role is responsible for improving safety, quality, delivery performance, productivity, and cost efficiency across all manufacturing processes.

The successful candidate will be proactive, process-driven, and capable of supporting operational performance through engineering expertise, data analysis, and continuous improvement activities. The role involves identifying inefficiencies, supporting problem-solving initiatives, improving manufacturing methods, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), developing standard processes, and providing day-to-day engineering support to production operations.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Support Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Analyse production data to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and manufacturing documentation.
Conduct process reviews, time studies, and workflow analysis.
Investigate production and quality issues using Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective actions.
Provide day-to-day engineering support to production and maintenance teams.
Support the reduction of machine downtime and improve equipment performance.
Work alongside Engineering and Production teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI).
Assist with design for manufacture and process development activities.
Support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements and company procedures.
Identify and report unsafe practices or conditions.
Support the development and implementation of manufacturing best practices.
Assist with layout improvements, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods.
Support production trials, sample builds, and process validation activities.
Produce and maintain manufacturing records, reports, and engineering documentation.
Collaborate with internal departments to support operational and business objectives.
Read, interpret, and create engineering drawings and CAD models.
Support manufacturing process improvements through CAD and engineering software systems.

Essential Experience

Proven experience in a Production Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering role.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production engineering principles, and process optimisation.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and waste reduction techniques.
Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and corrective action methodologies.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations within a fast-paced production environment.
Experience carrying out structured problem-solving and technical investigations.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and technical documentation.
Experience creating SOPs, manufacturing documentation, and process controls.
Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements within manufacturing environments.
Experience working within KPI-driven environments focused on quality, productivity, and OTIF performance.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Essential Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
CAD software certification or advanced CAD proficiency.

Why Join Swegon?

At Swegon, we work to create the world's best indoor climate solutions that help people thrive. We are committed to sustainability, energy efficiency, gender equality, and achieving carbon neutrality.

We offer:

The opportunity to work for a leading global HVAC business.
A collaborative and supportive working environment.
Exciting challenges and career development opportunities.
A culture built on our core values of Customer Empathy, Trust, and Commitment.
An open and flexible organisation with short decision-making processes.
A strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance.
A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.

Right to Work

Please note that applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, Swegon is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position and therefore cannot consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. We are also unable to consider applications from candidates currently based outside of the UK or those who would need to relocate in order to undertake this role.

(Please note that we are not looking to use any agencies to fill this vacancy)

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design engineer jobs in chatham, ken

Production Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer (CATIA V6) - Automotive

Senior Tooling Design Engineer

Advantage Designer

Revit Technician

UX/UI Designer

Lead Design Engineer

Graduate Structural Engineer (Building Structures)

Mechanical Project Engineer

ASSISTANT DIGITAL BUILD ENGINEER

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Design Engineer

Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Technical Lead

Corporate CAD Drafter

Manufacturing Improvement Engineer

CAD Technician

Civil Engineer

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