Production Engineering Manager

Company: Rise Technical Recruitment
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Location: Rochester
Job Description:

Production Engineering Manager

Competitive Salary + Company Benefits

Rochester (Commutable from: Chatham, Gillingham, Gravesend, Sittingbourne, Maidstone, Dartford)

Are you a Production, Manufacturing or Engineering Manager looking to drive continuous improvement, lead projects, and develop a team within a well-established manufacturing environment?

On offer is a key role where you will lead production engineering activities, deliver improvement projects, and implement new technologies, all within a stable and growing business.

This company is a respected manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment, known for quality, innovation and strong staff retention.

On offer is a varied role where you will optimise production processes, lead projects from concept to implementation, improve machinery performance, and manage a team, working closely with production, quality and maintenance to drive efficiency and reduce downtime.

This role would suit a Production, Manufacturing or Engineering Manager looking to lead improvement initiatives, develop teams, and progress within a forward‑thinking company.

The Role

  • Lead production engineering, driving process improvement, efficiency, and performance
  • Manage projects from concept to implementation, including new technologies and equipment
  • Develop and lead an engineering team while reducing downtime and improving machinery reliability

The Candidate

  • Experienced Production/Manufacturing/Engineering Manager leading teams in a manufacturing environment
  • Proven track record in continuous improvement and delivering efficiency-focused projects
  • Strong collaborator across production, quality, and maintenance to reduce downtime and improve performance

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026