Production Engineer in Hailsham

Job Description

Production Engineer – Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL.

Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state‑of‑the‑art working environment, EV Scheme, C2W Scheme.

VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra‑high vacuum (UHV) technology for over 60 years, supporting cutting‑edge research across the globe.

From NASA and the European Space Agency to CERN, our high‑precision products are trusted by world‑leading institutions and researchers to deliver results.

We are now recruiting a Production Engineer to assist in the NPI process and to help define our manufacturing processes, optimising designs and processes to meet customer requirements, maximise quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing routes and BOMs in ERP system.
• Support quoting process with technical input and accurate cost estimates.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing to optimise new product introduction.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Create and maintain work instructions and process documentation.
• Provide product knowledge and experience of manufacturing processes relating to UHV components and assemblies.
• Provide training for other staff members in the use of ERP system.
• Review ECN requests and completion of ECN actions.
• Provide support with 8D and NCR investigations by conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Design of Vacuum Chambers.
• Creation of 3D CAD models and 2D production drawings.
• Review customer chamber drawings for build‑to‑print designs.
• Design fixtures required for production manufacturing processes.
• Complete DFMEA and PFMEA in accordance with PPAP.
• Employ copy exact principles and controls where applicable.
• Liaise with customers.
• Liaise with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the engineering field.
• Experience with CAD software and a proficiency in MS Office.
• A degree or an HNC in engineering.
• The ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
• An open‑minded attitude towards new ideas.
• Experience as a hands‑on doer with the skills to assemble small and large complex assemblies.
• No agencies please.

EEO Statement

Vacgen Limited is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on ..., ... or any other protected status under the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: We cannot accept applications from overseas or people who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Working Conditions

This role involves travel to client sites.

While most work will be carried out from your usual base, you may be required to attend client meetings, site visits, or events as part of your duties.

Travel will be planned in advance wherever possible, and all reasonable expenses will be covered.

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