Production Engineer Graduate in Herstmonceux

Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL

Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours Monday to Friday

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.

We are now recruiting for a Production Engineer Graduate to assist in the NPI process and to help define our manufacturing processes. Assisting to optimise designs and processes to meet customer requirements, maximise quality and efficiency. You will be assisting with best practice to identify any problems in the production line, troubleshooting manufacturing issues and completing various administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and maintaining manufacturing routes and BOMs in ERP system.
• Support quoting process with technical input and accurate cost estimates.
• Assist with design and manufacturing to optimise new product introduction.
• Assist identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Support with the creation and maintenance of work instructions and process documentation.
• Gain product knowledge and experience of manufacturing processes relating to UHV components and assemblies.
• Assist in training for other staff members in the use of ERP system.
• Support the review of 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.
• Assist with the design of Vacuum Chambers.
• Creation of 3D CAD models and 2D production drawings.
• Support in the review of customer chamber drawings for build‑to‑print designs.
• Assist with the design of fixtures required for production manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to the completion of DFMEA and PFMEA in accordance with PPAP.
• Employ copy exact principles and controls where applicable.
• Provide support with customers.
• Provide support 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity 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 race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age 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.