Production Engineer Graduate in Hailsham

Are you a recent Engineering graduate or an ambitious junior engineer looking to take the next step in your career? This is more than just a graduate role – it’s an opportunity to work within a highly advanced engineering and manufacturing environment where innovation, precision, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything. We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Production Engineer Graduate to join a specialist manufacturing business permanently. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your engineering career while gaining exposure to New Product Introduction (NPI), CAD design, manufacturing processes, process improvement, and high-precision engineering projects.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team where you will play a key role in supporting production engineering activities, improving manufacturing processes, and contributing to technically advanced engineering solutions. As a Production Engineer Graduate, you will support the Production Engineering team across a wide range of technical and manufacturing activities, helping to optimise processes, improve efficiency, and support the introduction of new products into production.

Duties will include:

• Assisting with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes
• Supporting the development and maintenance of manufacturing routes and BOMs within the ERP system
• Assisting with technical quotations and accurate cost estimates
• Supporting process improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Assisting with the creation and maintenance of work instructions and process documentation
• Developing product knowledge relating to UHV components and assemblies
• Supporting ERP system training for staff members
• Assisting with ECN reviews and actions
• Supporting 8D and NCR investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Assisting with the design of Vacuum Chambers using 3D CAD models and 2D production drawings
• Supporting the review of customer drawings for build-to-print projects
• Assisting with fixture design for manufacturing processes
• Supporting DFMEA and PFMEA activities in line with PPAP requirements
• Liaising with customers and suppliers where required

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree or HNC in Engineering
• Experience using CAD software
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Open-minded and eager to learn new ideas and processes
• Hands-on engineering mindset with the ability to work on complex assemblies
• Previous engineering or manufacturing experience would be advantageous

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £35,000 DOE
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities
• Exposure to advanced engineering and manufacturing technologies
• Opportunity to work on highly specialised engineering projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Hands-on training and development opportunities

Working Conditions:

This role will involve occasional travel to client sites, meetings, and events where required. Travel will be planned wherever possible, and all reasonable expenses will be covered.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Engineering graduate or junior engineer looking to build a long-term career within an innovative and technically advanced manufacturing environment.

Due to the high volume of applications, we aim to respond to all candidates. If you haven’t heard from us within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for future opportunities.