Production Engineer Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL Salary: Competitive, DOE Contract: Full time, Permanent Hours: Monday – Friday, 37 hours Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment! Take Your Career to the Next Level with VACGEN! For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, 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 for a Production Engineer to assist in the NPI process and to help oversee our manufacturing processes, carrying out root cause analysis and maintaining the 8D / RMA system. You will ensure best practice and identify any problems in the production line, troubleshooting manufacturing issues and completing various administrative tasks. In addition to this, as our Production Engineer you will be responsible for: * Leading and carrying out 8D/RMA activities while maintaining the 8D/RMA process within Engineering * Developing operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities * Implementing cost reduction initiatives while maintaining high quality standards * Monitoring the manufacturing processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner * Diagnosing problems in the production line, providing recommendations and training to eliminate any issues * Liaising with other engineers to develop plans that improve production, costs, and labour content * Establishing safety procedures and protocols that take the workers' well-being into account, and that also minimise the carbon footprint * Keeping abreast of advancements in engineering and production, then sharing knowledge with co-workers * Identifying, documenting, and reporting unsafe practices * Checking drawings, routes & new BOM items for completeness and production readiness * Creating drawings, routes & new BOM items for completeness and production readiness * Scheduling meetings with relevant departments and stakeholders. * Analysing all facets of production and making recommendations for improvement * Identifying and obtaining any materials and equipment required for the above In order to be successful in this role it is essential that you have: * 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. 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