Production Engineer – Advanced Materials Manufacturing
Location: Hailsham, East Sussex
Salary: Competitive, permanent role
Working Hours: 39 hours per week
Start Date: Immediate
A growing international engineering organisation is seeking a Production Engineer to join its manufacturing team. The business operates in the advanced materials sector, producing high-performance metal powders used across multiple industries, including additive manufacturing and high-precision engineering. The company name will remain confidential.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded engineer to gain hands-on experience in powder production, equipment operation, and process optimisation, with full training provided.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate and maintain production equipment used in the manufacture of metal powders
* Work with the Production Team to meet production orders safely and efficiently
* Load raw materials, melt, and atomise metal alloys in controlled environments
* Set up and run powder processing equipment, including sieving and blending machinery
* Test and analyse powders using laboratory equipment
* Conduct planned maintenance and manage consumables associated with production
* Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
* Operate overhead cranes safely and effectively
Required Knowledge and Skills
* Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
* Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
* Equipment maintenance experience
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Proactive and able to work independently
* Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces
* Full UK driving licence
* Computer literate
Desirable (Optional) Experience
* Lean Manufacturing practices
* Fork-lift (counterbalance) licence
* PLC controller operation
* Metal melting experience
Additional Information
* Full training provided for specialised production processes
* Screening and criminal record check required
* On-site role with potential occasional travel
This role is ideal for engineers looking to develop practical skills in a niche, high-growth sector, combining hands-on production work with opportunities for technical development.
TPA Recruit is a specialist recruitment agency acting on behalf of our client to source and assess suitable candidates for this position. All applications will be reviewed and processed by our team, who will liaise directly with shortlisted individuals throughout the hiring process