Senior Product Engineer

1 week ago


Lower Dicker East Sussex, United Kingdom Vacgen Ltd Full time
Senior Product Engineer

Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL

Salary: Competitive, DOE

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, a state-of-the-art working environment

Established since 1964, we are widely recognized for our top-notch ultra-high vacuum products and services.

As pioneers in UHV technology, our focus on innovation, reliability, and quality has propelled great advancements in the industry. Our products are trusted by prestigious institutions such as NASA, the European Space Agency, and CERN's Large Hadron Collider.

Driven by innovation, we cater to the next generation of visionaries and builders. From our cutting-edge manufacturing facility in the UK, we provide essential technologies to our customers in various sectors.

With an exciting expansion phase underway at our new manufacturing facility near Hailsham, East Sussex, we are looking to add dynamic professionals to our team.

We are currently seeking a Senior Product Engineer to play a crucial role in ensuring the timely delivery of our products within budget and to the highest DFMA standards.

Senior Product Engineer - The Role:
  • Contribute to delivering projects on time and within budget
  • Provide support for the design and development team
  • Lead cost reduction projects and enhance product quality
Responsibilities Include:

Product Development

  • Manage project processes efficiently
  • Conduct feasibility studies on NPI's
  • Collaborate with suppliers for product advancements
  • Generate BOM's and planning sheets for new products

Cost Reduction

  • Identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Participate in projects to enhance profitability
  • Support sourcing and outsourcing initiatives

Technical Innovation and Competitive Position

  • Stay updated on UHV and manufacturing innovations
  • Analyze competitive products for benchmarking

Engineering Changes

  • Support engineering change systems
  • Address and rectify engineering issues

Custom Design

  • Provide engineering support for custom orders
  • Ensure timely production for custom orders
Essential Skills & Experience:
  • HNC/D in Mechanical and Production Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering Degree
  • Expertise in DFMA
  • Proficiency in reading technical drawings
  • Experience in root cause analysis
  • Production engineering experience
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office
  • Project costing & quotation skills
  • Passion for technology and people
  • Mentoring capabilities
  • Fluency in English

Desirable Skills and Experience:

  • Over 10 years in a similar role
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics
  • Leadership skills

If you believe you possess the required skills and experience for this role, please submit your updated CV for consideration.

No agencies, please.



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