Senior Product Engineer
7 days ago
Senior Product Engineer
Location: Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: Private medical insurance, 25 days' holiday, salary sacrifice pension, life insurance, and 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.
As we enter an exciting phase of growth, we are seeking a Senior Product Engineer to help deliver our products on time, to specification, and within budget while adhering to Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
Key Responsibilities of our Senior Product Engineer:
* Manage product development projects, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency.
* Conduct feasibility studies on New Product Introductions (NPIs) and oversee engineering changes.
* Support manufacturing, sourcing, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to reduce costs and enhance product performance.
* Provide technical support on custom designs and ensure engineering quality across the board.
What You’ll Bring:
* HNC/D or Degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering.
* Proven experience in DFMA, production engineering, and project management.
* Strong technical drawing interpretation, root cause analysis, and cost estimation skills.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and mentoring abilities.
* Passion for engineering and a proactive, energetic approach.
Desirable Experience:
* 10+ years in a similar role.
* Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics.
* Experience leading small teams.
If you’re ready to advance your career with a pioneering company, click "APPLY" to submit your CV.
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