About this role
As a Production Control Engineer you will join our team in Portsmouth to support our activities within the Aerospace sector.
You will support production operations by planning, coordinating, and controlling activities across the production line with a strong focus on schedule adherence and cost control. The role plays a key part in ensuring materials, kits, and works orders are released and delivered in line with MRP outputs and project requirements.
Location: PortsmouthOn Site: Full timeClearance: ClearableExperience Level: Mid to senior level Key Responsibilities:
Plan, coordinate, and control production line activities to meet schedule and cost targetsAct on MRP outputs, managing the release of requisitions and coordinating part deliveriesWork closely with procurement to expedite, amend, or cancel orders as requiredManage the end-to-end kitting process, including works order release and flight store coordinationCoordinate material delivery through the clean room in line with production schedulesWork to defined processes, deadlines, and business requirements to ensure consistency across the production control team Required Skills:
Experience in production control, manufacturing planning, or materials managementStrong understanding of MRP systems and production schedulingAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environmentExperience working with procurement and supply chain teamsStrong organisational and communication skillsRequired Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.Proven experience in a production control, planning, or manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with manufacturing processes and clean room operationsDesirable Skills:
Experience working in aerospace, defence, or other regulated manufacturing environmentsKnowledge of ERP/MRP tools (SAP, Oracle, or similar)Experience supporting complex or low-volume/high-value production lines Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A huge diversity of engineering projects and industriesPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle & Tech Scheme Employee assistance programmeLife insurance & Pension SchemeSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildingsFlexible way of working (role dependent)We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.