Production Engineering Admin Assistant

Chess Dynamics Ltd; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Horsham is looking for a Production Engineering Assistant on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. The role involves supporting the Production Engineering team with administration and ERP system management. Candidates should be able to read manufacturing drawings, possess good computer skills, and preferably have experience in a relevant Engineering or Production role. The position offers a 37.5-hour work week with hybrid working arrangements and generous leave provisions.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Lunchtime finishes on Fridays

Holiday purchasing scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to read manufacturing drawings is required.
• Experience in the use of ERP Systems.
• Previous experience in a Production/ Engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Input data into the ERP system for legacy products.
• Support the team with tooling drawings and parts.
• Take meeting notes when required.

Skills

Read manufacturing drawings

Use of ERP Systems

Good computer skills

Education

HNC or equivalent in Engineering, Manufacturing or Production

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Overview

The Production Engineering Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Production Engineering team by providing administration support. The candidate would need to have a basic understanding of technical drawings with the ability to interpret basic assembly/machining tasks.

Contract

This role is a fixed term contract for 6 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the company's new ERP system helping to input data into the system for our legacy products. This data would include updating bills of operations adding operation times against parts and assemblies.
• Inputting new parts onto the ERP system.
• Supporting the team to get tooling drawings and other parts loaded onto the system so that demand can be raised and parts purchased.
• Assisting the team when other departments require updates within the ERP system.
• Taking meeting notes when required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Ability to read manufacturing drawings is required.
• Experience in the use of ERP Systems.
• Good computer skills.

Desirable

• Ideally HNC qualified or equivalent in an Engineering, Manufacturing or Production discipline.
• Previous experience in a Production/ Engineering role.
• Experience with the use of JIRA and confluence.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills.
• Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage.
• The ability to work independently when required.
• A flexible, conscientious and diligent attitude.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills.
• A resilient and adaptable approach.

Work life balance

• 37.5 hour working week
• Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
• 28 days annual leave
• Christmas closure
• Holiday purchasing scheme

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years