Job Description

Company Description

ALTEN

is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.


Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow's world--today.


Join us and start building tomorrow's world today!

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: Portsmouth

On Site: Full time

Clearance: Clearable

Experience Level: Mid to senior level

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, coordinate, and control

production line activities

to meet schedule and cost targets Act on

MRP outputs

, managing the release of requisitions and coordinating part deliveries Work closely with

procurement

to expedite, amend, or cancel orders as required Manage the

end-to-end kitting process

, including works order release and flight store coordination Coordinate material delivery through the

clean room

in line with production schedules Work to defined

processes, deadlines, and business requirements

to ensure consistency across the production control team

Qualifications

Required Skills:

Experience in

production control, manufacturing planning, or materials management

Strong understanding of

MRP systems and production scheduling

Ability to manage

multiple priorities

in a fast-paced production environment Experience working with

procurement and supply chain teams

Strong organisational and communication skills

Required Qualifications:

A

Bachelor's

or

Master's degree

in

Engineering

, or

equivalent

military experience

. Proven experience in a

production control, planning, or manufacturing environment

Familiarity with

manufacturing processes and clean room operations

Desirable Skills:

Experience working in

aerospace, defence, or other regulated manufacturing environments

Knowledge of

ERP/MRP tools

(SAP, Oracle, or similar) Experience supporting

complex or low-volume/high-value production lines

Additional Information

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 industries Private Medical Insurance Cycle & Tech Scheme Employee assistance programme Life insurance & Pension Scheme Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings Flexible 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.