Production Control Engineer - Space

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

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

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.