SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

This is your chance to join an internationally recognised business / brand, who are in a substantial period of growth. They have a unique environment, a great bunch to work with who are incredibly passionate about their products and the industry as a whole.

Most of their staff have worked in the industry for a long time and they are looking for an individual who wishes to grow with the company and share in their current and future success.

Role Overview

This is a rewarding role, that will allow you to bring in your own approach and ideas, with a team and company that are growing. The Lead Software Developer, will lead a small team of skilled software developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Helping take projects from conception to completion, ensuring the business continues to deliver their best in market products and software.   

Lead Software Developer Pay and Benefits

• £45,000 - £55,000
• 33 days holiday
• Sick pay
• Death in service cover
• Unique, relaxed environment
• Casual dress code

Commutable From: Northampton, Wellingborough, Rugby, Kettering, Bedford, Milton Keynes

Lead Software Developer Person Specification

• A technical Degree ideally, anything Software based or similar would stand out.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a commercial software environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, building relationships with people at all levels.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, with experience of Agile Scrum/Sprint planning principles.
• Strong People Management skills with proven experience as a formal Line Manager.
• Experience with project ownership and coordination, from conception to completion. 
• Methodical, with a structured approach.
• Ability to manage working time effectively and prioritise assignments appropriately.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, committed and dependable.

Lead Software Developer Key Responsibilities

• Line management of the Software Team, with responsibility for efficiency and output.
• Managing the successful development of scalable firmware and software using a structured, process-driven approach.
• Plan the detailed Software Team workload and regularly communicate the milestone progress to the Project Lead, Programme Manager and Stakeholders.
• Maintain best practices within the Software Team, ensuring technical journals, essential research and company QMS process are followed.
• Leadership and administration of the Sprint process for the Software Team.
• Support the delivery of product firmware and software within the Software Team, from an initial design brief through to full production, encompassing the testing and verification of the design.
• Assisting with project planning, scoping and problem-solving.

Role Overview

Do you have a background in designing bespoke machinery and leading projects from start to finish? 

Are you a Senior Design Engineer or Design Manager with good industry experience in bespoke machinery design?

We are looking to recruit an experienced individual for a bespoke equipment manufacturer based in Staffordshire. 

The company have a long history of providing bespoke solutions to customers all over the globe and are often requested to create one off machines for specific tasks. 

After another great growth year for the company in the way of orders and project requests, and this upturn is now requiring a new Design Manager to join the company and assist in the demand for new projects to be designed.

Salary and Benefits

• £45,000 - £55,000
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Healthcare 
• 37 Hours per week, 8:45am – 5:00pm, 4pm finish on Friday’s, with some flexibility.
• Immediate Start 

Commutable from: Stafford, Sutton Coldfield, Burton, Derby, Tamworth, Rugeley, Lichfield, Burton, Burntwood, Cannock

Candidate Requirements 

• Qualified to HND / Degree level in an engineering discipline, ideally Mechanical or Product Design. 
• You must have a sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and product design processes. 
• It is essential that you have several years' experience designing using 3D CAD in Mechanical Machinery Design. 
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment. 
• A Design Manager or Engineer with experience of managing a small team.
• Candidates should have a strong Design background in Fabrications, Machine Parts and Hydraulics.

Key Responsibilities

• As the Design Manager you will be responsible for updating existing machines and working on new and existing product ranges, with a strong partnership to shop floor and other engineering personnel. 
• You will take ownership of Design Projects from start to finish. 
• Management of all design activities from concept through to production validation.
• The robust design of products in accordance with the department procedures. 
• Investigating design factors such as function, materials, performance, interchangeability, cost, operational efficiency. 
• Preparation of Project Engineering data for new product assemblies and components, e.g. 3D / 2D Drawings, BOM's, Technical Specifications. 
• Customer technical liaison on new projects, ensuring that the designs meet the customer's requirements and often exceed their expectations and remain competitive to achieve sales growth and increase market share.

The Company

For over 60 years, this business has been constantly evolving their product portfolio to meet the demands and ever-changing needs for some of the world’s largest industries. From the design of their first ever product, the business has sustained manufacturing excellence, setting the industry standard.

Today they operate from a purpose built, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Northampton, where they routinely design and develop system solutions for bespoke applications.

Due to an increasing volume of sales they now need to expand and strengthen their Engineering department.

Control & Instrumentation Hardware Engineer Package, Benefits and Hours

• Salary up to £55,000
• 37 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 17:15pm, Fridays 8:30am – 12:30pm
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory
• 10% employer pension, 4% from employee
• Excellent contractual benefits package to include: death in service, income protection benefits and health insurance, together with a non-contractual annual profit share bonus

Commutable From: Northampton, Long Buckby, Leicester, Coventry, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Banbury

Role Overview

The control & instrumental hardware engineer will design, development, and commissioning of control systems, including variable speed motors and drives, PLC based test systems, P&ID diagrams.

You should be experienced in in electrical CAD design and creating high quality project documentation to deliver exceptional solutions for customers. 

This role will see you assist with commissioning of systems both in-house and at customer sites within UK and internationally.

Control & Instrumentation Hardware Engineer Key Requirements

• Degree / NVQ level 5 or equivalent engineering qualification.
• 2 years designing (electrical CAD) & developing C&I systems.
• PLC Programming (Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal / Controllogix / Beckhoff PLC / Codesys desirable)
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g. ProfiNET, CAN)
• Industrial wiring and switchgear, Industrial sensors e.g. encoders, transducers for pressure, flow, temperature etc.
• Understanding of UK electrical legislation  UKCA, CE, UL, CSA
• Safety standards ISO 13849, IEC 61508

If you are interested in this Control & Instrumental Hardware Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.

The Company

For over 60 years, this business has been constantly evolving their product portfolio to meet the demands and ever-changing needs for some of the world’s largest industries. From the design of their first ever product, the business has sustained manufacturing excellence, setting the industry standard.

Today they operate from a purpose built, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Northampton, where they routinely design and develop system solutions for bespoke applications.

Due to an increasing volume of sales they now need to expand and strengthen their Engineering department.

Applications and Development Engineer Package, Benefits and Hours

• Salary £40,000 - £45,000
• 37 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 17:15pm, Fridays 8:30am – 12:30pm
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory
• 10% employer pension, 4% from employee
• Excellent contractual benefits package to include: death in service, income protection benefits and health insurance, together with a non-contractual annual profit share bonus

Commutable From: Northampton, Long Buckby, Leicester, Coventry, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Banbury

Role Overview

The Applications and Development Engineer will assist Business Development to provide technical solutions to customer enquiries and study, research and develop ideas for new products and methods used to make them. 

You will be working on a wide range of high-speed rotating machinery, couplings and test rigs of bespoke design that must be functional, reliable, easy and safe to use, including modifying existing products or processes to increase efficiency or improve performance.

Applications and Development Engineer Candidate Key Requirements

• Experience or knowledge of high-speed rotating machinery / rotordynamics or similar.
• Mechanical Engineering Degree with Aerospace/Automotive/Energy/Oil & Gas background together with 3 to 5 years of demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Working knowledge and experience of CAD & PDM (preferably SolidWorks) and FEA tools (preferably ANSYS Workbench and/or SolidWorks Simulation).
• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings with GD&T.
• Abley to perform hand calculations for preliminary design, sizing, and stress assessment of static and rotating components.
• Material selection ability and knowledge of conventional manufacturing processes.
• Good understanding of Applied Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Metal Fatigue, Rotordynamics, and Vibrations along with a basic understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The Applications and Development Engineer will support the Chief Engineer in providing timely response to new application and product enquiries for driveline components (couplings, torquemeters, spindles etc.) and turnkey test rigs for testing high-speed rotating machines such as e-motors, generators, aero engines, gearboxes, turbines, compressors, pumps, turbochargers etc.
• Produce innovative designs/ideas and create workable and cost-effective solutions.
• Assist in product costing and preparation of technical and commercial proposals.
• Assist in new product development and product improvement activities including brainstorming, design, analysis, supplier selection and testing, creating 3D CAD conceptual designs and 2D drawings.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, assembly and testing to build in-house R&D test rigs for new product development.
• The ability to conduct test schedules, document the results and present these findings clearly.

This is an exciting role with a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialist machinery. They are part of an established group who have 70+ years experience behind them, and who continue to grow, with the introduction of new products.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will provide design engineering capability to engineering activities/projects assigned to client’s design engineering centre.

Salary, Hours, and Benefits

• £40,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience 
• 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm finish on Friday’s (with flexibility available)
• Hybrid working
• Life Assurance, x2 of salary
• Employee rewards portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Modern working environment

Commutable From: Birmingham, Leicester, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Tamworth

Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

• HND or suitable mechanical engineering design experience. A Degree would be ideal but isn’t essential.
• 3D design proficiency - Pro-Engineer / Creo experience is preferred, but isn’t essential. 
• Have a hands-on approach to engineering design and development.
• Full system design experience would be preferred. 
• Any Automotive, Military, Heavy Engineering, Off Highway / Construction Equipment experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent technical aptitude.
• Previous experience of engineering projects/activities.
• Planning and priority setting.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems would be a big advantage.

Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• The Mechanical Design Engineer will support the generation and delivery of concept and manufacturing design definitions, based on technical specifications, requirements, costs and other constraints.
• Support the conceptual development for new products.
• Participate in maintaining relevant engineering processes and procedures.
• Supporting the identification of business opportunities.
• Problem solving on existing products and product improvement.
• Support the evaluation of technical issues in order to develop proposals for investigations and/or solutions.
• Support assigned projects, ensuring requirements are delivered to plan and budget.
• Working alongside the customer on product development ensuring delivery of solutions to meet the customer’s requirements.
• Keeping up to date in relevant technical areas, developing skills and capabilities, and giving support to others as required.
• Actively participate in business unit improvement activities.

The Company

This is a great opportunity within a leading company’s centre of excellence, which is privately owned and with operations in 20 countries. In the UK, they develop and manufacture bespoke products, with over 90% being exported.

They currently have a number of patents, world firsts and are committed to continuous product development on a concurrent engineering basis. 

You will be joining a sizeable, well-established group who will welcome you into their team.

Please Note: Candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK permanently. 

Mechanical Development Engineer Package and Benefits

• £37,000 - £45,000
• Hybrid working – two days per week from home following successful probation
• 37.5 hours, 8:30am – 5:15pm, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s (with flexible hours)
• 24 days holiday, rising to 26 with service, plus bank holidays
• Company performance bonus, Free life Assurance, Joint contributory pension scheme, Private medical insurance (after a qualifying period)

Commutable From: Northampton, Milton Keynes, Leicester, Peterborough, Rugby, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Banbury, Market Harborough, St Neots

Mechanical Development Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or similar would be ideal. HNC /HND will be considered, along with the right experience.
• 3D design proficiency. Solidworks is preferred, but other 3D experience will be considered. 
• Strong product development experience.
• Design for Manufacture. 
• Problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Drafting experience. 
• A level of calculations experience.
• Some GD&T and simulation experience would be useful but is not essential.  

Mechanical Development Engineer Key Responsibilities

• The Mechanical Development Engineer will lead development projects from initial concept through to full product realisation / implementation.
• Assess and implement design change requests related to the full range of products.
• Preparation, maintenance and revision control of 3D CAD models, drawings and BOM’s using SolidWorks CAD and PLM software. 
• Provide assistance to other departments and suppliers to help solve technical problems during manufacture and assembly.
• Oversee validation testing required during the design change process and summarise results in a technical report. Wide ranging support to the R&D department in the research, testing and development of products.
• Work closely with and support other departments (Production, Production Engineering, Purchasing, Quality) and suppliers to improve existing designs with respect to manufacturability and assembly.
• Conduct calculations to validate the structural integrity of components and assemblies using a formula based approached for simple calculations.

I have an excellent opportunity for a Electrical Design Engineer to join a long running engineering business in Redditch to contribute to future product development. 

Benefits Package

• From £45,000 DOE
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Early Finish Friday
• On-site parking

Joining the wider design team, you will be working on product prototypes through the design of PLC’s, drivers and PCBs. 

The role is part of a long-term plan to bring in an experienced Electrical Design Engineer ahead of a future retirement, offering the opportunity progress your career over the long term. 

Design Engineer Required Experience:

• Related Electrical Engineering qualification.
• SolidWorks & AutoCAD experience preferred
• Experience of PCB’s, PLC’s, Control panel design.
• Working to British standards & regulation.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience post-graduation.

The role is open to Electrical Design Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Electronic Engineers. 

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you are interested in this Electrical Design Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.

Commutable from: Redditch, Bromsgrove, Solihull, Alcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Droitwich Spa, Worcester, Longbridge, Northfield.

I have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a long running engineering business in Redditch to contribute to future product development. 

Benefits Package

• Up to £35,000 DOE
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• On-site parking

Joining a team of design engineers, you will be creating 2D & 3D design to meet client specifications ahead of manufacture. 

In the role you will be working on a mixture of updating existing products, liaising with suppliers and customers, along with working on new product development keeping the business at the forefront of their industry. 

Design Engineer Experience Required

• Related Engineering qualification
• SolidWorks preferred
• Exposure to metal manufacturing environment
• Creation of BOMs and other technical documentation
• 3 years’ experience post-graduation.

The role is open to Mechanical Design Engineers, CAD Engineers and Design Engineers.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you are interested in this Mechanical Design Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.

Commutable from: Redditch, Bromsgrove, Solihull, Alcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Droitwich Spa, Worcester, Longbridge, Northfield.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to join our modern, forward thinking manufacturing client in Accrington, with a market leading benefit package. 

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the future of the manufacturing onsite, project managing the design and implementation for new products.

Benefits

• Salery from £50,000
• 32 Days annual leave
• Enhanced pension
• Company bonus
• Health Scheme
• Life insurance
• Enhanced sickness benefit
• Electric car charging,
• On-site parking

For success in this Senior Design Engineer role, you should have solid experience developing 3D designs in manufacturing environments, along with rapid prototyping, GD&T and tooling design.

Design Engineer Role Outline:

• Support the design & implementation of manufacturing equipment.
• Tooling design.
• Maintain standards such as ISO 9001.
• Support client relationships.
• Work closely with manufacturing to overcome challenges.

Design Engineer Experience:

• Related mechanical engineering qualification
• Experience using 3D design software i.e. SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo.
• Experience implementing new tooling, concepts and prototyping.
• Undertake Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• GD&T

The role is open to Design Engineers, Senior Design Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, FEA Engineers.

If you are interested in this Senior Design Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.

Commutable from: Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Preston, Bolton, Rochdale.

Please not this opportunity is a permanent position and does not offer sponsorship.

I am pleased to present a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our modern, forward thinking manufacturing client in Accrington, with a market leading benefit package. 

You will be part of an expanding design team working on projects from cradle to grave.  

Benefits:

• Salary up to £45,000
• 32 Days annual leave
• Enhanced pension
• Company bonus
• Health Scheme
• Life insurance
• Enhanced sickness benefit
• Electric car charging,
• On-site parking

As a design engineer onsite, you will be working closely with clients to find solution to their engineering problems through new product development. The team you will be joining are proud of both their quality high products and friendly, team-oriented culture.

Design Engineer Role outline:

• Development of new products.
• Create design for manufacture.
• Maintain standards such as ISO 9001.
• Support client relationships.
• Work closely with manufacturing to overcome challenges.

Experience:

• Related mechanical engineering qualification
• Experience using 3D design software i.e. SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo.
• Experience as a design engineer within manufacturing environment.
• Undertake Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

The role is open to Design Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, FEA Engineers.

If you are interested in this Design Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.

Commutable from: Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Preston, Bolton, Rotchdale.

Please not this opportunity is a permanent position and does not offer sponsorship.

This is a family owner business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, with this role being part of that growth.

Mechanical Design Engineer Salary and Benefits

• £36,000 - £50,000, dependant on experience
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday (office-based role)
• 26 days holiday plus statutory
• Profit related pay
• Life Insurance cover

Commutable From: Derby, Chesterfield, Nottingham, Leicester, Sheffield, Mansfield

Mechanical Design Engineer Role Overview

• An experienced Mechanical Design Engineer is required to work within a focused Research and Development team, capable of taking the lead on your own projects whilst contributing to those of your colleagues through collaborative and cross functional working.
• You will have proven experience of developing products from idea through to production prototype whilst fully considering design for manufacture and assembly.
• Full project experience is a pre-requisite.

Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements and Responsibilities

• A solid mechanical engineering background, with strong experience in the design and development of mechanical structures and mechanisms.
• Experience of designing electrics/electronics, control systems or medical devices is advantageous but not essential.
• Be fully conversant with all aspects of Solidworks 3D CAD.
• Experience of developing New Products to satisfy end user needs.
• Create product specifications, project plans and detailed designs.
• Select the optimum materials and manufacturing methods to meet business and product needs.
• Validate and verify designs by prototyping, testing and first batch manufacture support.
• Ensure products meet appropriate safety and performance standards for CE marking.
• Ability to manage a project to conclusion, on time and on budget.

A major large manufacturing company in the Coventry area, are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer. This is a key role within an established business, with over 200 sites worldwide.  

We are driving advancements in new technologies solutions for a diversified global market.

Commutable from Birmingham, Nuneaton, Coventry, Tamworth, Burbage, Rugby, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Sutton Coldfield, Lutterworth, Henley in Arden and Solihull

What’s in it for you, as Senior Quality Engineer?

• Salary: £50,000
• Free parking on site
• Employee discount (reward gateway)
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top)
• Early Friday finish
• Company contributory pension
• Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
• Modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted
• Unlimited Career progression

Requirements for Senior Quality Engineer

• Significant Quality Engineering experience at a Senior level
• You will have gained your experience from within high-volume manufacturing
• Leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of Quality tools, such as SPC, Control Plans, PPAP submissions, APQP and Containment issues
• Supplier and customer liaison
• Excellent auditing abilities
• This would suit a strong Collaborator, who is keen to utilise your considerable Quality knowledge, in a positive, friendly and supportive environment

Responsibilities for Senior Quality Engineer

• Provide support to the Quality Manager
• Manage and improve the current Quality systems 
• Control Plans and SPC
• Customer audits
• Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• PPAP submissions
• Champion continuous improvements in Quality
• PFMEA
• Containment issues
• Utilising problem- solving techniques, such as Ishikawa and 5 Why
• 8D reports
• Point of contact for customers
• Gauging and calibration
• Support NPI