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Quality Technician

Harlow, onsite

Circa £35,000, pension, 25 days holiday

Drive Excellence. Deliver Precision. Make an Impact.

This business are leaders in plastics technology and tooling,

Are you an experienced Inspector ready to take the next step in your career? Join a trusted name in precision engineering and plastics manufacturing as a Quality Technician, where you'll play a vital role in upholding the high standards for their clients - including Volkswagen, GlaxoSmithKline, Aston Martin, and Bentley.

Why this role?

You won't just be ticking boxes. You'll be hands-on with cutting-edge equipment, solving real-world problems, and helping shape a quality culture that runs through everything they do. This is your opportunity to grow into a key quality assurance professional in a business that values innovation, teamwork, and attention to detail.

What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out first-off, last-off and sample inspections to ensure quality at every stage
• Creating and maintaining accurate inspection records and quality documentation
• Programming and operating CMMs
• Conducting MSA (Measurement System Analysis) studies
• Calibrating and maintaining metrology equipment
• Supporting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and driving corrective/preventive actions
• Helping to prepare SOPs and review product specifications
• Taking part in continuous improvement projects across the business
• Contributing wherever needed to support quality and business goals

What we're looking for:

• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Confident using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Solid experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong GD&T knowledge and quality inspection skills
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Familiarity with injection moulded components (desirable)
• Experience with PPAP processes (desirable)

What's in it for you:

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension contribution

A chance to work with top-tier clients and some of the most respected names in the industry

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Production Estimator

Global Manufacturing and Engineering

Location: Worcestershire, on-site role

Strong salary, 8% Pension Contribution, Private Health Care, Death in Service Package, Full Sick Pay, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Free Parking, Subsidised Restaurant

No visa sponsorship for overseas candidates

We're looking for a commercially astute Production Estimator to join the Inter Company Sales Team-a pivotal role at the heart of the operations.

Reporting directly to the Production Director, you'll take full ownership of creating and managing machine option quotations across Europe. Whether it's standard configurations, bespoke adaptations, or retrofit solutions, your work will ensure our quotes are accurate, competitive, and delivered with precision.

This is a role for someone who thrives in a technically complex environment and understands the critical link between engineering and commercial success.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the creation and life cycle management of all machine option quotations.
• Collaborate across departments-Engineering, Supply Chain, Production-to deliver accurate, timely, and profitable proposals.
• Drive each quotation as a project, ensuring clear timelines, accountability, and follow-through.
• Implement and refine cost models that reflect market realities and boost conversion rates.
• Prepare estimates across machining, fabrication, engineering design, materials, and assembly-then track performance to identify commercial improvement opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with our European Sales teams to align on strategy and deliver value.
• Analyse KPIs and use data insights to improve revenue, profitability, and success rates.
• Continuously improve the quotation process to deliver greater value to both our customers and our production teams.
• Support twice-yearly costing reviews with sound commercial analysis and judgement.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven background in estimation and quotation within a related engineering or manufacturing sector.
• Clear understanding of how commercial performance ties to estimation strategy.
• Strong technical insight into complex manufacturing and engineering processes.
• Solid commercial and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across multiple nationalities and functions.
• Confident in decision-making and problem-solving, even under pressure.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Detail-focused and customer-oriented.
• Willing and able to travel when required.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant field.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience within a machine tool or precision engineering environment.
• Multilingual capability-especially in another core European language alongside fluent business English.
• Background in implementing or improving business systems related to estimation and quotation.

We're seeking someone who brings industry insight, technical rigour, and commercial sharpness. If you're driven to improve processes, influence key decisions, and contribute directly to business success-this is your opportunity.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Quality Lead

European Specialist Assembly & Manufacturing Business

Location: Preston (On-site)

Step into a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a fast-moving, technically advanced manufacturing environment. We're looking for a proactive, people-focused Quality Lead to drive performance, champion customer satisfaction, and lead a dedicated quality team within our Assemblies and Components value stream.

This is more than a quality role - it's a chance to shape how excellence is delivered across a thriving business.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead, mentor and energise the Quality Team, creating a culture of ownership, performance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across departments to embed quality into everything we do - from engineering and operations to customer service.
• Plan resources and drive individual and team development to build deep technical know-how and future leadership capability.
• Champion the Voice of the Customer, integrating real feedback and warranty data into product and process improvements.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities (8D, 5 Whys, FMEA, Ishikawa) to resolve quality issues at root cause.
• Drive the implementation of robust corrective and preventive actions to eliminate repeat issues.
• Manage supplier quality and ensure that incoming parts and components meet exacting standards.
• Own and evolve the shop floor Quality Systems in line with ISO 9001 and relevant industry standards.
• Play a key role in New Product Development and Engineering Change activities.
• Ensure full compliance to process control plans and quality documentation.
• Monitor key quality metrics (Yield, Scrap, Rework, Cost of Poor Quality) and use data to influence smart decisions.
• Step in for the UK Head of Quality when required - this role comes with visibility and autonomy.

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Solid experience in a quality leadership or supervisory role in a regulated manufacturing environment, perhaps automotive tier 1 or similar fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in structured problem-solving and implementing effective corrective actions
• Excellent understanding of quality core tools and techniques
• Proven success managing audits, quality incidents, and driving closure of non-conformances
• Confident communicator with the credibility to influence at all levels

Desirable:

• Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or a technical discipline
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification
• Experience in lean manufacturing or operational roles (e.g., automotive, aerospace, etc.)
• Involvement in business transformation or product launch projects

What You'll Get:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' holiday (plus UK bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Staff discounts
• And more...

If you're excited by leading change, solving real problems, and building a high-performance culture - we want to hear from you.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Assistant Buyer

Worcester | Onsite | Manufacturing & Engineering

Competitive Salary + Company Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Fuel the Flow of Innovation - Join a World-Class Manufacturing Powerhouse

Are you ready to take the next step in your supply chain career? We're looking for a sharp, proactive Assistant Buyer to join our high-performing procurement team at the heart of a global engineering and manufacturing leader. Based at their Worcester site, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the production lines never miss a beat.

You'll work closely with planning, production and suppliers to make sure the right parts arrive at the right time - every time. If you're organised, analytical, and passionate about process improvement, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Run MRP, Kanban, and JIT ordering systems to keep materials moving
• Monitor and manage supplier order books and delivery performance
• Tackle supply chain bottlenecks before they become problems
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve delivery issues and drive On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) performance
• Keep supplier records audit-ready and aligned with ISO standards
• Use ERP data to maintain accurate, real-time material plans

   

What You'll Bring:

• Detail-driven and solutions-focused with a can-do attitude
• Confident communicator and relationship builder - internally and externally
• Comfortable juggling priorities and working to deadlines in a team environment
• Able to embody and promote Mazak's values at every opportunity

   

Your Skills & Experience:

• Proficient in Excel, data analysis and Microsoft Office Suite
• Solid understanding of ERP systems and how they link to real-world operations
• Background in manufacturing or engineering environments
• Strong planning and scheduling abilities, with an eye for detail
• Experience with Microsoft AX is a plus

   

If you're ready to make an impact in a globally respected organisation where precision meets performance, apply now and help us shape the future of manufacturing.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.