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Technical Manager – Permanent - Bristol Area – Attractive – Aerospace, Marine, MoD and Defence

A Technical Manager is required within an Advanced Aerospace, Marine and Defence Services Organisation. TheTechnical Manager will join the senior management team and will be responsible for the development and management of the Structural and Fluid Dynamics capability, ensuring that the team has the right technical capabilities, tools, and processes in place to meet the various project requirements, both now and in the future.

The Technical Manager is the focal point for technical excellence, resource planning for the capability and ensuring continuous improvement within the domain. The Technical Manager should have industrial experience in some, but not all of Flight Loads, Aeroelastics, Vibration or Test support, Aerodynamic Knowledge, Hydraulic Systems, Thermal Analysis, Acoustics and Modelling Using Matlab, Nastran and or Ansys Fluent. 

The successful Technical Manager will be responsible for the Structural and Fluid Dynamics capability, including day to day management and longer-term strategy.

Flexible working May be available with a hybrid working model for part of the week.

The Technical Manager you will be required to:

• Provide technical leadership or support on projects where required
• Ensure appropriate technical support is available for customer interactions
• Manage external suppliers within the technical area, including tendering and quality audits
• Facilitate team’s ability to deliver by ensuring right people, tools, and processes are in place
• Act as the focal point for tools within the technical area
• Evaluate current tool-sets and identify needs for new tools or upgrades
• Develop business cases where new tools are required and leading their implementation
• Ensure tools are used effective to support delivery and innovation
• Allocation of the team members in line with the project requirements
• Define and manage annual budget needs for internal development of capabilities/processes
• Support business development activities and contribute to project proposals and bids
• Hold technical checks and/or approvals for capability area in line with delegated authority
• Act as the process owner for the technical domain, identifying missing or outdated processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and push for process change where needed
• Own and manage bench tasks to support capability development and delivery readiness
• Collaborate with other Technical Managers to ensure cross-functional alignment consistency
• Facilitate recruitment of suitably qualified/skilled engineers to support growth of company

The Technical Manager Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Candidates will be degree qualified (or equivalent), in a related discipline preferably Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mathematics.
• Post-graduate qualification to a Master’s degree or Doctorate in a relevant specialisation  would be desirable
• Membership of an Engineering Body would be desirable
• Chartered Engineer Status would be desirable

** Security Clearance and UK Nationals only for this role due to the nature of systems involved**

Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high, and interviews will be arranged very soon and to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Technical Manager,then contact: Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446127 or peter.heap@jonlee.co.uk

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.

Principal Engineer - Design Lead - Defence Sector - Permanent - Attractive  – Buckinghamshire

A Principal Engineer - Design Lead is needed for an established supplier of engineering solutions for the defence sector. They specialise in the design, manufacture and support of control systems, and power systems for defence platforms within the safety critical and harsh environment domain.

The Principal Engineer - Design Lead will lead the design and development of new equipment, primarily with mechanical but also electrical skills. The Principal Engineer - Design Lead must be creative, inquisitive, keen to learn, question everything and have an eye for detail.  

With the support of the Technical Director the Principal Engineer - Design Lead role also covers the full product life cycle, and you must take the technical lead, the design authority role and develop into a subject matter expert (SME).

The Principal Engineer - Design Lead will have a broad range of experience and skills within mechanical design, sheet metal fabrication, manufacturing and prototyping, product development, CAD, and project management but also a good understanding of other manufacturing methods and electrical design. This opportunity will have 3–6 months of Training and Development built in.

Key Duties for the Principal Engineer - Design Lead

• Product development, designing new solutions to meet complex customer requirements.
• Lead a team of mechanical engineers to design and develop solutions for customers.
• Create concepts, managing design compliance and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure solutions are viable and designed efficiently for manufacture and assembly.
• Be a technical point of contact for customers and accountable for successful delivery of projects.
• Drive the team towards excellence by improving standards and processes.
• Mentoring, motivating, and developing the teams’ skills and capabilities.
• May be required to help with general engineering tasks and CAD to support day to day activities.
• Create effective technical reports to support bid responses, etc.
• Providing design justifications, managing the design process, and managing the product lifecycle.
• Designing, prototyping, and developing electro-mechanical products.
• Substantiating designs using analytical methods, FEA software, and other simulation tools.
• Developing high quality, cost effective and production ready designs in 3D CAD.
• Promote a culture of excellence and team expertise in DFMA.
• Conducting material selection, evaluation, and leading internal and external design reviews with customers.
• The certification and compliance management and developing comprehensive technical documentation.
• Managing configuration control, product safety, and obsolescence.
• Providing peer review of drawings, reports, and other engineering output
• Assisting in the development of company procedures, codes of practise and work instructions.
• Promoting continual improvement and contributing to business process improvements.

Key Skills/Experience Required for the Principal Engineer - Design Lead

• Knowledge and experience and a background in design and development.
• Designing for sheet metal fabrication and associated manufacturing techniques.
• Experience in analysis, e.g. Stress, CFD, FEA etc, using associated software tools, ideally NASTRAN.
• Demonstrable mechanical design experience and knowledge of Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD is desirable.
• A background in the naval, marine or defence sectors would be advantageous.
• Qualified with the equivalent of a UK degree or have significant relevant industry experience.
• Ability to analyse complex technical issues and develop innovative solutions for customers and clients.
• Strong problem-solving and project management ability with clear & effective communication, both written and verbal.
• Ability to produce concept designs to satisfy a customer’s equipment specification.
• Familiar with and able to understand standards e.g. DEF STANS to identify relevant requirements.
• Confident in design justification, hand calculations, simulations, project management, and testing.
• Articulate and able to influence stakeholders for an optimal solution with effective presentations.
• Able to work with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and other stakeholders.
• Writing test specifications, test requirements, ITPs, and documents to demonstrate compliance.
• Prepared to challenge existing SME, question traditional solutions and to drive innovation.
• Courageous and innovative mindset, unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.
• Motivating, able to plan own time, priorities, and deadlines to ensure project success.

**Candidates must be British Nationals as full UK Security Clearance (SC) may be required, and this is due to the nature of the Defence products involved**

Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high, and interviews will be arranged very soon. If you have the right experience and you want to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Principal Engineer - Design Lead role, please contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446127 or send suitable CV’s topeter.heap@jonlee.co.uk

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.

Senior Project Manager – Permanent - Bristol Area Attractive - Aerospace, Marine and Defence

A Senior Project Manager is required within an Advanced Aerospace, Marine and Defence Services Organisation. The Senior Project Manager will join the senior team and will be involved in the full project life-cycle from assisting with bids for new and continuing work to delivering existing long-term programmes of work. Specifically, the Senior Project Manager role involves the planning, monitoring, and control of allocated projects in the Aerospace and Defence market. Key to this is ensuring that projects are in line with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and project management procedures within the level of delegated authority.

This Senior Project Manager role would suit a candidate who has previous engineering and current project management experience looking to move into a fast-moving company with a world-wide customer base. This role will be based in their Bristol offices with occasional travel to client's sites as required however as part of their commitment to flexible working, employees are able to combine office work with remote working.

The Senior Project Manager you will be required to:

• Reporting to Head of Programmes, manage projects in accordance with procedures.
• Participation in the Bid Phase, either supporting the Business Manager.
• Potentially leading bids post initial customer contact.
• Some preparation of proposals estimates, and initial pricing may be required.
• Preparation of all Project Start-up and Initiation Documentation.
• Preparation of Project Briefs, Project Management Plans, Project Schedules, and Budgets.
• Management of Risk in accordance with company procedures.
• Tracking, monitoring progress and management of projects for Time, Cost and Quality.
• Preparation of project data including budget updates, estimates, invoicing, and profiling.
• Management of project resource demand and participation in Business Unit resource.
• Stakeholder communication for both internal/external to customers and suppliers.
• Management and control of contract changes with the customer for all allocated projects.
• Early and clear reporting, raising/escalation of project issues, risks, and potential problems.
• Support the implementation of Best Practice Project Management across the company.
• Identify opportunities for improving processes and efficiency regarding projects.

The Senior Project Manager Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Degree qualified in an Engineering, Science, Technology, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• Recognised Project Management training and qualification (Desirable).
• Ability to lead team members in demanding technical environments.
• Able to work with a wide experience level from junior engineers to technical consultants.
• Financially astute, able to create and manage project budgets to maintain profit margin.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident in prioritisation and managing concurrent work-streams.
• Ability to manage own workload and work to deadlines.
• Be an effective communicator, both written and verbal.
• A proactive and assertive nature with the motivation to succeed.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power-point.
• General experience within defence or aerospace engineering environment.
• Experience of project management of engineering technical services provision.
• Ideally experience of full life cycle development programmes.
• Some line management experience (of at least one other)

** Security Clearance and UK Nationals only for this role due to the nature of systems involved**

Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high, and interviews will be arranged very soon and to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Senior Project Manager,then contact: Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446127 or peter.heap@jonlee.co.uk

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.

Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers – Permanent

Bristol Area – Attractive – Aerospace, Marine and Defence

Numerous Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers is required within an Advanced Aerospace, Marine and Defence Services Organisation. TheSimulation, Modelling and Control Engineers will be an engineer with the ability of working on technical projects while shaping the future of complex engineering work packages. The Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers role will suit an engineer looking to diversify or develop their experience and work within a team responsible for producing models at vehicle and systems level representing mathematical and control algorithms.

The Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers will use tool-sets including MATLAB, Simulink, Python and associated toolboxes, and a good understanding of the use of version control software (e.g. GIT) and task management tool-sets as part of collaborative working is required. The Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers is expected to have some industrial engineering experience or knowledge of, using modelling for the development and analysis of complex systems. The Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers will have the following responsibilities (depending on experience): Control Systems, System performance, Equipment and Systems Modelling and or Vehicle Dynamics.

Flexible working May be available with a hybrid working model for part of the week.

Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers you will be required to:

• The successful candidates will work within the Simulation, Modelling and Control team developing models and running simulation analyses for a variety of reasons including (but not limited to):
• In support of equipment and system design activities
• Validation and derivation of system and equipment requirements
• Development of system control and monitoring algorithms
• Root cause analysis
• Technical report writing is also an important part of the role, from Model Description Documents to Analysis Reports.
• As you develop, so too will your responsibilities, from representing the company to the customers, to contributing to technical proposals and leading technical modelling packages of work up to technical signatory and beyond.
• You will work with the technical leads and principle engineers, to learning our modelling best practices and processes, whilst also contributing your own ideas to improve our methods and efficiencies.

Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Candidates will ideally be degree qualified (or equivalent), in a related discipline preferably Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Mathematics, and must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of fundamental modelling principles.
• Candidates must have qualities such as Confidentiality. A Flexible, Can-Do Approach, A Professional Attitude, Be Self-Motivated with a Solid Team Working Ethos

** Security Clearance and UK Nationals only for this role due to the nature of systems involved**

Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high, and interviews will be arranged very soon and to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Simulation, Modelling and Control Engineers,then contact: Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446127 or peter.heap@jonlee.co.uk

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.

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? This is your chance to join a globally recognised company that specialises in manufacturing and distributing electronic and electromechanical components and assemblies for industries such as aerospace, medical, industrial, and marine. The company is offering an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects with a strong focus on quality and precision, this role will allow you to make a meaningful impact while developing your career within a dynamic industry.

What You Will Do:

- Inspect incoming shipments, ensuring both visual and paperwork checks align with purchase orders. - Maintain accurate inventory levels by conducting regular cycle counts and promptly addressing discrepancies. - Prepare orders for shipping, including picking, packing, and labelling, ensuring items are protected during transit. - Keep the warehouse clean, organised, and compliant with safety regulations. - Collaborate with team members and report inventory issues, system errors, or safety concerns to supervisors. - Support a new project within the UK warehouse facility, contributing to the company's operational success.

What You Will Bring:

- At least 2-3 years of experience in a warehouse environment is preferred. - Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills to ensure accurate inventory management. - Knowledge of warehouse safety practices and regulations. - Good computer skills and familiarity with inventory management software. - A proactive, flexible, and positive attitude with the ability to work independently and solve problems effectively.

This company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has earned it a reputation as a trusted supplier to leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the aerospace sector. By joining this team, you will contribute to the company's mission of delivering high-quality products on time, every time. This role is pivotal in maintaining the company's high standards and supporting its global network of suppliers and customers.

Location:

This role is based at the company's UK warehouse facility in Milton Keynes, offering a convenient and accessible location for your daily commute.

Interested?:

If this Warehouse Despatch Cordinator / Administrator role sounds like the perfect fit for you, don't wait! Apply now to take the next step in your career and become a valued member of this innovative and forward-thinking team.

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.