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Coventry
Competitive Rates Outside IR35
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Contract Quality Engineer
Automotive, Transportation, Off-Highway, Marine
Competitive Rates Outside IR35
Step into a role that genuinely shapes product quality at pace. As a Quality Engineer, you'll help drive supplier excellence, tackle real-world quality challenges, and support the launch of an ambitious diesel outboard system project set for 2026. This Quality Engineer position offers meaningful cross-functional influence, strong process ownership, and the chance to turn data into defect reduction and improved reliability.
As a Quality Engineer you will:
- As a Quality Engineer, review, approve and implement Engineering Change Notifications (ECN) and Process Change Notifications (PCN) to support manufacturing requirements efficiently.
- Lead assigned supplier commodities through safe launch activities, ensuring PPAP processes deliver compliant products and documentation prior to shipment.
- Lead quality investigations and resolution using 8D and practical problem-solving methodologies, driving timely, robust corrective and preventive actions.
- Conduct supplier audits for business-critical commodities to agreed schedules, ensuring consistent quality standards across the supply chain.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve yield and enhance customer satisfaction using recognised quality tools.
- Contribute to cost-of-quality analysis and implement strategies that reduce scrap, rework and warranty claims.
The Quality Engineer will bring:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in Supplier Quality Assurance, Supplier Development, or Quality Engineering within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Practical experience applying PPAP, APQP, 8D/problem solving and auditing, with evidence of real-world use.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a blue-chip manufacturing or engineering setting, operating automotive-level quality, procurement and supply chain processes.
- A strong understanding of ISO standards and the discipline required to ensure compliance across internal operations and suppliers.
- A relevant HND or BEng in an Engineering discipline, with Continuous Improvement or Lean qualifications a plus.
This Quality Engineer role supports the wider drive for operational excellence, consistent standards and reliable delivery, aligning quality systems and supplier performance with the company's ambition to innovate in marine propulsion and bring new technology confidently to market. You'll be trusted to self-manage personal KPIs and champion continuous improvement from launch through serial production.
Interested?:
If delivering measurable quality improvements, strengthening supplier performance and driving robust investigations sounds like your next challenge, apply now for this Quality Engineer opportunity and take the next step in your career.
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.
Upper Gravenhurst
£29k per year + Pension, Health insurance
Permanent
On Site
Turn quality work into real business impact. As a Quality Engineer, you will help strengthen assurance across mission-critical supply chains in the electronics and electro-mechanical sectors, supporting accredited processes and customer confidence. This Quality Engineer role offers variety every day, hands-on involvement in continuous improvement, managing our UK QMS and clear progression through technical, auditing, and problem-solving responsibilities. If quality, process improvement and supplier performance sit at the heart of what gets you out of bed, this Quality Engineer position is well worth your attention.
What You Will Do:
Maintain and support the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure it remains effective and compliant.
Plan and carry out internal, external, and product and process audits, then track outcomes to completion.
Liaise with customers and vendors to resolve performance concerns and drive sustained improvements.
Lead and manage quality improvement projects, using structured problem-solving approaches such as 5 Whys and 8D.
Compile First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in line with AS9102 requirements.
Raise, process, and close Corrective Action Requests (CARs), ensuring actions are completed and verified.
What You Will Bring:
Minimum 3 years' experience in a quality role, with confidence across investigations, audits, and corrective actions.
Strong problem-solving skills, ideally with experience using 5 Whys, 8D or similar methodologies.
Practical understanding of auditing and process control, with clear communication and presentation ability.
Familiarity with GD&T and mechanical drawings is beneficial.
Knowledge of AS9100/AS9120 is advantageous, along with exposure to PFMEA, APQP and PPAP, not essential but advantageous.
This Quality Engineer role plays a key part in helping the company deliver consistent quality across a network that supports commercial and military aerospace, medical, industrial and marine industries. With AS9100 and AS9120 accreditations in place, this Quality Engineer position supports the drive for continuous improvement, reliable vendor performance, and disciplined process management, all of which underpin customer satisfaction.
Location:
The Quality Engineer role is based in Milton Keynes, this is an office based role and therefore you will want to live within a local vicinity.
We cannot offer sponsorship and this is a permanent role, therefore you must have full RTW for the UK please.
Interested?:
Ready to bring structure, clarity and momentum to quality improvements? Apply now for this Quality Engineer opportunity and take the next step in a role where your work genuinely moves outcomes.

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.
Coventry
Market related
Contract
Hybrid
Contract - Mechanical Design Engineer - Powertrain
Advanced Marine Propulsion | Outside IR35 | Coventry
Want to help develop the next generation of high-performance marine propulsion systems?
This is an opportunity to join an engineering-led business developing innovative outboard engines and powertrain technologies that are redefining performance, efficiency and reliability within the marine sector.
We're looking for experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to support the development of complex powertrain systems through to production. This is far more than a CAD modelling role. You'll be involved in solving challenging engineering problems, developing robust mechanical solutions and working cross functionally to bring innovative products to market.
What You'll Be Doing as Mechanical Design Engineer Powertrain
- Designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies for advanced powertrain systems
- Creating 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings using NX
- Supporting concept generation, design reviews, validation and product release activities
- Performing engineering calculations and analysis to support design decisions
- Working closely with manufacturing, test and development teams to resolve technical challenges
- Ensuring designs meet performance, reliability and manufacturability requirements
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of existing and future products
What We're Looking For
- Degree qualified Mechanical Engineer or equivalent experience
- Strong product development background within complex mechanical systems
- Experience designing powertrain, drivetrain, transmission, hydraulic or similar mechanical systems
- Proficiency in CAD, ideally Siemens NX
- Strong understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack analysis
- Practical engineering mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams
Why Apply?
- Outside IR35 contract
- Work on a genuinely innovative marine powertrain programme
- Exposure to world-class engineering challenges and advanced propulsion technology
- Opportunity to influence products from development through to production
This is an excellent opportunity for engineers with automotive, motorsport, off-highway, aerospace, defence, marine or powertrain development experience who want to work on a product that is genuinely different from anything else in the market.

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.
Sutton Courtenay
£60k per year
Permanent
Hybrid
Are you an experienced sales professional who enjoys working through complex sales cycles and developing new international business?
This is a newly created opportunity to join a highly advanced engineering business and play a key role in developing its international growth across the marine, defence and industrial markets.
The role will initially focus on Europe and North America, with extensive international travel of 50%+. You will be responsible for identifying new opportunities, building relationships with key customers and helping develop a strong international sales pipeline.
This is a new role, giving you the opportunity to build something from the ground up and develop a long term career as the business continues to grow.
A genuine interest in yachts, boating and the wider marine industry is essential. You do not necessarily need previous marine experience, but you must have a real interest in the sector and be excited by the opportunity to work with advanced marine technology and energy storage systems.
The role
Working closely with the Senior Commercial Manager, you will have responsibility for developing new business opportunities while also supporting existing customer relationships.
You will be involved across the full sales cycle, from identifying and qualifying prospects through to proposals, commercial discussions and deal progression.
This is a hands on role where you will have significant visibility across the business and the opportunity to influence how the international sales strategy develops.
What you will be doing
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across marine, defence and industrial markets
• Build and manage an international sales pipeline across Europe and North America
• Research target markets, customers and potential applications
• Develop relationships with prospective customers through telephone, email, networking, events and industry contacts
• Manage opportunities through a complex sales cycle, from initial engagement through to proposal and deal progression
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers
• Attend international trade shows, exhibitions, customer meetings and industry events
• Travel internationally on a regular basis, with 50%+ travel expected
• Work closely with technical teams to understand customer requirements and identify commercial opportunities
• Develop an understanding of advanced energy storage, electrification and power system technologies
• Prepare proposals, presentations and commercial materials
• Maintain accurate sales activity and opportunity information through CRM systems
• Gather market intelligence and customer feedback to help shape future commercial strategy
What are we looking for?
You MUST have experience working within a complex sales cycle.
This is a key requirement for the role. We are looking for someone who understands how to develop opportunities over time, build relationships with multiple stakeholders and navigate technical and commercial buying processes.
You could currently be working as a Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Technical Sales Engineer, Account Manager, Sales Engineer, Commercial Manager or Key Account Manager.
Your background could be within marine, defence, aerospace, automotive, engineering, manufacturing, energy, industrial technology or another technically complex sector.
You will need:
• Proven experience in B2B sales or business development
• Demonstrable experience managing complex sales cycles
• A strong commercial approach with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities
• Experience selling complex products, solutions, technology or technical services
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Confidence engaging with technical and non technical stakeholders
• The ability to develop relationships with senior decision makers
• A proactive and self motivated approach
• The ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities
• A willingness and ability to travel internationally 50%+
• A genuine interest in yachts, boating and the marine industry
Package and benefits
Salary: circa £60,000
Annual discretionary bonus
Commission structure currently being developed
Travel - International travel 50%+
• Private medical & dental insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced pension
• 27 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Lunch allowance
• Gym and wellbeing benefits
• Plus a range of additional employee benefits
If you are an experienced B2B sales professional with a proven track record in complex sales cycles, a genuine passion for yachts and boating, and the ambition to build an international career, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
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.
Whiteshill
Competitive Salary Plus Benefits
Permanent
Hybrid
Technical Project Lead - Modelling and Simulation Engineer
Defence & Aerospace
Competitive Salary, Plus Benefits & Hybrid Working
Security Clearance Essential
Step into a role that blends real-world impact with hands-on technical leadership. As a Technical Project Lead - Modelling and Simulation Engineer, you'll guide delivery across marine-focused projects in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. If making complex work feel structured and achievable is your thing, this Technical Project Lead - Modelling and Simulation Engineer position is built for you.
As a Technical Project Lead - Modelling and Simulation Engineer you will:
- Act as a Technical Project Lead - Modelling and Simulation Engineer embedded with customer teams, supporting clear delivery of engineering outcomes.
- Define sprint tasks, manage technical risks, and keep engineering change requests moving smoothly alongside the Engineering Manager.
- Lead Scrum ceremonies for effective planning, review, and retrospectives to drive steady progress within an Agile workflow.
- Review and merge MATLAB and Simulink deliverables, ensuring quality standards are met and work is fit for purpose.
- Collaborate across project teams to align functional implementation and reduce dependency issues.
- Support model-based design and control-focused work that may include real-time simulations and monitoring systems.
The Technical Project Lead - Modelling and Simulation Engineer will have:
- Degree-qualified, or equivalent, in a related discipline such as Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely aligned field.
- Strong working knowledge of modelling principles for complex systems, with demonstrable practical experience in control, dynamics, and simulation.
- Experience developing control systems or software using MATLAB/Simulink, with confidence reviewing deliverables and managing engineering quality.
- A background that includes team leadership or mentoring, along with comfort coordinating tasking and delivery in a project setting.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum framework, using tools such as Jira and Confluence, and familiarity with Git-based version control workflows.
This Technical Project Lead - Modelling and Simulation Engineer role supports the company's commitment to operational excellence and future-proof engineering by applying proven expertise in engineering, technology, and consulting. The focus on quality, collaborative delivery, and model-based design helps drive dependable outcomes for both commercial and defence environments, reinforcing a culture of integrity and transparency.
Location:
This Technical Project Lead - Modelling and Simulation Engineer role is predominantly based in Bristol, with occasional travel to client sites as required and the option of hybrid working.
Security Clearance:
Due to security restrictions on the projects, we can only consider UK nationals for this role.
Interested?:
If you're ready to bring clarity, structure, and technical leadership to a Technical Project Lead - Modelling and Simulation Engineer role, apply now and make the next move in your modelling and simulation career.
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.
Whiteshill
Market related
Permanent
Hybrid
Principal Modelling & Simulation Engineer
Take a leading role in modelling and simulation with a Principal Modelling and Simulation Engineer position that blends hands-on technical delivery with visible technical leadership. At this company, modelling and simulation sits at the heart of complex engineering work, from aircraft systems and flight control laws through to submarine autopilots and next-generation platforms. You will get autonomy to shape approaches, define verification strategies, and help develop the next generation of engineers, all within a smaller, highly capable team where your input genuinely moves projects forward.
Due to Security clearance you must be a UK national to apply for this role.
What You Will Do as Principal Modelling & Simulation Engineer:
- Lead the development of system and vehicle-level models, including plant and control algorithms.
- Define modelling approaches, requirements, and verification strategies to drive confidence in outputs.
- Own delivery of technical activities or work packages end-to-end, from planning through to presentation.
- Present results and technical outputs clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support and mentor junior engineers, helping bring structure and clarity to complex problems.
- Contribute to planning, task definition, and delivery prioritisation to keep momentum and deadlines on track.
What You Will Bring as Principal Modelling & Simulation Engineer:
- Strong experience with Matlab and Simulink-based modelling and simulation, with the ability to model complex dynamic systems
- Understanding of control systems, system performance modelling, and vehicle dynamics, alongside multi-domain simulation exposure
- Demonstrable experience with advanced control techniques such as Kalman filtering and state estimation
- Exposure to real-time modelling or code generation using Matlab, including auto coding and C/C++ where relevant
This Principal Modelling and Simulation Engineer role directly supports a mission focused on operational excellence, future-proofing and delivering high-quality engineering solutions across demanding sectors. With global engineering capability and a strong emphasis on integrity, diversity of thought, and responsible delivery, this company brings together aerospace and marine expertise to fast-track innovation through each step of the engineering value chain. Your work will help ensure projects progress with clarity, technical rigour and confident decision-making.
Location:
This Principal Modelling and Simulation Engineer role is based in the UK, supporting work across complex engineering programmes with a strong engineering community.
Interested?
If the idea of owning modelling approaches, leading verification strategy, and mentoring engineers excites you, apply now for this Principal Modelling and Simulation Engineer opportunity and take the next step in shaping high-impact engineering solutions.

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.