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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
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Maidenhead
£70k - 80k per year
Permanent
On Site
Step into a world where innovation meets impact. This exciting opportunity as a Principal Software Engineer offers you the chance to be part of a forward-thinking company that is revolutionising defence technology. Contributing to cutting-edge solutions, you will play a pivotal role in delivering advanced systems that redefine security and trust on a global scale. With a dynamic and collaborative environment, this company is committed to empowering its employees with career growth, professional development, and the chance to work on meaningful projects that truly make a difference.
What You Will Do:
- Lead the architecture, design, development, documentation, and testing of embedded and application software for multiple concurrent research, development, and production programmes.
- Apply object-oriented design techniques to enable code re-use and seamless integration with testing frameworks.
- Review system design artefacts and derive software requirements and architecture to meet high-level system needs.
- Design and maintain software using modelling tools, ensuring accurate code generation where required.
- Contribute to the Software Community of Practice, proposing improvements to tools, processes, and techniques to enhance efficiency and innovation.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers, sharing knowledge and expertise to foster growth and development.
What You Will Bring:
- A degree in engineering, mathematics, or a science-based subject, or equivalent experience.
- Proven expertise in embedded product development, including bare-metal and RTOSes such as ThreadX, QNX or Linux.
- Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages, with a solid understanding of object-oriented design and design patterns.
- Experience with software testing, design for test, and best practice software development processes.
- Familiarity with version control, continuous integration, and automated test tools and frameworks.
This company is dedicated to delivering highly differentiated solutions by applying cutting-edge electronic, mechanical, and software technologies. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development of pioneering cryptographic and key management solutions, ensuring the secure exchange of vital information for its customers. This role is an opportunity to join a team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and excellence, making a tangible difference in critical environments.
Location:
This role is based in Maidenhead offering flexible working hours and the opportunity for a 1pm finish on Fridays.
Interested?:
If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role as a Principal Software Engineer, apply now and become part of a team that is shaping the future of defence technology.
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.
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Telford
£31k - 33k per year + pension and sick pay
Permanent
On Site
Established engineering and fabrication business in Telford seeking a skilled Punch Press operator? As a Punch Press Operator, you will be working with a supportive team producing high quality steel products and working on well-maintained presses. Very good earning and overall remuneration to include 10% pension and 33 days holiday.
Shift: Double days (early and afternoon shift) Mon - Fri
What You Will Do:
- Operate Punch Press machines with precision, ensuring high-quality output.
- Load and unload parts efficiently while adhering to production schedules.
- Conduct quality inspections using equipment and gauges to meet ISO standards.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings to maintain accuracy in production.
- Maintain and clean equipment, keeping the workspace organised and safe.
- Follow all health and safety guidelines to ensure a secure working environment.
What You Will Bring:
- Previous experience operating Punch Press machines, with Amada machines being a plus.
- A strong ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings.
- A proactive approach, with the ability to plan and work independently.
- A team-oriented mindset combined with excellent attention to detail.
- A commitment to reliability and a professional work ethic.
You will have current experience as punch press setter, punch press operator, turret press operator, brake press setter, brake press operator, CNC punch press operator.
As a Punch Press Operator, you will play a vital role in contributing to the company's commitment to quality and precision. The organisation thrives on an open and honest culture, where employees are truly valued and recognised for their contributions. This is a place where your hard work will not only be appreciated but rewarded.
In Return:
- Salary of over £30K (Hourly rate of £15.50/hr) plus bonus
- Good working hours with no nights or weekends
- 10% Pension and 33 days holiday
Interested?:
If you are a skilled Punch Press Operator looking for a role with a decent Telford based firm, Apply today!
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.
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Redcar
£45k per year + Competitive Salary and Benefits
Permanent
On Site
Commercial Project Engineer
Our German owned Client operates in the UK and internationally for the supply of automotive and combustion engine products such as gaskets, shielding systems, stamped and formed metal components, we are looking to recruit a new Commercial Project Engineer (Product/ Programme Sales Manager) to support customer engagement and accurate sales coordination and project engagement.
Based in Redcar (near Cleveland) and working on a hybrid basis, this internal and external customer engagement role is to ensure the successful commercial coordination and accuracy of RFQ activity, data entry, forecasting, sales planning and ultimately growth in sales and customer satisfaction.
Specifically, role duties include:
Commercial Tasks:
- Assist with the controlling of part prices and tooling costs.
- Support preparation of cost models and quotes for prototypes and mass production - working closely with sister companies.
- Help maintain customer portals accurately and manage sales-related data.
- Support the sales planning process in line with business requirements.
- Support Global Sales team members with contract reviews / negotiations, ensuring data is prepared and presented in professional manner.
Program/Project Management Tasks:
- Organise initial kick off meetings.
- Support project meetings and documentation.
- Track project time lines and milestones.
- Preparation of the launch content.
- Ensures customer release drawings are documented accordingly.
Communication & Coordination:
- Act as a key point of contact for customers and customer documentation.
- Coordinate regularly with internal departments (engineering, manufacturing etc..) to ensure project alignment.
- Regularly engage in on-site customer visits to build relationships and understand technical and commercial needs.
- Participate in off-site customer visits in line with business needs.
- Promote the 'Customer Voice' to ensure customer satisfaction.
Change Management:
- Support the initiating and tracking of customer change requests.
- Support customer release and audit activities.
Although supporting existing core OEM and tier 1 customers, this role is targeted to expand to support the business development of new customers in new markets. Working alongside the existing sales team, your strengths in customer relationship and engagement is core.
To support this role, you should have/be:
- A positive "can do" attitude and the ability to adapt accordingly / flexibly in line with business and customer needs.
- Experience in a similar customer-facing position from within a technical commercial sales support / engineering / program management / business administration environment (ideally automotive).
- IT competent. Familiarity with SAP, CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) or equivalent would be extremely beneficial.
- Strong communication and organisational skills along with excellent communication / presentation skills.
- Able to work collaboratively and build good working relationships with others, as well as work independently in an effective manner as required.
- Able to undertake some occasional UK-based travel or other Group locations (e.g. Germany).
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.
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Dudley
£34,719 per year + 33 Days Holiday
Permanent
On Site
Machine Setter / Press Operator
Location: Dudley and Worcester
Pay: £17.12 per hour (approx. £34,719 per annum)
Exciting new opportunities for skilled machine setters with tool setting and press operation experience to join a rapidly expanding business preparing to move to their new premises in Worcester. Initially based at Dudley you will work a rotating day shift setting and running power presses and associated equipment. Excellent rates of pay, great working hours and soon to be based at modern facility.
Shift Pattern: Alternating weeks Monday–Friday – 7:00 am–3:30 pm / 10:30 am–7:00 pm (39 Hours)
Machine Setter / Press Operator Job Summary
Responsible for setting tools, operating press, and maintaining press tools to ensure efficient production of steel components. Duties include preparing coils, conducting quality inspections (including nail bend tests and gauging), changing and servicing tools, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and change press tooling according to production requirements.
- Inspect first-off samples using gauges and bend tests to ensure quality standards.
- Operation of HMI
- Assist the Supervisor in organizing shift activities and take the lead when required.
- Perform tool and plate size changes as per order specifications.
- Communicate tooling and press issues to the Tool Room and Maintenance teams.
- Segregate and report any defective product or material.
- Maintain compliance with Health & Safety and quality procedures.
- Ensure good housekeeping and 5S standards within the work area.
- Accurately complete all required documentation and handovers.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ tool-setting experience.
- ROSPA training beneficial
- Power Press setting or similar
- Tool changeovers and setting
- Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential).
- Reach Truck Licence (beneficial).
- HMI experience
- Overhead Crane Licence (beneficial).
- Supervisory experience and strong communication skills advantageous.
- Computer literacy required.
- Technical background preferred.
Current or recent experience as production technician, mould technician, power press setter, power press operator, press technician or machine setter
What’s Offered
- Competitive hourly rate over £17/hr and benefits package.
- 33 Days Holiday
- Regular weekday schedule with alternating shifts.
- Supportive, safety-focused work environment.
If you are looking for the next challenge with a forward-thinking business and have the right machine setting / press operating experience APPLY TODAY!
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.
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Worcester
£45k - 47k per year + 25 days A/L, Pension (5% company contribution)
Permanent
On Site
Maintenance Engineer role working Days for a leading manufacturer in the Worcestershire area at their busy and ever improving facility. Excellent opportunity with a business receiving a high level of investment. Great prospects moving forward, excellent all round benefits and an exciting time to join the business as they grow their manufacturing capability.
Day shift - Mon - Fri NO NIGHTS / NO WEEKENDS
Maintenance Engineer qualified electrically and mechanically with confident electrical fault finding skills on 3 phase systems and proven mechanical and hydraulic knowledge required!
Candidates who can successfully reduce machine down time through effective planned and reactive maintenance will enjoy this role.
Due to continued development of production facility and on-site equipment this Dudley based manufacturer is offering a permanent role, working favourable hours within a friendly and professional maintenance dept.
As Maintenance engineer you will be required to;
- Provide maintenance solutions to keep the manufacturing facility and its offices in a safe and working condition.
- Support installation of new equipment, general maintenance and repair work associated with older existing equipment and all administrative duties aligned with this position.
- Carry out PPM and TPM maintenance
- Ensure that all equipment is handed back to production in a safe and workable state.
As Maintenance Engineer you will be qualified and trained accordingly.
- Electrical Installation 18th edition
- Electrical installation theory and practice part 1 and 2 (C&G or NVQ)
- Ability to read and interpret Electrical Drawings
- Experience in mechanical maintenance
- Hydraulic and pneumatic experience
- Diagnostic experience for both electrical and mechanical problems.
Engineers currently working in a maintenance role on industrial equipment or service engineers looking for a static position are of interest as well as engineers with good electrical and mechanical fitting and installation experience.
Current or recent roles you may have held include maintenance technician, multi-skilled maintenance engineer, shift maintenance engineer, electrical maintenance engineer, electrical technician or service engineer.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled maintenance engineer with multi-skilled background on industrial machinery electrically and mechanically to join a company that offers continuous training and future prospects in a well-run and organised work environment as well as
- Salary £45K - £47K
- Opportunity to increase salary through grade system and annual company-wide pay rises
- Working Days Monday to Friday with early finish on Fridays
- Interesting work including refurb and commissioning projects
- 33 Days Holiday plus very good Pension contribution
There is only one position available so if this opportunity sounds like the right move and you have the required maintenance engineering background with a good fault finding and problem solving mind get in touch with Carl Jones at Jonathan Lee recruitment 01952 987040 or click APPLY
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