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Gaydon
£35.94 - 35.94 per hour
Contract
Hybrid
System Integration Project Lead Engineer - 37268566 - £35.94/hr umbrella rate (Inside IR35)
Do you have a thorough understanding of the systems design lifecycle, from requirements definition and design reviews through system integration and assessment/acceptance? Step into a high-impact engineering role with real visibility, where your planning, coordination, and problem-solving directly help deliver customer features into vehicle programmes. This is a chance to lead system integration across cross-functional teams, drive clarity on delivery maturity, and help unblock roadblocks to achieve final sign-off. If you thrive in the engineering industry, enjoy working with stakeholders, and want to make meaningful progress against programme milestones, the System Integration Project Lead Engineer position is built for you.
What You Will Do:
- Lead timely delivery of vehicle features and remove integration risks and blockers for the System Integration Project Lead Engineer remit.
- Align engineering domain delivery plans with programme milestones to keep readiness on track.
- Drive resolution of cross-functional integration issues, ensuring effective escalation where needed.
- Collaborate with programme planners and core engineering teams to keep plans coherent and achievable.
- Identify and communicate dependencies, risks, and delivery glide paths that support informed decision-making.
- Consolidate stakeholder inputs into a clear view of feature availability and maturity, reporting KPIs and risks to stakeholders.
What You Will Bring:
- Thorough understanding of the systems design lifecycle, from requirements definition and design reviews through system integration and assessment/acceptance.
- Demonstrated experience performing technical analysis and applying best-in-class engineering processes.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence delivery teams across engineering through clear, collaborative communication.
- Proven ability to interpret technical data and make confident, risk-aware decisions.
- Good working knowledge of Office 365, with comfort using modern tools to support reporting and coordination.
This company operates in the engineering arena focused on delivering modern luxury experiences through disciplined programme execution and continuous improvement. As System Integration Project Lead Engineer, your work helps ensure controlled, timely introduction of features into target electrical architectures, strengthening stakeholder transparency and enabling smooth progress through programme gateways and final sign-off.
Location: This System Integration Project Lead Engineer role is based at Gaydon.
Interested?: Bring your drive and structured approach to delivery by applying for the System Integration Project Lead Engineer role today and take the next step in system integration leadership.
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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Gaydon
£35.94 - 35.94 per hour
Contract
Hybrid
Tooling Design Engineer / CAD/CAM/CAE Design - 37491471 - £35.94/hr umbrella rate (Inside IR35)
Do you have a strong understanding of GD&T with proven experience as a Tooling Design Engineer (or similar CAD/CAM/CAE design role) with detailed knowledge of mechanical component design? You will need working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as diecasting, injection moulding, machining, pressing, stamping, and painting, including manufacturability considerations. Step into a role where your technical judgement makes a real difference. As a Tooling Design Engineer, you will help shape high-quality engineering outcomes through smart digital design, robust verification, and strong collaboration across the manufacturing and engineering landscape. This position offers a clear mission, hands-on problem solving, and the opportunity to influence everything from design data quality to manufacturability and test readiness.
What You Will Do:
- Tooling Design Engineer responsibilities include capturing, defining, and controlling GD&T information and critical characteristics to ensure design integrity.
- Create and iterate engineering designs using CAD/CAM/CAE software, producing drawings, layouts, and simulation models that support reliable decisions.
- Deliver calculations and testing support for fixing methods, including bolted joint and adhesive force calculations, ensuring designs remain robust in real-world conditions.
- Lead design verification test planning, coordinating detailed stages through to sign-off and supporting engineering test teams with swift rectification.
- Collaborate with supplier teams to develop fix and resolution plans for hardware issues, driving practical solutions that move projects forward.
- Work independently with limited oversight, managing larger processes and mentoring lower-level professionals through review and delegation.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven experience as a Tooling Design Engineer (or similar CAD/CAM/CAE design role) with detailed knowledge of mechanical component design.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, significant/critical characteristics, and quality-focused problem-solving methods such as 8D, FMEA, or similar.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as diecasting, injection moulding, machining, pressing, stamping, and painting, including manufacturability considerations.
- Experience with CATIA or equivalent CAD packages, plus practical familiarity with tooling design considerations and mould flow analysis.
- Confidence communicating technical issues clearly to stakeholders and taking full ownership of deliverables as a Tooling Design Engineer.
This role supports the company's focus on engineering excellence by ensuring design maturity is managed with precision, verification is planned properly, and supplier and test feedback is translated into dependable improvements. Your work in the engineering industry will directly strengthen quality standards and contribute to successful outcomes across product and manufacturing processes.
Location: Gaydon is the base location for this Tooling Design Engineer role, with delivery focused on on-site collaboration.
Interested?: If you are ready to bring your CAD/CAM/CAE, GD&T, and verification experience to a rewarding Tooling Design Engineer position, apply now and take the next step in your engineering 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.
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Kidderminster
£44,387 per year
Permanent
On Site
Maintenance Engineer
Kidderminster
Rotational Shift Pattern – Monday to Friday - 06:00–14:00/14:00-22:00
Competitive salary
Our client is a well-established manufacturer of custom products. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing manufacturing machinery.
Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities:
- Fault find, repair and calibrate production machinery.
- Ensure that production downtime is kept to a minimum.
- Provide technical support to the production team and the wider engineering team.
- Fault find and repair PLCs.
- Carry out electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Assist with machine installations.
- Assist with general facilities maintenance.
Maintenance Engineer Requirements:
- Previously worked in a Maintenance Engineering position.
- Must be electrically qualified with certificates.
- PLC fault finding experience, inputs and outputs.
- Must be able to work to engineering drawings including electrical and pneumatic.
- Must be able to identify faults and carry out machine repairs.
- Experienced working to a PPM schedule.
If you are interested in this Maintenance Engineer position, please apply at your earliest convenience.
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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Coventry
£28k - 40k per year
Permanent
On Site
Are you a Law graduate looking to build a career in commercial contracts?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established Defence Manufacturing business in Coventry in a permanent Commercial Officer position.
We are looking for someone with a Law degree and some relevant legal or commercial experience who is keen to develop their career within a commercial contracts environment. You may have worked in a legal team, contracts function, commercial environment or gained relevant experience through an internship, placement or previous role.
You do not need to have years of commercial experience. What matters is a strong legal foundation, excellent attention to detail and a genuine interest in contracts and commercial matters.
Working within a highly regulated manufacturing environment, you will support the full commercial lifecycle of customer and supplier contracts, working closely with sales, procurement, engineering, project teams and customers.
The Role
As Commercial Officer, you will provide commercial and contractual support across a range of UK and international projects.
You will have the opportunity to use your legal knowledge in a practical commercial environment, developing your experience across contract review, drafting, negotiation, compliance and commercial risk.
This is a permanent role offering excellent exposure to a complex and highly regulated industry, with the opportunity to develop your commercial career.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the management of customer and supplier contracts
• Assist with contract reviews, drafting and amendments
• Support the commercial team throughout the contract lifecycle from tender and bid stage through to completion
• Review contractual terms and identify potential risks and obligations
• Support the sales and commercial teams with bids, proposals and customer negotiations
• Help ensure contractual requirements are understood and communicated across the business
• Support supplier and customer due diligence
• Assist with commercial governance, compliance and internal processes
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support the wider commercial team with contract administration and process improvements
What We're Looking For
• A Law degree is essential
• Some experience within a legal, contracts, commercial or business environment
• A genuine interest in developing a career within commercial contracts
• Good understanding of contract principles and legal documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to analyse information
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Commercially minded with a practical approach to problem solving
• Confident working with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, defence, aerospace or another regulated environment would be beneficial but is not essential
What's On Offer
• Permanent position
• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Full time onsite role based in Coventry
• Flexible working hours
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
This is a great opportunity for a Law graduate with some relevant experience to move into a commercial contracts career, gaining valuable exposure to complex contracts and working within an established Defence Manufacturing business.
You will need to pass a DBS check and have been a resident within the UK for the past 5 years.
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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Chester
Competitive Salary
Permanent
On Site
Mechanical Technician
Location: Chester
Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience
Job Type: Permanent
Overview:
- We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Technician to join our clients specialist engineering and manufacturing environment focused on the assembly and integration of advanced automated and process systems.
- This is a hands-on role suited to a mechanically skilled technician who has experience working with precision mechanical assemblies, engineering drawings, high-accuracy measurement equipment and complex machinery including breakdown, repairs and troubleshooting.
- You will be involved in the mechanical activities including adjustment, alignment and integration of advanced equipment, ensuring assemblies are completed safely, accurately and to the required quality standards.
- The role would suit candidates with backgrounds such as Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Assembly Technician, Precision Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Technician, Machine Assembly Technician, Mechanical Integration Technician or Metrology Technician.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out mechanical assembly and integration activities on complex automated and process equipment.
- Interpret engineering drawings, mechanical blueprints and assembly documentation.
- Prepare the required materials, components, tools and equipment before commencing assembly activities.
- Assemble, adjust, align and position mechanical components to required specifications and tolerances.
- Use precision measurement and metrology equipment to verify dimensions, alignment and positional accuracy.
- Use equipment such as laser trackers, interferometry systems or similar high-precision measurement technology.
- Measure and assess characteristics including straightness, positioning, angularity and alignment.
- Carry out mechanical adjustments to achieve the required accuracy and performance.
- Assemble and tighten bolted joints in accordance with the relevant technical procedures and specifications.
- Work with mechanical, pneumatic and, where required, electrical systems as part of the wider equipment integration process.
- Identify and report technical issues that may affect the assembly, quality or delivery of the equipment.
- Record assembly progress, issues and measurements accurately and clearly.
- Work in accordance with company quality, health and safety and environmental procedures.
- Apply 5S and continuous improvement principles within the assembly environment.
- Care for and correctly use all tools, equipment and measurement systems.
- Contribute ideas to improve assembly methods, processes and equipment.
- Support the sharing of technical knowledge and best practice across the wider engineering and assembly teams.
What We Are Looking For:
- The ideal candidate will have experience in a precision mechanical assembly, mechanical fitting, machine building, equipment installation or mechanical integration environment.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience in mechanical assembly, mechanical fitting or the integration of complex machinery.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings, blueprints and technical documentation.
- Experience using precision measurement and metrology equipment.
- Proven experience with laser trackers, interferometry or comparable high-accuracy measurement systems.
- Experience measuring and assessing straightness, positioning, angularity and alignment.
- Experience carrying out mechanical adjustment and precision alignment activities.
- Mechanical vocational training, apprenticeship, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
- Basic knowledge of electrical systems.
- Experience working with automated machinery, process systems, special-purpose machinery or advanced manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with torque-controlled assembly and the tightening of bolted joints.
- Experience working within a 5S, lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environment.
Why Apply?
- This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Assembly Technician, Mechanical Fitter or Precision Mechanical Technician to work on advanced equipment where accuracy, technical ability and attention to detail are essential.
- You will work in a technically challenging environment, contributing directly to the assembly and integration of complex automated and process systems.
- If you have experience in precision mechanical assembly, machine building, metrology, laser tracking, interferometry or mechanical alignment, we would be keen 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.
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Horwich
£65k - 75k per year
Permanent
On Site
Are you an experienced Technical Manager from the insulation, construction products or building materials industry looking for an opportunity to lead technical innovation within a growing manufacturer?
We're recruiting for a Technical Manager to join an established business that designs and manufactures specialist insulation and construction products. This is a senior leadership role where you'll take ownership of the technical function, leading product development, supporting manufacturing, ensuring compliance and working closely with customers to deliver innovative technical solutions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining scientific knowledge with practical engineering, manufacturing and customer focused problem solving.
Salary up to £75k per annum + excellent benefits
Onite role 8am - 4pm Mon-Fri.
The Role
As Technical Manager, you'll lead the Technical Department and act as the technical authority across the business. Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, you'll oversee the full product lifecycle from research and development through to manufacture, testing, certification and customer support.
This is a varied role where you'll work across product innovation, quality, manufacturing support, technical compliance and continuous improvement while helping shape the future direction of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Technical Department
- Drive new product development within insulation and construction materials
- Manage technical projects from concept through to commercial production
- Support manufacturing by resolving technical challenges and improving production processes
- Oversee product testing, validation and certification
- Ensure products comply with relevant UK and industry regulations
- Develop and maintain technical specifications and product documentation
- Work closely with customers to provide technical advice and product support
- Build strong relationships with suppliers, testing houses and external partners
- Investigate product performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Support sales teams with technical expertise on insulation and construction products
- Manage departmental budgets and technical resources
- Contribute to business strategy through innovation and product development
About You
We're looking for an experienced Technical Manager with a strong background in construction products, insulation, building materials or manufacturing.
You'll ideally have:
- A degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline
- Previous experience as a Technical Manager, Product Development Manager, R&D Manager or Senior Technical Specialist
- Strong knowledge of product development and manufacturing processes
- Experience managing product testing, certification and technical compliance
- Knowledge of relevant construction standards and product regulations
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- A practical approach to solving manufacturing and product performance challenges
- Commercial awareness with the ability to balance innovation and business objectives
If you're an experienced Technical Manager, R&D Manager, Product Development Manager, Materials Scientist or Technical Lead with experience in insulation, construction products, building materials, roofing, cladding or manufacturing, we'd love 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.
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