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Product Support Engineer
Our client is a market-leading engineering and manufacturing business operating within the aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and support specialist engine and propulsion products supplied to customers globally.
Due to continued growth and ongoing investment, they are seeking an experienced Product Support Engineer to join their engineering team in a senior, technically focused position. The company offers an excellent benefits package including private healthcare, pension and additional employee benefits.
The Role
This is a varied and hands-on engineering role, acting as a key technical focal point between engineering, production, customers and suppliers.
You will be responsible for supporting products throughout their lifecycle, investigating faults and failures, carrying out root cause analysis, supporting overhaul and servicing activities, managing engineering changes and helping to drive product reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
The position would suit an experienced engineer who enjoys technical problem-solving, working closely with customers and taking ownership of issues through to resolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigating product faults, failures and returned equipment (RMA activities)
- Conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
- Producing technical reports and engineering documentation
- Supporting overhaul, servicing and repair activities
- Managing engineering changes and product modifications
- Supporting obsolescence management activities
- Liaising with customers, suppliers and internal departments on technical matters
- Creating and updating engineering drawings using 3D CAD software
- Providing technical support to production and operations teams
- Supporting continuous improvement and product reliability activities
What We're Looking For
- Apprentice-trained, HNC/HND qualified, degree qualified or equivalent engineering background
- Experience supporting mechanical products within a manufacturing, aerospace, defence, automotive, powertrain, machinery or similar engineering environment
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis of product failures
- Experience liaising with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders on technical matters
- Ability to produce clear technical reports and engineering documentation
- Experience using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, to create and modify engineering drawings and models
- Understanding of engineering change control and obsolescence management
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude with a practical approach to engineering challenges
- Knowledge of internal combustion engines, propulsion systems, rotating machinery or similar products would be advantageous
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful engineering business in a senior technical role where you will play a key part in supporting and improving complex mechanical products used in demanding applications worldwide.
In return, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package, long-term career stability, early finish Fridays and the opportunity to work within a collaborative engineering environment where your technical expertise will have a direct impact on product performance and customer satisfaction.
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
£33.91 - 33.91 per hour
Contract
Hybrid
Regional Delivery Buyer
Reference: 37389038
Umbrella Rate: £33.91/hr (Inside IR35)
Maternity Cover contract running until 28/02/2027
Do you have a background in purchasing and managing an external supply chain? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation as a Regional Delivery Buyer. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in managing the external supply chain, driving supplier performance, and contributing to the success of innovative projects. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, high-performing environment that values collaboration, strategic thinking, and professional growth.
What You Will Do:
• Manage external supply chains and ensure supplier performance aligns with quality, cost, delivery, innovation, and sustainability requirements.
• Execute commodity and supplier strategies, delivering operational excellence and value creation.
• Oversee new model programme introductions, ensuring production readiness and resolving commercial or programme-related issues.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage cost reduction initiatives to achieve target costs and year-on-year savings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Engineering, STA, and Cost Engineering, to align on objectives and ensure seamless project delivery.
• Conduct supplier relationship management activities, including performance reviews and capacity planning, to drive continuous improvement.
What You Will Bring:
• Proven experience in delivering complex supply chain solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation and strategic thinking skills to implement procurement strategies and drive cost efficiencies.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities to influence stakeholders and foster collaboration.
• Resilience and enthusiasm to thrive under pressure while delivering results.
• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, demonstrating a commitment to professional excellence.
This role is integral to the company’s mission of achieving operational excellence and innovation within the procurement function. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of cutting-edge projects and work alongside talented professionals dedicated to pushing boundaries and achieving success.
Location:
This exciting position is based in Whitley, offering a vibrant and well-connected location to support your career journey.
Interested?
If you’re ready to make a significant impact and take on this rewarding challenge as a Regional Delivery Buyer, don’t wait. Apply now to seize this incredible opportunity and become a valued part of this innovative organisation!
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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Bolton
£39k per year
Permanent
On Site
Mechanical Design Engineer
Autodesk Inventor | Steel Fabrication | Design for Manufacture
Salary: Competitive Salary
Location: Bolton
Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience designing fabricated steel products and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor?
We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering specialist bespoke products for demanding industrial and infrastructure applications.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects from concept through to manufacture, taking ownership of 3D modelling, detailed engineering drawings and design-for-manufacture solutions.
The Role:
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing innovative and manufacturable engineering solutions using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Working closely with manufacturing, project, production and analysis teams, you will ensure designs are practical, compliant and delivered on time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create 3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor
- Produce General Arrangement, fabrication and assembly drawings
- Generate Bills of Materials and manufacturing documentation
- Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles throughout projects
- Design fabricated steel structures, components and assemblies
- Ensure designs comply with BS8888 and company standards
- Conduct Designer Risk Assessments and support CDM compliance
- Collaborate with production, engineering and customer teams
- Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Participate in design reviews and technical discussions
What We're Looking For:
- HND/HNC or Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent
- industry experience
- Experience using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and Vault
- Background in steel fabrication, sheet metal or heavy engineering design
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including press brake and fabrication techniques
- Knowledge of engineering drawings and BS8888 standards
- Understanding of structural behaviour, load paths and failure modes
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Desirable Skills:
- Welding knowledge and fabrication methods
- iLogic or VB programming experience
- Understanding of tolerance analysis and tolerance stacking
- Experience with drive and control systems
- Existing SC Clearance
Why Join our client?
- Work on bespoke engineering projects rather than repetitive design work
- Opportunity to influence products from concept through manufacture
- Exposure to R&D and product development activities
- Collaborative engineering environment
- Career progression opportunities within a growing business
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain UK SC Clearance
Keywords:
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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
£42k per year
Permanent
On Site
Health & Safety Advisor
Kidderminster
Up to £42,000 – Dependent on experience
My client is a well-established manufacturer of bespoke products for a wide range of industry sectors. They are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join their existing team. As a Health & Safety Advisor, your role will focus on the delivery of Health & Safety presence on site, provide technical support to the wider team and provide solutions to Health & Safety enquiries.
Health & Safety Advisor Responsibilities:
- Assist with audits and identify areas of improvement
- Investigate into Health & Safety related enquiries
- Provide technical support to the wider teams
- Help implement new Health & Safety procedure across site
- Deliver a proactive approach to all things safety related
Health & Safety Advisor Requirements:
- Previous experience working in either a H&S or HSE related position
- Possess a NEBOSH certificate
- Ability to present and implement new procedures
- Knowledge of UK H&S legislation
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment would be beneficial.
- Must be a team player
If you are interested in Health & Safety Advisor positions, 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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Basildon
£27.38 - 35.89 per hour
Contract
Hybrid
Direct Commodity Buyer (Powertrain Components)
Reference: 56511
Umbrella Rate: £27.38/hr, increasing to £35.89/hr after 12 weeks (Inside IR35)
Do you have experience of purchasing within the automotive industry? This is your chance to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation as a Direct Commodity Buyer for Powertrain Components. With the automotive world transitioning from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles, you'll be at the heart of this change, shaping the future of mobility while advancing your career in a challenging and rewarding environment.
What You Will Do:
• Develop sourcing strategies that leverage the transition from internal combustion engines to battery electric vehicles, ensuring value, quality, and efficiency.
• Conduct benchmarking activities and market tests to maintain a world-class supply base.
• Complete sourcing documentation in line with programme timing and cost targets.
• Place production purchase and tooling orders in accordance with purchasing procedures.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive cost reduction initiatives through effective negotiation and collaboration.
• Handle raw material negotiations and support distressed supplier management to ensure supply chain stability.
What You Will Bring:
• Proven experience in a purchasing role within the automotive industry, along with a degree qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong business acumen and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable understanding of the challenges facing the automotive industry and how purchasing can support business objectives.
• Proven negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost reductions and value improvements.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, coupled with strong organisational and project management skills.
In this role, you’ll play a critical part in shaping the company's supply base, ensuring it remains competitive and robust in a rapidly changing industry. By driving supplier performance, leveraging cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring quality standards, you’ll directly contribute to the company's mission to deliver innovative and sustainable mobility solutions.
Location:
This role is based in Dunton, with a requirement to work on-site four days a week. Occasional travel may also be required.
Interested?
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact in the automotive industry, apply now to become a Powertrain Components Direct Commodity Buyer. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a company that values innovation, excellence, and collaboration. Your next career move starts here!
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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Telford
£35k - 50k per year
Permanent
On Site
Account Manager
Up to £50,000 per annum
Ready to take ownership of key customer accounts and build a long term commercial career?
This is more than a traditional Account Manager role.
We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Newport, Shropshire, who are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Account Manager to become a key part of their future growth plans.
You'll work closely with an experienced Business Development Manager who is responsible for generating opportunities and opening doors. Your focus will be on developing relationships, understanding customer requirements, managing projects through to completion, and converting opportunities into long term business.
The business is looking for someone with energy, initiative and a genuine passion for building relationships. They want an individual who enjoys being in front of customers, solving problems, spotting opportunities and driving account growth.
For the right person, this role offers genuine progression into a future Commercial Manager position with the opportunity to help shape and develop the account management function.
What you'll be doing
- Managing and developing a portfolio of customer accounts within a technical manufacturing environment
- Building strong relationships with customers and becoming their trusted point of contact
- Working closely with customers to understand their requirements and project needs
- Collaborating with technical, operations and production teams to deliver solutions
- Preparing and following up quotations to maximise conversion rates
- Managing projects from initial enquiry through to delivery and after sales support
- Identifying opportunities to increase revenue through additional products and services
- Supporting forecasting, reporting and commercial planning activities
- Maintaining accurate customer and project information within the ERP system
- Visiting customers where required to strengthen relationships and support business growth
What we're looking for
- Previous Account Manager, Internal Sales, Technical Sales, Commercial Executive or Customer Account Management experience
- Experience working within manufacturing, engineering, technical or industrial sectors
- Strong relationship building and communication skills
- Confidence discussing technical products and solutions with customers and internal stakeholders
- Commercial awareness and the ability to convert opportunities into orders
- Highly organised with excellent project management skills
- Proactive, driven and motivated approach
- Someone who enjoys taking ownership and making things happen
- You must be happy working in a fully office based role
Why apply?
- Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
- Early finish every Friday
- Opportunity to work for a growing and successful manufacturing business
- Genuine career progression into a Commercial Manager position
- Varied and customer facing role with autonomy and responsibility
- Strong technical support and training to help you develop product knowledge
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
Keywords
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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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