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Milton Keynes
Competitive salary with car and bonus
Permanent
Hybrid
Field Sales Engineer - South
Our client is a German owned global operating company which designs, manufactures and supplies surface measurement equipment, metrology equipment, metering and gauges across a range of industries. To support their continued UK market presence and growth, they are seeking a hybrid working Field Sales Engineer to manage and further develop their Southern UK market encompassing South Wales, the SW and SE.
Ideally with exposure to similar surface metrology (roughness, contour, form, roundness) and dimensional measurement instruments or their applications (CNC machining etc..), they typically offer measurement solutions into industries such as aerospace, defence, medical, automotive, oil & gas and research establishments.
Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the UK Sales Manager and working with the small team in the UK, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing sales of the entire product range to both existing and new clients. You will ensure the CRM system is maintained logging visits and opportunities that you find or are working on. This is an active hunting role with some key account management.
- Products range from £100 to over £350,000 and therefore you will have several ‘project driven’ opportunities ongoing at the same time. You are to ensure these are worked on closely with regular meetings with the end user to ensure the very best chance of securing orders.
- Customers can vary considerably in size and therefore you will be engaging on a range of applications, mainly focused on machining and ‘metals-use’ manufacturing. The sales cycle can be from one week through to months depending on application and spend.
- This role will also support some resale distributors within the territory who will require additional development and engagement such as notifying them of any special promotions, price increases and new products.
- You will be required to provide product demos of some products including mobile surface finish testers and 1D/2D height gauges.
- This is a hybrid home based role with visits to the head office in Bedfordshire when required or requested - roughly a 30/70 split of home office activity with face-to-face meetings with clients and prospects. This role may also require staying away from home from time to time to enable proactive development of the sales area. Where possible, candidates would ideally be in commuting distance of the MK office.
- Occasional trips to the headquarters in Germany will also be required for training etc.
Successful applicants will have at least 3 years’ experience in technical sales – if possible, with a metrology / CNC machining awareness (with a demonstrable track record). You will have excellent communication and presentation skills, as well as being able to manage your time effectively and efficiently. This is a professionally facing BD and sales role.
Note, consideration could be made for suitably qualified graduates who have an interest in a career in business development and sales.
- You must be a team player eager to help your colleagues wherever possible.
- You must be self-motivated, committed and passionate about your job, being polite, professional and punctual.
- You must have a desire to succeed and achieve goals given to you, and those you set for yourself.
- Where possible, have an engineering background (within manufacturing such as CNC operation) would be advantageous
- Previous use of Salesforce CRM, or similar. Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Experience of sales development strategies.
This is a sales growth targeted role working with an established company which provides a range of products and services. The position comes with a good salary and bonus structure, company car and other benefits.
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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Yate
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Senior Technical Manager
Gloucestershire
Competitive Salary + Development
Overview:
Are you a hands-on technical leader with a passion for battery systems and power electronics? Do you enjoy shaping innovative products from concept to production in a fast-moving, specialist environment? This is a rare opportunity to lead a small, experienced team and drive the next chapter of growth for a UK manufacturer producing 12V/24V battery chargers, power supplies, and bespoke charging solutions for automotive, haulage, telecoms, mobility, and industrial applications.
As Senior Technical Manager, you’ll combine technical depth, operational expertise, and strategic vision to guide product development, strengthen manufacturing processes, and build team capability for the future.
What You’ll Do:
Lead Technical Excellence
- Be the go-to authority for electronics design, product architecture, and technical decisions.
- Drive development of low-voltage automotive electronics, including SMPS, DC–DC converters, high-current charging circuits, and embedded control systems.
- Ensure all products meet CE/UKCA and relevant automotive standards.
- Roll up your sleeves to support prototypes, troubleshoot issues, and enhance designs for manufacturability and reliability.
Shape Product Innovation
- Own a forward-looking product roadmap that aligns with growth ambitions.
- Lead development of new products and upgrades that expand the portfolio beyond current specialist ranges.
- Translate market and customer needs into clear, actionable engineering specifications.
- Introduce innovative solutions that improve performance, reduce costs, and deliver an exceptional user experience.
- Support bespoke developments for one-off or volume applications.
Drive Manufacturing & Operational Excellence
- Oversee the product lifecycle from concept to low-volume production and ongoing support.
- Strengthen build processes, test methods, and quality controls in a hands-on assembly environment.
- Introduce scalable improvements to efficiency, repeatability, and documentation.
- Lead root-cause analysis for field issues, warranty returns, and production defects.
- Manage suppliers to ensure continuity, quality, and cost efficiency as volumes grow.
Build & Inspire Your Team
- Lead and mentor a small R&D team, ensuring knowledge is transferred and succession plans are in place.
- Develop capability through recruitment, training, and process development.
- Support the manufacturing team, fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with commercial and operational teams to ensure aligned, effective decision-making.
Ensure Compliance & High Standards
- Maintain rigorous documentation and design controls, including test reports, validation plans, and change control records.
- Support audits, customer reviews, and regulatory submissions with clarity and accuracy.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong background in automotive electronics, low-voltage DC systems, and battery technologies (lead acid, AGM, EFB, lithium).
- Proven experience in power electronics, SMPS design, high-current charging, and protection circuitry.
- Familiarity with battery testing, diagnostic algorithms, EMC design, and automotive qualification processes.
- Experienced in leading small engineering and production teams.
- Skilled in taking products from concept to production in resource-constrained environments.
- Excellent communicator, able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with commercial awareness, operational pragmatism, and a hands-on approach.
- Experience in small manufacturing or low-volume specialist electronics.
- Knowledge of modern battery technologies, low-voltage power supplies, and testing methodologies.
- Practical, hands-on approach with prototypes, test rigs, and production challenges.
- Continuous improvement mindset focused on reliability, process, and quality.
- Passionate about helping a small business scale with new products, improved processes, and a strong team.
What Success Looks Like:
- Deliver new products that drive revenue growth.
- Build team capability, retain knowledge, and strengthen succession planning.
- Improve product reliability, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.
- Introduce new processes, tools, and methods that support scalable growth.
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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Cranfield
£23.47 - 23.47 per hour
Contract
Hybrid
Junior Validation Engineer - Connected Car - 01000 - £23.47 PAYE rate
Do you have Python programming experience? Along with an Engineering Degree and Validation experience, ideally automotive or similar? Step into a role that offers you the chance to be part of a forward-thinking team, working on cutting-edge automotive projects that shape the future of connected vehicles. This is your opportunity to join an innovative organisation as a Junior Validation Engineer, where your skills and expertise will contribute to the development of advanced technologies in the automotive industry. With a flexible working pattern, competitive pay rate of £23.47 per hour (PAYE), and the chance to work on exciting, impactful projects, this position is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
What You Will Do:
- Perform end-to-end vehicle validation for connected car services using mobile apps and smartwatches.
- Ensure all test resources are prepared and available before validation begins.
- Raise and track incident tickets in the incident management system, ensuring timely resolutions.
- Follow established testing methods and procedures to meet company specifications and regulatory standards.
- Conduct root cause investigations for concerns, collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
- Confirm that vehicle-level quality, functionality, and reliability standards are consistently maintained.
What You Will Bring:
- Python programming experience is a must.
- Validation experience is required, ideally from within the automotive industry is preferred, but not essential.
- A degree qualification that demonstrates your technical aptitude.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use analytical tools effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the flexibility to multitask across multiple projects.
- A valid UK Driving Licence and the ability to travel abroad as required.
Your contribution as a Junior Validation Engineer will directly support the company's commitment to developing innovative automotive solutions. By ensuring robust validation of telematics systems, you will play a vital role in upholding the company's reputation for delivering quality and reliability. Your efforts will help shape the future of connected vehicles, making a tangible impact in the automotive sector.
Location: This role is based in Cranfield, offering a hybrid working pattern of three days in the office and two days from home, with occasional on-site requirements depending on workload.
Interested?: Don't miss this exciting opportunity to advance your career as a Junior Validation Engineer. Apply now to join a trailblazing organisation that values innovation, quality, and excellence. Send your CV today and take the first step towards an inspiring future.
This role is Inside IR35.
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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Pershore
£60k - 70k per year
Permanent
On Site
Are you ready to take the reins of technology and drive transformative change in a thriving business? This is an opportunity for a Head of Business Systems & Technology to make a significant impact by turning technology into a powerful competitive advantage. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge systems, implementing AI and automation, and ensuring customer-facing platforms are second to none. If you're action-oriented, results-driven, and ready to lead from the front, this is the role for you.
What You Will Do:
- Take full ownership of the IT function, transforming it into a key driver of business performance and growth.
- Optimise core systems, including NetSuite ERP, ensuring proper adoption and eliminating inefficiencies.
- Drive AI and automation initiatives to streamline processes and maximise efficiency.
- Collaborate with marketing to deliver best-in-class customer-facing platforms, including the website, e-commerce, and app.
- Ensure seamless integration of systems and data, maintaining accuracy and usability.
- Oversee the stability, security, and scalability of all IT systems, ensuring they support the company's ambitious goals.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven experience in an IT leadership role, with a track record of driving efficiency and transformation.
- Strong expertise in ERP systems (NetSuite experience is highly desirable).
- Hands-on experience with WMS, TMS, and e-commerce platforms.
- Knowledge of AI and automation tools and their practical application in driving business growth.
- A commercial mindset with the ability to make value-driven decisions and manage suppliers effectively.
This role is central to the company's mission of delivering top-quality products and services to its customers. By ensuring the seamless integration of technology and innovation, you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The company prides itself on providing industry-leading solutions to sectors such as civil engineering, highway maintenance, and utilities, and your contributions will directly support these efforts.
Location:
The role is onsite based in Pershore, commutable from Worcester, Redditch, Droitwitch, Evesham and Cheltenham
Interested?:
If you're ready to embrace this exciting challenge and lead the charge in transforming technology into a competitive edge, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become the Head of Business Systems & Technology and take your career to the next level.
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
£13.76 - 13.76 per hour
Contract
On Site
Exciting Opportunity: Process Operator
Are you ready to join an industry-leading company that stands at the forefront of innovation, quality, and efficiency? With over 90 years of experience, this company is a pioneer in providing high-strength, lightweight, and fatigue-resistant products made from the world's most advanced composite materials. They are currently seeking a dedicated Process Operator to become an integral part of their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference, in an environment that fosters growth, learning, and excellence. This role is working a 2 shift pattern (AMs and PMs)
What You Will Do:
- Handle raw materials, ensuring their proper delivery and setup for work streams.
- Accurately place cut material shapes into various tools including preform, moulding vac form, composite, and steel tooling.
- Safely load tools, laminates, and preforms into compression presses, ovens, or autoclaves.
- Carry out finishing and assembly of composite components.
- Manage the packing and labelling of finished products.
- Perform lay-up of composite materials and operate presses.
- Accurately record production data as required.
What You Will Bring:
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
- Strong organizational skills and the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience in a manufacturing or production setting, particularly within the composites or defence industries, is highly desirable.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn new skills.
Company Contribution & Industry Information:
This role is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a company that is not just a leader in the defence sector but also a pioneer in commercial composites, serving industries such as medical, transport, aerospace, and energy. The Process Operator will play a crucial role in maintaining the company's reputation for excellence, delivering products that are up to 50% lighter than equivalent steel products while meeting the specific requirements of customers across various sectors.
Location:
This position is based at the company's state-of-the-art facility in Coventry, renowned for its cutting-edge armour design and military vehicle integration capabilities.
Join Us:
If you're passionate about making a tangible impact and ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and making a difference. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow with a company that is shaping the future of the industry.
Apply now to become the next Process Operator and embark on a rewarding career journey!
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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Warwick
£27.30 - 27.30 per hour
Contract
Hybrid
Product Design / R&D Engineer
Reference: 36899760
Umbrella Rate: £27.30/hr (Inside IR35)
Are you ready to drive innovation and creativity in the world of product design? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation as a Product Design / R&D Engineer. Working on cutting-edge projects, this role offers the chance to shape the future of engineering while developing your career in an inspiring and collaborative environment. With a focus on designing and developing products that meet both customer specifications and manufacturing requirements, this position is ideal for someone passionate about turning ideas into reality.
What You Will Do:
• Design and develop new or existing products, components, or assemblies, ensuring they meet customer technical and functional specifications.
• Apply engineering principles to create mechanical, electronic, or chemical products that align with manufacturing cost and efficiency requirements.
• Conduct mathematical modelling to assess the technical feasibility of proposed designs.
• Support and participate in the design, testing, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototypes.
• Contribute to the development of product-specific manufacturing production processes and equipment.
• Manage projects and processes independently, while coaching and reviewing the work of junior professionals.
What You Will Bring:
• Proven experience in product design engineering or research and development roles.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and mathematical modelling techniques.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex projects with limited supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the capability to address difficult and complex challenges.
• A proactive approach to mentoring and supporting team members.
As a Product Design / R&D Engineer, your contributions will be instrumental in driving innovation and delivering products that meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. This company is committed to excellence and values professionals who share its passion for pushing the boundaries of engineering and design.
Location:
This role is based in Gaydon, a hub for automotive innovation and engineering excellence.
Interested?
If you’re ready to make a difference and take on this exciting challenge, apply today! Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a company that values your skills and offers a platform for growth and achievement.
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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