Process Development Bedfordshire £negotiable depending on skill and experience + benefits Established, innovative market leading mechanical/electro-mechanical manufacturer supplying defence and commercial markets. This is a key process/production engineer's role with involvement in the early stages of process development of new product projects supporting a volume product portfolio encompassing automated/semi-automated assembly within world class manufacturing facilities. The role will involve travel both in the UK and overseas over the next 12 months (although the travel will diminish after this time) Key accountabilities will include: Delivering processes that are developed to produce high quality product that meets customer requirements. Ensure all new processes meet volume, quality, cost and delivery targets. These will include automated and semi-automated assembly. Design of production processes and facility layouts Implementation of lean/continuous improvement strategies. Ensuring equipment suppliers and bespoke suppliers provide all contractual deliverables on time and to budget. Delivering robust validation, verification and rate readiness sign-off... (more job details)

Technical Sales Engineer The company This is an excellent opportunity for high calibre engineers to join an award winning and continually expanding manufacturing company. Stop-choc Limited is part of the Hutchinson SA group and is one of the world's leading manufacturers of anti-vibration and shock isolation mountings, avionics racking and illuminated aircraft cockpit instrument and display systems. We supply to a wide range of industrial, aerospace and defence clients across the globe. The position We are looking for talented Technical Sales Engineers to expand our professional and friendly sales team here at our Slough Office. The role: To identify and develop new business opportunities. To build relationships with key technical and commercial contacts with regular customer visits. Establish client requirements and specifications through technical/commercial meetings and specification reviews. Carry out product selection and analysis using specialist tools and analysis software. Prepare technical and commercial proposals and present these to the... (more job details)

Location: Milton Keynes Salary: Competitive, based on experience plus, and includes Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Permanent Health Insurance and Life Assurance. My client is looking for an Application Engineer to join the team based in Milton Keynes. You will be from a Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing background, and be ideally degree educated within a Mechanical Discipline or HND level in a Mechanical discipline. You will be able to read engineering drawings, understand materials, understand manufacturing process and be able to work as an interface with customers and internal departments. Key Responsibilities: - Develop process knowledge using focussed studies, reports and analysis - To assist with the preparations, implementation and upkeep of documentation for organisational processes such as Nadcap. - To carry out internal and external audits - Providing technical support on key strategic growth projects - Supporting and developing continuous improvement activities - Production, upkeep and review of technical documentation - Co-ordination... (more job details)

An experienced electronics engineer is required for a role within my clients R&D department. The candidate should be capable of taking responsibility for the entire development life cycle from requirements capture to production of circuitry with an expanding range of radio products. In addition there may be a need to occasionally support existing products when required. The ideal candidate will have a good degree qualification in electronic engineering and at least 5 years hands on experience of working with Embedded projects. An enthusiastic and proactive can do approach is highly desirable. The role is within a small team of mixed discipline engineers where good communication skills (both written and spoken) are very important. Essential experience: Microprocessor, DSP, Analogue, PSU, Schematic entry, PCB layout, prototyping skills Preferred experience: RF, Audio, Embedded software, Bluetooth, GPS The work will include a diverse mixture of Embedded electronic design including:.Prototyping circuitry to prove concepts an... (more job details)

Location: Oxfordshire Duration: Permanent Salary: Circa GBP28k p/a plus excellent benefits package Role Profiles: Working for a global Automotive supplier who support blue chip OEM companies. Their product is produced with quality at the forefront. They are currently in a position of growth and are looking to expand their team in which they require two talented and experienced Project Engineers. Role include: - Effective Project and Time Management. - Define project scope, targets and oversee quality control throughout. - Project status control by planning, monitoring and reporting against schedule. - Evaluating, organising and prioritising work within the overall project schedule. - Responsibility for a project team with training/mentoring and motivation of team associates. - Initial parts production, associated quality and capacity checks. - Assisting with manufacturing concept design. - Generation of Process Control Tables and FMEAs. - Initial budget costing and quotation. - Production machinery specification and sourcing. - Risk... (more job details)

Andrew Bolton at CK Science is currently recruiting for a Senior Materials Engineer to join a leading Engineering & Materials Consultancy based at their site in Bedfordshire on a full time, permanent basis. As a Senior Materials Engineer, you will be responsible for: - Project Management of multi-disciplinary teams. - Leading the design of structural, mechanical & fluid driven systems for the renewable energy, automotive, offshore and related systems development studies. - Carrying out prediction and computational modelling (eg FEA) of the mechanical & physical behaviour of materials. - Carrying out development of lubricants and performing engine testing. As a Senior Materials Engineer, you will have the following qualifications, skills & experience: - A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineer or a related discipline (or equivalent). - Demonstrated knowledge in areas such as mechanics of materials, friction, wear & lubrication (tribology), polymer materials, ageing & corrosion and high... (more job details)

Mostly based in the US (East Coast) for the first 3 months and then Hertfordshire thereafter. SUMMARY The primary responsibility of this position is to act as a consultant to management, applying advanced principles, theories, and concepts to product development. The incumbent is viewed as the technical expert within the Mechanical Engineering field and represents department culture through example, leadership and excellent communication skills. This individual is responsible for independently developing technical programs, project plans and resource plans to address complex problems, meeting design requirements, and optimizing the mechanics of systems without appreciable direction. The position requires extensive technical expertise, wide application of mechanical engineering and full knowledge of associated technologies and manufacturing processes. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree and experience in a related field required. Expert in design and development of precision electro-mechanical mechanisms. Demonstrated ability in conceptualization, design and development of precision mechanisms and drives utilizing motors, precision... (more job details)

Location: Hertfordshire Duration: Permanent Salary: Circa GBP40,000 - GBP45,000 p/a plus excellent benefits The Company An exciting opportunity to work with my client who are a leader within the Defence Sector specialising in providing UK, Europe and Global anti-war deterrents. They offer a state of the art manufacturing facility whom promote fantastic internal growth opportunities. The Role To provide structural analysis services in support of the Mechanical Engineering Function and Projects. Key Responsibilities - Carry out full range of structural analyses and investigations; including recommending and performing the most appropriate technical solution, ranging from classical hand calculations to the use of finite element analysis. - Prepare various technical documents in support of structural analysis activities. - Take a lead role for assigned structural analysis activities. At times it will be necessary to provide mentoring/coaching to direct less experienced team members. - Take responsibility and be able to justify decisions related... (more job details)

Electronics Engineer 6-12 Month Duration Based in Buckinghamshire Rate: £30 - £33p/h Key Skills: Schematic Capture, Circuit Design, Circuit Diagrams, Orcad, Electronic Design. A renowned instrumentation development company based in Buckinghamshire is looking to recruit an additional Electronics Engineer for a 6-12month contract. This position is the result of continued growth and growing market share. Within this role you'll be involved in all aspects of electronic design from schematic capture, circuit diagrams/design through to test and debug. You will be working within a small team of Electronics Engineers focus on developing next generation products. Essential Skills: Schematic Capture Circuit Design Electronic Design Desirable Skills: Orcad Agile Solidedge or Solidworks This contract will be an initial 6-12 months with potential for extensions. You'll be working in a full life cycle capacity within a growing organisation. To apply for this role send a recent copy of your CV to Edward Hammersley. JAM... (more job details)

Hardware Engineer 6 Month Contract Based in Hemel Hempstead Apply to: Edward Hammersley A leading OEM within the automotive sector is looking to recruit a contract Hardware Engineer for an initial 6 month contract as part of their continued growth strategy. Within this role you'll be part of a team of Hardware Engineers taking with an opportunity to lead certain parts of the product development. You'll be working within a Power Electronics environment at PCB level and will be responsible for PCB designs (Orcad or Cadence) as well as designing with EMC in mind. Essential Skills: Orcad EMC Power Electronics PSPICE Desirable Skills: PCB Layout (Cadence Allegro) LCD and Displays knowledge Serial Comms (CAN) LED Technologies Within this role you'll have the opportunity to work within the buoyant automotive market developing key products in one of Europe's largest OEMs. The initial duration will be 6 months however, there is substantial... (more job details)

Project Engineer Stop-choc Limited is a Hutchinson SA group company (part of TOTAL oil) and is a well-established company that design and manufacture illuminated aircraft cockpit instrument and display systems. We supply to a wide range of aerospace and defence clients and have recently gained a number of high-profile contracts. Due to internal promotion we now have a requirement for a Project Engineer. The ideal candidate will have worked for a manufacturer of high quality and highly regulated electronic products within the aerospace or defence market, and would be expected to have experienced at least one project from inception to completion. A good level of computer literacy is required, with knowledge of most Microsoft Office applications. The role requires a thorough and methodical approach together with good communication and literacy skills. Due to the security nature of some projects, British citizenship is required. Responsibilities include: Project management of military aerospace... (more job details)

Mechanical Design Engineer During the first 3 months mostly based in the US (East Coast) and then Hertfordshire thereafter. Medical Industry (experience in this sector is NOT required) SUMMARY Utilizes knowledge of machine design, engineering practices, mathematics, materials and other physical sciences to conceptualize and create detailed designs to support development of complex machines. Creates complex CAD models and detailed engineering drawings using NX/SolidWorks. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Primary role is to perform Mechanical Design activities as a Mechanical Designer. - Designs, develops and implements new products or changes in existing products. - Creates layouts of complex systems, designs and details piece parts, assemblies, mechanisms for Medical Diagnostic instruments using SolidWorks or NX (depending on project) CAD application. - Position requires ability to conceive, design, detail and construct various mechanical components and assemblies using CAD program. - Must be experienced designing complex mechanical systems (ex: machine design). As such,... (more job details)

Electronic Design Engineer 6 Month Contract Based in Oxfordshire Key Skills: Orcad Schematic capture, PCB layout, Hardware design, Electronic Design, Embedded C, SMPS As a result of winning numerous projects a leading supplier of electronic shower equipment urgently requires an Electronic Design Engineer to join them for an initial 6 month contract. As part of the team you'll be involved with full life cycle design of electronic shower systems from initial schematic capture through to design and development. This will be an all-encompassing role involving elements of both hardware and software design. Essential Skills: Orcad Schematic Capture PCB Layout/Design Hardware/Electronic Design Desirable Skills: Embedded C Switch Mode Power Supply Serial Comms This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading supplier of electronic shower systems and offers significant long term potential for the right candidate. To apply for this role send a recent copy of your CV to Daniel... (more job details)

Control Systems Engineer x 2 £40,000 - £48,000+ Benefits Oxfordshire Due to impressive growth, we are currently seeking permanent senior controls design engineers to join a highly established, reputable international automation company specialising in electrical control systems for special purpose machinery. We are looking for control systems engineers in the Oxfordshire area. This company offer excellent working conditions and highly attractive rates of pay. The company has an outstanding reputation for looking after their staff and developing their engineers. We are looking for candidates qualified to HNC Level or equivalent (Ideally educated to Degree Level) Engineers will be considered from any automation background (Ideally materials handling) Responsibilities Electrical Design: Control system design Design calculations/Specifications Electrical Layout/Schematic drawings (using appropriate CAD tools) Software Design: Material flow specifications Producing visualisation database Assisting in factory testing of visualisation systems Design, production and testing of control software Assisting in the development of blocks and... (more job details)

Process Control Engineer (x2) Two vacancies are available for any available Process Control Engineers available in the Hertfordshire region. These roles are working with a leading engineering and electronics organisation and will offer very strong duration prospects. Each successful Process Control Engineer can expect to work around a range of different projects, each varying in scale from 4 weeks upwards to 12 months in duration. The nature of the work will frequently change and offer fresh challenges & work throughout the duration of the contract. Criteria of each successful Process Control Engineer: Strong record around WonderWare & SCADA (HMR) Excellent record around RockWell IT orientated skills & experience in addition to the above, ideally around SQL, Crystal Reports and Visual Basic. Typical Accountabilities of each successful Process Control Engineer: In-depth technical support of all aspects of the Process Control infrastructure including software (WonderWare's Archestra, Rockwell etc.), hardware (incl. Robotics, Instrumentation... (more job details)

Electrical Design Engineers Oxfordshire £26-£30ph/£36,000-£44,000pa We currently have an excellent opportunity for successful Electrical Design Engineers to join an industry leading organisation in the automation services Industry. We are currently recruiting high calibre Electrical Design Engineers with experience of work in the special purpose machinery, Oil and Gas or Utilities sectors. The successful Electrical Design Engineers are likely to have the following skills HMI/SCADA knowledge PLC knowledge (Seimens S7, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi) Creating FDS/SDS FAT/SAT and Commissioning experience AutoCAD E experience (desirable) Multiple Project work experience Fanuc, Motoman, ABB robot knowledge (desirable) The selected Electrical Design Engineers will be rewarded with a permanent role at a globally recognisable company. The roles offer fast track career development/promotion prospects. The Client has an excellent reputation for investing in its employees and rewarding ambition. To submit your application, please send your most up to date CV.

Location Bedfordshire Salary GBP40,000 - GBP56,000 plus excellent benefits Our Client is a worldwide leading manufacturer supplying into the Aerospace sector. They have a proven pedigree in the design, development and distribution for the commercial and private sector around the world. The Airworthiness Lead Engineer will be Responsible for supporting the Office of Airworthiness and delegated approval process and procedures for airworthiness activities for the design organisation. Main Responsibilities: - Support the management and upkeep of the design office handbook - Maintain process and procedures of the design organisation, specifically the preparation and checking of compliance to Part 21 - Ensure capability and competence of external subcontractors inclusive of test facilities are current and be capable of conducting technical audits on behalf of the design organization - Support the development and integration of Delegated Authority from Aircraft manufacturers` design organizations to clients design organization - Be prepared to act as... (more job details)

Location: Hertfordshire Duration: Permanent Salary: TBC Circa GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 p/a plus excellent benefits The Company An exciting opportunity to work with my client who are a leader within the Defence Sector specialising in providing UK, Europe and Global anti-war deterrents. They offer a state of the art manufacturing facility who utilise fantastic internal growth opportunities. The Role To carry out project activities in support of Environmental compliance as assigned by the Group Head of Project` Key Responsibilities - Writing Environmental Requirement Specifications (ERSs), and subsequent documentation including Proving Plans, Proving Requirements and Proving Instructions in support of product development. - Assessing the effects of the environmental requirements on product design and implementing a consistent test and assessment logic across each Project. - Plan, prepare for, and oversee the conduct of, trial programmes at system, subsystem and component level within internal facilities and at external test houses. - Writing technical... (more job details)

ELECTRONICS/SOFTWARE GRADUATE ENGINEER BASED OXFORD AREA. Electronics/Software Graduate Engineer required for this dynamic software engineering company based in the Oxford area in Oxfordshire close to the M40. You will be a graduate, ideally min 2:1 in electronic engineering or a related discipline Preferably 2 years plus industrial or academic experience. You will have Good technical and analytic skills, and also experience in low level software A strong desire to continue self development Possess excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) and work well in a team environment aswell as an individual. Driving licence required. You will be fully trained on all in house software and hardware. Graduate Engineer to develop software. Ideally you will have knowledge/understanding of software design such as (BASIC, C, C++, Java etc) and electronic design. You will have a 1st class or 2.1 degree in Electronics or Computer Science. This is a hands on role and... (more job details)

Catia V5 Design Engineer Leading Aerospace manufacturer is looking for a Catia V5 Design Engineer to design detailed models of a variety of suite components in order to meet the aerospace programme requirements. A design engineer, reporting to either a Senior Design Engineer or Lead Engineer is responsible for the delivery of engineering designs and drawings, which meet the requirements defined by their task leader, whilst at the same time ensuring that the completed work package incorporates best practice in all areas. Responsible for the design and detail modelling of a variety of suite components. Cost and weight targets must be managed and met Design engineers will be expected to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers. Participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process The selection and application of materials and processes appropriate to each design element Ensure the successful integration of each... (more job details)