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Head of Product Development
High Wycombe£80,000 - £90,000 + benefits
Are you ready to lead advanced technology development in a highly specialised engineering environment?
We're seeking an experienced Head of Product Development to lead the evolution of a portfolio of sophisticated scientific and sensing products used in analytical and industrial applications.
This is a senior leadership role combining strategic oversight, deep technical expertise, and people management within a precision technology setting.
You'll be responsible for driving new product innovation, enhancing existing solutions, and leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to deliver high-performance, reliable products to market.
The Role
In this position, you will:
Define and deliver the product development roadmap in line with business objectives
Lead, mentor, and develop a cross-functional technical team, promoting collaboration and high performance
Oversee the design, development, testing, and validation of new products and system upgrades
Drive continuous improvement of existing products to support growth and market expansion
Manage development budgets, timelines, and resource planning
Work closely with manufacturing, quality, sales, suppliers, and external partners to deliver scalable solutions
Ensure compliance with ISO quality standards, regulatory requirements, and intellectual property considerations
Stay informed on emerging technologies, materials, and electronic system advancements relevant to the product range
About You
You'll be a technically credible leader with a strong background in complex product development, bringing:
An MSc in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline (PhD highly desirable)
10+ years' experience in advanced technology, scientific instrumentation, semiconductor devices, or related fields
Strong understanding of sensor systems, electronics, and data analysis
Proven experience leading and developing technical teams (typically 5-10 people)
A track record of delivering products from concept through to production
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience within regulated environments, precision instrumentation, low-noise electronics, or patented technologies would be advantageous.
Why Join?
Based in High Wycombe, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of product strategy and development within a technically driven organisation.
You'll have genuine influence over technology direction, team growth, and long-term innovation in a role that blends leadership with hands-on technical challenge.
If you're motivated by building high-performing teams and delivering complex products to market, we'd love to hear from you. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: High Wycombe, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £80000 - £90000 per annum
Posted: 2025-12-23 10:01:54
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A leading organisation within the aerospace and advanced engineering sector is seeking an Electrical Circuit Designer / Functional Electrics Engineer to support a major design and digital transformation programme.
This role sits within a highly collaborative engineering environment and will contribute to both legacy and next-generation product development.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced contractor to work on complex electrical design activities within a regulated engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Review and validate electrical installation design data to ensure suitability for manufacture, in line with defined design processes and standards.
Interpret system-level inputs and validate wiring architecture documentation at a system architecture level (e.g.
fuel and landing gear perimeters).
Validate functional electrics to electrical installation configuration documentation.
Support the delivery of technical solutions in line with agreed design methods, procedures, and project milestones.
Analyse and validate design requirements, managing deviations with relevant stakeholders where required.
Produce and update Principle Diagrams (PDs), Extended Principle Diagrams (EPDs), and Wiring Diagrams (WDs) based on functional system inputs.
Update design outputs to reflect new or amended functional requirements using recognised electrical design toolsets.
Work collaboratively across multiple engineering and project functions to achieve right-first-time delivery.
Identify, manage, and escalate technical risks as appropriate.
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience in Functional Electrics and electrical system integration within complex engineering environments.
Background in participating in design or project teams with delivery against time, cost, and quality targets.
Strong communication skills with the ability to interpret and convey technical information clearly.
Experience analysing complex requirements and developing practical, compliant solutions.
Comfortable working within a multi-stakeholder, regulated environment.
Experience using electrical configuration and design tools such as:
Capital (Logic)
SeeXP / Circe
ICC / ACP
Zamiz / ECM
DPDS
ACC2
BCAWD
Optegra / PASS / VPM
Prior approval or delegated signatory experience is desirable but not essential.
Experience within aerospace or similarly regulated industries is advantageous; candidates from other sectors will be considered.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Additional Information
Contract duration: 12 months
Engagement: Inside IR35 (Umbrella only)
Rate: £46 per hour (umbrella)
Some flexibility around working arrangements may be available, subject to client approval.
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Type: Contract Location: Bristol, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 Months
Salary / Rate: £40 - £46 per hour + Umbrella rate
Posted: 2025-12-22 15:49:47
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An established aerospace engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Design Concession Approver to support wing manufacturing and plant engineering activities at a major UK production site.
This role sits within a Plant Engineering function that provides critical engineering support to manufacturing operations and the wider supply chain, enabling complex structures to be delivered to final assembly lines safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
The RoleThe successful candidate will act as a technical authority for manufacturing non-conformances, leading design investigations and delivering compliant engineering solutions that meet airworthiness, safety, and product integrity requirements.This position offers the opportunity to operate at a senior technical level while influencing manufacturing outcomes, mentoring engineers, and driving continuous improvement across engineering processes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead design investigations and develop technical solutions for manufacturing non-conformances and design issues
Ensure all solutions meet applicable design, airworthiness, safety, and governance requirements
Act as a design approval signatory for manufacturing concessions (T200)
Serve as a focal point for technical governance, escalation, and decision-making
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering team members
Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering and other functions to deliver integrated solutions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and robustness
Maintain clear reporting on critical technical issues to relevant stakeholders and delivery managers
Support a strong lessons-learned and feedback culture
Essential Skills & Experience
Current or previous Concession Design Approval (T200) - ESSENTIAL
Proven experience in aerospace structural design and/or plant engineering environments
Strong capability in leading complex technical investigations
Ability to communicate technical solutions clearly to a wide stakeholder group
Comfortable working autonomously while contributing effectively within a team
Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and a proactive improvement mindset
Desirable Experience
Experience working on large aircraft wing structures
Exposure to major civil or military aircraft programmes
Previous involvement in high-rate manufacturing or complex production environments
Location & Working Arrangements
Primary base: Filton, with potential for Broughton for suitably experienced candidates
Hybrid working model applies (minimum 60% onsite / 3 days per week)
Flexible day shift pattern
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Type: Contract Location: Bristol, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 Months
Salary / Rate: £50 - £52 per hour + Umbrella rate
Posted: 2025-12-22 14:53:35
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We are working with a leading aerospace company to recruit a skilled F&DT Engineer for a 6-month contract.
This role offers exposure to a variety of aircraft programmes, including single aisle and widebody platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Approve F&DT deliverables and lead the resolution of fatigue and damage tolerance issues
Take ownership of the technical scope for assigned projects and tasks
Contribute to engineering solutions and process improvements
Mentor and support less experienced team members
Essential Skills & Experience:
Strong background in structural engineering and analytical techniques
Familiarity with overall aircraft structural design principles
Hold, or be close to holding, F&DT approval signatory status
Experience working with Airbus tools and ways of working (single aisle experience preferred, widebody also considered)
Ability to propose innovative ideas and solutions
Engineering qualification with a focus on structural analysis, fatigue, and damage tolerance
Strong communication skills in English; experience in international or multi-cultural environments beneficial
Why Apply:
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly skilled team, tackling challenging projects across multiple aircraft programmes.
Flexible work arrangements and exposure to the full product development lifecycle make this role ideal for engineers looking to advance their career in aerospace structures.
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Type: Contract Location: Bristol, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6-month
Salary / Rate: £50 - £52 per hour + Umbrella rate
Posted: 2025-12-19 13:51:34
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A leading global aerospace organisation is seeking an Aerostructures Cost Engineer to join a high-impact cost engineering function supporting current and future aircraft programmes.
This role offers exposure to complex manufacturing environments and strategic design-to-cost initiatives across composite and metallic aerostructures.
This opportunity would suit an engineer with a strong manufacturing or design background who is motivated by cost effectiveness, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Produce Recurring (RC) and Non-Recurring Cost (NRC) estimates to support Design-to-Cost initiatives across multiple aircraft programmes
Apply digital costing tools and models, ensuring estimates are consistent with current references and ways of working
Support cost modelling activities, particularly within composite manufacturing processes
Contribute to Design-to-Cost projects from early concept through to Entry Into Service, ensuring cost targets are maintained
Analyse work package cost estimates, identify optimisation opportunities, and communicate findings to engineering and programme stakeholders
Develop a strong understanding of manufacturing and engineering activities to accurately assess cost impacts of design and industrial changes
Lead and support cost engineering discussions with suppliers
Participate in workshops and reviews, providing clear recommendations for cost-effective technical solutions
Ensure the quality, reliability, consistency, and neutrality of all costing outputs
Experience & Skills Required
Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Engineering or a related technical discipline
Background in manufacturing and/or engineering, ideally within aerospace or complex industrial environments
Knowledge of detail part manufacturing processes, including:
Composite structures
Metallic parts
Machining and fabrication
Assembly processes
Understanding of non-recurring cost drivers associated with industrialisation and product changes
Proven Design-to-Cost experience or mindset
Ability to explain detailed technical and costing information while maintaining a broader business perspective
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, including data analysis and root-cause investigation
Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across engineering, programme, and supply chain teams
Collaborative team player with a proactive, problem-solving approach
Fluency in English is required; additional languages are advantageous
Why Apply?
Work on major aerostructures programmes within a highly respected aerospace environment
Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and cost-driven design decisions
Opportunity to influence supplier negotiations and strategic business outcomes
Competitive remuneration and flexible working arrangements available
This role is being advertised on behalf of a confidential client.Further details will be shared with suitable candidates during the screening process.
If this position aligns with your background and career goals, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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Type: Contract Location: Bristol, England
Salary / Rate: £30 - £35 per hour + Umbrella rate
Posted: 2025-12-17 11:05:06
