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A leading engineering business in the aerospace and defence sector is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team.
This role will see you working on complex mechanical systems, ensuring all products meet stringent quality and performance standards.
You will be responsible for 3D and 2D modelling, design to manufacture, material selection, and resolving non-conformance issues.
The position offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams, contributing to high-profile projects within a secure environment.
£50,000 - Permanent
£50 p/hr - Outside IR35
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out detailed design activities to meet manufacturing requirements.
- Conduct root cause and failure mode analysis to resolve non-conformance issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement design improvements and corrective actions.
- Monitor corrective action progress, ensuring timely completion and effectiveness.
- Provide technical guidance to improve product quality and prevent reoccurrence of issues.
- Maintain accurate documentation for non-conformance reports and design changes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience in aerospace and defence, preferably with heavy engineering, power transmission systems, and gear/gearbox design.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (ideally Solid Edge) for modelling and manufacturing drawings, including GD&T.
- Knowledge of subsystems impacting mechanical design and structural design methodologies.
- Strong understanding of quality management systems and standards (AS9100, ISO 9001).
- Skilled in root cause and failure mode analysis.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Detail-focused with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Security Clearance
Due to project requirements, applicants must be sole UK nationals and eligible for UK Security Clearance. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Huddersfield,England
Start: 13/08/2025
Salary / Rate: £50000 per annum
Posted: 2025-08-13 11:42:05
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Lead Engineer - Aerospace / Mechanical
Location: Hayes, UK (Hybrid)
Type: Permanent
Salary: £50-£54k
We're seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to take ownership of a landing gear product line or technical projects, acting as the main point of contact for all engineering matters.
You'll lead projects from concept to completion, support customer needs, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
What you'll do:
Own and manage all technical aspects of your product line.
Lead engineering projects, ensuring delivery on time, to spec, and within budget.
Support sales with technical input, pricing, and proposals.
Analyse technical data and manage customer-driven changes.
Collaborate with global teams and share best practices.
What we're looking for:
Degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
Proven track record in delivering technical projects in aviation/aerospace.
Knowledge of landing gear systems (preferred) or complex technical data analysis skills.
Familiarity with AMM/IPC/CMM, MRP/SERP (e.g.
SAP/AMOS).
Understanding of EASA Part 21J/21G/145.
Strong communication and customer engagement skills.
Why join us?
Hybrid working.
Competitive salary.
Opportunity to lead projects with real impact in the aerospace industry.
Fantastic employee benefits including medical insurance and discounted flights!
Apply now with your CV and take the next step in your engineering career. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Hayes, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £54000 per annum
Posted: 2025-08-13 11:34:20
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Are you a highly skilled Stress Engineer with a strong foundation in mechanical analysis, simulation, and problem-solving?
Were supporting a major engineering project in the Aerospace & Defence sector, based in Huddersfield, and looking for a Stress Engineer to join the team on a permanent or contract basis.
The role involves working with high-integrity mechanical systems such as gearboxes, power transmission components, and structural subassemblies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed stress and structural analysis using FEA tools (ideally ANSYS)
- Support design teams with hand calculations and static load analysis
- Investigate structural failures and conduct root cause analysis
- Attend design reviews and present technical documentation
- Work collaboratively across the product lifecycle design, development, and customer support
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and technical specifications
What Youll Need:
- Proficiency in FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, HyperMesh)
- Ability to perform hand calculations for stress and structural integrity
- Experience with mechanical systems (ideally gears/gearboxes)
- A degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Aerospace Engineering
- Background in Aerospace, Defence, or Heavy Engineering
- UK Citizenship (due to project security clearance requirements)
This is an exciting opportunity for a Stress Engineer to work on cutting-edge systems in a technically challenging and rewarding environment.
ð© Apply now to learn more or register interest in future contract or permanent roles in this field. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Huddersfield,England
Start: 06/08/2025
Salary / Rate: £50000 per annum
Posted: 2025-08-06 16:07:05
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Project Engineer to join a high-profile defence project.
You will be contributing to the development of innovative solutions for some of the UKs leading defence platforms.
This is a long-term programme with complex technical challenges and a strong team-focused environment.
This role suits individuals with a strong background in Instrumentation and Control Engineering, especially those familiar with PLC programming, SCADA systems, or Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
You will be working across the full lifecycle, from design and implementation through to integration and deployment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop high-quality, reliable products in line with industry standards for mission-critical defence applications.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver robust engineering solutions within tightly controlled project environments.
- Translate complex requirements into engineering designs, implement and rigorously test to ensure functionality and security.
- Manage integration, configuration, release, and deployment activities in accordance with project and industry regulations.
- Lead and participate in assurance and review activities to maintain project compliance and software quality.
- Provide mentoring and support to junior team members, promoting knowledge sharing and development.
- Contribute to and take ownership of documentation, configuration management, and formal release processes.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven background in Instrumentation and Control Engineering or closely related field.
- Practical experience or strong knowledge of PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.).
- Familiarity or hands-on experience with SCADA systems.
- Understanding or experience working with Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
- Comfortable working in a secure, standards-compliant development environment.
- Capable of working both independently and within collaborative teams on complex software challenges.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
Additional Information:
- This position requires UK citizenship from birth due to the nature of the programme.
- Candidates must be eligible for high-level security clearance applications from individuals without this background cannot be considered.
- The role starts fully onsite for 3 months, then transitions to a hybrid model (subject to change).
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Type: Contract Location: Motherwell,Scotland
Start: 05/08/2025
Salary / Rate: £45 - £60 per hour
Posted: 2025-08-05 09:29:12
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Test Systems Engineer required to help bring together; test requirements, design, equipment, set up and execution for rocket engines, specifically propellant control systems and pressurant feed systems.
Requirements
Mechanical fitter with practical hands on engineering skills.
Chemical rocket engineering knowledge.
Attention to detail
BSc degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering or Physics
Industrial experience ideally designing and developing rocket engines, fluidic control systems, and space standard engineering.
Spacecraft chemical propulsion experience would be useful but is not essential.
General interest in space and space related propulsion.
Role
Review and interpret higher level Test Plan requirements and propulsion system specification.
Design Verification Compliance Matrix against the test plan.
Work on rocket engines and thrusters, fluidic control systems and space standard engineering.
Perform test equipment setup including key component identification.
Work across Test Site Propellant, Pressurant feed systems, Ground Support Equipment, design, Electrical Ground Support Equipment Design and software tools.
Procure, fabricate and assemble Test Site Propellant and Pressurant feed systems, GSE and EGSE.
Generate Test Procedures
Deliver test result data to design engineering teams. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Aylesbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £32000 - £45000 Per Annum Full Package
Posted: 2025-07-31 20:14:10
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OPERATIONS MANAGER – DEFENCE & AEROSPACE MANUFACTURINGLocation: Sittingbourne, KentSalary: IOR £55,000 p.a.
+ Excellent BenefitsHours: Full-time, Permanent________________________________________A high-impact operations role within a precision engineering environment• Opportunity for a dynamic Operations Manager to drive quality, efficiency, and compliance within a leading manufacturer supplying the defence, aerospace, and advanced engineering sectors• Based in Sittingbourne, this role covers sales order fulfilment, supply chain coordination, and lean process improvement• Suited to individuals with a strong engineering background, an analytical mindset, and experience in regulated manufacturing environments• Involves regular interaction with both suppliers and customers, requiring occasional travel________________________________________Key Responsibilities• Oversee end-to-end sales order management, ensuring timely and accurate delivery aligned with customer requirements• Manage supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory control, supplier performance, and audit readiness• Support the preparation of tenders and bids, contributing technical insight and commercial awareness for UK and international defence contracts• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives, streamlining operations and increasing productivity across key departments• Embed ESG principles into daily operational practice, supporting broader company goals• Ensure ongoing compliance with industry standards, including ISO 9001:2015, AS9100, and ISO 14001• Collaborate closely with commercial and manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement and customer satisfaction________________________________________Candidate ProfileEssential Skills & Experience:• Strong engineering background within a regulated production or manufacturing environment• Proficient in lean manufacturing tools, ERP systems, and supply chain logistics• Working knowledge of ESG best practices• Confident leader with excellent communication and decision-making skills• Full UK driving licence• Must be eligible for UK security clearanceDesirable:• Experience in defence, aerospace, or advanced engineering sectors• Familiarity with government procurement and bidding processes• Understanding of compliance frameworks such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001________________________________________Role Highlights• Opportunity to contribute to technically complex and critical programmes• Work in a secure, advanced manufacturing environment alongside highly skilled professionals• Genuine scope to influence operational direction, improve systems, and lead process transformation• Involvement in delivering solutions to UK and global defence and aerospace clients________________________________________Company Benefits• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays• Christmas shut down• Overtime paid up to treble time• Enhanced sick pay• Company pension scheme• Life assurance policy• Death in service benefit – 4x annual salaryWestin Par values diversity and promotes equality.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience.
If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sittingbourne, Kent, England
Start: September 2025
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £50k - 60k per year
Posted: 2025-07-31 14:46:06
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Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a passion for leading complex, high-impact projects within the defence or aerospace sector? Were looking for a driven and strategic Programme Manager to take ownership of a key customer-facing programme within the Land sector.
This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the success of multiple international projects from design through to delivery.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Land Programme Manager, you will oversee a programme comprising several concurrent projects, each at different stages of their lifecycle.
Your leadership will ensure successful planning, execution and stakeholder engagement, all while aligning with commercial objectives and ensuring robust risk and resource management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate multiple projects within a major Land sector programme
- Ensure integrated planning, risk management and resourcing across departments
- Drive delivery against profit, revenue and growth targets
- Participate in bid and proposal planning, estimating PM labour, and scheduling
- Launch and oversee R&D and customer contracts from inception to closure
- Liaise with engineering and functional leads to ensure technical and resource alignment
- Provide high-level project board communication and strategic stakeholder engagement
- Manage reporting on financials (revenue, cash-flow, margin forecasts, etc.)
- Mentor and support project managers while overseeing PM staffing needs
What Were Looking For:
Essential:
- Proven experience managing international defence/aerospace programmes
- Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills
- Recognised project management qualification (e.g.
PRINCE2, PMP, APM)
- Experience leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, collaborative setting
- Engineering background and understanding of complex systems
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Desirable:
- Degree in business, project management, or a related field
Personal Attributes:
- Analytical and strategic thinker with strong leadership skills
- Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage
Whats on Offer:
- Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
- Early finish on Fridays
- 28 days annual leave + Christmas closure + holiday purchase scheme
- Group pension plan (matched up to 5%)
- Income protection & life assurance
- Remote GP access, mental health support, physiotherapy services
- EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts on gym memberships, high street retailers, and more
- Access to learning & development resources
- Onsite free parking
Security Requirements: Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.
This includes proof of identity, right to work in the UK, and five years of UK residency. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West Sussex,England
Start: 30/07/2025
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £75000 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-30 08:37:07
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A leading engineering and technology business is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join their team.
Reporting to the Programme Manager, this role will take ownership of high-impact engineering and delivery programmesmanaging timelines, resources, costs, and stakeholder communication to ensure successful outcomes across both customer-funded and internally driven projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the launch and delivery of assigned projects, creating core project artefacts including schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Maintain clear, professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Track all decisions and meetings with commercial or operational relevance.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements and internal processes, maintaining strong control over scope, timelines, and deliverables.
- Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to deliver both bespoke and build-to-print projects.
Engage customers during key stages, including acceptance testing.
- Manage and forecast project budgets in partnership with the finance team, producing regular reports on costs, revenue, and margin forecasts.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, manage resource planning, and support adherence to design and quality standards.
- Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills & Experience Required:
- A minimum of 3 years experience in a project management role within an engineering environment.
- Strong stakeholder management experience, including work with international customers and multi-disciplinary internal teams.
- Proficient in project planning tools such as Microsoft Project or equivalent.
- Experience producing project financial reports and forecasts.
- Eligibility for UK security clearance, including the ability to travel within the UK and abroad.
Personal Attributes:
- Organised and methodical, with a focus on detail and quality.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confident working independently and in cross-functional teams.
- Adaptable, resilient, and able to manage competing demands.
- Committed to the companys values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, and courage. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West Sussex,England
Start: 30/07/2025
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-30 08:37:05
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We are seeking a hands-on Test Engineer to support one of our key product lines within the chemical propulsion business unit.
This includes thrusters, apogee engines, complete propulsion systems, and new product development.
You will generate and execute test plans, setting up and maintaining test equipment, and delivering high-quality test results and data to engineering teams.
This is a practical, engineering-led role involving significant hands-on work with propulsion hardware and test setups.
Key Responsibilities:
Generate test plans, checkout procedures, and maintenance plans for propulsion systems and test equipment.
Develop and execute test procedures to support rocket engine testing and qualification.
Deliver test results, data analysis, and input to Test Reports for engineering review.
Generate compliance matrices (Design Verification Compliance Matrix) against test plans and higher-level specifications.
Design and develop test equipment including:
Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and supporting software.
Skills and Experience Required:
Strong mechanical fitting or hands-on engineering background, ideally from within aerospace or similar engineering fields.
Excellent knowledge of chemical rocket propulsion and fluidic control systems.
Familiar with space standard engineering practices.
Logical approach to problem-solving and high attention to detail.
Experience working with multiple stakeholders, from engineers to external clients.
BSc in Mechanical, Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering or Physics.
Experience in testing or developing space propulsion systems.
Prior exposure to spacecraft chemical propulsion systems is beneficial but not essential. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Aylesbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £50000 Per Annum Full Package
Posted: 2025-07-28 15:21:05
