Integration Engineering Leader / Manager - Electronics - Hertfordshire - 50K This role is to sit between R&D and Production / Manufacturing. The role is to reduce defects, faults, failures and returns and to shorten the time between R&D and production. The client sees the purpose of the role is to have the R&D team designing and production teams producing not in meetings chasing up errors and faults. You will need to have designed electronics / Firmware in the past. The client wants an Engineer who can sit in front of a scope and work out if it is most likely a software or hardware problem. The client is a mid volume electronics instumentation manufacturer and has its own PCB / SMT facilities. He wants some who will be able to know if it is a production or a design problem. You will need good communication and managerial skills. You will be setting up an integration department that will include the recruitment of a Validation Engineer and a Technical Author. You will needs strong man management skills in order to implement changes. You will be implementing hand over procedures of prototypes from R&D to Production in a multi-site organisation. This in reality means that products are completely finished and any snags or changes can be implement quickly . This role has similar qualities to a Lean Manufacturing Manager, Value Engineer or an Integration Engineer. You will ideally be degree qualified. Commutable from Stevenage, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Bishops Stortford, Borehamwood, Potters Bar, St Albans and Hatfield, North London.

Project Engineer- Mechanical Designs- 30-40 K - Northamptonshire - Force calculation Projects. Background; The company make instruments that measure, vibration, Flex, torsion, power and stresses in rotating machines. You will need to be numerate as an aspect of the engineering is calculating ways to measure various forces. As a Project Engineer you will need to have experience of running multiple projects. You will have good written and verbal communication skills. You will be expected to run your own projects and the company has a flat management structure. Your projects will be from contract review to final commissioning, on time and to budget. You must be willing to travel and have your own driving license. ( Foreign languages such as Spanish, German, Portuguese are a bonus but by no means essential. ) You will have a Mechanical Engineering background have produced 3D CAD conceptual designs and 2D drawings. A practical understanding of manufacture and machine shops would be useful. The company are after an engineer who can understand manufacture from both a cost and design perspective. The company is after an individual who is passionate about engineering. Ideally you will be a Graduate Qualified Mechanical Design Engineer, 1st or 2.1 preferred. will be advantageous. The salary range would be approximately; on experience, 5 years 28.5K, 10 years 34K, 15 years plus 40K. Commutable from; Northampton, Milton Keynes, Kettering, Wellingborough, Daventry and surrounding areas.

Junior Test Electronics -18k Berkshire - Electronics, Electro- Mechanical Assemblies. This role will ideally be suite to an ONC / HNC qualified Engineer with 1-2 years test experience. You will be working in Production Test team. This means some wiring and testing before the product is signed off for delivery. You will need electronics skills, used scopes, and be able to trace faults to PCB boards etc. Fine hand skills used in assembly and wiring would be required. As a Junior Test Engineer, you will be given training and a chance to develop your career. Engineers also perform some customer support activities such as telephone calls. Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken are a prerequisite. Applicants must be EU Citizens. Commutable from: Winchester, Basingstoke, Andover, Hungerford, Newbury, Reading, Bracknell, Swindon, Abingdon, Wantage, Wallingford, Didcot, Fleet, Farnborough and Farringdon.

Graduate Proposals Engineer- North East - 19-23K - Mechanical / Piping / industries. You will need to be qualified to a minium of HNC or HND in HNC in mechanical/electrical engineering. Ideally you will have experience of supporting customers in a technical/commercial environment. ( Preferably minimum of 1 years You will be supporting the proposal engineers as well as providing general administrative support to the sales team. You will review tenders technically, producing estimates from piping isometrics, P&ID You will be writing, compiling and preparation of draft proposals. You will maintain, monitor and update the CRM database, including entry of new RFQ EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Required: 1. Qualified to at least HNC or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering 2. Highly self-motivated individual, and detail orientated 3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) 4. Good organizational skills and with the ability to follow internal processes 5. Proficient in the use of MS Office programs (Word, Excel), and demonstrate computer literacy . 6. Full Driving license Commutable from Newcastle, Washington, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Durham, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Chester-le-Street, Houghton le-Spring, Gateshead and North and South Shields.

Plumber / Installation Engineer 26-28k + Van . You can be based between the M3 and M1. Reading to High Wycombe would be the perfect location. You will be mostly be providing coverage across the London and the Western Home counties. You must have installed underfloor heating both wet and electric. You must be willing to work away if the job is out of area. This may mean staying away during the week. You will be required to do installation of heating systems on New builds and customers homes. You will ideally have a CSCS ticket as you will need to work on sites. As an Installation Engineer you will required to meet with the customer and so good customer care skills are required, you will need to be presentable and tactful. You will be responsible for ensuring that a high level of service is provided to customers. You will be Installing both Electric and Wet Heating systems. You will be responsible for assessment and successfully completing he projects. You should have a keen interested in problem solving and some technical knowledge of electrical systems would be useful . You can be home based from; High Wycombe, Amersham, Great Missenden, Maidenhead, Slough, Marlow, Chesham, Uxbridge, Rickmansworth, or any location between the M3 and the M1.

Plant Engineer - Operations/HSE - Neg. - HSE/CAR's/cGMP - North East The Plant Engineer will provide the required level of process plant availability at minimum cost, while meeting all regulatory safety and cGMP requirements. As a Plant Engineer you will be expected to: 1. Comply with all HSE requirements including safety policies and procedures 2. Carry out assigned SAP transactions in an accurate and timely manner 3. Ensure that all engineering work conducted meets all cGMP requirements 4. Control and improve efficient use of utilities across the site 5. Ensure that projects undertaken are returned on time and within agreed cost 6. Work on project teams for the introduction of new products and ensure that plans harmonise with maintenance 7. Assist and support the smooth and effective implementation of projects across the site 8. Prepare monthly maintenance expenditure forecasts, manage and control maintenance budgets 9. Prepare, agree and monitor capital budget and submit CAR The Plant Engineer should have trhe following Qualifications/Experience: 1. Degree or HNC in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering 2. Minimum 4 years post graduate experience, ideally in chemicals manufacture 3. Knowledge of current Health & Safety, Quality and statutory legislation Commutable from Newcastle, North Shields, Whitley Bay, South Shields, Gateshead, Blaydon, Prudhoe, Morpeth, Ashington and surrounding areas.

Digital Design Engineer - Board Level Design FPGA and VHDL RTL Skills - Cambridge - As a Digital Design Engineer you will have 3 -10 years experience of Digital Board Design. You will be required to design the digital boards for Medical and Commercial applications. As a Digital Design Engineer you will work with Analog and instrument design Engineers, Designing the board from their digitized inputs. ( DACs, Digital Analog Conversion boards) As an Electronics Engineer you will have skills in the following VHDL or Verilog design, knowledge of digital hardware design, logic circuits, programmable logic. You should have proven hardware debugging ability and evidence of good documentation skills. You will be a graduate in Electronic Engineering ( or similar degree) and have 3-10 years of experience in a permanent position ( not contracting) You will have worked in a variety of successful electronic projects from small to large. You will have worked in a commercial environment. ( Not defence, military or comms) Other useful skills are : RTL Verification viewlogic schematic. Pension scheme + flexible working day. Commutable from Cambridge, Peterborough, Bedford, Letchworth, Bury St. Edmunds and surrounding areas.

Maintenance Manager - Chemical Industry - 60k - North East As a Maintenance Manager you will have sufficient experience in the chemicals industry to take charge of engineering maintenance, management of utilities in order to ensure the smooth running of production. You will set budgets, monitor expenditure and initiate cost reduction measures to meet targets and be responsible for capital expenditure within the area to ensure company gains maximum benefit from investment in plant and equipment. The Maintenance Manager ensures all engineering systems function at optimum levels with minimum of downtime and manages company assets to minimise costs. This will involve the efficient operation of steam and nitrogen generation plants, and ensure that electrical and instrument service functions are provided to the correct technical level. The Maintenance Manager will Install and manage an ongoing energy management programme and ensure the provision of engineering data and information to assist in efficient plant operation The Maintenance Manager has overall responsibility for all staff within the department to include appraisal, development, reward, objective setting, communication and will oversee grievance and disciplinary matters Qualifications/Experience Commutable from Newcastle, North Shields, Whitley Bay, South Shields, Gateshead, Blaydon, Prudhoe, Morpeth, Ashington and surrounding areas.

Senior Product Development Engineer - linux, H.264, video/audio compression. As a developer you will have a software bias but fully appreciate hardware architectures and possibilities. Blue sky thinking and fresh approaches are essential qualities are needed. You need to be able to collaborate, engage and bring other engineers along with your ideas Buzzwords; Linux, Embedded systems, ARM processors, H.264 video/audio compression, Image processing, IP protocols and Video streaming. Qualities; 1. You will be educated, enthusiastic and have passion for technology, software and electronics. 2. A good communicator being able to express yourself both verbally and in writing. 3. Have a desire to make technology that is accessible to our customers. 4. Self disciplined, organised and energetic. 5. Have an electronics, software or IT qualification or degree. 6. The ideal applicant will have had an electronics degree, but moved into embedded software development. You will have a very good understanding of hardware, software, networking and IP protocols, and also will be able to learn and apply knowledge effectively. 7. You will have a good empathy and understanding of how customers use technology and how to make products easy to use. Experience 1. You will probably currently be in a senior position with a track record of bringing high technology products to the market place in tight timescales. 2. You will have the opportunity to become a valued member of our team, and will be able to make a real make a real difference to our products and our customers. Commutable from Oxford, Thame and Aylesbury.

You will be an Electronics Engineer with some experience with PIC Microcontrollers ( PIC16, PIC18 , dsPIC30seeries ). As Electronic Engineer with experience both Digital and Analog electronic design. Ideally you will have done PIC microprocessor programming in C and Assembler You will be either experienced with or interested in working on switch mode power supply design. You must have at least 1 year of experience as an Electronic Engineer including programming microprocessors. You must have your own transport and a driving licence. Commutable from North London, Hoddesdon, Hertford, Harlow, Enfield, Chelmsford, Epping, Billericay, Brentwood, Chipping Ongar, Loughton, Great Amwell, Cheshunt, Romford and surrounding areas. Other skills that might be useful are PIC Microcontrollers ( PIC16, PIC18 , dsPIC30seeries, VERILOG ,VHDL ,C,C++ . PFC correction Modules, Power devices such as IGBTs.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - 37K Avon Mechanisms background preferable with experience of electro-mechanical products such as control valves, actuators, motors, servos ect. You will be educated to degree level and have several years experience. You will ensure the integrity of the design process, through: technical design calculations, material research and awareness of modern production techniques, liaison with suppliers, cost effectiveness Experience of product design in an electro-mechanical department Knowledge of casting and moulding design, mechanism and gear analysis and modern production machinery equipment and techniques Experience in the use of 3D modelling and able to produce design and stress calculations Commutable from Bristol, Bath, Yate, Frome, Trowbridge and surrounding areas.

CNC Miller - Heidenhain/Fanuc - c. 30k - N.Yorkshire The CNC Miller will work with a company that is a leading sub contract manufacturer with a reputation for top quality and service. We produce machined parts, kits of parts and assemblies for leading companies in the UK, USA, and Australia. We specialise in the design and manufacture of orthopaedic instruments and supporting OEMs in the aerospace, electronics, microwave, laser, defence and sub sea markets. We work within ISO9001:2001, ISO13485 and AS9100 Quality Management Systems . We have won the MWP Award for the best subcontractor All our people work within our quality philosophy and work together as a team to give our customers what they want. Some of the items we produce go straight from our factory to operating theatres around the world, so it is important that we both consistently work to the very highest standards and that the CNC Miller is aware and comfortable with that. We have a modern clean factory with a good environment and positive supportive outlook towards our people, our customers and our suppliers. The CNC Miller's duties include: 1. To read drawings and interpret these. 2. Making fixtures where appropriate 3. To operate one or more CNC Machining Centres checking work as it comes off the machine 4. To set up new jobs (most of our work is complex prismatic milling in short(ish) runs. 5. To load, examine and modify CNC programmes to give a good output of quality work 6. To work to process sheets and to document the work done accurately and comprehensively 7. To make positive contributions to our Milling Team helping colleagues and taking part in Team Briefings as appropriate and checking 8. To maintain and develop expertise in our Heidenhain and Fanuc control systems 9. Ideally to utilise 4th and 5th axis and machine probing 10. To make a positive contribution to maintaining a workplace that is healthy, safe, neat and tidy Machine Types ( a very modern fleet!) 1. Bridgeport 1500, XR1000 800 and 760 (7 off) 2. Matsuura Horizontal and Vertical (5 off) 3. Doosan 540 & 500 Hours Of Work Early Shift 06-00 to 14-15 Monday to Friday Late shift 14-00 to 00-30 Monday to Thursday Optional overtime usually available and paid at premium rates Salary A fully skilled able and willing person should expect to earn approximately Benefits We make a contribution to a stakeholder pension Good annual leave and sick pay arrangements

Test / Service  Engineer SMT, PCBs, Instruments Sussex 28-30k You will be site based in Sussex. Ideally you will be educated to HNC standard in Electronics Engineering. Your electronics experience will enable you to ; 1. Diagnose problems down to PCB, board and component level. 2. To repair, remanufacture, refurbish, solder & rebuild faulty circuit boards, SMTE 3. Identify & source parts and component manufacturers in order to rebuild old or discontinued customer parts & equipment. 4. Carry out all first line repairs and safety checks on equipment. 5. Perform electronic fault finding & problem resolution down to PCB and component level. You will ideally worked for an electronic machine or instruments manufacturer. Other Responsibilities will include; 1. Perform all QC & performance protocols on equipment prior to release into the field to customers or for demos. 2. Document, record and maintain all product failures and findings in accordance with ISO. 3. Maintain, repair, calibrate, validate all company assets ready for dispatch into the field. 4. Produce & Update all OEM service manuals. 5. Install any customer parts and update any software patches that are released by manufacturers prior to product release. 5. Provide quality technical service troubleshooting support to customers & distributors via telephone and email. 6. Assist with all periodic service stock takes. 7. Support the field engineers and ensure that their stock is replenished in a timely matter. 8. All other duties as seen fit by line manager as and when required. Commutable from; Uckfield, Lewes, Eastbourne Brighton, ( East Sussex.)

Integration Engineering Leader / Manager - Electronics - Hertfordshire - 50K This role is to sit between R&D and Production / Manufacturing. The role is to reduce defects, faults, failures and returns and to shorten the time between R&D and production. The client sees the purpose of the role is to have the R&D team designing and production teams producing not in meetings chasing up errors and faults. You will need to have designed electronics / Firmware in the past. The client wants an Engineer who can sit in front of a scope and work out if it is most likely a software or hardware problem. The client is a mid volume electronics instumentation manufacturer and has its own PCB / SMT facilities. He wants some who will be able to know if it is a production or a design problem. You will need good communication and managerial skills. You will be setting up an integration department that will include the recruitment of a Validation Engineer and a Technical Author. You will needs strong man management skills in order to implement changes. You will be implementing hand over procedures of prototypes from R&D to Production in a multi-site organisation. This in reality means that products are completely finished and any snags or changes can be implement quickly . This role has similar qualities to a Lean Manufacturing Manager, Value Engineer or an Integration Engineer. You will ideally be degree qualified. Commutable from Stevenage, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Bishops Stortford, Borehamwood, Potters Bar, St Albans and Hatfield, North London.

Operations Manager 45-55K Car + Pension - Electronic RF. EMC Calibration Measurement You will need good business acumen in order to help drive the company forward. This role is principally a management role, running a test / service facility including all aspects of the day to day management. You will need the enthusiasm to ability to help take the company forward with respect to quality, service and efficiency. You will need to have worked for an electronics company in the past, ideally a company that has had instrumentation calibration or service.The role includes responsibility for equipment and software maintenance, quality management, process improvement and working with Sales and Marketing to support, sales and promotional activities. The Operations Manager will be responsible for: 1. Managing the in-house sales order processing function including assisting with the preparation of estimates and quotations for all material contracts. 2. Managing laboratory capacity and the scheduling of jobs to maximise efficient use of Test resources. 3. Establishing and monitoring a training and development program ensuring that all staff are adequately trained in all areas. 4. Ensuring that all equipment used in the laboratory and on-site is properly maintained and upgraded as necessary. 5. Implementing a maintenance and upgrade program. 6. Working with the Head of Laboratory to ensure an up to date knowledge of relevant standards, maintenance of uncertainty calculations and to implement a quality process including audit program to maintain the Company 7. Working with the staff to review and improve internal operational processes to meet Customer requirements. 8. Monitoring performance against agreed budgets and managing variances. 9. Working with Sales and Marketing to investigate, justify and implement extensions to the services offered. 10. Helping maintain good customer relations and market knowledge through regular visits to key accounts. The Operations Manager has budget responsibility . Qualifications and Experience 1.10 years current experience in a calibration and repair environment. 2. 5 years experience in managing a test department. 3. 5 years experience in RF equipment calibration and repair. 4. Working knowledge of conducted equipment calibration and repair. 5. Commercial experience gained in a service based industry. 6. Effective communications skills. 7. Possess proven problem solving methodologies. Commutable from Berkshire towns such as ; Maidenhead, Reading, Newbury, Bracknell and Wokingham.

Test Engineer - Plastics - Report Writing (Highly computer literate e.g. Excel/Word ) Oxford You will be test plastic medial products and writing reports. Key Responsibilities 1. Conduct testing in accordance with project requirements. 2. To formally document, and maintain records of all test results. 3. To report any actual or potential failures to the relevant design team. Provide progress reports to Project Managers. 4. To compile and assist in compilation of test protocols and reports with Designers and Research & Development Managers. 5. To attend project meetings as required providing progress updates. 6. To liaise with Production and Q.A. Divisions as necessary to ensure that they are provided with all necessary background information on new products to ensure a smooth transition to final production. Any knowledge of Medical devices or or any of the following would be advantageous but not essential ISO 13485, GMP, cGMP, CFR 820. Commutable from , Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxford, Witney, Banbury, Bicester, Abingdon,

Support Engineer- 35-40K Pharmaceuticals (GxP) background. You must be willing to travel overseas and have a UK driving license. You will be an Engineer with a Scientific Instruments background. ( any experience of Optics or lasers would be a bonus). In your role within a scientific instruments company and have knowledge of both mechanical and electronic engineering. You will also have excellent written communication skills and organisational skills. You will be looking after the infield products of the company. The support includes receiving customer support requests, creating records and scheduling responses, all within a quality system framework. This includes both scheduled and responsive activities. You will need good interpersonal skills as there is a sales aspect to the role ,both service contracts and the specification and delivery of after market system accessories . Commutable from , Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxford, Witney, Banbury, Bicester, Milton Keynes

Mechanical Design Engineer - 3D Modeling of Assemblies - 25-30K Key responsibilities include: 1. The production of 3D models, assemblies and production drawings for new products, including designing relevant assembly tooling / manufacturing tooling 2. Ensuring the product in development meets the customer and market requirements both technically and within costing limits 3. Ensuring the design is fit for production and is a repeatable, sustainable product. 4. Designing, developing and introducing new products within the current work instructions, e.g. change note procedures Essential Qualities include: 1. Engineering design qualification to HNC/HND level or equivalent, either obtained or currently studying. 2. Engineering design and manufacturing experience, ideally in a connector or assembly type industry. 3. Experience of problem solving. 4. Manufacturing Instruction and Process Instruction experience. 5. Knowledge of design engineering tools and techniques. 6. Knowledge of materials selection tools and techniques. 7. Ability to read, understand, create and correct engineering drawings. 8. Knowledge and experience of CAD. 9. Flexibility, with the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. 10. Good communication skills. Desirable Qualities include: 1. Process / Production Engineering experience. 2. Experience in the use of FMEA processes (for both design and process requirements). 3. Experience of MRP systems, Creo (Pro-E) and Microsoft Project. Commutable from North Kent and South East London ; Caterbury, Margate, Chatham , Sittingbourne, and Maidstone.

Design Manager - Multi sites - 40K + Car - Buckinghamshire. You will have a background in leading a team that have designed aesthetically pleasing products ; a contemporary mix of metals and plastics, such as furniture, retail displays and other products then depend on their look and feel for success. You will need to bring a portfolio of products or concepts that you have designed. You will looking after Product Design in the UK and US. You will need to demonstrate strong knowledge about all steps of the creative process, from market research, original ideation, sketching, rendering and presentation, engineering and prototyping. Purpose of the Job; 1. Responsible for the development of concept designs for the 2. Management of the Design team members in the UK and USA . 3. Manage the design process from feasibility study to sign-off of final designs. 4. Lead, motivate, communicate, develop, appraise and performance manage Design team members in UK and USA. 5. Act in a client-facing role to consult on customer needs . Qualifications and Education Requirements 1. 5+ yearsexperience in the Design field. 2. Full understanding of Solidworks and CAD. 3. Knowledge of Graphic design software,Illustrator and Photoshop. Personal Characteristics 1. Extremely creative, enthusiastic and self-motivated. 2. Strong knowledge about all steps of the creative process, from market research, original ideation, sketching, rendering and presentation, engineering and prototyping. 3. Exceptional skill and sensitivity in aesthetics, form development and innovative design solutions, as demonstrated by a strong portfolio of successful work. 4. Able to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines. 5. Excellent design presentation skills, with proven ability to successfully communicate design strategies to internal design team and non-design audiences. Commutable from Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire or more specifically Milton Keynes, Luton,North London, Watford, St. Albans, Bicester, Aylesbury Northampton, and surrounding areas.

Mechanical / Product / Graphic Designer - 20K - Design with Aesthetics and looks. You will be a Graduate and have a mix of Product Design and Mechanical Design. The company is looking for a designer that can produce visuals for Sales and Marketing literature and develop products with a view for manufacture. Your background or interests could be in furniture design, products for houses. A contemporary mix of metals and plastics in aesthetically pleasing products. You will need to bring a portfolio of products or concepts that you have designed. You will need good communication skills as you will be in meetings and presentations where designs are considered.Experience in the following would be very useful Solidworks, Solidworks Photoview , Illustrator, Photoshop and Autocad. would be advantageous. The role: 1. Create high quality product design concepts for mechanical and electronic products. 2. Create high quality presentation visuals for use in Sales and Marketing. 3. Continuously research and report on trends in all aspects of design. 4. Evaluate competitor products. Qualifications and Education Requirements 1. BA degree in Graphic Design or similar 3D Design discipline. 2. Recent graduate or up to one year's experience in a creative/design environment. Commutable from Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire or more specifically Milton Keynes, Luton,North London, Watford, St. Albans, Bicester, Aylesbury Northampton, and surrounding areas.