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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer (Automotive Components) to join a reputable manufacturing company specialising in the design and production of automotive components and accessories, particularly for original equipment (OE) applications.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for transforming ideas into precision-engineered products, from prototype to production, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
This full-time role offers benefits and a salary of £37,000 working 37.5 hours a week.
Key Responsibilities
* Developing CAD concepts using CATIA V5 (surface, solid, and 2D) based on customer data and packaging constraints.
* Providing design and manufacturing input to assess feasibility, cost, and capability, coordinating with internal teams and suppliers.
* Leading design feasibility reviews and ensuring designs meet customer and internal standards.
* Creating detailed CAD models for prototype manufacture and approval.
* Create and update the Manufacturing Feasibility Report (MFR) during all stages of the project.
* Develop and validate process flows, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures for pre-production
* Managing prototype builds, liaising with suppliers, tooling teams, and manufacturing departments.
* Overseeing the finalisation of designs for production release, ensuring the correct application of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
* Supporting production ramp-up and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
What We Are Looking For
* Previously worked as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Designer, Product Design Engineer, or in a similar role within an engineering design and manufacturing setting.
* Prior experience in automotive, Chemical Process, Mining, Rail, Aerospace, Marine, military vehicle or in similar sector
* Have background in new product introduction (NPI) and process development
* Proficiency in CATIA V5 for 3D modelling and 2D engineering drawings.
* Strong knowledge of GD&T, datum structures, and manufacturing processes.
* A degree or HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering (or equivalent technical experience).
* Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Lean manufacturing methods.
* Practical knowledge of the automotive industry, with experience in Tier 1 or OEM environments.
* Knowledge of IATF 16949 and associated quality management systems
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
This is a great opportunity to join an innovative company and contribute to the development of cutting-edge automotive technologies.
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Type: Permanent Location: Daventry, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £37000 - £37000 Per Annum
Posted: 2026-01-09 15:52:56
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We are currently recruiting for a PCB Design Engineer to join an established and experienced ECAD design team based in Northamptonshire.
This role will involve the design and layout of high-speed digital PCBs for defence and military applications.
The successful candidate will be part of a small, highly capable Northamptonshire based team, and will take responsibility for their own PCB designs while working to demanding project time scales.
Comprehensive training will be provided in PCB layout and ECAD tools, making this an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to further develop their technical skills within a structured engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design and layout of high-speed digital printed circuit boards
Work within an ECAD design team to deliver defence-related projects
Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality, and documentation
Manage own workload and meet project deadlines
Skills and Experience Required of the PCB Design Engineer
HNC, HND, or higher qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
Provable experience in PCB layout design
Experience using ECAD/CAD tools (Mentor Graphics Xpedition preferred)
Strong understanding of high-speed digital PCB design
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
What's on Offer
Opportunity to work on technically challenging defence projects
Ongoing training and professional development in ECAD and PCB design
Clear career progression within a growing organisation
Stable role within a successful, global engineering business
To apply for this PCB Design Engineer position based in Northamptonshire, please submit your CV to Kyle Graveney.
Alternatively, you may call 01582 878817 for further information or to discuss other engineering opportunities. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Northamptonshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £65000 per annum
Posted: 2026-01-08 09:12:29
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Industrial Disease Fee Earner Chester (Hybrid after probation)
Salary: £28,000 £35,000 DOE + Profit Share
Type: Full-Time, Office-Based (Hybrid available post-probation)
Are you an experienced Personal Injury professional looking for your next challenge?
Join a thriving and forward-thinking law firm with a reputation for excellence in Industrial Disease claims.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of your own caseload and work on high-quality asbestos, military noise-induced hearing loss, and other complex disease compensation matters.
About the Firm:
This is not your average law firm.
100% employee-owned, every team member has a genuine voice and a direct share in the firms success.
The environment is collaborative, supportive, and built on trust where your ideas matter and your contribution is valued.
Expect a vibrant workplace, plenty of opportunities to progress, and a culture that champions learning, growth, and wellbeing.
The Role:
Youll be a key member of the Industrial Disease team, managing your own caseload and delivering an exceptional client experience from initial instruction through to settlement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handling your own caseload of industrial disease and personal injury claims.
- Liaising with clients, medical experts, and third parties.
- Drafting witness statements, legal documents, and correspondence.
- Managing files through the firms case management system (LEAP).
- Handling new enquiries efficiently and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Taking full ownership of each case, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
About You:
Youll be confident, self-sufficient, and experienced in managing a caseload of Personal Injury matters ideally within industrial disease.
Requirements:
- Strong background in Personal Injury; industrial disease experience highly desirable.
- Proven track record of running your own caseload independently.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and client care skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritise under pressure.
- Proficient with case management systems (LEAP experience advantageous).
- A proactive, can-do attitude with commercial awareness.
Experience with asbestos and noise-induced hearing loss claims would be advantageous however, full training will be provided.
Whats on Offer
- Salary: £28,000 £35,000 (DOE)
- Profit Share: As an employee-owner, youll share directly in the firms success.
- Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays + 3 extra days over Christmas.
- Hybrid Working: After successful completion of probation.
- Health Plan & EAP: Claim back costs for dental, optical, and more plus access to a Virtual GP.
- Pension Scheme: Company contribution via Nest.
- Career Development: Funded qualifications, study leave, and clear progression routes.
- Employee Perks: Birthday gifts, social events, enhanced maternity pay, and generous staff discounts on legal fees.
If youre passionate about achieving justice for clients and want to be part of a firm that truly values and rewards its people wed love to hear from you.
Apply Now to take the next step in your legal career.
Send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris 0161 914 7357 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Blacon,England
Start: 07/01/2026
Salary / Rate: £28000 - £35000 per annum
Posted: 2026-01-07 14:41:08
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RF Engineer required to join a Security Cleared team Designing linear high power wide band RF amplifiers up to 200 Watts using GaN or LDMOS electronic circuits and sub assemblies for military and airborne use.
You work as part of a small dynamic RF and Hardware team and contribute across the full product lifecycle from requirements, design, test, release and support of RF designs.
Requirements
Transmitter and Receiver circuit design for military or airborne systems, MIL-STDs or DO160.
GaN or LDMOS high power wide band RF amplifiers up to 200 Watts.
RF filter design.
Antenna design with LNA, Down converter and Upconverters
PCB Design Software and RF simulation tools.
Altium, Cadence AWR Microwave Office, Ansys HFSS.
Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in related subject
British Citizen or ability to obtain required security clearance (SC).
Responsibilities
RF Design, System Architecture, RF Simulation, Schematic capture, PCB Layout and Footprint.
Design Reviews as logical.
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Type: Permanent Location: Brackley, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £48000 - £75000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-06 08:35:47
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A leading aerospace and aviation organisation is seeking an experienced Compliance Investigator to support its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operations.
This is a contract opportunity, based primarily in Oxfordshire, with regular travel required to operational sites across the UK.
The successful contractor will play a key role in ensuring regulatory and operational compliance, conducting in-depth investigations, identifying root causes, and driving corrective and preventive actions.
This role sits within a compliance and quality-focused environment and supports the promotion of safety, standardisation, and continuous improvement across multiple locations.
Key ResponsibilitiesCompliance Investigations & Root Cause Analysis
Conduct thorough investigations into compliance-related incidents, discrepancies, and safety concerns
Perform MEDA investigations where required
Apply Root Cause Analysis methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Fault Tree Analysis
Identify Human Factors and Human Performance contributors
Analyse trends and systemic issues, ensuring sustainable corrective actions are implemented
Regulatory & Quality Assurance
Ensure adherence to applicable aviation regulatory frameworks, including Part 145 and associated UK/EASA requirements
Support compliance with CAMO, Part 21 G, and military aviation regulations where applicable
Work closely with Quality and Assurance teams to support audits and inspections
Support regulatory audits and coordinate responses to findings, ensuring timely closure of non-conformances
Process Improvement & Risk Mitigation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve maintenance procedures and operational effectiveness
Recommend and support implementation of risk mitigation strategies
Promote best practice in safety, human factors, and compliance monitoring
Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
Produce clear, structured investigation reports with recommendations for senior stakeholders and regulators
Engage with engineering, maintenance, production, and safety teams to improve compliance awareness
Maintain accurate investigation records and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Essential Experience & Skills
Proven experience conducting compliance investigations within an aviation maintenance or aerospace environment
Strong expertise in Root Cause Analysis and structured problem-solving techniques
In-depth knowledge of UK CAA and EASA regulatory frameworks, particularly Part 145
Solid understanding of Human Factors, Human Performance, and limitations
Experience reviewing technical documentation, maintenance records, and regulatory requirements
Background in audits and inspections within a maintenance or regulated environment
Strong analytical, report-writing, and stakeholder communication skills
Proficiency with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and compliance monitoring tools
Desirable Experience
Experience with MEDA investigations
Knowledge of CAMO, Part 21 G, and/or military aviation regulations (MRP 145, MIL CAMO)
Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent aviation quality standards
Experience using Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels
Qualifications & Experience Essential
Formal training in Root Cause Analysis and investigative techniques
Security Clearance (SC) or the ability to obtain clearance
Desirable
Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) certification
Aviation Auditor or Lead Auditor certification
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
Extensive background in compliance, investigation, or audit roles within an aviation MRO setting
This contract role would suit a compliance-focused aviation professional who thrives in regulated environments and is comfortable working across multiple sites.
Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified contractors regardless of gender, background, or personal characteristics.
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Type: Contract Location: Oxfordshire, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6-months
Salary / Rate: £30 - £32 per hour + Umbrella rate
Posted: 2026-01-05 15:40:55
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Field Service Engineer Salary: Starting from £35,000 (DOE)
Location: Dorset
Employment type: Fixed-term contract
If youre a practical Field Service Engineer with a solid electrical or electronic background, this role gives you the chance to support specialist military training systems across key UK sites.
Youll work hands-on with the equipment, keep it running safely, and be the person instructors rely on when training is underway.
What the Field Service Engineer will be doing
- Providing day-to-day technical support for gunnery training systems at Tidworth and Lulworth.
- Assisting instructors and users during training sessions and ensuring the kit is operating safely.
- Travelling to additional UK sites for scheduled maintenance, call-outs, and system checks.
- Completing clear and accurate maintenance reports, service logs, and associated paperwork.
- Working safely, following established procedures, and keeping a tidy approach to the job.
What youll need as a Field Service Engineer
- A recognised electrical/electronic qualification or evidence of being a suitably qualified and experienced engineer.
- Strong electro-mechanical fault-finding skills.
- Confident with Word, Excel, and producing straightforward technical reports.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Ability to obtain Security Clearance (essential).
- Ex-military experience such as Gunner Mechanic, Electrical Mechanic or REME Gun Fitter is useful but not essential.
What the Field Service Engineer gets in return
- Starting salary from £35,000, depending on experience.
- 37.5-hour working week.
- 25 days annual leave.
- Other benefits apply
If youre a Field Service Engineer who takes pride in reliable, steady engineering work with real purpose behind it, this role is well worth a look.
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Type: Permanent Location: Weymouth,England
Start: 05/01/2026
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2026-01-05 12:07:08
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Electronics Design Engineer required to work on RF Antenna terminals for airborne, border protection and maritime communications in the defence avionics and mobile wireless networking industries.
You will join a team working at the cutting edge of RF and Microwave Ku/Ka, GNSS and LTE satellite phased array system design and development.
Technical environment
Electronic Circuit Design and layout, Schematic Design, safety critical electronics, Altium, satellite terminals, Analogue, DC low frequency circuits, SPICE, satellite phased array RF systems, RFIC, line-up, PCB, digital electronics, FPGA, ASIC, SD modems, mixed signal, RFSoC, Algorithms, Digital Signal Processing, RTL Design, Filter Design, High Frequency Electronics, ANSYS HFSS, High speed, ADC, DAC, serial communications, Audio, signal conditioning, programmable logic design, Xilinx and Altera, RFID, EMC, ESD.
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Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £90000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-04 23:35:02
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Satellite communications terminal Hardware Design Engineer required to work on existing Microwave and RF PCB and PCBA boards, troubleshooting and reworking performance issues.
You will have experience testing, debugging and diagnosing complex military grade satellite transceiver PCBs and helping future proof related issues in new PCBA systems.
Skills
RF circuit design ideally to military rugged standards.
Satellite antenna transceiver electronic design experience.
RF mm wavelengths.
Hardware simulation
Defence and military standards.
Oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, signal generators, multi-meters, power supply and other lab test equipment experience.
Python, MATLAB or other programming and simulation knowledge.
PCBA component level rework using irons, hot air, and IR equipment.
Role
Testing production PCB and PCBA assemblies, using automated functional test equipment.
Diagnosing faults to component level.
Recording test results, faults and rework action. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Reading, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £95000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-02 17:53:56
