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Estimator Precision Engineering

This role involves producing detailed cost estimates for CNC machined components, interpreting complex drawings, and ensuring manufacturability. You'll act as a technical and commercial link between customers, suppliers, and internal teams, supporting sales, production, and quality processes.

HR GO Recruitment Kt91Eu, KT9 1EU, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Electronic Test Engineer (Resistors)

The role involves supporting production by running automated test equipment, setting up electrical measurement systems, and designing test hardware. The candidate will also develop test code, train operators, and work on process optimization to improve productivity.

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Bedlington, NE22 6BP, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Project Engineer Team Lead - Electromagnetic Compatibility

This role involves leading and coordinating complex electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) engineering activities across multiple programmes. Responsibilities include managing requirements, design assurance, and electromagnetic proving, as well as supporting advanced testing approaches and improving EMC strategies.

Electus Recruitment Bristol, United Kingdom £65,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead RF Engineer

This role involves leading technically complex RF programmes across aerospace, defence, and space projects. Responsibilities include RF system architecture, detailed design, and delivery across the full lifecycle, from concept to production. The position offers technical leadership, mentorship, and exposure to high-reliability engineering environments.

Pure Resourcing Solutions Mk178Lx, MK17 8LX, United Kingdom £70,000 – £75,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will lead and support NPI projects, manage gated processes, and provide stakeholder updates. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and creating key engineering documentation. The role also involves investigating manufacturing issues and implementing corrective actions.

Owen Daniels De742Us, DE74 2US, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Part-time

Senior Electrical Systems Design Engineer

This role involves defining and owning the electrical architecture for mobile, safety-critical defence systems, including low voltage design, grounding, bonding, and EMC-conscious layouts. You will work at a system level, ensuring electrical safety and compliance from concept to production, with a focus on solving complex problems in harsh environments.

Cirrus Selection Bs347Qs, BS34 7QS, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Principal Stress Engineer

As a Principal Stress Engineer, you will conduct thorough stress and thermal analysis, engage in CAE modelling for various applications like crash, fatigue, and vibration, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust and reliable designs. You will prepare detailed reports and support technical decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

Cirrus Selection Sg12Da, SG1 2DA, United Kingdom £50,000 – £58,000 pa
Permanent

Electrical Design Engineer

The Electrical Design Engineer will lead the design and development of advanced electrical control systems, instrumentation, and specialist lighting solutions for naval, defence, and rail sectors. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with international standards, overseeing the full engineering lifecycle, and collaborating with manufacturing teams.

Morgan McKinley West Midlands (region), United Kingdom CA$50,000 – CA$65,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Rocket Assembly Technician

This role involves assembling small, high-precision rockets in a clean, low-volume production environment. You will read assembly diagrams, use hand tools, and focus on quality over quantity, with opportunities for overtime.

ATP Ox447Aw, OX44 7AW, United Kingdom £25,000 – £28,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Engineering Surveyor

Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors...

J Murphy & Sons Amersham on the Hill, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6LD, United Kingdom

Systems Engineer

Our Client is seeking Systems Engineers who have experience of the whole Systems Lifecycle from Concept through to Delivery. This will involve Requirements Capture, System Design, Integration, Test, Verification / Validation of high integrity Embedded related products ideally for the...

In-Parallel Computer Staff Ltd London, United Kingdom

Senior Systems Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will apply Systems Engineering principles across the full lifecycle, from requirements definition to system disposal. You will work on complex engineering challenges, provide technical leadership, and ensure successful system integration and delivery within multidisciplinary teams.

Appcastenterprise Portsmouth, United Kingdom £60,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Commissioning Engineer - Electrical

In this role, you will support the commissioning of advanced electrical power and distribution systems for the Dreadnought submarines, working closely with Engineering, Build Operations, the Royal Navy, and MOD. Responsibilities include conducting commissioning and testing activities, maintaining records, and representing the company during Factory Acceptance Tests and sea trials.

Appcastenterprise Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LD, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Manufacturing Engineer

This role involves creating, modifying, and improving 5-axis laser programs or designing and troubleshooting press tooling and manufacturing processes. You will provide technical expertise, prepare documentation, and liaise with suppliers to ensure efficient and safe manufacturing operations.

Owen Daniels Alcester, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Shift-work

Metrology Engineer

This role involves conducting dimensional inspections of high-spec components using advanced metrology equipment, creating and optimizing CMM programs, and collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure parts meet exacting standards. The position offers opportunities for continuous improvement and career progression within a growing precision engineering business.

DCS Recruitment Chester, CH65 9HY, United Kingdom £42,000 – £52,000 pa
On-site Permanent