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Defence & Aerospace

Electronics Test Engineer

competitive

 | Heywood

 | Permanent

Are you an experienced Test Engineer looking for your next opportunity supporting solutions with the manufacturing sector? Do you have experience working with electronics? If so, the following permanent role might be for you…. On behalf of my client, a leading Aerospace and Defence Electronics organisation based in Rochdale I am pleased to present the opportunity for a Test Engineer to work on a permanent basis. The successful Test Engineer will candidate will be responsible for designing, developing and executing test procedures to ensure the quality and functionality of electronic products. This exciting role requires a strong understanding of electronics, testing methodologies and problem solving abilities to support diagnosis and analysis of failures on new or returned items down to component level. This is a full-time, on-site permanent position based at their Heywood offices, which have recently undergone significant investment and development. You will be responsible for: Testing sub-assemblies and units to support the manufacturing process Performing rigorous testing of electronic components Identifying, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with electronics products Record and analysis test data to identify failures and yield trends Developing and implementing test strategies Creating and maintaining automated and manual test procedures Collaborating with engineering and NPI teams as required Supporting Avionics Test and Environmental test activities You will have: Degree / HNC equivalent level in Electrical Engineering or related field Proven experience in electronics testing, including both manual and automated test methods Good understanding of components, systems and circuit design Knowledge and experience of Testing and Diagnosis, both AC and DC power products (highly desirable) Good understanding of drawings and schematics Familiarity with testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters and spectrum analysers Proven experience of working within a similar environment within the Electronics industry The package: You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including pension, life assurance, 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) and an early finish on a Friday. In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development. *** Please note this role requires UK defence security clearance to SC level as a minimum, you must be SC clearable to apply for this role **

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Defence & Aerospace

Principal Product Safety Engineer

Up to £74.68 per hour + Negotiable, Inside IR35

 | Barrow-in-Furness District

 | Contract

Contract Opportunity: Principal Engineer - Product Safety (Safety & Environmental) Location: Barrow-in-Furness - Hybrid (2 days onsite per month) Duration: 6 monthsRate: £74.68/hr Umbrella or £55.31/hr PAYE (inside IR35) Clearance: SC required to start (Sole UK Nationals only) The Role: Join BAE Systems' Submarines division as a Principal Product Safety Engineer, working as part of a high-performing Integrated Development Team (IDT). You'll play a key role in delivering submarine systems and capabilities across the full engineering lifecycle, focusing on ensuring product safety is embedded and maintained across multiple complex systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain in-depth exposure to submarine capability and system-of-systems integration within a safety-critical defence environment. Key Responsibilities: Deliver Product Safety tasking and activities aligned to engineering lifecycle milestones Support Hazard Identification and Analysis studies Produce and assist in the generation of safety documentation and reports Ensure compliance with the Safety Management System across the project Liaise with IDTs and Whole Boat Safety Teams Promote a strong SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) culture across the programme Your Skills & Experience: Essential: Strong understanding of Safety & Systems Engineering Experience delivering safety-related engineering tasks, both independently and as part of a team Excellent verbal and written communication skills Self-motivated and adaptable to changing customer requirements Degree-qualified (2:2 or above) in an Engineering discipline Desirable: Maritime/Defence sector experience as a Product Safety Engineer Familiarity with relevant standards such as ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and IEC 15288 Experience applying ALARP principles, managing safety data, and contributing to safety cases Ready to make an impact on national defence and safety? Apply now or contact me directly for more information.

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Defence & Aerospace

Finance Systems Assurance Manager

Up to £53.90 per hour + Umbrella Rate (Inside IR35)

 | Frimley

 | Contract

Location: Frimley (Hybrid) Contract: 24 Months Rate: £53.90 per hour umbrella rate Role Description · Team management to deliver finance systems assurance. · Delivery of corporate reform requirements to assure finance systems · Support corporate data governance requirements. · Lead relationship with GCC and EIT for finance system RACMs · Act as key interface with GPO · Drive high standards of Finance systems controls · Lead relationship External and Internal auditors for finance systems controls · Support the Ad Astra programme in deploying finance systems controls Core Duties · Create, maintain and drive a finance systems controls culture across the finance systems team and wider business · Responsible for system controls for centralised finance systems to support Corporate Reform. · Manage team (No direct line team management) deliverables for Internal & External Audits requirements. · Line management responsibilities for the systems team including quarterly COSA process & control owner in MetricStream, NXG & E-DOA · Responsible for working with the team in delivering audit recommendations and COSA actions in the agreed timescales. Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications Knowledge: · IT Systems Audits · Finance Audits · System governance · Project delivery Skills: · Leadership skills · Influencing skills · Presentation skills · Lean/Six sigma continuous improvement skills · Understanding the financial control environment Qualifications: · Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA)

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Defence & Aerospace

FPGA Engineer

£80 - £100 per hour + Umbrella, Inside IR35

 | Bristol

 | Contract

FPGA Engineer - Contract 6-Month Contract Bristol £80-£100 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Must be eligible for SC Clearance Help us deliver cutting-edge solutions in Land CEMA. We're seeking an experienced and driven FPGA Engineer to support in-service programmes within the Land CEMA domain. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in developing and assessing advanced electronic solutions, working on critical defence projects at the forefront of innovation. What you'll be doing As a Senior FPGA Engineer, you will: Work alongside delivery teams to support and assess outsourced work packages from suppliers. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to design and deliver compliant CEMA solutions. Provide technical assessments of FPGA delivery timescales and associated risks for ongoing CEMA activities. What we're looking for An accomplished engineer with a background in CEMA-related FPGA development and a strong technical skill set. Required Experience: VHDL / VERILOG and SDR architecture. CEMA domain expertise: RF telecommunications, waveforms, OSI model, SIGINT, EW. Agile development methodologies. Proficiency in C#, C, C++, Python, and database architecture. Desirable Experience: XML, JICD, networked systems, RESTful/RPC APIs. OPEN CPI component/platform development. Geospatial engines and cloud container technologies (e.g., Docker). DevOps experience and library-agnostic coding. Skills & Attributes Strong verbal and written communication. Proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented. Able to work independently and quickly adapt to new technologies. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions. Sound like the right fit for you? Apply now to support mission-critical programmes and work with some of the brightest minds in the defence sector.

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Defence & Aerospace

Project Professional - Delivery

Up to £26.76 per hour + Umbrella Rate (Inside IR35)

 | Barrow-in-Furness District

 | Contract

Location: Barrow (Hybrid 2-3 days onsite per week) Duration: 12 Month contract initially Rate: £26.76 per hour (Umbrella rate inside IR35) The Role: The individual in this role will operate one or more of the PM processes on a project, or be responsible for some aspects of PM processes or supporting more senior staff on a larger project. At this level the incumbent will be expected to work independently on routine aspects of the activity, and under guidance and supervision in more complex situations. They are unlikely to be directly supervising other staff. They will have a level of knowledge in one or more areas of PM practice and be expected to apply in routine circumstances and to seek and follow guidance on their adaptation and application in more complex circumstances. What you will be doing: Delivering multiple projects and work streams across risk mitigation, opportunity realisation and enabling in support of the Dreadnought programme. Defining Projects and developing business cases. Enable and facilitate decision making, escalating where required. Develop and maintain an accurate and detailed understanding of the reactor bill of materials (BoM) and ensure alignment to build, test and commissioning. Working with multiple stakeholders at all levels across Rolls-Royce, BAE and MoD to ensure timely delivery Providing accurate and comprehensive data to support Rolls-Royce, BAE and Alliance reviews Communication and influence of key stakeholders who often have conflicting priorities by clearly articulating the situation in a constructive way.

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Defence & Aerospace

CNC Programmer

competitive

 | Chelmsford

 | Permanent

Are you an experienced CNC Miller / Programmer? Do you want to work at the forefront of Aerospace component research and manufacturing? If so, the following permanent role may be right for you… We currently have a vacancy for an experienced CNC machinist to work at our client's site in Great Baddow, Chelmsford on a permanent basis. As a CNC machinist within their manufacturing centre, you will be instrumental in assisting with the delivery of innovative research projects to quality, time and budget. The successful candidate will be liaising with engineering and technical staff within the Laboratories supporting aerospace research/production and this role will provide you with the chance to become involved in challenging activities within a friendly and dynamic environment. You will be responsible for: Manufacturing small batch / prototype and production components ranging from highly accurate aerospace components through to lab use demonstrator items within time and budget Programming, setting and running 3 axis CNC milling machines using CADCAM software and also via the machine control Operating manual milling machines and lathes. You: Experienced CNC milling machinist 3D CADCAM programming experience Ability to programme, set and operate different machine tools, as well as operate manual milling machines and lathes Qualified to NVQ Level 3 Engineering (or equivalent) or higher Apprentice trained Experience of working closely with designers and engineers to assist with the DFM attributes of new hardware design (desirable) Experience of aerospace component manufacture, first article inspection reports etc (desirable) The package: You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including pension, life assurance and 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development. How to apply: This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader so if you're interested in learning more please send your CV by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. *** Please note this role requires UK defence security clearance to SC level as a minimum, you must be SC clearable to apply for this role ***

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Defence & Aerospace

Integrated RF Sensor System Design Authority

£80000.00 - £99800.00 per annum

 | Portsmouth

 | Permanent

I am currently recruiting for a highly specialised position working at the pinnacle of Defence engineering, which will play a critical part in the development of cutting-edge systems that are vital to the UK. The successful candidate will assume ownership of an integrated RF sensor suite and its various sub-systems, acting as the design authority for the overall system. You must have a strong understanding of the development and operability of multiple complex systems related to the product, with knowledge of the interoperability of multiple RF sensors in close proximity in a highly conflicted EM environment. You will provide technical guidance and leadership to other engineers and show a deep knowledge of expert experience in this field. Experience: You need to possess expert knowledge in areas such as Active Electronically Scanned Arrays, Combat Management Systems, complex system integration, and sensors & communication, including understanding factors that affect the performance of radar systems and how this can impact their accuracy/effectiveness. This experience will include leading development programmes of highly complex systems and being comfortable presenting technical and non-technical concepts in intricate detail. This position offers an excellent salary along with an attractive benefits package. If you are suitable for this position, please apply today!

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Defence & Aerospace

Lead Radar Engineer

£55000 - £60000 per annum

 | Carnforth

 | Permanent

I'm looking for a Lead Radar Engineer to join BAE Systems in Warton, as part of the Mission Systems team working on the FCAS/GCAP project. What you'll be doing: Maintaining relationships with and managing Radar activities undertaken by our suppliers and partners Developing the next generation of radar systems across the engineering life-cycle, from requirements, technology maturation through to design, development and implementation Providing technical expertise, supporting and/or leading in radar development activities, as part of a multi-functional engineering team Leading and supporting a team of engineers and engaging with international counterparts to develop the next generation of radar system Managing the creation of Engineering documents that form part of the Systems Engineering process and inputs to engineering life-cycle reviews You'll also have people manager responsibilities in this role Essential Skills: Experience of working with Radio Frequency (RF) systems, with a strong preference for working with Radar Systems A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience Systems engineering and engineering life-cycle experience Knowledge of systems engineering methods and tools (e.g. UML/SysML, MoDAF, MOOD, MATLAB) Desirable Skills: Experience of working in an agile environment Experience of working in early phases of the engineering life-cycle Mission Systems Delivery Team: This is an exciting role working in a fast-paced team on an advanced and highly capable sensing system which is at the heart of the next generation combat air systems. In this role, there is opportunity to work as a tri-national team and develop international relationships and experience international cultures. The role presents opportunities to develop sensing technologies, working with key partners & suppliers and customers and exposure to a wider range of internal and external stakeholders. The salary is £55,000 to £60,000 plus an excellent benefits package. You MUST be eligible for Security Clearance (SC and DV) to be considered for this role.

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Defence & Aerospace

PCB Designer

Up to £0.00 per annum

 | Cowes

 | Contract

PCB Designer Cowes Based £69.65 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Cowes. The role holder will undertake some or all of the following tasks :- Apply knowledge, technical skills and general engineering experience to generate PCB designs. Interpretation, generation, and management of schematic diagrams. Collaborate closely with the mechanical and electronic design teams. Collaborate closely with the manufacturing team ensuring Design for Manufacture and Design for Test considerations are embodied. Generation of manufacturing data packs Support Design and Peer Reviews Undertake component library management. Modifications and maintenance of legacy designs. Knowledge: PCB design techniques for large, complex, multi-layer, multi-substrate, PCBs. (ca. 16 layer) Designing for controlled impedance, high speed digital, RF, mixed signal, high current, and large FPGA technologies. Experience of blind, buried, and filled via techniques. Experience of flexible PCB and interconnecting assemblies. Experience of one or more industry standard toolsets, cadence experience would be advantageous. Skills: (Recommended max 5 /statements) Ability to work with complex mechanical profiles to accommodate enclosure, structural, thermal, and screening requirements. Ability to work to ISO9001 and IPC-610 standards. Qualifications: HND or above in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience. For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment.

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Defence & Aerospace

Lead Electronics Engineer

competitive

 | Nottingham

 | Permanent

Are you an experienced Technical leader within Power Electronics Engineer looking for your next opportunity supporting solutions with the Aerospace and Defence sector? If so, the following permanent role might be for you…. On behalf of my client, a leading Aerospace and Defence Electronics organisation based in Nottingham I am pleased to present the opportunity for a Lead Electronics Engineer specialising in development of power electronics and related technologies on a permanent basis. This role is primarily responsible for leading, designing and delivering power solution projects. The role involves provision of the design, documentation and technical reports required to fulfil the design objectives consistent with the requirements and standards as set out in the customer's specification. The end-user platforms for these solutions reside in the aerospace, land and maritime sectors, and as such, reliability and product safety will play a prominent role. The role is also responsible for the mentoring of junior / senior engineers as well as assisting the Head of Engineering in leading & developing new business opportunities. This is a truly brilliant opportunity to join a growing business who are enjoyed continued succeed in winning new business to meet the future demand for electrification of systems in aerospace and defence. You will be responsible for: Technical ownership of development of allocated power conversion and power management products and technologies. Leading and developing new business opportunities with the Head of Engineering. Coaching and mentoring of junior staff. Reviewing customer specifications to establish feasibility and possible conceptual solutions. Identification and development of new technologies to improve products. Determining optimal power converter topologies and product overall electrical design, including product compliance with electrical requirements, including electrical environmental requirements such as EMI. Developing, reviewing and approving the electrical sections of proposals, including time/cost estimation of tasks and hardware. Ownership of compliance matrix responses relating to electrical and electromagnetic compatibility in the final product. Developing and maintaining mathematical models and simulations of electrical power converters. Writing, reviewing and approving simulation output reports and schematic drawings. Creating, reviewing and approving electrical design schematics and PCB layouts (using Altium Designer). Technical ownership of product integrity and performance. You will have: Higher National Diploma or Degree in Electronics or Electronic Engineering or equivalent. Relevant power converter and / or power management design experience. Good knowledge of multiple topologies and understanding of selection criteria. Schematic Capture Experience. Demonstrable understanding of at least two of the following schemes (all at power levels between 100W and 10kW): DC/DC Converters AC/DC Supplies AC/AC Converters DC/AC Inverters 3 phase Motor Control Inverters Production level Military, Automotive or Aerospace PCB design experience (Altium Designer experience preferred). Understanding of EMC Best Practice. Clear and Concise Communicator of Technical Information. Continually attain satisfactory compliance with Quality, Safety, Security and HSE requirements. Awareness of Power Quality Standards such as MIL-STD-704F, DO-160G and BS 3G100. Awareness of Environmental Qualification Standards such as MIL-STD-810G. Understanding of production processes used in power electronics. Have previous experience of working in an engineering business. Have previous experience in designing power and control products detailed in the knowledge section The package: * You'll receive a very competitive salary (£££ offered depends on level of experience), an early Friday finish and other benefits including pension, life assurance and 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.

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Defence & Aerospace

Lead Power Electronics Engineer

competitive

 | Heywood

 | Permanent

Are you an experienced Technical leader within Power Electronics looking for your next opportunity supporting solutions with the Aerospace and Defence sector? If so, the following permanent role might be for you…. On behalf of my client, a leading Aerospace and Defence Electronics organisation based in Manchester I am pleased to present the opportunity for a Lead Electronics Engineer specialising in development of power electronics and related technologies on a permanent basis. This role is primarily responsible for leading, designing and delivering power solution projects. The role involves provision of the design, documentation and technical reports required to fulfil the design objectives consistent with the requirements and standards as set out in the customer's specification. The end-user platforms for these solutions reside in the aerospace, land and maritime sectors, and as such, reliability and product safety will play a prominent role. The role is also responsible for the mentoring of junior / senior engineers as well as assisting the Head of Engineering in leading & developing new business opportunities. This is a truly brilliant opportunity to join a growing business who are enjoyed continued succeed in winning new business to meet the future demand for electrification of systems in aerospace and defence. You will be responsible for: Technical ownership of development of allocated power conversion and power management products and technologies. Leading and developing new business opportunities with the Head of Engineering. Coaching and mentoring of junior staff. Reviewing customer specifications to establish feasibility and possible conceptual solutions. Identification and development of new technologies to improve products. Determining optimal power converter topologies and product overall electrical design, including product compliance with electrical requirements, including electrical environmental requirements such as EMI. Developing, reviewing and approving the electrical sections of proposals, including time/cost estimation of tasks and hardware. Ownership of compliance matrix responses relating to electrical and electromagnetic compatibility in the final product. Developing and maintaining mathematical models and simulations of electrical power converters. Writing, reviewing and approving simulation output reports and schematic drawings. Creating, reviewing and approving electrical design schematics and PCB layouts (using Altium Designer). Technical ownership of product integrity and performance. You will have: Higher National Diploma or Degree in Electronics or Electronic Engineering or equivalent. Relevant power converter and / or power management design experience. Good knowledge of multiple topologies and understanding of selection criteria. Schematic Capture Experience. Demonstrable understanding of at least two of the following schemes (all at power levels between 100W and 10kW): DC/DC Converters AC/DC Supplies AC/AC Converters DC/AC Inverters 3 phase Motor Control Inverters Production level Military, Automotive or Aerospace PCB design experience (Altium Designer experience preferred). Understanding of EMC Best Practice. Clear and Concise Communicator of Technical Information. Continually attain satisfactory compliance with Quality, Safety, Security and HSE requirements. Awareness of Power Quality Standards such as MIL-STD-704F, DO-160G and BS 3G100. Awareness of Environmental Qualification Standards such as MIL-STD-810G. Understanding of production processes used in power electronics. Have previous experience of working in an engineering business. Have previous experience in designing power and control products detailed in the knowledge section. The package: * You'll receive a very competitive salary (£££ offered depends on level of experience), an early Friday finish and other benefits including pension, life assurance and 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.

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Defence & Aerospace

Procurement Engineer

Up to £28.63 per hour

 | Blackburn

 | Contract

Procurement Engineer Samlesbury Based (3-4 days per week on site) £28.63 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 6 or 12 Month Contracts available. The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following: Manage the end-to-end ordering process for complex orderbooks looking at production and inservice programs across the Typhoon, Hawk and Tornado orderbooks and multiple suppliers including: - Timely order placement - Order book management - Expedition of goods receipts and resolving goods receipt issues - Ensure timely payment of invoices - Order closure Build and maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers. Build and maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships reporting to Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain teams on the progress of PO's and expected delivery information and expected delivery information. Attend key meetings including on-site supplier reviews Essential Experience in Operational Procurement, including sourcing, supplier due diligence, order book management, and continuous improvement Proficiency in Supplier Management, encompassing cost management, risk and opportunity management, supplier relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability Experience with ERP systems (LN, IFS & EMS in particular), including experience with PO creation, maintenance, expedite, and invoicing Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel Desirable: CIPS, or relevant business experience in supply chain or a related area * Experience working in Aerospace or Defence industry For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment.

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Defence & Aerospace

Logistics Planner and Equipment Management Planner

Up to £28.63 per hour

 | Blackburn

 | Contract

Logistics Planner and Equipment Management Planner Samlesbury Based £28.63 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Samlesbury. We have great opportunities for Logistics Planners to work on complex, innovative and world leading projects. Join us and you will be working alongside other teams to deliver products that will be in service for 40+ years and be continually upgraded to maintain Customers Defence capabilities. As a Logistics Planner / Equipment Management Planner , you could be conducting planning activities across a wide range of products covering the production lifecycle of minor and major assemblies and delivery to customers. These tasks could range from assembly scheduling, load smoothing, progress monitoring and order book management. Experience required: Experience within a logistics planning and/or supply chain role and awareness of procedures and processes, including an awareness & understanding of Export Control IT proficient, including the use of MS software such as outlook and excel Good communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to engage and work well with a number of cross functional stakeholders Experience within a Manufacturing and supply chain environment and an awareness of governance within a such environments Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems Working knowledge of EMS (our Typhoon SPEC Tracking system) Ability to contribute to problem solving activities for the development of short and long term solutions to day to day problems Applicants ideally will hold professional accreditation and qualification from a recognised Logistics/Supply Chain body, or be willing to work towards professional accreditation and qualification A full suite of training and development opportunities will be provided where necessary. The successful applicant should be adaptable & relish working in a challenging & changing environment. We are looking for someone who is at ease working in different business areas, and is capable of working both on their own and within a team on a variety of tasks. Good communication skills are required as the successful applicant will be dealing with a wide spread of stakeholders & individuals across different functions. Please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment for further information.

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Defence & Aerospace

Assistant Principal Design Engineer

competitive

 | Gloucester

 | Contract

Would you like to join a global aviation & aerospace organisation? Do you want to play a key part in the design of exciting mechanical systems? Due to continued investment, this leading-edge manufacturing business is currently in the midst of a huge recruitment drive and is looking for an Assistant Principal Design Engineer to join their existing team in Gloucester on a one year fixed term contract basis (likely to extend). As an Assistant Principal Design Engineer, you will be required to propose and agree conceptual studies and propose efficient solutions to design problems to achieve business objectives. The successful candidate will ensure technical quality of work package activities and act as a Design Technical representing our client at customer meetings. This role is offering on a hybrid working basis 2-3 days working in the office/rest from home. You will be responsible for : Being a practical expert in design activities Interfacing with other areas of the business where necessary: Chief Engineers, Programmes, Test Engineering, Manufacturing etc. Coaching of engineers in theoretical and 'real life' best practices Representing the business as a technical focal for internal and external projects Advising of appropriate technical developments to take engineering forward. Influencing the Aerospace community in appropriate technological developments Participating in technical audits & reviews Complying with industry standards, regulations & qualification requirement You : Minimum of HNC/HND level, but ideally BSc/MSc, in an engineering discipline Experience of working with recognised design software tools, preferably CATIA Ability to propose efficient pragmatic solutions to engineering problems Good knowledge of design and manufacturing processes, ideally related to the aerospace industry (highly desirable) Fully conversant with traditional and computerised design methods GD&T experience is desirable Good knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes Strong communication skills The package: You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including pension, life assurance and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development You will be provided with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career, but equally important you can also enjoy a strong work life balance. Early finish on a Friday (1pm) - a particular favourite within the team!

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Defence & Aerospace

Senior Buyer

Up to £38.97 per hour

 | Blackburn

 | Contract

Senior Buyer 12 Month Contract Samlesbury Based (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on site) £38.97 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UKs leading Defence companies based Samlesbury. Hybrid working, 2-3 days per week on site. Roles & responsibilities will include: * Own, influence and liaise with key stakeholders to determine their requirements * Create procurement strategies and contracting routes * Lead the process to prepare and issue pre-qualification & RFP documents * Develop assessment criteria to be utilised to select the successful bid * Lead tender reviews with multiple functions to determine the most suitable supplier * Prepare contract documents * Actively identify and deliver savings * Where required undertake visits to assess potential suppliers * Have a continuous improvement mindset The Successful Applicant: To be considered for this role you will be a buyer/senior buyer with a track record of developing, implementing & managing procurement strategies, ideally relating to Manufacturing Equipment projects. Skills Required: * Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills * Contract skills, including contract negotiation * Supplier Management Experience Required: * Experience working in a similar position or a related degree * Experience within construction and/or manufacturing equipment categories * Strong negotiation and communication skills * Ability to work under pressure, whilst ensuring deadlines are met * Experience with Word and Excel software * Comfortable in a fast-paced commercial environment * 5 years' experience in a procurement/supply chain role For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment

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Defence & Aerospace

Senior Mechanical Engineer

£55.00 - £59.33 per hour

 | Barrow-in-Furness District

 | Contract

Senior Mechanical Engineer Initial 6 Month Contract 2 days per week on site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria (3 days working from home) £59.33 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Develop designs in line with requirements and all quality and technical standards. Perform technical investigations, including evaluation of technical options, supporting calculations and preparation of reports with recommendations. Participate in internal and external meetings or design reviews. Definition and control of interfaces via interface control drawings and space envelopes. Ensuring that the product will operate safely and reliably in the military operating environment and can be manufactured cost effectively. Preparing 3D models, 2D drawings, and other technical outputs, consistent with the contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands. Support quality related to production NCR's (non-conformance reports) and first article inspection. Interface with related supporting functions such as Procurement and Quality. The Candidate Working experience using CAD software (ideally PTC Creo Parametrics) Previous production, manufacturing and assembly experience Familiarity with engineering drawing standards and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing Working knowledge of technical office processes, standards and standard instructions (i.e. Business Management System (BMS) and the Life Cycle Model (LCM)) Analytical and problem solving skills Presentation / report writing skills

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Defence & Aerospace

Senior Product Compliance Engineer

Negotiable

 | Bristol

 | Permanent

If you are an engineer with a background in safety engineering searching for a new role, please read on! I am currently recruiting on behalf of a global leader in Defence for a Senior Product Compliance Engineer, to work on a primarily remote basis with fortnightly visits to either Bristol, Barrow, Manchester, Portsmouth or Frimley. (relocation assistance also available if this is of interest). The Role You will be working as part of a wider product development team, responsible for delivery of a variety of maritime systems. You'll specifically be focusing on ensuring product safety activities are carried out in support of achieving project milestones through all stages of an engineering life cycle. This will include hazard identification & analysis, working both unsupervised and as part of a team to deliver a safe end product. Experience An engineering degree is preferred, however candidates with relevant experience and willingess to obtain a degree will also be considered. Any experience with product safety would be ideal. Company benefits include a share scheme, variable pension match, 2x overtime pay & more. If you are interested in finding out more information around this position, please apply now! ***Please note due to the senstitive nature of projects this position is involved with, you must be eligible to gain and hold SC clearance***

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Senior Procurement Professional

Up to £29.47 per hour

 | Renfrewshire

 | Contract

Senior Procurement Professional 12 Month Contract Scotstoun Based £29.47 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UKs leading Defence companies based in Scotstoun. Hybrid working, 3-4 days per week on site. The role holder: * Through LCM, plan, control, execute and monitor all in-scope transactional procurement and contracting activity with minimal supervision * Undertake and support the team in Supplier assessment and due diligence activity to ensure the effective selection of suppliers to meet business needs in line with quality, cost and delivery KPI's * Adapt approach to ensure that negotiations are concluded for an optimised business outcome * Develop, agree and implement the Procurement strategies and promote cross functional collaboration to ensure full, thorough engagement and buy-in to contracting strategies * Lead the timely identification, analysis and resolution of internal and external issues which may potentially affect the supply of material for Programme requirements â€" escalating when appropriate * Manage Supplier risk, seek out, identify and deliver opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings * Record and report cost savings / cost avoidance and deliver ongoing cost analysis including EAC work and robust contract management feeding into the Control Account Management structure * Undertake the continuous review of Supplier performance and development activities using business Key Performance Indicator's to ensure requirements are met to secure improvements and inform future Procurement strategy * Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimise engagement at all times * Maintain Procurement systems with quality, accurate information relating to the procurement activity and in accordance with the Document Management Policy and process * Be an advocate of the Procurement function Knowledge: - Professional knowledge/understanding of Procurement principles, techniques and practices - Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Contract Management in a Supply Chain environment in defence or similar industry e.g. automotive, aerospace - Awareness of legal environment related to purchasing contracts and framework agreement Skills: - Good negotiation and influencing skills -internal colleagues, Engineering, PM, Operations, Quality functions, Suppliers and 3rd Party Providers - Good supplier and stakeholder management skills - Ability to communicate effectively at all levels - Able to identify and manage Risk & Opportunities - Financial spend management - Ability to work under own initiative and prioritise as appropriate - Proficient in the use of standard Microsoft packages and business systems Qualifications: - CIPS qualified or equivalent, working towards CIPS or suitable experience in a relevant role - Minimum 3years Procurement Experience Behaviours For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment

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Defence & Aerospace

SharePoint Engineer

Up to £47.12 per hour

 | Barrow-in-Furness District

 | Contract

Sharepoint Engineer 12 Month Contract Barrow in Furness (1-2 days per month on site) £47.12 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UKs leading Defence companies based in Barrow in Furness. Hybrid working, 1-2 days per month on site. The role holder: - Will be responsible for working with the Squad Leads, Business Engagement Leads and Stakeholders to translate demands / requirements into work packages that can then be delivered within agreed time and cost whilst maintaining agile principles. - Will have the ability to adapt these plans in line with prioritisation of demand. - Works on a broad range of complex activities, in a variety of contexts. Can investigate, define and resolve complex issues. Assists in other areas of IT process, service and project. - Communicates and can present information to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Ability to Influences customers, whilst participating in activities relating to own area of expertise. - Makes decisions which influence the success of projects and team objectives. - Collaborates regularly with team members, users and customers. Engages to ensure that user needs are being met throughout - Plans, schedules and monitors work to meet time and quality targets Knowledge: * Best practice application management in line with ITIL Processes * Experience of working with the multiple versions of SharePoint * An experienced individual that has worked in a similar role or environment for at least three years * Deep understanding of application development and promotion into multiple environments * Wide business knowledge and experience gained across multiple sectors for enterprise solutions * Experience managing Stakeholders, Senior Managers, vendors * Experience of using 3rd party tools such as but not limited to Nintex, K2, Sharegate, Linkfixer Skills: * A high level of experience in supporting the delivery of projects and large change requests * Ability to frequently manage changing priorities and multiple stakeholders, but to keep end-objectives in sight * Effective leadership and coaching skills with the ability to lead and influence across high performing teams * Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners and working within cross functional and remote teams * Highly organised, motivated and detail conscious * Can do attitude, with impact and influencing style * The natural ability to work in a collaborative, team focussed environment * Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation) in both formal and informal settings, articulating complex ideas to broad audiences * Excellent attention to details, ability to closely follow defined process and challenge when necessary * Takes initiative to advance own skills and identify and manage development opportunities in area of responsibility, committed to learning and continuous improvement Qualifications: * Be trained at least to ITIL foundation and either appropriate ITIL Intermediate or other appropriate capability training (desirable) * Microsoft MS900 (Mandated) AZ900 (Mandated) For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment.

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Defence & Aerospace

Supplier Quality Engineer

£30.00 - £37.14 per hour

 | Sheffield

 | Contract

Supplier Quality Engineer Initial 6 Month Contract 2 days per week on site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria or Sheffield £37.14 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Support activities relating to "Quality Certification", contractual and Regulatory requirements; Support the Business in Quality associated matters associated with product or process. Support activities associated with "Quality planning", "Risk assessment" and "Risk / analysis activities Lead engagement with suppliers on Non-conformance activities Discharge Quality processes associated with the scope of the Quality discipline / "project" ensuring the Business remains compliant to the local Business Quality Management System. Input Quality data into relevant toolsets / documents / records and manage as required ; Define, maintain and report on Quality Measures Promoting a positive Quality culture encouraging a predict and preventive rather than reactive and corrective approach to all Quality matters Support the "Quality Review" process through facilitation or data provision Support "Continual improvement" initiatives and activities Support / facilitate / Lead local Quality Audits, Quality investigations and Human Factors investigations The Candidate Quality Standards e.g. ISO 9001/ EN9100, and FAI AS9102 Previous experience in a Supplier Assurance Quality role, including supplier audit and improvement planning within the supply chain A good working knowledge of Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma/ Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) Data Analytics and business reporting Desirable - working knowledge of welding / machining or casting but not essential Risk Management If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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Dan Kirkpatrick

Dan Kirkpatrick

Group Director

​I joined JAM straight after finishing university - despite being a bit of a numbers geek (Economics BA and Statistics MSc) and always thinking I'd end up in something to do with Finance I'm still in a "people" job over 15 years later and still enjoy it as much as I did on my first day. My first role at JAM was as a Trainee Consultant and since then I've held a number of different roles including Business Unit Manager for our Managed Accounts & RPO divisions and Client Services Director within our Business Development Team. I was promoted to a Group Director in 2018 and now have a wide ranging role across all aspects of the business… I still love working with clients and candidates though so always ensure I have a couple of live jobs! Outside of work I love eating out, wine, squash and our menagerie of animals (Arlo the Cockapoo, Rafferty and Rufus the Ragdolls and Jemima the Rabbit) I’m also the reigning JAM table football and table tennis champion – a misspent childhood! And my (very minor) claim to fame is that I once appeared on ITV's popular dating/cookery show, Dinner Date!

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Nicola Mannion

Nicola Mannion

Director

I grew up playing and coaching competitive tennis and netball and after starting at JAM as a fresh Graduate in 2004, I’ve had successful and diverse career. My sporting background gave me a brilliant grounding to achieve my career goals and after working through the ranks, I am now managing JAMs largest customers with the support of an amazing, dedicated team. I love developing people and seeing them thrive which ultimately results in achieving my personal goals of managing a successful, profitable business. We deliver upon a diverse range of skills, but my key driver is gaining customer satisfaction and building long term, positive relationships through our approach.​​​

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