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Project Manager - Consultancy
HAYS
Liverpool
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£50,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

You will be joining one of the leading international consultancies looking to grow the Liverpool team with a Project Manager. This is a hybrid working role based in the centre of Liverpool.

  • Effective delivery of project management services in a client-facing role.
  • Working on schemes across a mix of sectors including education and local authority clients.
  • Lead the management and execution of construction projects throughout the whole project life cycle, utilising best practice methodology.
  • Establish and build positive and collaborative relationships with all project stakeholders in accordance with values.
  • Act as client interface in providing service delivery, demonstrating your role as a key stakeholder and first point of contact.
  • Responsibility for the commercial success of projects placed under your control, including the effective and efficient management of project accounts, governance, and resource requirements.
  • Ensuring service delivery compliance with policies, toolkits, and standards.
  • Provide guidance, leadership, and technical expertise to team members.
  • Work with colleagues to mentor, coordinate and support the development activities of junior team members.
  • Supporting the development of new business opportunities in line with business strategy and looking for market opportunities for new or repeat business.
  • Support the preparation of fee proposals and bid submissions.
  • Support senior colleagues on large scale complex projects.

What you can bring:

  • Degree qualification (or equivalent) preferably in a surveying discipline with postgraduate experience.
  • A chartered member (or working towards) of a recognised professional institute (MRICS, CIOB, MAPM or equivalent).
  • A positive, collaborative, and innovative approach, able to work on your own initiative.
  • Experience of building positive client relationships and business networks.
  • Experience of leading multidisciplinary teams & delivering successful projects through a recognised project management methodology.
  • Sound technical project management knowledge demonstrating established experience and aptitude.
  • Experience of administering standard UK building contracts (NEC and JCT forms) and ability to advise on appropriate procurement routes.
  • Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to the UK construction industry.
  • Committed to ongoing personal development.
  • A valid driving licence.

What you need to do now
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If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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CAT 3 Inspection Engineer
Risktec Solutions Ltd
Warrington
Hybrid
Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

TV Rheinland is a leading provider of technical services worldwide. We provide a broad range of testing, inspection and certification services to ensure the safety, reliability and regulatory compliance of engineering assets throughout their lifecycle. If you contribute your experience to us in the future, you will experience a surprisingly broad spectrum of national and international challenges, all of which are associated with safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

As part of the TUV family Risktec Resourcing have been tasked to assist our sister company TUV Rheinland Industrial Services (TRIS) to source CAT 3 Inspection Engineers to cover the UK in the Northwest, Northeast, Humberside and Southern Regions.

Job Summary
Inspection of pressurised static equipment e.g. vessels, tanks, piping, relief devices, to meet regulatory and client requirements

Job Description

Education

  • Trained/qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Engineering Technician status desirable.
  • 5 years of experience working within a relevant engineering discipline e.g. mechanical technician.

Experience & Skills

  • Mechanical Engineering background.
  • Experience in the Chemical and /or Oil & Gas sectors
  • Understanding of engineering principals.
  • EEMUA / API / NDT qualification/experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Eye for detail.
  • Meeting tight deadlines
  • Good interpersonal skills, and the capability to work independently.
  • Appreciation of pressure equipment
  • Experience / appreciation of non-destructive examination techniques (NDT)

Your future career prospects look good

We offer comprehensive training, flexible working, and a great pay and benefits package.
If you contribute your experience to us in the future, you will experience a surprisingly broad spectrum of national and international challenges, all of which are associated with safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Salary/Rates:
Competitive Salary/Rate plus Company Bonus Scheme

Conditions/Additional Benefits

  • Standard hours Monday to Friday 40 hours per week. Overtime available.
  • Excellent Health and life insurance, Group Income Protection, Pension, 25 days holiday.
  • Permanent full-time position, office, client site, and home based hybrid working.
  • Accredited training to internationally recognised engineering appointment.
  • Career progression with structured development.
  • Opportunities to work in many sectors of UK industry.

NB (please note that UK security clearance is very difficult to achieve within the timescales for non UK nationals, and you will subject to a screening process prior to interview to ensure that you meet the security clearance criteria)

CAT 2 Inspection Engineer
Risktec Solutions Ltd
Warrington
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

TV Rheinland is a leading provider of technical services worldwide. We provide a broad range of testing, inspection and certification services to ensure the safety, reliability and regulatory compliance of engineering assets throughout their lifecycle. If you contribute your experience to us in the future, you will experience a surprisingly broad spectrum of national and international challenges, all of which are associated with safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Job Summary
As part of the TUV family, TUV Rheinland Industrial Services (TRIS) are looking to recruit CAT 2 Inspection Engineers for the UK. You can be based in the North West, North East, Humberside and the South.

We are seeking experenced inspectors to join our growing Industrial team to provide Inspection and Certification of pressurised static equipment e.g. vessels, tanks, piping, relief devices, to meet regulatory and client requirements.

We offer comprehensive training, flexible working, and a great pay and benefits package.

Job Description

  • Preparing and reviewing Written Schemes of Examination (WSE)
  • Identifying preparation requirements from the WSE
  • Examination in accordance with the WSE
  • Undertaking simple NDT ultrasonic thickness checks, magnetic particle, dye penetrant
  • Coordination of NDT providers for extensive requirements or specialist methods,
  • Preparation of clear reports including photographs
  • Assessment of deterioration
  • Reviewing design calculations and sentencing defects
  • Coordinating repairs.
  • Participation in Risk Based Inspection studies

Education / Certificates

  • UKAS RG 2 In-Service Inspection of Pressure Systems (essential)
  • HNC/Degree Mechanical Engineering,or equivalent (essential)
  • Incorporated Engineer status (desirable)

Experience & Skills

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Eye for detail
  • Ability to accurately follow procedures
  • Understanding of engineering principles
  • Able to make and defend difficult decisions
  • Ability to interact and work with others
  • Mechanical Engineering background
  • Chemical and/or oil and gas sector experience (desirable)
  • Understanding of fabrication or repair of pressure equipment (desirable)
  • Experience of non-destructive examination techniques (desirable)
  • Man-management experience (desirable)

Your future career prospects look good

If you contribute your experience to us in the future, you will experience a surprisingly broad spectrum of national and international challenges, all of which are associated with safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

What can we offer?

  • Standard hours Monday to Friday 40 hours per week. Overtime available.
  • Excellent Health and life insurance, Group Income Protection, Pension, 25 days holiday.
  • Permanent full-time position, office, client site, and home based hybrid working.
  • Accredited training to internationally recognised engineering appointment.
  • Company car on completion of training and appointment
  • Career progression opportunities with structured development.
  • Opportunities to work in many sectors of UK industry.

NB (please note that UK security clearance is very difficult to achieve within the timescales for non UK nationals, and you will subject to a screening process prior to interview to ensure that you meet the security clearance criteria)

Senior Design Engineer
Aspired Talent Ltd
Warrington
In office
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Aspired Talent is pleased to be recruiting a Senior Design Engineer on behalf of our client based in Warrington. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and innovative organisation at a pivotal stage in its development, offering the chance to take ownership of complex, end-to-end product development programmes within a high-performing R&D environment.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am 4:00pm

The Role

Reporting directly to the Head of R&D, the Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for leading product development activities from initial concept through to production validation and manufacturing launch. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, operations, and commercial functions to deliver high-quality, compliant medical devices.

You will play a key role in clearly communicating design intent, technical decisions, and project progress, ensuring alignment and stakeholder engagement throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage product development projects from concept to manufacture and launch

Drive concept generation, system architecture, and detailed design development

Produce accurate CAD models, assemblies, and production drawings using SolidWorks

Oversee prototyping, testing, verification, and validation activities

Apply DFM/DFA principles to ensure efficient and scalable manufacturing

Work within a regulated medical device development framework (ISO 13485)

Support risk management activities, design documentation, and technical files

Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to align design decisions with manufacturing, supply chain, and market requirements

Prepare and deliver technical presentations to communicate progress, recommendations, and design intent

Liaise with external suppliers, manufacturers, and test houses

Manage project timelines, priorities, and stakeholders across multiple programmes

Skills and Experience

Minimum 5 years experience in a product development or design engineering role

Background in medical devices, regulated products, or high-performance consumer technology is highly desirable

Demonstrated experience owning and delivering complex development programmes

Strong project management capability

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to internal stakeholders

Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) is desirable

Solid understanding of plastics, sheet metal, mechanical assemblies, and electromechanical systems

Highly organised, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused

Proactive and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines

Whats on Offer

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover

Access to company and external benefits and perks

A supportive, creative, and innovative working environment

The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing, internationally recognised organisation

NDT Engineer PCN Level 2 PAUT
Russell Taylor Group Ltd
Birkenhead
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role: -NDT Engineer - PCN Level 2 PAUT
Location: Wirral (site-based), with UK and international travel as required
Working Pattern: Full-time, including onshore, offshore, shipyard, and lab site attendance on an ad-hoc basis in line with operational requirements.
Salary: - Competitive starting salary plus onshore and onshore day rates

Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a PCN Level 2 PAUT-qualified NDT Engineer to join a growing and forward-thinking NDT operation supporting marine, energy, and industrial sectors.
This role is ideal for a commercially aware, entrepreneurial, and proactive engineer who wants more than routine inspection work. Unlike many traditional NDT roles, this position offers variety, responsibility, client exposure, and involvement in developing new opportunities and services.
We are seeking a flexible, solutions-focused go-getter who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys client interaction, and is motivated by helping grow a business while delivering high-quality technical work.
The role is primarily based on the Wirral and candidates must live locally or be willing to relocate. Travel at short notice both onshore and offshore, in the UK and internationally is a key requirement.

Responsibilities
Carry out PAUT and conventional ultrasonic inspections across marine, offshore, energy, and industrial assets.
Perform inspection campaigns on structural and pressurised systems, both onshore and offshore.
Deliver corrosion mapping and integrity assessment surveys.
Manage assigned projects from mobilisation through reporting and client communication.
Maintain strong technical quality, safety compliance, and reporting standards.
Engage directly with clients to build trusted relationships and secure repeat work.
Identify commercial opportunities and support business development initiatives.
Contribute to specialist investigative and technically complex assignments as the service offering grows.
Maintain accurate documentation, inspection records, and reports to agreed standards and deadlines.

The Person and skills required
PCN Level 2 PAUT certification (mandatory).
PCN Level 2 Ultrasonic Testing:
oUT 3.1 Plate
oUT 3.2 Pipe
o(3.8/3.9 advantageous but not essential)
Entrepreneurial and commercially minded
Demonstrable industrial inspection experience in commercial environments.
Experience inspecting welded structures and pressurised systems.
Experience conducting corrosion mapping surveys.
Understanding of degradation mechanisms
Good working knowledge of international codes, standards, and inspection practices.
Strong awareness of HSE requirements and risk assessment processes.
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
Strong communication and client-facing skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools.
Interested in varied, technically challenging work rather than repetitive assignments
Full right to work in the UK and ability to travel at short notice.

What Makes This Role Different
Many NDT roles involve repetitive site deployment with limited development opportunities. This position offers:
Exposure to varied marine, offshore, and industrial projects.
Direct client engagement and project ownership.
Opportunities to help shape and grow new service offerings.
Development into specialist technical and investigative work.
A team environment that values initiative and commercial awareness.

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T200 Design Concession Engineer
Guidant Global
Chester
In office
Mid - Senior
£97,835/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Design Concession Engineer (T200 Approver)

Location: Broughton (on-site)
Hours: 35 hours per week, 4.5-day working pattern (07:00-19:00, flexible within business needs)
Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)
Rate: £39.30 per hour PAYE or £52.00 per hour Umbrella
Travel: None required

Join us and help engineer the future of aerospace

Guidant Global is partnering with Airbus to find a skilled and motivated T200 Design Concession Engineer to support the Wing Plant Engineering Team (PET) in Broughton. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring aircraft wing components are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

You’ll join a fast-moving, collaborative engineering environment where your expertise will directly support the Broughton Plant and wider supply chain. If you thrive on technical challenge, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to contribute to world-class aerospace projects, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career.

What you’ll be doing
As a T200 Approver, you will act as a focal point for design investigations and the approval of manufacturing non-conformances, ensuring all airworthiness and safety requirements are met.
You will:

  • Lead design investigations and develop robust technical solutions for manufacturing non-conformances and design issues.
  • Hold and apply T200 design approval signatory for non-conformance concessions.
  • Provide guidance, governance and technical leadership within the engineering team, supporting colleagues through mentoring.
  • Work with Manufacturing Engineering to deliver high-quality design outcomes and maintain product integrity across the industrial system.
  • Report on critical technical issues through functional and delivery managers, ensuring issues are well understood and effectively resolved.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance methods, processes and team efficiency.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships across Wing Engineering, Production, and support functions.

What we’re looking for
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

  • Current or previous T200 Concession Design Approval experience.
  • Experience working on Airbus aircraft programmes (A320, A330, A350 ideal).
  • Strong understanding of non-conformance processes.
  • A motivated, proactive and resilient approach, able to work autonomously and as a supportive team member.
  • The ability to simplify and communicate complex technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders.
  • A commitment to delivering high-quality work while embracing change and continuous improvement.

Why this role is a great opportunity

  • Make an impact on critical Airbus engineering programmes.
  • Grow your technical and leadership skills with opportunities for mentoring, collaboration and cross-functional engagement.
  • Work in a supportive environment where teamwork, trust and professional development are valued.

Ready to apply?
If you’re a skilled engineer with T200 approval experience and a passion for high-quality aerospace design, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team shaping the future of wing manufacturing at Airbus.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Project Engineer
Carbon60 - Eng&Tech
Chester
In office
Mid - Senior
£27/hour - £37/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: Broughton
Pay Rate: £37.12 per hour (Umbrella) / £27.75 per hour (PAYE)
Contract Duration: Until 31/12/2026
Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5-day week, between 7am-7pm)
Clearance: BPSS+ required

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

About the Role

A leading aerospace organisation is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join their Manufacturing Engineering team. You will support production operations by delivering projects that enhance and improve manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets are met.

This position is ideal for someone with strong project management capabilities, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and experience working in a production or engineering-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct process mapping and requirements definition to support business improvement.
  • Lead analysis, design, development, integration, acceptance and deployment activities.
  • Create lifting processes and support crane-related operations.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, risks and dependencies.
  • Produce full project documentation in line with governance requirements.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and shop-floor teams.
  • Develop technical specifications based on operational and business needs.

Skills & Experience Required

? Demonstrated Project Management experience (LBIP, Agile, PM tools such as Planisware)
? Engineering degree or relevant experience
? Strong stakeholder and customer relationship management
? Ability to simplify complex topics for varied audiences
? Experience working in a production environment
? Familiarity with FMEA, SWOT, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, Flowcharts (advantage)
? CATIA and Jig & Tool experience (desirable)
? Experience with lifting/handling methods (advantage)

If you are interested in this role please apply with an up to date copy of your CV for consideration. For more information please call Ellie at Carbon60 on 02039106419.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Process Safety Engineer
Risktec Solutions Ltd
Warrington
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

About us:

TV Rheinland is a leading provider of technical services worldwide. We provide a broad range of testing, inspection and certification services to ensure the safety, reliability and regulatory compliance of engineering assets throughout their lifecycle. If you contribute your experience to us in the future, you will experience a surprisingly broad spectrum of national and international challenges, all of which are associated with safety, efficiency, and sustainability. We offer comprehensive training, flexible working, and a great pay and benefits package.

As part of the TUV family Risktec Resourcing have been tasked to assist our sister company TUV Rheinland Industrial Services (TRIS) in recruiting for a Process Safety Engineer based in our Warrington office (we will consider candidates from the Teesside area).

Job Summary:

The Process Safety Consultant will propose engineering solutions tailored to meet customer needs, while identifying improvement opportunities through client feedback. Reporting to the Process Safety Team Leader, this role will lead technical assignments with support from senior colleagues to develop solutions and resolve client issues, using industry-standard and innovative approaches while ensuring compliance with regulations. The consultant will play a pivotal role in defining the vision for the Process Safety Team, supporting the development and growth of the service in existing and emerging markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build strong relationships with clients to deliver customer satisfaction.
  • Understand client needs and assist in the delivery of tailored, pragmatic solutions.
  • Maintain and enhance customer relationships, securing new opportunities for repeat and new consulting business.
  • Support the financial performance of consulting assignments through the timely and high-quality delivery of services.
  • Work under the supervision of senior team members on assignment tasks providing regular updates on project progress and any challenges faced. Seek feedback and guidance from senior team members to improve performance.
  • Swiftly adapt to changing project requirements and market trends.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards, customer contracts, and industry regulations.
  • Maintain transparency in communication with clients, team members, and management.

Experience:
5+ years of experience in process industries, preferably across different high-hazard industries.

Technical Skills:

  • Knowledge of process safety techniques and risk management tools.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
  • Apply process safety techniques and tools across technical assignments, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Experience and a willingness to develop further expertise in three or more of the following:

  • Hazard study leadership
  • SIL determination using LOPA
  • Human factors analysis
  • Fire protection systems
  • Process safety management with auditing experience
  • Safety reports for COMAH or offshore regulations.

Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in chemical engineering or a related scientific discipline.
  • A preference for Chartered membership in an appropriate institution, or actively working towards Chartership.

Non-Technical Skills:

Delivering Effective Solutions:

  • Analyse complex information and use judgment to make well-informed, time-sensitive decisions to achieve project goals.
  • Apply critical thinking to resolve challenges and develop pragmatic solutions, encouraging a culture of knowledge-sharing to drive continuous improvement across the team.
  • Strive to resolve client queries quickly and understand individual needs to ensure excellent service.

Professional Knowledge and Best Practices:

  • Continuously enhance professional and technical knowledge, sharing best practices within the team.
  • Proactively seek learning opportunities and develop own strengths.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and industry regulations.
  • Communication and Transparency:
  • Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent technical report writing and reviewing capabilities.
  • Provide timely, transparent, and reliable information, and actively seek and accept personal feedback.

NB (please note that UK security clearance is very difficult to achieve within the timescales for non UK nationals, and you will subject to a screening process prior to interview to ensure that you meet the security clearance criteria)

Project Engineer - Jigs & Tools
Guidant Global
Chester
In office
Junior - Mid
£68,484/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Project Engineer - Jigs & Tools (Airbus - Broughton)

35 hours per week | Onsite | BPSS+ Clearance Required
PAYE: £27.75 p/h | Umbrella: £37.12 p/h

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) team at Airbus Broughton, supporting the Internal Supply & Support (IS&S) function. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, leading meaningful projects, and working closely with shop-floor teams to keep production running smoothly.

At Guidant Global, we champion a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We’re excited to support Airbus in finding people who want to make a real impact, feel empowered in their work, and grow their career in a world-leading aerospace environment.

About the Role

As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering projects that improve and enable Airbus production processes. Working within a supportive ME team, you’ll collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to design solutions, enhance efficiency, and ensure high standards across safety, cost and quality.
This role combines hands-on engineering insight with structured project delivery-ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Carrying out process mapping, requirements gathering, and defining ‘as-is’ and ‘to-be’ solutions.
  • Leading project activities across analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and deployment.
  • Supporting crane lifts through creation of safe, compliant lifting processes.
  • Managing project delivery against agreed budget, schedule, and resource plans.
  • Producing high-quality project documentation aligned with Airbus governance models.
  • Identifying, reporting, and managing project risks, issues, and dependencies.
  • Providing financial management support, including cost-benefit analysis and project estimates.
  • Working collaboratively with shop-floor teams to minimise disruption and deliver practical, value-adding solutions.

What You’ll Bring

We’d love to hear from you if you have experience or strengths in some of the following areas:

Skills & Experience

  • Experience in Project Management (LBIP, Agile, Planisware or similar tools).
  • Engineering background (degree or equivalent experience).
  • Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong stakeholder management and the ability to build effective working relationships.
  • Ability to simplify complex information for a wide range of audiences.
  • Familiarity with tools such as FMEA, SWOT, 5 Whys, Fishbone Analysis, flowcharts or Click N Buy (desirable).
  • Ability to translate operational requirements into clear technical specifications.
  • Experience in lifting and handling methods (advantageous).
  • CATIA and/or Jig & Tool experience (advantageous).

Why Join?

Working at Airbus via Guidant Global means joining a collaborative, future-focused team where your ideas are valued and your work makes a visible impact. You’ll enjoy:

  • A positive, people-centred culture, supported by Guidant’s inclusive approach.
  • Opportunities to develop your project and engineering skills within a world-leading aerospace organisation.
  • Exposure to varied, hands-on projects that strengthen your technical and leadership capabilities.
  • A balanced 35-hour week with flexible daytime working (between 7am-7pm).

Additional Information

  • Onsite role, based in Broughton.
  • IR35: Inside
  • No mandatory training required.
  • Open to candidates from all industries with transferable project management experience.
  • Travel: Onsite only.
  • Security: BPSS+ required.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Manufacturing Engineer
Expleo Group
Chester
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Overview

Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses. Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 19,000 highly skilled experts delivering value in 50 countries and generating more than €1.4 billion in revenue.

We are seeking a highly organised and motivatedManufacturing Engineer -Detail Plannerto join our proactive and innovative team.

Responsibilities

  • In the role of Detail Planning Engineer, you will create engineering instructions from design definitions directly linked to the production process.
  • Independently create instructions while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and quality of the engineering method and Bill of Materials.
  • Produce appropriate department documentation using SAP PP.
    • Routings, BoM’s, MI’s
    • Installations, assemblies & detail manufacture
  • Implementation and control of change to the product.
  • Able to perform non-complex project reporting and scheduling.
  • Occasionally provide informal technical support to team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Contribute to the development of department processes, actively shaping the operational efficiency.
  • Administration and general office skills including spreadsheets/ Microsoft packages.
  • Responsible for liaising with other technical departments.

Essential skills

  • An ability to apply problem solving techniques to routine situations or situations of moderate complexity under supervision.
  • Work is within standardised procedures and practices, accuracy of tasks is impactful.
  • An ability to gather information & data to support build.
  • Be able to plan and prioritise tasks.
  • Ability to find and adopt best practice.
  • A good understanding of how team integrates with other teams in order to achieve objectives.
  • Needs to work effectively in a team.
  • Good communication in English (oral & written) & Interpersonal skills.
  • Recognition of the limits of their own knowledge so that specialist support can be sought.
  • Sufficient experience to be able to identify all the issues involved in their area of responsibility.

Experience

  • An understanding of the manufacturing used within the business.
  • Engineering Drawing Reading and Interpretation including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • To be able to access, have a clear understanding of and apply the Quality and HS&E Management System documentation, eg Process Instructions, Workmanship Standards, Risk Assessments etc, applicable to your particular work scope and to obey all HS&E rules and control measures.
  • Knowledge of Business processes and procedures.
  • Experience of working with SAP.
  • Experience of working with PLM systems (Teamcenter).
  • Experience of working with stakeholders typically inside the company.

Benefits

  • Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges

  • We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects

  • Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses

  • Competitive company benefits

  • Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

  • As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible

  • Communicating and promoting vacancies

  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job

  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required

  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

‘We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age’.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

Project Engineer
Carbon 60
Chester
In office
Mid - Senior
£27/hour - £36/hour
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: Broughton
Contract Duration: 12 months
Pay Rate: £27.75 per hour PAYE / £36.70 per hour Umbrella
Hours: 35 hours per week (overtime paid at premium rate)

About the Role

Carbon60 are looking for a Project Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering function of our leading aerospace client in Broughton. This role plays a key part in supporting and improving production processes, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets are achieved.

You will work closely with operational teams on the shop floor, delivering value‑adding engineering solutions while minimising production disruption.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct process mapping, requirement definition, and solution development
Deliver end‑to‑end project activities including analysis, design, integration, acceptance and deployment
Create lifting processes to support crane operations
Manage cost, schedule, resources, and project documentation
Lead risk identification, reporting, and mitigation
Work with stakeholders to define AS‑IS and TO‑BE processes
Produce project financials including cost-benefit analysis and budget tracking
Develop technical specifications based on operational requirements

Skills & Experience

Essential:

Strong project management experience within engineering
Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment
Confidence simplifying and communicating complex topics
Effective stakeholder managementDesirable:

Project management accreditation (e.g., Agile, LBIP)
Experience with lifting/handling methods
Knowledge of FMEA, SWOT, 5 Whys, Fishbone, flowcharts, Click n Buy
Experience using Planisware or similar PM tools

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced engineer with strong project delivery expertise and a passion for improving manufacturing performance, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your latest CV for consideration. For more information please call Ellie at Carbon60 on (phone number removed).

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Design Engineer
Fawkes & Reece
Warrington
In office
Mid - Senior
£55,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

A national house builder have a requirement for a Design Engineer to join their Design team overseeing Civils Design packages and technical approvals for new build developments.

Design Engineer role

Reporting to the Design Manager you will undertake the engineering design from land appraisal through to construction. you will be responsible for appointing Consultants, agreeing fees, liaising with statutory authorities and ensuring that design sits within budget.

Duties to include:

  • Undertake the required highway and drainage designs for projects to secure the approval of and , where appropriate, progress the adoption agreement with relevant Statutory Authorities.
  • Ensure the earthworks required across developments are designed in the mot cost effective way possible
  • Advise the land and planning department on the technical viability of new sites
  • Assist in the production of layouts and technical report for land appraisals and required working drawings
  • Prepare outline engineering schematics for land appraisals
  • Conduct initial negotiations/enquiries with statutory bodies on environmental, drainage, highways and other engineering issues when appraising land
  • Brief and commission site investigations, topographical surveys and other assessment reports on land acquired
  • Brief engineering Consultants on the scope of design so that all parties are clear and working towards the same goal
  • Answer technical queries that may arise from other departments
  • Encourage feedback from site teams to improve the design and implementation of future schemes to avoid wastage and improved engineering solutions
  • Provide support to the Principal Designer to ensure full compliance with CDM regulations

Senior Design Engineer experience required:

  • Experienced of producing civil engineering drawings for S38 and S104 packs (roads and drainage) within the residential sector
  • Proficient using Causeway design packages (PDS flow), micro drainage and AutoCAD
  • Innovative approach to problem solving
  • Capable of managing multiple developments
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Proven experience in the productions of value engineering design
  • Ability to effectively communicate with people across all departments and levels within the business

What’s on offer?

The company are offering a competitive salary and benefits package including:

  • Generous holiday entitlement with service days
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Company Car/ Car allowance
  • Private medical cover
  • Pension Scheme
  • Wellbeing initiatives and Employee discounts

If you want to hear more about the Design Engineer role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Deena Fields in our Bolton office on 01204 554 884.

SAP Time Functional Consultant
Belcan
Clwyd
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£64/hour - £86/hour

Job Title: SAP Time Functional Consultant

Location: Broughton - Hybrid (3 day min on site)

Full Time: 37.50 hours per week

Role Overview -

Belcan are seeking an experienced and dedicated SAP Time Functional Consultant to join our client’s team in the Reward Operations department.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and support of their SAP Time Management (PT) module. This role requires a deep understanding of business processes related to time and attendance, a strong technical background in SAP HCM, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with both business users and technical teams.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Business Requirements: Gather, analyse, and document business requirements from stakeholders related to time and attendance processes, including working time, absences, overtime, and shift planning.
  • System Configuration: Design and configure SAP Time Management (PT) solutions, including time schemas (PE01), time rules (PE02), time types, absence types, work schedules, and public holiday calendars.
  • Integration: Ensure seamless integration of the SAP Time Management module with other SAP modules, particularly SAP Payroll (PY), Organizational Management (OM), and Personnel Administration (PA).
  • Solution Design: Develop comprehensive functional specifications for custom developments, enhancements, and reports, and work closely with ABAP developers to ensure accurate implementation.
  • Testing: Conduct and support various testing phases, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT), and manage defect resolution.
  • Documentation: Create and maintain detailed system documentation, configuration guides, process flows, and end-user training materials.
  • Support & Training: Provide post-go-live support, troubleshoot system issues, and conduct end-user training to ensure effective system adoption.
  • Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for process and system improvements, staying up to date with SAP best practices and new technologies.

Key Skills:

  • Experience: Proven experience as a SAP Functional Consultant, with a strong focus on SAP Time Management (PT) and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in configuration and implementation.
  • Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of SAP Time Management processes, including positive and negative time recording, time evaluation, and time data integration.
  • Configuration: Expertise in configuring time schemas and rules, as well as work schedules, public holiday calendars, and different types of attendances and absences.
  • Integration: Solid understanding of the integration points between SAP Time Management and other SAP HCM modules, especially SAP Payroll.
  • Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, from end-users to senior management.
  • Project Lifecycle: Experience working on at least two full-cycle SAP implementation projects.

Key Qualities:

  • Results and delivery driven with a sound logical approach to achieving tasks and objectives.
  • Able to work on own initiative to develop effective solutions to problems.
  • Have good interpersonal skills to work well with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills ensuring that detailed system knowledge can be translated to plain non-technical language.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • SAP Time Management Certification
  • Experience with SAP HANA Time Management.
  • Familiarity with xAtlas or other third-party time management systems.
  • Experience in a similar industry.
  • Project management or team leadership experience.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Solutions Design Engineer
Samuel Frank
Runcorn
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£60,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Solutions Design Engineer Automated Material Handling Hybrid £55,000£60,000 + Profit Related Bonus

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Solutions Design Engineer to join a small, growing automation business delivering automated material handling solutions across a wide range of customers and industries.

This is a role for someone who enjoys variety and ownership. As a Solutions Design Engineer, you will not be tied to one product line or a narrow catalogue, youll be encouraged to think commercially and technically, propose option and shape the best solution for each customer.

Highlights for the Solutions Design Engineer role include:

  • £55,000£60,000 salary range plus profit related bonus
  • Hybrid working (home, office and customer site based) with flexibility
  • Location flexible: candidates can live anywhere from around Milton Keynes up to Cumbria
  • Opportunity to have genuine influence in a small business that is growing
  • You will have the freedom to recommend the right solution, not force-fit a product

Key aspects of the Solutions Design Engineer role include:

  • Taking customer requirements and turning them into fully costed, tailored solution designs
  • Producing conceptual / system layouts using AutoCAD and 3D design tools
  • Using your broad knowledge of automated material handling equipment to create workable, scalable designs
  • Assessing third party equipment and integrated systems as part of your overall solution
  • Supporting the sales process with proposal documentation, quotations and presentations
  • Acting as the technical go to person, supporting customer meetings and solution discussions

Solutions Design Engineer role will suit someone who is:

  • Pro-active, ideas led and confident offering suggestions rather than waiting for instruction
  • Comfortable explaining technical solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders
  • Commercially aware, able to balance technical design with cost, risk and deliverability
  • Experienced in material handling automation, logistics automation, or a closely aligned sector
  • Happy with occasional travel, but primarily operating in a hybrid structure

Key skills / experience expected for the Solutions Design Engineer position:

  • AutoCAD for system layouts and concept development
  • Exposure to 3D design tools (SketchUp, Demo3D or similar)
  • Able to articulate technical solutions clearly to a non-technical audience

If youre a Solutions Design Engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy and making a visible difference in a growing company, please apply and Ill come back to you with full details.

SAP Time Functional Consultant
Line Up Aviation
Clwyd
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£86/hour

Our client has an opportunity for an SAP Time Functional Consultant to join them on a contract basis until October 2026. You will be responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and support of the SAP Time Management (PT) module.

Role: SAP Time Functional Consultant
Location: Broughton, Flintshire - 3 days onsite as a minimum
Hours: 35 hours
Clearance: BPSS required to start
Hourly Rate: Up to 86.00 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35

What you’ll be doing:

  • Business Requirements: Gather, analyse, and document business requirements from stakeholders related to time and attendance processes, including working time, absences, overtime, and shift planning.
  • System Configuration: Design and configure SAP Time Management (PT) solutions, including time schemas (PE01), time rules (PE02), time types, absence types, work schedules, and public holiday calendars.
  • Integration: Ensure seamless integration of the SAP Time Management module with other SAP modules, particularly SAP Payroll (PY), Organizational Management (OM), and Personnel Administration (PA).
  • Solution Design: Develop comprehensive functional specifications for custom developments, enhancements, and reports, and work closely with ABAP developers to ensure accurate implementation.
  • Testing: Conduct and support various testing phases, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT), and manage defect resolution.
  • Documentation: Create and maintain detailed system documentation, configuration guides, process flows, and end-user training materials.
  • Support & Training: Provide post-go-live support, troubleshoot system issues, and conduct end-user training to ensure effective system adoption.
  • Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for process and system improvements, staying up to date with SAP best practices and new technologies.

Requirements:

  • Experience: Proven experience as a SAP Functional Consultant, with a strong focus on SAP Time Management (PT) and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in configuration and implementation.
  • Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of SAP Time Management processes, including positive and negative time recording, time evaluation, and time data integration.
  • Configuration: Expertise in configuring time schemas and rules, as well as work schedules, public holiday calendars, and different types of attendances and absences.
  • Integration: Solid understanding of the integration points between SAP Time Management and other SAP HCM modules, especially SAP Payroll.
  • Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, from end-users to senior management.
  • Project Lifecycle: Experience working on at least two full-cycle SAP implementation projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • SAP Time Management Certification
  • Experience with SAP HANA Time Management.
  • Familiarity with xAtlas or other third-party time management systems.
  • Experience in a similar industry.
  • Project management or team leadership experience.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!

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SAP Time Functional Consultant
Morson Edge
Clwyd
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£86/hour

SAP Consultant - SAP Time - Contract

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated SAP Time Functional Consultant to join the team at Reward Operations.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and support of our SAP Time Management (PT) module. This role requires a deep understanding of business processes related to time and attendance, a strong technical background in SAP HCM, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with both business users and technical teams.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Business Requirements: Gather, analyse, and document business requirements from stakeholders related to time and attendance processes, including working time, absences, overtime, and shift planning.
  • System Configuration: Design and configure SAP Time Management (PT) solutions, including time schemas (PE01), time rules (PE02), time types, absence types, work schedules, and public holiday calendars.
  • Integration: Ensure seamless integration of the SAP Time Management module with other SAP modules, particularly SAP Payroll (PY), Organizational Management (OM), and Personnel Administration (PA).
  • Solution Design: Develop comprehensive functional specifications for custom developments, enhancements, and reports, and work closely with ABAP developers to ensure accurate implementation.
  • Testing: Conduct and support various testing phases, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT), and manage defect resolution.
  • Documentation: Create and maintain detailed system documentation, configuration guides, process flows, and end-user training materials.
  • Support & Training: Provide post-go-live support, troubleshoot system issues, and conduct end-user training to ensure effective system adoption.
  • Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for process and system improvements, staying up to date with SAP best practices and new technologies.

Key Skills:

  • Experience: Proven experience as a SAP Functional Consultant, with a strong focus on SAP Time Management (PT) and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in configuration and implementation.
  • Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of SAP Time Management processes, including positive and negative time recording, time evaluation, and time data integration.
  • Configuration: Expertise in configuring time schemas and rules, as well as work schedules, public holiday calendars, and different types of attendances and absences.
  • Integration: Solid understanding of the integration points between SAP Time Management and other SAP HCM modules, especially SAP Payroll.
  • Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, from end-users to senior management.
  • Project Lifecycle: Experience working on at least two full-cycle SAP implementation projects.

Key Qualities:

  • Results and delivery driven with a sound logical approach to achieving tasks and objectives.
  • Able to work on own initiative to develop effective solutions to problems.
  • Have good interpersonal skills to work well with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills ensuring that detailed system knowledge can be translated to plain non-technical language.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • SAP Time Management Certification
  • Experience with SAP HANA Time Management.
  • Familiarity with xAtlas or other third-party time management systems.
  • Experience in a similar industry.
  • Project management or team leadership experience.
Business Design Specialist (Architecture)
Hays Technology
Liverpool
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£60,000 - £70,000

Your new company
A FTSE listed financial services organisation based in Liverpool.

Your new role
The Business Design Specialist (Architecture) is a key role within the Technology department, focused on delivering effective change through expert solutions architecture and technical design. The specialist will work in a multi-disciplinary team alongside analysts and testers to ensure unified business design. They will be responsible for leading complex solution designs, promoting innovation, supporting Agile delivery, and driving architectural standards across product portfolios. The role demands strong leadership, analytical skills, and a knowledge of wealth management.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support solution and technical design activities across the product portfolio, fostering team alignment and delivery excellence.
  • Drive a high-performance culture in architecture and design, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with design specialists to deliver unified, end-to-end product change solutions.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for synergy, efficiency, and innovation through deep portfolio knowledge.
  • Establish and evolve Communities of Practice focused on architecture standards, tooling, and ways of working.
  • Champion Agile principles to accelerate delivery pace and ensure alignment with the strategic vision for IT.

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Proven leadership working with senior stakeholders and managing large teams.
  • Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving mindset.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
  • Skilled in working independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments.
  • High levels of initiative, professionalism, integrity, and resilience.
  • Deep understanding of wealth management products, services, and regulatory requirements.
  • Experienced in Agile methodologies and environments.
  • TOGAF certified or equivalent architectural expertise.
  • Advanced business analysis skills for generating complete and consistent requirements and business cases for IT Change.
  • Track record of producing high-quality technical design, requirements, and test documentation.

What you’ll get in return
You can expect a salary in the region of 60,000 to 70,000 (depending on experience), along with benefits such as pension, private medical, death in service, 25 days holiday (rising to 30) and hybrid working (2 to 3 days in the office).

Please only apply if you have the skills/experience listed above and live within a commutable distance to Liverpool.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Electrical Engineer
ReAgent Chemicals
Runcorn
In office
Junior - Mid
£35,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Term: Full time, Permanent

Location: On site

Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday

Description of the role: As our Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining, installing, and improving electrical systems across our process plant environment. You will be responsible for troubleshooting equipment breakdowns, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting ongoing improvements to reliability, efficiency, and safety. Working closely with the production and engineering teams, you will help to deliver a safe and reliable operation across the site.

Responsibilities:

  • Install, commission and maintain LV electrical systems in a process plant environment.
  • Troubleshoot and repair breakdowns on electrical equipment including motors, inverters, control panels and lighting systems.
  • Maintain and support solar power generation systems ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on plant electrical infrastructure.
  • Work safely and effectively in ATEX-classified hazardous areas, complying with regulations.
  • Inspect, test and verify electrical installations in accordance with industry standards.
  • Support electrical design modifications, upgrades and process improvements.
  • Collaborate with production to improve reliability and performance.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance and compliance documentation on the CMMS system.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience with LV electrical systems in industrial or process plant settings.
  • Skilled in installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of solar PV systems.
  • Competent with motors, inverters, lighting systems and electrical control panels.
  • ATEX competency certification for working in hazardous areas.
  • Strong electrical fault-finding skills under pressure.
  • Familiar with PLC systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar).
  • Good knowledge of electrical safety standards, regulations and best practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.

Qualifications:

  • A recognised Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ, or equivalent) is required.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) certification is desirable.
  • Experience with advanced PLC programming and integration is desirable.
  • Knowledge of energy efficiency systems and electrical optimisation is desirable.

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Benefits:

  • Generous company pension
  • Minimum 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Life insurance
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity
  • Free onsite parking
  • Friendly place to work
  • Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance

About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited

ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours and Living Wage Employer.

Mechanical Test Engineer
Smart4Chemical
Wrexham
In office
Senior - Leader
£28,000 - £34,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Smart4Chemicals are recruiting for a leader in polymer and materials manufacturing for a Mechanical Test Engineer/Sr Scientist. As part of their growing Materials and Testing Laboratory in Wrexham, they are looking for a Mechanical Test Engineer to support product qualifications, development, and problem resolution for the aerospace sector.

This role offers hands-on involvement in test method development, continuous improvement, and expansion of testing capabilities across mechanical, physical, and NDI techniques. To be considered for this role you will be degree educated in Materials Science, Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering (ideally PhD educated), with previous industrial experience of developing analytical, physical and mechanical testing methods of polymers, composites or materials.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and improve mechanical and analytical test methods
  • Lead method development and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Deliver and enhance internal training programmes
  • Lead the development and analytical laboratory when required
  • Support customer test requests and generate detailed technical reports
  • Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot test failures
  • Drive reporting improvements and standardisation
  • Expand testing capabilities and gain key accreditations
  • Collaborate across the global network and with external partners

Key Requirements:

  • Degree educated in Science, Engineering, or Technology (PhD in Polymer or Materials Science preferred)
  • 5+ years’ experience in a technical role within advanced materials
  • 2+ years’ leadership or supervisory experience (preferred)
  • Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, and Continuous Improvement tools
  • Strong knowledge of composites, resin systems, fibre types, and relevant test methods
  • Confident communicator with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently
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