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Defence & Aerospace

Principal Quality Engineer

£45.00 - £46.00 per hour

 | Barrow-in-Furness District

 | Contract

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Principal Quality Engineer Barrow with additional travel to supplier sites Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Principal Quality Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Barrow on an initial 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. This role will be offering £46.18 per hour travel per hour inside IR35 / Umbrella This is a phenomenal opportunity to not only work for a prestigious, advanced organisation, but to gain skills and knowledge you won't find anywhere else. The Role: The role of the Principal Quality Engineer is to provide specialist guidance and support to the Quality Function whilst ensuring that the Business Unit remains compliant to the local Quality Business Management System Duties: * Ability to critique and tailor issues in reports/presentations * Carry out assessments IAW schedule * Ability to carry out complex Quality activities in SQEP area * Carry out routine and non-routine inspection work as required The skills: * Understanding and application of ISO 9001/ EN9100 standards * Subject Matter Expert (SME) own discipline within Quality and a broad understanding of other Quality related disciplines * Understanding of Business Management Systems, Operational Framework and Operational Assurance process * Understanding the importance of cross functional integration across the Business Unit to achieve overall goals of the Function * Export requirements knowledge (for example International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)) (where applicable) Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: * Work on complex, cutting-edge projects * Achieve a work/life balance * Work on long term contracts * Develop your skills at a prestigious company * Gain security clearance APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! To apply for the position of Principal Quality Engineer please send your CV to Stella Grundy

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Defence & Aerospace

Detail Designer

£30.00 - £35.60 per hour

 | Glasgow

 | Contract

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Detail Designer in Scotstoun, Glasgow Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Detail Designer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Scotstoun, Glasgow on an initial 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. This role will be offering £35.60 Umbrella per hour inside IR35 The role: CAD Models delivering design intent Data, diagrams and drawings supporting Design and assessment tasks, specific to own discipline. Design and Change Studies Technical Reports and Specifications You: 2 Years' experience in engineering or a defence or related industry Understanding of LCM Typically HNC/HND qualified, likely to be in a technology, engineering or science related discipline. Eligible for EngTech Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!

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Defence & Aerospace

Senior Engineer

£50 - £70 per hour + Negotiable, Inside IR35

 | Plymouth

 | Contract

Would you like to join an international defence company to support their clients by improving the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets? Due to continued investment, this global business is currently looking for a Senior Engineer (Highways) to join their existing team in Plymouth (onsite once a week minimum) on a 26 week contract. The Role As a Senior Engineer (Highways), you are accountable to the 5 Basin Design Manager (Integration) for the management of the design development of highway packages for quality, output in accordance with scope, schedule, and cost. your responsibilities will include the following but not limited to: Manage one or more technical design packages as assigned by the Design Manager (Integration), agreeing project related objectives, managing designer performance, and making appropriate technical management responses. Provide Subject Matter Expert advice as per discipline. Ensure that the design documentation covers the scope of operations required by the Project Manager and is produced to agreed standards, schedule and budget. Ensure that contractors are familiar with the hazards and risks associated with the work undertaken by the delegated engineering team through effective management and communication of the Risk Assessment. In addition, you will also ensure that the processes and activities being managed are appropriately documented with appropriate records maintained and configuration and quality controls applied. You To succeed within the role of a Senior Engineer (Highways), you'll have experience in a similar position and have the following skills/experience: Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant engineering discipline, with significant demonstrable experience Chartered Engineer status (or actively working toward Chartered Status) Experience in working collaboratively in multi-discipline teams to deliver activities on a range of project types Demonstrable experience in covering a variety of tasks across a range of complexities Please note that due to security nature of this role, offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining SC security clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and will require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Improve work-life balance Be appreciated and valued Increase earning potential APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! PLEASE NOTE: A start date is fast approaching so apply as soon as possible!

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Defence & Aerospace

Senior Project Engineer

£45 - £55 per hour + Negotiable, Inside IR35

 | Plymouth

 | Contract

Would you like to join an international defence company to support their clients by improving the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets? Due to continued investment, this global business is currently looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join their existing team in Plymouth (hybrid working, onsite 2 to 3 days every 6 weeks) on a 12 month contract. The Role As a Senior Project Engineer, you will be working within the Water Retaining Boundary team, helping to manage the lead design consultant for a critical civils design package. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to the following: Supporting the Package Manager who is responsible for the delivery of multiple sub-packages. Responsible for working with schedule, commercial, cost and risk management functions to ensure that design packages are delivered to time, cost, and quality parameters. Manage the risk process including the identification, assessment, planning and implementation of risks, opportunities, and issues. Assist with administering the NEC contract using CEMAR. In addition, you will also be assisting the technical and project team in the development of requirements, project scope and solutions for specific work packages and translate supply chain reporting into useable data to inform planning, monitoring and control of work packages. You To succeed within the role of a Senior Project Engineer, you'll have experience in a similar position and have the following skills: must hold a bachelor's or master's degree, ideally in a STEM subject area experience in managing and administering an NEC4 contract experience of project or design management, within an infrastructure delivery The project is located on a Nuclear Licensed site, as such, experience in delivery of nuclear safety implicated structures, equipment or services would be beneficial Please note that due to security nature of this role, we can only consider those who are sole British nationals and have lived in the UK in the last 5 years who are eligible for SC clearance. Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Improve work-life balance Be appreciated and valued Increase earning potential APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! PLEASE NOTE: A start date is fast approaching so apply as soon as possible!

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Defence & Aerospace

FPGA Design Engineer

competitive

 | Glasgow

 | Permanent

Are you an experienced FPGA Engineer passionate about working with cutting edge technology supporting safety critical solutions with the Defence sector? If so, the following permanent role might be for you! My client is a market leader and well known brand operating within the Submarines business responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. We have a range of roles available, from graduate entry through to experienced developers. We are interested in hearing from anyone who can make a strong contribution to our work. You will work within our safety critical firmware development team across all design phases of the firmware lifecycle. The team uses agile SCRUM methods to develop high integrity firmware applications adopting the latest state-of-the-art toolsets. In addition, you will be engaged in the development of bespoke software toolsets in support of the deliverable equipment firmware. You will be responsible for: You will follow a DevOps-based firmware development lifecycle to deliver customer requirements by: Developing high-level firmware requirements using DOORS, Creating architectural designs, Defining low level requirements and detailed designs, Writing VHDL and Verilog HDL code using Sigasi Studio, Simulating HDL designs at unit, integration and system level using Mentor Graphics QuestaSIM, Undertaking synthesis, place and route and static timing analysis using Synopsis Synplify, targeting Xilinx FPGAs, Developing Python scripts for process automation, Operating continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) toolsets, Managing change control and configuration management using GIT, You: Qualified to degree, or HND level, In Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, Self-motivated and enthusiastic to become familiar with new techniques and tools, Experienced and talented programmable hardware engineer. Experienced in digital electronics design, Experienced in programmable logic device design, Experienced in real-time systems Awareness of safety-critical development constraints (e.g. IEC62566) The package: You'll receive a very competitive salary (£££ offered depends on level of experience) 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. *** Please note this role require UK defence security clearance to SC level as a minimum, you must be SC clearable to apply for this role *** JAM Recruitment is acting as an employment agency with regards to this position. View our latest jobs today on our website and follow us on Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn

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Defence & Aerospace

Procurement Engineer

Up to £27.79 per hour

 | Blackburn

 | Contract

Procurement Engineer Preston Sites (2-4 days per week on site) £27.79 per hour Umbrella OR £24.49 per hour PAYE Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role holder may be responsible for: Supporting timely placement of Purchase Orders whilst ensuring adherance to Supply Chain/Supplier governance such as supplier accreditations and export controls Updating delivery dates into multiple ERP systems to ensure data accuracy Effective customer relationship management maintaining strong, effective relationships Interfacing across the Air business and with other teams and functions, e.g. PM, Engineering, Commercial, Finance Adhering to Supply Chain/Supplier governance such as supplier accreditations and export controls Assisting colleagues with ad hoc tasks Experience required:- Procurement experience preferably in a high volume, fast paced aerospace or manufacturing market Supply Chain orderbook management experience Good verbal and written communication skills A proven ability to collaborate, fostering close & trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders Demonstrative working understanding of tool sets and IT such as ERP systems, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially EXCEL Ability to compile data, analyse and propose recommendations through reports and presentations Tableau dashboarding. For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

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Defence & Aerospace

Senior Power Electronics Engineer

competitive

 | Heywood

 | Permanent

Are you an experienced 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 Greater Manchester I am pleased to present the opportunity for a Senior Electronics Engineer specialising in development of power electronics and related technologies on a permanent basis. This role is primarily responsible for assisting the design team in providing engineering solutions that exceed both internal and external customer standards in the design and development of bespoke electrical power and control systems. It 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. 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 responsibility for development of allocated power conversion and power management products and technologies 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 layout Preparing design reviews of electrical aspects of our products, including the creation of data packs/presentations Liaison with internal functions and suppliers in purchase of materials & components required on projects Technical ownership of product integrity and performance. You will have: Degree in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering Significant, relevant industry experience Relevant power converter and / or power management design experience Good knowledge of multiple topologies and understanding of selection criteria Requirements Analysis Schematic Capture Experience (Preferred; Altium) Production level mil or aerospace PCB design experience (Preferred; Altium) Development Testing Experience Programming of FPGAs (desirable) Familiarity with safety critical software development (desirable) Experience of DO-254, DO-160, Mil-STD-810, Mil-HDBK-217 (desirable) 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

Structural Engineer

£50000 - £60000 per annum

 | Barrow-in-Furness District

 | Permanent

I'm looking for a Structural Engineer to join BAE Systems in Barrow-in Furness. As a Structural Engineer, you will be working with a dual function team (design and engineers) consisting of 14 people at various seniority levels. The team is responsible for engineering assessments of the designs in support of build. You will be working in conjunction with design to produce equipment and/or support operation in production to produce safety-critical equipment. What you'll be doing: Analysis of complex steel structures utilising Eurocodes, British Standards and BAE standards, to support submarine build You will utilise your knowledge of specific regulations & requirements beyond that used within BAE Systems i.e., LOLER, codes of compliance, weld specifications, geometric tolerance Responsible for utilising computer based analytical techniques including finite element analysis, CAD modelling and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame) Supporting the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes Supporting a busy environment in utilising your knowledge of the facility and site restrictions applicable to the shipping, handling, alignment and installation of hull units, large equipment, and structures Support towards production of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs consistent with contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands Responsibility for approvals, checking analysis and outputs Essential Skills: Engineering Degree BEng/MEng (highly desirable) Expertise in structural steel analysis Good understanding of mechanical engineering, structural steel work, knowledge of lifting handling and LOLER Working knowledge of ABAQUS (Software) Foran, Mathcad and Excel Previous knowledge in a production environment - experience in a marine production environment advantageous Desirable Skills: Previous experience in shipbuilding, offshore, civil industries Chartered Engineer The salary is £50,000 to £60,000 plus benefits and offers hybrid working. You MUST be eligible for SC Clearance to be considered for this position.

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Defence & Aerospace

Performance and Dynamics Engineer

Negotiable, Inside IR35

 | Gloucester

 | Contract

Would you like to join a global aviation & aerospace organisation? Due to continued investment, this leading-edge manufacturing business is currently in the midst of a huge recruitment drive and is looking for a Performance & Dynamics Engineer to join their growing team in Gloucester on an initial 6 to 12 month contract, extension possible. The Role As a Performance & Dynamics Engineer, you will work on major programmes within the Systems Engineering team. Your will be delivering performance and dynamic analysis for the mechanical, hydraulic and occasionally basic electrical systems as they relate to the operation of aircraft, landing gear, shock absorption, extension/retraction and steering. Key aspects of this role include but not limited to the following: Build computational models and run simulations Calculate static and dynamic loads Conduct performance and frequency response analyses Conduct stability, shimmy, modal analysis and failure case analyses Correlate and validate computational models Write and validate performance and dynamics requirements You To succeed within the role of Performance & Dynamics Engineer, you'll have experience in a similar position, and you'll have the following knowledge: Multi-body dynamic modelling and simulation Landing gear extension/retraction analysis Shock absorber performance analysis Recoil analysis Shimmy and stability analysis System loads generation Model Integration Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, MSC ADAMS, MSC EASY5 and AMESim In addition, knowledge of nose-wheel steering analysis, vibration analysis, electrical systems engineering, airworthiness requirements and aircraft systems certification will be highly beneficial. Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! PLEASE NOTE: A start date is fast approaching so apply as soon as possible!

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Defence & Aerospace

Principal Systems Engineer

£60000 - £70000 per annum + 10% bonus

 | Cowes

 | Permanent

I'm looking for a Principal Systems Engineer to join BAE Systems in Cowes, Isle of Wight. You will be working within a multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving their radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats in the realm of Future Air Dominance. What you'll be doing: Develop novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex Multi-Function Radar Systems that our customers and end-user communities are facing Apply a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles, techniques and governance to steer and develop technical solutions and resolve engineering issues Conduct system design analysis to manage trade-offs of system parameters to characterise and specify robust product design Lead the decomposition of requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved tool-set such as IBM DOORS Next Be a technical focus point with a holistic understanding of a whole system solution leading analysis activities and system design decisions and providing guidance to own team Collaborate with specialists across different engineering disciplines including electronics, electrical, mechanical and software to direct and realise overarching system design solutions Direct and undertake system integration, test planning and execution Define and articulate system acceptance strategies and acceptance evidence demonstrating system performance across a wide range of operational scenarios to internal and external stakeholders Through these activities you will build your personal profile with senior stakeholders and grow a diverse knowledge base in engineering Essential Skills: A good understanding in some of the following subject areas; signal processing, target track extraction, object classification algorithms, system and sensor resource optimisation A good understanding of factors that can affect the real-world performance of sensing systems and how these can impact the accuracy and timeliness of measurements in order to meet challenging design objectives and requirements Demonstrates understanding and experience of Systems Engineering which could include knowledge of Systems Engineering standards (e.g., ISO 15288) Experience of presenting both technical and non-technical information in a formal setting The salary is £60,000 to £70,000 plus a 10% annual bonus and flexible working hours. You MUST be a British national to be considered for this role due to security clearance requirements.

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Defence & Aerospace

Power System Design Lead

£55000.00 - £65000.00 per annum

 | Essex

 | Permanent

Are you an experienced electrical power systems engineer, looking for an opportunity to step up into the position of a lead engineer? Would you like to work on cutting edge technologies implemented in some of the most advanced engineering projects in the world? If the answer to those questions is yes, then please read on! I am currently recruiting for two Lead Power Systems Engineers to work on behalf of a long standing client of ours, a world leader in Defence. Key responsibilities: Design of AC & DC power generation and distribution systems including sizing, protection, control, and the specification of power supplies and converters. This covers design and/or specification of an electrical supply system from 440V AC to circuit board voltage rails Motor drives, control, and positioning systems EMC management and verification Specification of bespoke procured hardware and management of associated sub-contractor development programmes Design verification using a combination of simulation, analysis, and test techniques including support to EMC test houses and customer installations Generate design documentation and technical reports Interface with related disciplines Adherence to Engineering Lifecycle and contributing to progress, peer, and design reviews Provide Electrical Engineering expertise to the wider project team Experience: Specification or design of electrical power systems including AC to DC conversion, distribution, regulation and conditioning including linear and switch-mode supplies. Design proving, integration, and defect resolution Familiarity with Electrical Safety Standards, and ideally EMC qualification Rigorous approach to the safety aspects associated with high power/high voltage equipment Familiarity with relevant modelling tools such as Matlab/Simulink beneficial, as would some awareness of SysML Degree qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering If you fit a good portion of the description above, please apply today! Interviewing for this position will take plase as soon as possible. *** Please note this role require 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

ILS Engineer

Negotiable, Inside IR35

 | Leighton Buzzard

 | Contract

Would you like to join a global aviation & aerospace organisation? Due to continued investment, this leading-edge manufacturing business is currently in the midst of a huge recruitment drive and is looking for a Through Life Support (TLS) Engineer to join their growing team in Pitstone on a 6 month contract. The Role You will be the focal point for any technical Engineering investigation support requirements to support on time delivery of product / customer technical queries. Within the role of Through Life Support (TLS) Engineer, your responsibilities include but not limited to: To make sure engineering investigation action plans are well structured, managed and substantiated to enable clear and quick program decisions to be made to avoid line stops. Accountable for the technical quality of the work delivered by themselves and other less senior or external engineers assigned to them to support their work. Will represent the engineering function at daily production escalation stand-up meetings (module QRQC) to provide proactive engineering support and engineering action feedback to minimise line stops. In addition, you'll also provide engineering input to budget forecasting activities as needed to support accurate budget forecasting and support SQA and SRPM in supplier investigation for design issues. You To succeed within the role of Through Life Support (TLS) Engineer, you'll have experience in a similar position, and you'll have the following skills: A Mechanical, Automotive or Aeronautical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification Good understanding of engineering materials and production methods relevant to them. Must be able to produce designs with consideration of design to cost, and ease of manufacture and assembly. In addition, you should also have experience in 3D CAD software and knowledge of electrical machines. Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! PLEASE NOTE: A start date is fast approaching so apply as soon as possible!

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Defence & Aerospace

Control & Instrumentation Engineer

£50.00 - £57.33 per hour

 | Coventry

 | Contract

Control & Instrumentation Engineer Initial 12 Month Contract Hybrid - 2 days per fortnight on site in Coventry £57.33 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Develop and manage requirements and acceptance criteria specific to a system or product and/or across a system of systems, platform or programme Understand the contractual and performance requirements for various systems, and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning activities Produce documentation required to support the design review process, including: diagrams; technical specifications; supporting calculations; design evidence and justifications Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority Ensure compliance against contractual requirements and that work is undertaken in accordance with company, safety, environmental, contractual and local business processes, standards, procedures and documentation The Candidate Instrumentation and control system theory including PID control Electrical circuits design, EMC precautions and power supply characteristics Safety Integrity Levels and BS EN 61508 or 61511 If you are interested in this role, please send a CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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Defence & Aerospace

Procurement Engineer

Up to £27.79 per hour

 | Blackburn

 | Contract

Procurement Engineer Preston Sites (2-4 days per week on site) £27.79 per hour Umbrella OR £24.49 per hour PAYE Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role holder may be responsible for: Supporting timely placement of Purchase Orders whilst ensuring adherance to Supply Chain/Supplier governance such as supplier accreditations and export controls Updating delivery dates into multiple ERP systems to ensure data accuracy Effective customer relationship management maintaining strong, effective relationships Interfacing across the Air business and with other teams and functions, e.g. PM, Engineering, Commercial, Finance Adhering to Supply Chain/Supplier governance such as supplier accreditations and export controls Assisting colleagues with ad hoc tasks Experience required:- Procurement experience preferably in a high volume, fast paced aerospace or manufacturing market Supply Chain orderbook management experience Good verbal and written communication skills A proven ability to collaborate, fostering close & trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders Demonstrative working understanding of tool sets and IT such as ERP systems, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially EXCEL Ability to compile data, analyse and propose recommendations through reports and presentations Tableau dashboarding. For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

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Defence & Aerospace

Subcontract Procurement Manager

Up to £45.50 per hour

 | Christchurch

 | Contract

Subcontract Procurement Manager Christchurch Based (2-3 days per week on site) £45.50 per hour Umbrella OR £40.09 per hour PAYE Inside IR35 10 Month Contract initially. Experience required:- * Experience of working within Defence sector * Have CIPS Level 5 qualification or equivalent standard. * Excellent cross functional stakeholder management skills * Coaching and supporting development as required. * Ability to synthesise data to identify root cause and inform robust business decisions. * Ability to utilise the collective experience and knowledge within the team to deliver effective solutions. * Utilise creativity to solve complex problems and implement these changes in the business * Ability to build, grow and influence networks across sectors, to support collaborative working. * Accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing team deliverables and the ability to provide constructive feedback. * Excellent interpersonal skills that support collaborative stakeholder relationships. * Excellent negotiation skills that drive positive business outcomes and ability to influence at all levels. * The ability to establish and manage appropriate KPIs and Metrics for sub-contracts which are: o Reflective of the key objectives of the Project or Project phase o The basis for project management trade-off decisions o A mixture of cost, schedule, quality, and constructive teamwork behaviour measures o Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound (SMART) o Sufficiently granular to observe deviation from desired goals early enough to correct plans For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

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Defence & Aerospace

Principal Mechanical Engineer

£55.00 - £65.98 per hour

 | West Yorkshire

 | Contract

10 x Principal Mechanical Engineers Initial 12 Month Contracts Huddersfield - Full time on site £65.98 Per Hour (Inside IR35) The Role Acting principally under the direction of the Technical Authority, to work flexibly within the Engineering team on assigned gearbox design projects and associated product engineering activities. The scope of the tasks will primarily comprise/address the mechanical design and detailing of high integrity gearboxes, components and assemblies, but will include other supporting systems and equipment such as couplings, instrumentation, lubrication, materials selection, documentation and test rig design as necessary. Liaison with other engineering team members and other DBS functional teams during project work is an integral part of the role. The Candidate Engineering design of geared transmission systems and components Develop designs and/or re-engineering of existing designs for new applications. Design of test equipment and procedures for gearboxes Interpretation and comprehension of customer specifications, design standards including geometric tolerancing. Work with & support other team members, including those in adjacent disciplines including Analysis & Development. Lead engineering tasks on assigned projects. Interpretation and comprehension of customer and Standards requirements (eg., performance, safety conformance) Create deliverable documentation including Proposals, Manuals, Installation and Maintenance instructions as necessary. 2 & 3D CAD usage at expert level, Solid Edge preferred. Create component and assembly drawings. Drawing and technical documentation checking. BOM and gear data generation and engineering change control processing Technical liaison and problem solving with Production Engineering and Supply Chain teams. Participation in DFMEA, PFMEA and CI activities. If this role interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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Defence & Aerospace

Mechanical Design Engineer

£50.00 - £57.33 per hour

 | Christchurch

 | Contract

Mechanical Design Engineer Initial 12 Month Contract Hybrid - 3 days per week on site in Christchurch, Dorset £57.33 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Design and development of packaging & mounting arrangements for COTS. Design of electro-mechanical assemblies. Producing part & GA drawings. Peer reviews. Designing for manufacture review. Routing cables in 3D CAD. Producing cable/harness assemblies and drawings. The Candidate A minimum of 2 years of experience as a mechanical design engineer. Proficiency with 3D CAD packages such as Siemens NX or Solidworks. Sound knowledge of design and engineering principles and best practices. Experience of designing sheet metal, machined parts and assemblies. A basic understanding of electronics (desirable) FEA, CFD simulation experience (desirable) Experience with designing for EMC compliance (desirable) To apply for this role, please send a CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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Defence & Aerospace

EC&I Craftperson

Up to £35 per hour + Inside IR35

 | Cumbria

 | Contract

At Cavendish Nuclear we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an EC&I Craftsperson at our Cumbria site on a 12 month contract. The Role As an EC&I Craftsperson, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll be integral to the repair, maintenance, calibration, and testing of EC&I components within Radiation Protection Instruments to ensure our customer's project demands are met in accordance with quality and safety standards. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to: Work to maintain instructions and record information accurately Conform to local procedures, rules and working practices to ensure compliance with specified regulatory and customer requirements Provide technical advice, updates on work progress and other relevant information to customer as required You To succeed within the role of an EC&I Craftsperson, you'll have experience in a similar position and have the following skills: Electrical bias preferred but multidiscipline experience will be considered Apprenticeship or equivalent training in relevant discipline (e.g. Electronic, Electrical, Instrumentation, Technology fields) Knowledge and understanding of conventional and nuclear safety Proven experience of servicing electronic instrument systems 5 GCSEs (at Grade C or above) including English, a Science subject, and Maths at minimum of Grade B Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Be appreciated and valued Increase earning potential Gain security clearance APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! PLEASE NOTE: A start date is fast approaching so apply as soon as possible!

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Defence & Aerospace

Certification Engineer

£47000 - £55000 per annum

 | Carnforth

 | Permanent

I'm looking for a Certification Engineer to join BAE Systems in Warton. This is an exciting role working within the E-Scan Radar Equipment Design Responsibility (EDR) team on Eurofighter Typhoon in support of the Complex Electronic Hardware (CEH) development effort on the E-Scan Radar programme. What you'll be doing: Review supplier Data Requirement Lists (DRLs) Support the resolution of CEH related problems Review CEH declarations and evidence in clearance documentation Generate CEH Summary Reports for each formal Radar Software release Support Certification Authority led CEH Stage of Involvement (SoI) audits at supplier premises at European supplier/sites Your skills and experiences: A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent relevant experience (preferably with Software or Systems Engineering focus) Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications A proactive approach to problem solving Experience/knowledge of radar systems is desirable The salary is £50,000 to £55,000 plus benefits and is a hybrid role.

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Defence & Aerospace

Combat Systems Integration Engineer

£55000 - £61500 per annum

 | Frimley

 | Permanent

I'm looking for Combat Systems Integration Engineer to join BAE Systems in Frimley, Surrey. This is a great opportunity to be part of the certification process for Combat System software to in-service Submarines. What you'll be doing: Undertaking various test events on the integration facility Developing test script and procedures to test Combat Systems Manage the completion of routine maintenance on the integration rigs Support in the development of alternative test procedures and practices Provide specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise in the testing of Submarine systems Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority Your skills and experiences: Experience of Submarine/Maritime Combat applications Degree level qualification within an Engineering field or equivalent experience Knowledge and experience of Sonar capability This would suit an experienced Systems Integration Engineer that has previous Maritime Combat Systems experience. The salary is £55,000 to £61,500 plus benefits and is a hybrid role.

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  • Human Factors

  • Naval Architecture

  • Purchasing & Procurement

  • Research & Development

  • Systems Engineering

  • Stress & Structural

  • Test/V&V

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Meet the team

Our specialist Defence & Aerospace team are here to source and assist you business in recruiting some of the best professionals in the market.

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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