Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd

Principal Design & Applications Engineer Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial Equipment Competitive Salary plus Company Bonus, Pension scheme, Medical (BUPA), Dental, Death in Service, Relocation Support Are you seeking an exciting, hands-on technical career as a Principal Design & Applications Engineer, where your expertise in seals, sealing systems and hydraulics genuinely shapes customer outcomes. This role brings variety, real problem-solving, and the satisfaction of delivering manufacturable solutions that stand up to demanding applications across the engineering and fluid power industry. As a Principal Design & Applications Engineer you will: Act as the primary technical contact for customer sealing and hydraulic enquiries, translating requirements into practical solutions. Lead technical feasibility and support sales with engineering input, including direct communication with customers and suppliers. Produce clear application and failure analysis reports, driving corrective recommendations and root-cause investigations. Design and approve sealing proposals for hydraulic and fluid-power systems, including rod seals, piston seals, wipers, buffer seals, wear rings, gaskets and O-rings. Apply hydraulic sealing principles across dynamic and static arrangements, selecting appropriate materials for pressure, speed, temperature, media and duty cycle. Create robust CAD concepts and engineering documentation using SolidWorks, supporting release via engineering change processes and maintaining accurate bills of materials. As a Principal Design & Applications Engineer you will bring: Proven experience as a Design or Applications Engineer in a manufacturing environment, with substantial hands-on experience in sealing products using elastomeric, thermoplastic and composite materials. Strong working knowledge of hydraulics and fluid power, including hydraulic cylinder sealing systems and the conditions that influence seal selection. Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD, plus confidence with GD&T and tolerance analysis, including tolerance stack-ups. Clear technical communication, documentation and report-writing skills, with the ability to engage customers and suppliers at a practical level. Comfort working within quality frameworks such as ISO 9001:2015 and familiarity with relevant quality artefacts and processes (for example NCRs, PPAP, FAIRs and ISIRs). This Principal Design & Applications Engineer role supports the company's continuing growth by strengthening its technical authority in precision sealing and hydraulics. You will help ensure solutions are reliable, compliant and delivered on time, while contributing to continuous improvement through disciplined design rules, documentation, and collaboration across engineering and suppliers. The focus remains on delivering exceptional engineering outcomes for customers in markets such as motorsport and oil & gas. Interested?: If you're ready to bring your sealing and hydraulics expertise to a role where design decisions truly matter, apply now and take the next step as a Principal Design & Applications Engineer. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Feature Configuration Analyst Gaydon Ref: (phone number removed) £28.53 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35 The Role We are currently recruiting for a Feature Configuration Analyst to join the Engineering team of a leading global automotive OEM, based at Gaydon. The Feature Configuration team sits within Product Information and is responsible for managing product configuration data across the full range of products. The data supports key processes throughout the product development lifecycle, through to customer vehicle ordering. The team is currently undergoing a period of transformation while continuing to deliver its core day-to-day requirements. Key Responsibilities Interpret inputs from Engineering, Marketing and other business functions and translate these into accurate, usable configuration data. Carry out data modelling activities to create feature configuration data within the corporate system. Ensure configuration data supports downstream systems, processes and business users. Complete data quality and validation activities, ensuring a high level of accuracy and preventing non-buildable conditions from reaching manufacturing. Analyse and manipulate data using Microsoft Excel. Identify and implement improvements to existing technical and business processes. Work with stakeholders across Engineering, Marketing and other functions to understand requirements and translate them into feature coding logic. Support wider team and departmental improvement initiatives. Key Requirements Experience working with complex data and completing detailed tasks with a high level of accuracy. Strong data analysis and manipulation skills, particularly using Microsoft Excel. Good organisation, project management and workload management skills. Ability to understand information from different sources and translate it into structured data or business requirements. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly. Comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities. Desirable Experience Degree-level qualification in Engineering, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Experience with VBA, SQL, Tableau or similar data analysis tools. Knowledge of Product Definition processes. Experience working within an engineering, automotive or product development environment. If you have experience in data analysis, configuration, product information or engineering data and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we would be interested in hearing from you. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Are you ready to redefine defence technology and lead innovative software solutions that truly make a difference? This is your chance to join a company at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions. As a Chief Software Architect , you will lead and shape the software engineering strategy for advanced cyber and defence systems, overseeing a team of engineers across multiple high-security projects. The position focuses on defining software architectures, driving best-practice development processes, and ensuring collaboration across software, hardware, systems, and firmware teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions. The role requires deep expertise in embedded and application software development using technologies such as C/C++, Rust, Linux, and RTOS environments, alongside experience with DevSecOps, automated testing, and secure development standards. In addition to technical leadership, the architect will mentor engineers, support bids and proposals, influence organisational software standards, and contribute to the delivery of mission-critical defence technologies requiring DV security clearance. What You Will Do: - Provide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring optimal approaches, architecture, and tool chains are selected. - Collaborate with stakeholders to develop software requirements, architectures, and designs that meet system and security needs. - Work closely with software leads and project managers to create development plans that deliver value early to customers. - Mentor and coach software engineers, sharing knowledge and driving process improvements for technical excellence. - Specify, design, and review software using UML and SysML modelling tools, ensuring high-quality, modular, and compliant solutions. - Champion best practices in software development, including continuous integration, automated testing, and secure coding standards. What You Will Bring: - Advanced knowledge and experience in C/C++, Rust, or embedded product development, including RTOSes. - Expertise in software engineering practices, methodologies, and technology trends. - Proven track record of delivering complex software solutions to schedule while exceeding customer expectations. - Experience with tools such as version control systems, change control, bug tracking, and automated testing frameworks. - Familiarity with defence or high-assurance development standards, including coding standards like MISRA. This company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower decision-making at both tactical and strategic levels. As a Chief Software Architect , you will be instrumental in driving technical excellence and ensuring the success of critical programmes that protect lives and enhance global security. Your contributions will align with the company's values of trust, collaboration, and innovation, making a real impact in the defence industry. Location: The role is an onsite role in Maidenhead, offering good flexibility with working hours. Interested?: If you're ready to take your career to the next level and lead transformative software projects, apply now to become the Chief Software Architect . Don't miss the opportunity to make a difference in the future of defence technology. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Ready to make your next career move in IT support? This role as an IT Support professional puts you at the heart of a busy, people-focused organisation, helping keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. If you enjoy solving problems quickly, supporting end users with confidence, and building strong working relationships, the IT Support opportunity offers a rewarding path where your impact is clear from day one. With the role currently listed as "Accepting Candidates", this is a great time to jump in and put your skills to work. What You Will Do: As an IT Support, you will support internal teams and troubleshoot everyday technology issues in a fast-paced environment. In this IT Support role, your day-to-day work will include the following key responsibilities: - Triage and resolve IT issues raised by users, including access problems, software concerns and hardware faults - Provide helpful, step-by-step support through tickets and user communications - Maintain accurate service records, ensuring updates are captured clearly for ongoing tracking - Support routine onboarding and basic IT set-ups to help colleagues get started quickly - Escalate complex incidents when needed, while staying accountable for progress - Contribute to continuous improvements by sharing recurring issue trends and practical fixes What You Will Bring: You do not need an overly technical background to thrive in this IT Support role, but the right approach matters. To be successful as an IT Support professional, you will bring: - Confident communication skills and a customer-first mindset - Practical experience supporting users with common IT issues (helpdesk, desktop support, or similar) - Strong problem-solving and the ability to stay calm when priorities change - A methodical approach to logging, updating and following service processes - The drive to learn, improve and help reduce repeat issues over time This IT Support position plays a vital role in supporting operational continuity and helping teams work efficiently. This company values responsiveness, reliability and clear ownership, and the IT Support role directly supports these goals by ensuring technology services remain dependable and issues are handled with professionalism. When you deliver timely support and keep information accurate, you help enable smoother collaboration and stronger day-to-day performance across the business. Location: The IT Support role is located onsite in Telford, supporting colleagues on-site where required and keeping services moving day to day. Interested?: If you want to progress in IT Support and enjoy a role where your assistance genuinely makes a difference, apply now and take the next step with this exciting IT Support opportunity. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Turn your technical strengths into real-world impact on the factory floor. In the role of MES System Engineer, you will help optimise manufacturing operations for battery production, ensuring smooth connectivity between production lines, quality systems, and enterprise platforms. If you enjoy solving complex problems, improving performance, and delivering practical results, this MES System Engineer position offers a high-visibility path to meaningful change in the manufacturing IT and automation space. What You Will Do: - Configure Dassault Delmia Apriso MES to support end-to-end battery manufacturing workflows, including manufacturing, warehouse, and quality activities. - Work across solution design, development, implementation, support, and maintenance of MES capabilities. - Ensure seamless integration between MES and OT environments, including SCADA, WCS, automation, and IoT systems. - Enable reliable data flow between MES and IT systems such as ERP, PLM, LIMS, QMS, and WMS. - Drive troubleshooting and continuous improvement by identifying MES-related issues and implementing fixes. - Maintain clear functional and technical documentation, including data workflow descriptions, while helping train internal and external stakeholders. What You Will Bring: - Proven experience with MES solutions, including configuration work and system implementation experience. - Strong ability to integrate MES with ERP/PLM/WMS and OT systems, guided by recognised standards such as ISA-95 and ISA-88. - Solid C# programming skills and SQL database proficiency for development and data handling tasks. - Experience delivering MES projects, including milestone delivery and equipment interface commissioning. - Background in battery manufacturing or relevant process industries such as semi-conductor, life sciences, pharma, or biotech, alongside a degree in Engineering or Computer Science (or an equivalent discipline). This MES System Engineer role supports the company's ambition to accelerate the global transition to net zero. By strengthening Manufacturing IT operations and improving manufacturing efficiency, you will contribute to a more sustainable, high-quality production environment where performance, compliance, and continuous improvement work hand in hand. Location: The MES System Engineer role is based in Somerset, with onsite working at the manufacturing location. Interested?: If MES System Engineer work excites meaty integration challenges and tangible factory improvements, apply now and take the next step in your manufacturing IT career. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer Location: Banbury Hybrid Working: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote Salary: Competitive + Benefits Overview: Are you an experienced Embedded Electronics Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge technology with genuine product ownership? Our client is involved in high-performance electronic systems used across a wide range of industrial applications, and due to continued growth and investment in R&D, we are looking for a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join our engineering team in Oxfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, combining embedded firmware development, electronics design and new product innovation within a highly collaborative engineering environment. What You'll Be Doing: As a key member of the R&D team, you will design, develop and support next-generation embedded electronic products, taking projects from concept through to production. Your responsibilities will include: • Embedded firmware development using Embedded C • Design of analogue and digital electronic circuits • Schematic capture and PCB design/layout • Development of microcontroller-based systems • Working with ARM Cortex, PIC and similar embedded platforms • Design and development of communication interfaces including SPI, I2C, RS232, RS485 and Ethernet • Hardware and firmware debugging, testing and validation • Supporting power electronic designs including DC-DC converters and constant current circuits • EMC-conscious product design and compliance activities • Rapid prototyping, testing and product development • Supporting products throughout their lifecycle from concept to production What We're Looking For: Essential Skills & Experience: • Degree-qualified in Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related discipline • Proven experience in embedded electronics design • Strong Embedded C programming skills • Experience designing analogue and digital electronic circuits • PCB design and schematic capture experience • Experience with microcontrollers and embedded systems • Hardware and firmware debugging experience • Ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering projects Desirable Skills: • ARM Cortex platforms • PIC microcontrollers • Power electronics design • EMC design and compliance • Ethernet communications • 3D CAD experience • Rapid prototyping and 3D printing • Product development within a manufacturing environment Why Join? • Work on innovative, market-leading technology • Hybrid working arrangement • High level of technical autonomy • Modern engineering and laboratory facilities • Strong focus on innovation and R&D • Career progression opportunities • Supportive and collaborative engineering culture • Opportunity to influence future product development If you're passionate about embedded systems, electronics design and developing real-world products that make a global impact, we'd love to hear from you. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

CMM Skilled Associate Reference: (phone number removed) Umbrella Rate: £33.98/hr (Inside IR35) Do you have experience of programming GOM Scanbox and Zeiss Calypso equipment? Step into a high-impact quality and metrology role with real variety and genuine technical autonomy. This CMM Skilled Associate position puts your skills at the heart of inspection excellence, working with leading Zeiss technology in an engineering and manufacturing environment. If you enjoy clear problem-solving, accurate reporting, and making decisions that keep production moving, the CMM Skilled Associate role is built for you. In this CMM Skilled Associate role, every day brings meaningful work, from first-off inspections to final checks that protect customer quality. What You Will Do: • Operate and programme Zeiss GOM Scanbox equipment to carry out dimensional inspection of components and assemblies. • Operate and programme Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), ensuring inspections are completed accurately and to specification. • Carry out first article inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections in line with quality requirements. • Produce, analyse, and communicate dimensional inspection reports using relevant metrology software such as Zeiss Calypso and related tools. • Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements to support confident measurement decisions. • Maintain inspection equipment and complete inspection records and documentation in accordance with quality system procedures. What You Will Bring: • Experience programming GOM Scanbox equipment, or a comparable scanning inspection environment (essential). • Experience programming Zeiss Calypso and working with CMM or scanning inspection processes. • Strong knowledge of interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T to support accurate dimensional evaluation. • Confidence using metrology software to analyse results and generate clear inspection reporting. • Relevant training or qualifications, such as NVQ Level 3 or an indentured/time-served apprenticeship within a relevant field. This CMM Skilled Associate role supports the company s commitment to consistent quality and continuous improvement. By delivering dependable inspection outcomes, strengthening measurement processes, and sharing knowledge across the quality and manufacturing functions, the CMM Skilled Associate contributes to smoother production and higher confidence in product integrity. Location: Fully based on site in Wolverhampton. Interested? If the CMM Skilled Associate opportunity sounds like a great fit, apply now and take the next step towards inspection excellence with a role that rewards precision, ownership, and craftsmanship. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Principal Vehicle Systems Engineer - Protected Mobility / Defence Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 FTC Contract: £375 - £425 per day, Outside IR35 Security: Must be eligible for UK SC Clearance We are looking for an experienced Principal Vehicle Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across complex Protected Mobility and defence engineering programmes . Working across the full engineering lifecycle, you will lead systems engineering activities from requirements and concept development through design, integration, testing and production. Key Responsibilities Provide technical and systems engineering leadership across vehicle programmes Develop and manage system and subsystem requirements Support system architecture, specifications and design solutions Work closely with engineering teams, customers, suppliers and subcontractors Lead technical activities through design, integration, test and acceptance Support design reviews and resolve complex engineering issues Produce high-quality technical documentation and brief senior stakeholders What We're Looking For Engineering degree or equivalent relevant qualification Strong systems engineering experience Experience leading complex engineering development programmes Requirements management experience, including DOORS System design and analysis experience using SysML Experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle Strong supplier/subcontractor management skills Excellent communication, influencing and customer-facing skills Willingness to travel within the UK and potentially overseas Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) Experience within defence, protected mobility, military vehicles or automotive engineering would be highly advantageous. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Applications Engineer Bring your hands-on engineering talent to the forefront and help deliver precision mechanical builds with confidence. This Applications Engineer role is ideal if you enjoy practical problem-solving, design to machining and creating real, manufacturable solutions from concept to trial-ready tooling. You will join an innovative engineering environment where learning is built into the role, and where the chance to develop expertise within a specialist field that supply product to industries including F1, space, medical and automotive. The Applications Engineer is a non-stop mix of mechanical know-how, design, prototyping, machining, machine build whilst also being customer facing to understand & provide a design solution to their requirements What You Will Do as Applications Engineer: Designing tooling/work holding for coil winding bobbins utilising CAD design, layout of engineering drawings Making prototype tooling/work holding using workshop machinery; manual lathe, milling machine, grinding, workshop hand tools & equipment Using CAD data for 3D printing to manufacture temporary tooling and prototyping (in-house 3D printing facilities) Run trials on different materials and sample components, evaluating results and adapting tooling and machine configuration accordingly Basic electrical work (e.g. swapping out controllers and motors) as part of machine modifications Evaluating sample components and identifying the right machine/tooling approach Running trials and testing different materials / customer samples Support customers with technical assistance, plus occasional site visits when required. What You Will Bring as Applications Engineer: Strong fundamental mechanical engineering understanding, with proven practical capability using toolroom equipment such as manual lathe and milling machine Confidence to read technical drawings and take ideas from 2D/3D design through to manufacture, producing practical outcomes rather than purely visual CAD. Ability to understand basic electrical systems, such as reading simple wiring or circuit diagrams and completing straightforward component swaps safely. A willingness to take machines apart and reassemble without needing step-by-step guidance, with a proactive "have a go" attitude. Ability to work independently to solve design problems through both engineering design and the practical manufacture of components from aluminium and mild steel This Applications Engineer role supports a customer-focused, engineering-led operation built on deep technical expertise, reliable delivery, and continuous improvement. The work contributes to keeping complex machines shipping safely and efficiently, while strengthening customer satisfaction through responsive support, reliable quality control, and practical troubleshooting. Location: This Applications Engineer role is based in Tewkesbury, offering a workshop-and-office blend with occasional customer interactions. Interested? If you're excited by the challenge of combining engineering design, mechanical machining, basic electrical work, component prototyping, and customer-ready problem solving, apply now for this Applications Engineer role and take the next step in your engineering career. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.