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Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Process Engineer on a contract basis. This role will be based in Glascoed and represents an excellent opportunity to work within a multi-disciplined team involved in the design, manufacture, and support of new products. The role is integral to the development of manufacturing processes from concept through to commissioning and qualification. Key Responsibilities: • Develop new manufacturing processes, ensuring solutions are robust, timely, cost-effective, and meet customer expectations., • Ensure compliance with industry standard controls, including Lean Principles, Process Control Plans, PFMEAs, and awareness of PLC and Visual Management Systems on automated lines., • Specify and qualify new equipment, working closely with suppliers to meet deadlines and regulatory standards., • Coordinate development activities to establish supporting data for manufacturing processes, ensuring a sound understanding of materials and technology., • Manage project data files, capturing process and design information, controlled through the company's Product Lifecycle Management system., • Develop a network of capable suppliers in collaboration with other engineering personnel and functions., • Lead and support project activities, including process reviews, capability studies, and implementation of Safe System of Work., • Presenting process status updates to line management and other stakeholders (KPIs, verbal, and written)., • Stay informed of manufacturing technologies and assist in developing future technology plans to support company objectives.Job Requirements: Essential • Minimum HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or equivalent., • Understanding of project/risk management and associated tools and techniques., • Awareness of automated controls in process lines., • Strong technical and manufacturing background, initiative, and ability to work under pressure., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Self-motivated, professional individual with good planning and organisational skills., • Proactive and flexible in a driven environment., • Ability to prioritise a varying workload while maintaining high standards and meeting deadlines., • Competent in using Microsoft Office and other computer applications. Desirable • Experience in materials processing and manufacturing in a high hazard environment., • IOSH Managing Safety / NEBOSH Certificate., • Green Belt Six Sigma certification. If you are a skilled Process Engineer looking for a compelling contract opportunity to utilise and enhance your expertise within the Defence & Security sector, our client would like to hear from you. Apply now to join the team in Glascoed.

Senior Mechanical Design EngineerSouth Wales Up to £60,000 + benefitsYolk Recruitment is exclusively partnered with a global engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer into an established R&D team.This is a varied role with plenty of autonomy, focused on the design and development of mechanical and mechanically actuated systems used in specialist equipment. As Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll work on both new and existing products - solving engineering problems, improving designs, and contributing to real-world projects that go into production. You'll be joining a stable, well-invested site in a business with a long history of success, a strong order book and a AAA customer base. You'll be part of a small, experienced team where ideas are welcomed, support and development's available alongside trust and autonomy to deliver. This is what you'll be doing as Senior Mechanical Design Engineer: • Designing and developing mechanical components, assemblies and sub-systems using 3D CAD, • Creating accurate drawings, specifications and supporting documentation for manufacture, • Translating customer and project requirements into practical, cost-effective design solutions, • Leading design reviews and providing technical input across new and existing products, • Supporting prototype builds, testing, validation and problem solving during development, • Improving existing designs to address quality, performance, manufacturability or cost, • Working closely with development, manufacturing, quality, suppliers and wider engineering teams, • Reviewing design work and supporting less experienced engineers where needed, • Managing your own technical workload, priorities and project deadlines The experience you'll bring to the team: • Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline, • Strong mechanical design experience within a manufacturing or product development environment, • Experience designing metal components, mechanical assemblies or mechanically actuated systems, • Good 3D CAD skills and the ability to produce high-quality technical drawings, • Understanding of design for manufacture, tolerances, materials and practical engineering constraints, • Exposure to hydraulics, actuation, braking, vehicle systems or safety-critical mechanical products would be highly relevant, • Experience with DFMEA, design reviews, validation, testing or engineering change would be beneficial, • Confidence taking ownership of design work and making sound technical decisions, • Clear communication skills and the ability to work with engineering, production and customer-facing teams And this is what you'll get in return: • Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience, • Annual bonus, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • 6% employer pension contribution, • Life assurance, • Early Friday finish and flexible start/finish times, • Free on-site parking, • A stable, well-invested engineering environment with strong product heritage, • The chance to work on real products, real technical challenges and designs that go into production If you're a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking for more ownership, more technical variety and the chance to work in a stable engineering team, apply now.

Product Development Engineer - Chemical This role provides a unique opportunity to work with the design of defence products and processes, as well as the chance to witness and conduct product trials. The role requires broad scope of fundamental engineering techniques with good variation of day-to-day activities and involvement across the whole product lifecycle. Typical duties include (but are not limited to): Supporting product design and systems engineering activities for new and legacy products, including product design and evaluation using systems engineering tools (e.g. Pugh Matrices, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)). Process design, definition and critical evaluation e.g. Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Control Plans (PCP) ensuring safety remains the highest priority in the working practices of yourself and the team. Hands on development with energetic and other materials to support product design and development activity. Conducting and managing trials in a safe and suitable manner, from creating Trial Plans, Risk and Safety Assessments through to trials execution and producing professional reports. Application of effective Engineering Governance throughout the product development lifecycle supporting design reviews from concept to disposal. Configuration and maintenance of Engineering Bills of Materials for products. S...

JUNIOR TECHNICAL ENGINEER – ELECTRONIC/ELECTRICAL NEWBRIDGE PERMANENT FULL TIME £30450 Main Purpose of Role To work under the direct command and management of an Engineer. Working towards the analysing and converting of Bills of Materials (BOM’s) to customer requirements. Researching electronic/mechanical components using various sources. Implementing any changes and resolving build standard issues, evaluating alternative components, and liaising with customers/suppliers on product build standards. Outcomes of Role 100% Effective and accurate evaluating of alternative components. 100% Effective and accurate management of customer build standards. 100% Effective control of Customer design changes and customer/supplier/internal documentation. Reporting Structure Operations Manager – Technical Engineering Manager – Junior Technical Engineer Responsibilities Interpret and analyse customer Bills of Materials (BOM) and extract the description and component manufacturer’s order code for each device listed. Write and control both customer / internal Engineering Change Notes (ECN’s). Write and control both customer / internal Temporary Change Notes (Build Deviation’s). Study and research electronic and mechanical components using various sources and register them on the company ERP system. Resolve component related queries (evalu...

Process Engineer A challenging opportunity has arisen at Glascoed for a Process Engineer working within a multi-disciplined team involved in the design, manufacture and support of new products. The role is responsible for the development of manufacturing processes from concept through to commissioning and qualification. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a proven capability in developing manufacturing processes including system integration. The successful applicant will be the first point of contact for process queries within the team. Typical duties include (but are not limited to): • Develop new manufacturing processes, in line with Engineering Plans and Budgets. Technical solutions and processes must be robust, timely, cost-effective and meet Customer expectations. -Ensure that manufacturing processes comply with industry standard controls that ensure long term process stability, including: Lean Principles, Process Control Plans, PFMEAs plus awareness of Programmable Logic Controls and Visual Management Systems on automated process lines. -Specify and qualify new equipment, often working with suppliers to meet tight deadlines. Ensure all process equipment meets regulatory and safety standards. -To coordinate development activities to establish supporting data that ensures the manufacturing processes are based on a sound understanding of the materials which are being proce...

Product Development Engineer Glascoed Based £38.25 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Glascoed. What you'll be doing: • Supporting the product design and systems engineering activities for new and legacy products, • Conducting and managing product and process design, development, test, manufacture and evaluation activities. Ensuring that safety remains the highest priority in the working practices of yourself and the team, • Conducting and managing trials in a safe and suitable manner, from planning through to trials execution to reporting and presenting conclusions, • Application of effective Engineering Governance throughout the product development lifecycle supporting design reviews from concept to disposal, • Configuration and maintenance of Engineering Bills of Materials for products, • Product design and evaluation / down selection e.g. Pugh Matrices, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), • Support the generation of costed proposals for external customers Your skills and experiences: • Proven record of supporting engineering teams and projects, • Strong Engineering skills: particularly the ability to identify issues, conduct technical analysis of causes and ident...

Product Development Engineer Glascoed Based £38.25 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Glascoed. What you'll be doing: Supporting the product design and systems engineering activities for new and legacy products Conducting and managing product and process design, development, test, manufacture and evaluation activities. Ensuring that safety remains the highest priority in the working practices of yourself and the team Conducting and managing trials in a safe and suitable manner, from planning through to trials execution to reporting and presenting conclusions Application of effective Engineering Governance throughout the product development lifecycle supporting design reviews from concept to disposal Configuration and maintenance of Engineering Bills of Materials for products Product design and evaluation / down selection e.g. Pugh Matrices, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) Support the generation of costed proposals for external customersYour skills and experiences: Proven record of supporting engineering teams and projects Strong Engineering skills: particularly the ability to identify issues, conduct technical analysis of causes and identify solutions Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering o...

Job: Chemical Engineer/Chemist Company: BAE Systems Hourly Rate: £28.47 PAYE or £38.25 UmbrellaLocation: Glascoed 3/4 days per week on-siteContract: 6-12 months (opportunity to be extended)Working Hours: 37 hours per week Monday-ThursdayKey Responsibilities: • Supporting product design and systems engineering activities for new and legacy products, including product design and evaluation using systems engineering tools (e.g. Pugh Matrices, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA))., • Process design, definition and critical evaluation e.g. Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Control Plans (PCP) ensuring safety remains the highest priority in the working practices of yourself and the team., • Hands on development with energetic and other materials to support product design and development activity., • Develop new manufacturing processes, in line with Engineering Plans and Budgets. Technical solutions and processes must be robust, timely, cost-effective and meet Customer expectations., • Ensure that manufacturing processes comply with industry standard controls that ensure long term process stability, including: Lean Principles, Process Control Plans, PFMEAs; plus awareness of Programmable Logic Controls and Visual Management Systems on automated...

Contract Development Engineer - Inside IR35 - 12 Month Contract + Ext South Wales - On-site - Rate dependent on experience Yolk Recruitment is supporting a global engineering business with an established customer base of major blue-chip manufacturers, and a track record of offering long-term contract opportunities in a professional, stable and positive working environment. This is a 12 month contract with a further 12 months very realistic, on site, supporting a live long-term programme, with further work behind it. You'll be working to validate and verify mechanical components and assemblies, with a mix of theoretical analysis and hands on strip down of components, determining and coordinating test activities, reviewing results, investigating failures and feeding finds back into the wider engineering team. You'll need a mechanical engineering or related degree with strong theoretical knowledge, will be able to read engineering drawings including GD&T and will be used to creating detailed engineering reports. This is what you'll be doing Support the development and validation of mechanical components and assemblies Interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T, and assess fit, function and tolerance stack-up Define test requirements and work with the test team to make sure validation activity is carried out correctly Review test data and engineering reports to assess whether components are performing as intended Investigate failures, wear and deterioration in tested parts and assemblies Strip down components and identify likely failure points before further specialist analysis where needed Feed findings back into engineering decisions around dimensions, materials and product performance Produce clear technical reports to support internal engineering activity and, where required, customer reporting Work closely with design, test and materials teams throughout the development cycleAnd this is what you'll need Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline Previous experience in a development, validation, test or product-focused mechanical engineering role Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Good understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up Comfortable working with physical components, not just drawings and data Experience investigating engineering problems and understanding why a part has failed or underperformed Strong mechanical fundamentals, including material considerations, forces and component behaviourAre you up to the challenge? If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this Development Engineer role apply now! *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities

Job Title: Multiskiled Maintennce Engineer Shifts: 4 on 4 off (perminant nights) My Client is a leading food manufacturing business who are looking for a multiskilled maintenance engineer to join their team. THe role is for someone who is skilled and qualified in both electrical and mechanicalmaintenance and has worked previously in the food or FMCG industry. Requirements: Qualified Multi-Skilled Engineer with strong electrical and mechanical skills. 17th/18th edition wiring. Time served apprenticeship, with appropriate mechanical and electrical capability (Depending on core discipline) SVQ, or HNC. Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment (food production preferred). Skilled in planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis across mechanical and electrical systems. Competent with CMMS systems, ideally Mainsaver. Strong understanding of Food Safety, Health & Safety, and GMP. Hands-on, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team understanding team goals. Excellent communicator with clear, concise reporting and problem-solving skills Resposibility Responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of production equipment, applying your electrical and mechanical skills to keep lines running efficiently. Your day-to-day work will involve ensuring compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and quality systems, as well as diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and identifying root causes. Youll record all activity, duration, and materials in the CMMS system (Mainsaver) and manage engineering supplies to support ongoing maintenance needs. You will also identify and recommend improvements to machinery, production lines, and operational processes, while supporting projects, continuous improvement activity, and productivity initiatives. Maintaining high standards of housekeeping in line with GMP and supporting or coaching operators to develop basic asset care skills in their areas will also form part of your responsibilities. You will need to liaise with appropriate levels of staff to ensure effective communication regarding the resolution of all problems and issues to ensure appropriate escalation steps are implemented to allow, where necessary, appropriate decisions to be made. At times monitoring of contractors will be required to ensure their standard of work is acceptable and completed within agreed timescales. TPBN1_UKTJ

BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled Chemical Engineer to join their team in Glascoed. This contract role offers a unique opportunity to work on the design, development, and testing of defence products and processes. You'll be involved in the full product lifecycle, from concept through to disposal, leveraging your chemical engineering expertise within a dynamic and varied work environment. Key Responsibilities: Supporting product design and systems engineering activities for new and legacy products, including using systems engineering tools like Pugh Matrices, FTA, and DFMEA. Designing, defining, and critically evaluating processes, ensuring safety remains the highest priority. Conducting hands-on development with energetic and other materials to support product design and development. Managing and conducting trials safely, from creating Trial Plans and Risk Assessments to executing trials and producing professional reports. Applying effective Engineering Governance throughout the product development lifecycle, supporting design reviews from concept to disposal. Configuring and maintaining Engineering Bills of Materials for products. Supporting the generation of costed proposals for external customers. Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to support project and proposal delivery. Job Requirements: Experience in supporting engineering teams and projects. Strong engineering skills, particularly in identifying issues, conducting technical analysis, and presenting solutions. Degree/HND/HNC or equivalent qualification or experience within chemical engineering or chemistry equivalent disciplines. Experience in product and process design, and knowledge of manufacturing in a high hazard environment. Understanding of Systems Engineering and Engineering design. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels. Safety: The role holder is responsible for ensuring high standards for safety, health, and environment (SHE) are maintained. This includes following all reasonable instructions, reporting work-related hazards or incidents, and using all equipment for the purpose intended

Mechanical Design Engineer Safran Seats - Cwmbran (South Wales) Hybrid Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Design Engineering team as a Mechanical Design Engineer at our Cwmbran site. About the role: As a Mechanical Design Engineer, your role will focus on supporting design activities from initial concept through to product manufacture. You'll be involved from the first concept sketch right through to final production, creating mechanical design solutions that meet high standards of quality and performance. Depending on the project, you will take ownership of an entire system or focus on a specific module. In this role, you'll ensure that all mechanical design deliverables align with company standards as well as airframer, regulatory, and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Responsible for the design and detail modeling of a variety of suite components in order to meet programme requirements. Produce designs to meet specified cost/weight targets. Be involved in communication with customers and suppliers. Participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process. Selection and application of materials and processes appropriate to each design element. Ensure the successful integration of each design element within the product as a whole. Check engineering packages. Participate in the validation of the product (using such methods as prototyping, test, DFMEA). Follow and contribute to the development of the Best Practice guidelines. Why work at Safran: • A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries. Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success. Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further. Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality. A culture of excellence: join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%. Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members. Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme. 4 x Life Assurance. Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection. Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme Annual share save schemes. Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools. Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent. What you'll bring: Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications • Qualified to a minimum degree in a Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering field. Alternatively a HNC/HND or an equivalent qualification in Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering apprenticeship, with extensive experience in mechanical systems design, developing concept and detailing engineering solutions. Experienced user of CATIA V5 (or other 3D CAD packages) and Product Life Management (PLM) Systems. Understanding of the effective application of tolerances as well as OEM installation requirements. A working knowledge of these main methods of manufacture: sheet metal fabrication, plastics vacuum forming, CNC machining. Ability to read mechanical design drawings and specifications. Competencies, Behaviours and Skills • Strong problem-solving ability to support on complex programmes. * Good communication skills to liaise with customers/airframers/suppliers and integrated programme team on a daily basis. At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's 'World's best companies 2024' ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. Prototype & Virtual Development Engineer Permanent Initially on site, Hybrid 3 days on site after c.6months Skills: Virtual Reality Hardware, 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, VR, AR, Additive manufacturing, Concepts, Fabrication, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, 3D CAD, Mock-Ups, Virtual Environments, FDM, SLA, Laser Cutter Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell) Strong Pension scheme and life assurance Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies *Early finish on Fridays Your Role As a Prototype & Virtual Development Engineer, you will be at the heart of innovation-creating, assembling, and refining physical and virtual prototypes to enable the highest standards in design development, customer reviews, and internal validation. You'll combine hands-on fabrication with digital expertise, working with a dynamic team to bring concepts to life using the latest materials and immersive technologies. Key Responsibilities: Build high-quality physical mock-ups and functional prototypes from CAD data and engineering drawings Operate and maintain 3D printing, CNC, laser cutting, and other digital fabrication tools Prepare and manage VR hardware for immersive review sessions; load, optimize, and troubleshoot VR environments Support sales and engineering teams with demonstrator models, customer workshops, and presentations Undertake ergonomic studies, spatial validation, and packaging reviews using virtual and physical environments Advise teams on prototype materials, manufacturing feasibility, and cost/time trade-offs Maintain workshop and VR kit stock, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards Support development of patentable concepts from idea to proof-of-concept demonstration What You'll Bring: Familiarity with VR/AR hardware and set-ups-Essential Experience in hands-on prototype/mock-up fabrication - Essential Proficiency using CAD software and digital fabrication tools (3D printing, laser cutting, CNC etc)-Essential Ability to interpret surface data and design intent for translation into prototypes-Essential Knowledge of workshop practices, Health & Safety, and stock management-Essential Experience supporting sales, or customer-facing technical activities-Desirable *Creativity and agility in developing solutions under short timelines-Desirable At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. TPBN1_UKTJ

Process Engineer - Chemical A challenging opportunity has arisen at Glascoed for a Process Engineer working within a multi-disciplined team involved in the design, manufacture and support of new products. The role is responsible for the development of manufacturing processes from concept through to commissioning and qualification. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a proven capability in developing manufacturing processes including system integration. The successful applicant will be the first point of contact for process queries within the team. Typical duties include (but are not limited to): • Develop new manufacturing processes, in line with Engineering Plans and Budgets. Technical solutions and processes must be robust, timely, cost-effective and meet Customer expectations. -Ensure that manufacturing processes comply with industry standard controls that ensure long term process stability, including: Lean Principles, Process Control Plans, PFMEAs plus awareness of Programmable Logic Controls and Visual Management Systems on automated process lines. -Specify and qualify new equipment, often working with suppliers to meet tight deadlines. Ensure all process equipment meets regulatory and safety standards. -To coordinate development activities to establish supporting data that ensures the manufacturing processes are based on a sound understanding of the materials which are being processed and the technology adopted for the plant and equipment. -To coordinate and manage a project data file capturing process and design information to include, trials data, process definition (including drawings and specifications), certification and safety data. This data is to be controlled through the company’s Product Lifecycle Management system. -Work with other engineering personnel and other functions to develop a network of capable suppliers to satisfy the business needs. • Lead and support project activities, to include process reviews, capability studies, and Safe System of Work. -Present to line management and other stakeholders (verbal and written) on topics relating to process status within development or production, e.g. KPIs. -To keep informed of general manufacturing technologies and assist in the development of future technology plans to support the Company objectives. Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications • Minimum HNC / HND Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or equivalent • A good understanding of project/risk management and the ability to use associated tools and techniques. • Awareness of automated controls on process lines

Contract Test & Development Engineer - Mechanical Engineering Inside IR35 - 12 Month Contract + Ext South Wales - On-site - Rate dependent on experience Yolk Recruitment is exclusively partnered with a global engineering business's with an established customer base of major blue-chip manufacturers, and a track record of offering long-term contract opportunities at their well resourced UK centre for engineering excellence. This is a 12 month contract with a further 12 months very realistic, on site, supporting a live long-term programme, with further work behind it. You'll be working to validate and verify mechanical components and assemblies, progressing designs through development stages with a mix of theoretical analysis and hands on strip down of components, determining and coordinating test activities, reviewing results, investigating failures and feeding finds back into the wider engineering team. You'll need a mechanical engineering or related degree with strong theoretical knowledge, will be able to read engineering drawings including GD&T and will be used to creating detailed engineering reports. Hands on at times, you'll be solving real world engineering problems, investigating failures and contributing to solutions. This is what you'll be doing Support the development and validation of mechanical components and assemblies Interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T, and assess fit, function and tolerance stack-up Define test requirements and work with the test team to make sure validation activity is carried out correctly Review test data and engineering reports to assess whether components are performing as intended Investigate failures, wear and deterioration in tested parts and assemblies Strip down components and identify likely failure points before further specialist analysis where needed Feed findings back into engineering decisions around dimensions, materials and product performance Produce clear technical reports to support internal engineering activity and, where required, customer reporting Work closely with design, test and materials teams throughout the development cycle And this is what you'll need Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline Previous experience in a development, validation, test or product-focused mechanical engineering role Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Good understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up Comfortable working with physical components, not just drawings and data Experience investigating engineering problems and understanding why a part has failed or underperformed Strong mechanical fundamentals, including material considerations, forces and component behaviour Are you up to the challenge? If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this Development Engineer role apply now! *Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities TPBN1_UKTJ

Junior Technical Engineer Kickstart your engineering career with a hands-on technical role where no two days are the same. Yolk Recruitment is supporting an exciting opportunity for a Junior Technical Engineer to join a growing and dynamic engineering team. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for electronics, problem-solving, and continuous learning. Offering real exposure to customer projects, component analysis, and engineering change processes from day one. As a Junior Technical Engineer, you'll work closely with experienced engineers to analyse and interpret Bills of Materials, research components, and support engineering change processes. You'll play a key role in ensuring product build standards are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with customer requirements. Key responsibilities: Interpret and analyse customer BOMs, extracting component data and manufacturer details Research electronic and mechanical components using multiple sources Evaluate and approve alternative components, ensuring accuracy and suitability Create and manage Engineering Change Notes (ECNs) and Temporary Change Notes (Build Deviations) Update and maintain BOMs and component data within the ERP system Resolve component-related queries including obsolescence, identification, and production suitability Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding product build standards Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) activities Work collaboratively within project teams while managing your own workload Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety, and environmental standards This is what you'll need: HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to interpret technical data and documentation Good communication skills and attention to detail And this is what you'll get: Competitive salary Healthcare cash plan Death in service Exposure to real-world engineering projects TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client BAE Systems, a leading player in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Product Development Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Glascoed. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the design and development of defence products. Working four days a week on site, with Fridays off, you will be involved in a wide range of engineering activities across the entire product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the product design and systems engineering activities for both new and legacy products Conducting and managing product and process design, development, testing, manufacturing, and evaluation activities Ensuring safety remains the highest priority in all working practices Planning, executing, and reporting on product trials in a safe and suitable manner Applying effective Engineering Governance throughout the product development lifecycle, supporting design reviews from concept to disposal Maintaining and configuring Engineering Bills of Materials for products Performing product design and evaluation, including the use of Pugh Matrices, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) Supporting the generation of costed proposals for external customers Managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships to support project and proposal delivery Job Requirements: Proven record in supporting engineering teams and projects Strong engineering skills, particularly in identifying issues, conducting technical analysis, and presenting solutions Academic qualifications in Engineering or related STEM subjects Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status through an appropriate professional institution, or working towards it Desirable Skills: Experience with product design analysis techniques such as Pugh, DFMEA, and FTA Experience with process design analysis techniques like PCP and PFMEA Knowledge of munitions design and manufacture Safety Management qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safety or NEBOSH Certificate Experience and knowledge of manufacturing in a high hazard environment Working knowledge of Systems Engineering and Engineering design If you are an experienced Product Development Engineer with a passion for defence products and a proven track record in engineering, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Glascoed

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Mechanical Design Engineer Safran Seats - Cwmbran (South Wales) Hybrid Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's 'World's best companies 2024' ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Design Engineering team as a Mechanical Design Engineer at our Cwmbran site. About the role: As a Mechanical Design Engineer, your role will focus on supporting design activities from initial concept through to product manufacture. You'll be involved from the first concept sketch right through to final production, creating mechanical design solutions that meet high standards of quality and performance. Depending on the project, you will take ownership of an entire system or focus on a specific module. In this role, you'll ensure that all mechanical design deliverables align with company standards as well as airframer, regulatory, and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Responsible for the design and detail modeling of a variety of suite components in order to meet programme requirements. Produce designs to meet specified cost/weight targets. Be involved in communication with customers and suppliers. Participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process. Selection and application of materials and processes appropriate to each design element. Ensure the successful integration of each design element within the product as a whole. Check engineering packages. Participate in the validation of the product (using such methods as prototyping, test, DFMEA). Follow and contribute to the development of the Best Practice guidelines. Why work at Safran: • A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries. Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success. Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further. Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality. A culture of excellence: join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%. Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members. Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme. 4 x Life Assurance. Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection. Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme Annual share save schemes. Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools. Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent. What you'll bring: Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications • Qualified to a minimum degree in a Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering field. Alternatively a HNC/HND or an equivalent qualification in Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering apprenticeship, with extensive experience in mechanical systems design, developing concept and detailing engineering solutions. Experienced user of CATIA V5 (or other 3D CAD packages) and Product Life Management (PLM) Systems. Understanding of the effective application of tolerances as well as OEM installation requirements. A working knowledge of these main methods of manufacture: sheet metal fabrication, plastics vacuum forming, CNC machining. Ability to read mechanical design drawings and specifications. Competencies, Behaviours and Skills • Strong problem-solving ability to support on complex programmes. * Good communication skills to liaise with customers/airframers/suppliers and integrated programme team on a daily basis. At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer South Wales Up to £60,000 + benefits Yolk Recruitment is exclusively partnered with a global engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer into an established R&D team. This is a varied role with plenty of autonomy, focused on the design and development of mechanical and mechanically actuated systems used in specialist equipment. As Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll work on both new and existing products - solving engineering problems, improving designs, and contributing to real-world projects that go into production. You'll be joining a stable, well-invested site in a business with a long history of success, a strong order book and a AAA customer base. You'll be part of a small, experienced team where ideas are welcomed, support and development's available alongside trust and autonomy to deliver. This is what you'll be doing as Senior Mechanical Design Engineer: Designing and developing mechanical components, assemblies and sub-systems using 3D CAD Creating accurate drawings, specifications and supporting documentation for manufacture Translating customer and project requirements into practical, cost-effective design solutions Leading design reviews and providing technical input across new and existing products Supporting prototype builds, testing, validation and problem solving during development Improving existing designs to address quality, performance, manufacturability or cost Working closely with development, manufacturing, quality, suppliers and wider engineering teams Reviewing design work and supporting less experienced engineers where needed Managing your own technical workload, priorities and project deadlinesThe experience you'll bring to the team: Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline Strong mechanical design experience within a manufacturing or product development environment Experience designing metal components, mechanical assemblies or mechanically actuated systems Good 3D CAD skills and the ability to produce high-quality technical drawings Understanding of design for manufacture, tolerances, materials and practical engineering constraints Exposure to hydraulics, actuation, braking, vehicle systems or safety-critical mechanical products would be highly relevant Experience with DFMEA, design reviews, validation, testing or engineering change would be beneficial Confidence taking ownership of design work and making sound technical decisions Clear communication skills and the ability to work with engineering, production and customer-facing teamsAnd this is what you'll get in return: Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience Annual bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays 6% employer pension contribution Life assurance Early Friday finish and flexible start/finish times Free on-site parking A stable, well-invested engineering environment with strong product heritage The chance to work on real products, real technical challenges and designs that go into productionIf you're a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer looking for more ownership, more technical variety and the chance to work in a stable engineering team, apply now

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