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Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Rochester Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: • Generate design concepts and solutions from first principals to meet project and customer requirements, this will be supported by sketches, hand calculations and associated data packs, • Prepare and present engineering data packs for internal review and in a customer forum, check and approve datasets (drawings/MBD) are correct to required standards, that they reflect design intent correctly, and that they adequately define parts for manufacture and inspection, • Identify, define and manage work packages to derisk areas of the product design early on in the lifecycle, • Be competent in the validation and verification of requirements using appropriate tools (e.g. DOORS) and managing these through the engineering life cycle, • Work collaboratively across all engineering disciplines, liaising with technical specialists as required, • Manage the work of mechanical engineers and technicians and take technical responsibility for the design solutions and technical data packs produced, peer checks the work of other mechanical engineers which will include designs, design data, hand calculations and technical reports Your skills and experiences: Essential: • Proven track record of product development from concept through to production, with a strong technical ability for applying their underpinning knowledge and experience to solving problems including new technologies and innovations for complex engineering systems, • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related subject is preferred or demonstrable equivalent experience. With the ability to apply physics and engineering principals to derive/validate designs, • Competence in the use of CAD tools (CREO preferred) to prepare design models and technical datasets (drawings/MBD) Desirable: • Experience related to areas including avionic systems, optical displays, mechatronics, electronics packaging, anthropometrics, design with composites, additive layer manufacture and test and measurement equipment, will be of value in this role, • A capability to use specialist dynamic, structural and thermal analysis tools is an advantage including validation of the output of these tools Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Senior Mechanical Engineering team: This role will provide Mechanical Engineering support for the design and development of new innovative designs through to fault finding, diagnostics and salvage of existing products. A Senior Mechanical Engineer will have the ability to innovate exclusively and work with other Engineers/Technicians to develop ideas into a detailed scheme supported by calculations and reports to demonstrate compliance with requirements, which will include risk reduction testing as required. The expectation of a Senior Mechanical Engineer is to provide a high-quality service to customers, on time and within budget with minimum management oversight. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 14th November 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-DL1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Rochester Salary: Up to £55,000 depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: • Generate design concepts and solutions from first principals to meet project and customer requirements, this will be supported by sketches, hand calculations and associated data packs, • Prepare and present engineering data packs for internal review and in a customer forum, check and approve datasets (drawings/MBD) are correct to required standards, that they reflect design intent correctly, and that they adequately define parts for manufacture and inspection, • Identify, define and manage work packages to derisk areas of the product design early on in the lifecycle, • Be competent in the validation and verification of requirements using appropriate tools (e.g. DOORS) and managing these through the engineering life cycle, • Work collaboratively across all engineering disciplines, liaising with technical specialists as required, • Manage the work of mechanical engineers and technicians and take technical responsibility for the design solutions and technical data packs produced, peer checks the work of other mechanical engineers which will include designs, design data, hand calculations and technical reports Your skills and experiences: Essential: • Proven track record of product development from concept through to production, with a strong technical ability for applying their underpinning knowledge and experience to solving problems including new technologies and innovations for complex engineering systems, • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related subject is preferred or demonstrable equivalent experience. With the ability to apply physics and engineering principals to derive/validate designs, • Competence in the use of CAD tools (CREO preferred) to prepare design models and technical datasets (drawings/MBD) Desirable: • Experience related to areas including avionic systems, optical displays, mechatronics, electronics packaging, anthropometrics, design with composites, additive layer manufacture and test and measurement equipment, will be of value in this role, • A capability to use specialist dynamic, structural and thermal analysis tools is an advantage including validation of the output of these tools Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Senior Mechanical Engineering team: This role will provide Mechanical Engineering support for the design and development of new innovative designs through to fault finding, diagnostics and salvage of existing products. A Senior Mechanical Engineer will have the ability to innovate exclusively and work with other Engineers/Technicians to develop ideas into a detailed scheme supported by calculations and reports to demonstrate compliance with requirements, which will include risk reduction testing as required. The expectation of a Senior Mechanical Engineer is to provide a high-quality service to customers, on time and within budget with minimum management oversight. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 14th November 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-DL1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Senior Product Compliance Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, Filton, Frimley, Portsmouth, Weymouth or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience What you’ll be doing: * Attending and reporting to Daily Stand-Up Meetings (DSUM) * Design activities including but not limited to supporting rick reduction/ analysis and identification * Applying a systems engineering approach to safety products including Working within a centralised modelling tool * Working within a small safety team environment * Supporting non-safety experienced member of the wider team to achieve desirable safety outcomes * Supporting and preparing safety assessments as required to support system design and development * Supporting the preparation of Design Safety Justification supporting inputs * Providing Safety SME to product design and gate reviews * Supporting the development and maintenance of a healthy product Safety Culture within the team and wider business Your skills and experiences: * STEM degree (ideally with Product Safety experience within a regulated industry) * Familiarity with UK Defence Standard and publications such as Defence Standard 00-56, Defence Standard 00-55, DSA-01, DSA-02 * Familiarity with safety analysis techniques such as: (FHA) (FTA) (ETA) (FMEA) (STPA) * An understanding of the principles and requirements of IEC 61508 and/or IEC 61511 for complex Software and Hardware Safety Instrumented Systems Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Safety & Environmental team: As the Senior Engineer – Product Safety the primary duties for this role will be heavily focussed on the safety during the product design process. You will undertake analysis and provide outputs to the Principal Engineers where they can provide assistance to develop designs further. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 19th November 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-AB1 #LI-Hybrid

Job title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Cowes, Broad Oak, Great Baddow – Part time & accruing hours available. Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience) Put yourself into a dynamic Principal Systems Engineering role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us. What you’ll be doing: * Develop novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex 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 toolset 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 Your skills and experiences: * 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 Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radar Systems Engineering team: You will be working as a Principal Systems Engineer within our close-knit multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats. This role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and invest in your career journey within a global business. You will be supported in growing your knowledge in contemporary and cutting-edge Radar techniques, with opportunities to develop your skills and responsibilities in technical leadership In this role, you will be able to enjoy both flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site. As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include part time hours, accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 5th November 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-AP1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer (full time or part time) Salary: £50,000- £60,000 dependent upon experience Location: Rochester, Kent We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a Senior Systems Engineer. The role will be based in Rochester, Kent and will require the successful candidate to be on site 4 days per week, Monday- Thursday with some flexibility to work from home on Fridays. This will be working a 37 hour week with a 1pm optional finish on Fridays. Both full time and part time working can be considered for this role. The company works at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries. Joining the Systems Engineering team, you will be part of the development and supply of products across a diverse mix of commercial and military platforms; Head Up and Head Worn Displays, Safety Critical Pilot Control and Flight Control Systems. Their Systems Engineers are encouraged to gain a breadth of knowledge across these domains to become subject matter experts in one or more product domain, or systems engineering specialism. Main Responsibilities: • Understanding our customers’ complex needs and collaborating to develop, validate and manage requirements at multiple levels, • Developing complex system architectures and sub-systems using a Model Based Systems Engineering approach, • Integration, analysis and test of real time systems containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronic, mechanical, optical and software sub-systems, • Taking accountability for collaborative technical work package execution and associated outcomes, • Providing guidance, coaching and nurturing talent in other engineers, • Verifying that customer needs are satisfied, • Steering new and improved systems development through implementation whilst making use of best practice systems lifecycle processes alongside techniques such as Learn First and Agile Benefits: • Relocation package available., • Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined, • Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times, • 25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service, • Shared Incentive Plan, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary, • Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary About You: Essential: • Proven experience developing systems in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as control systems, real time displays or other safety related systems, containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronics, mechanics, optics and/or software, • Proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB and/or Simulink and design methodologies such as SysML, • Experience in integration, test, and verification of real time and/or safety related systems, with understanding of safety assessment processes including how these processes influence the design, • Customer and/or supplier liaison experience for technical aspects, verifying and obtaining agreement that customer needs are satisfied, • An understanding of information assurance, cyber security and environmental impact aspects relating to real time embedded engineering products You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years About Aeropeople: Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team… Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses. During registration, please let us know where you are currently located or which locations you would consider taking a position in, required salary and notice period. For the latest news, events and jobs please search ‘Aeropeople Ltd’ on LinkedIn and Facebook for our latest jobs

Senior Systems Engineer • Rochester, Kent (4 days p/w onsite), • £50,000 - £65,000 + excellent bens Please note we can only consider sole UK nationals for this role This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. You’ll be part of the development and supply of products across a diverse mix of commercial and military platforms; Head Up and Head Worn Displays, Safety Critical Pilot Control and Flight Control Systems. We encourage our Systems Engineers to gain a breadth of knowledge across these domains to become subject matter experts in one or more product domain, or systems engineering specialism. What you’ll be doing: Senior Systems Engineer • Understanding our customers’ complex needs and collaborating to develop, validate and manage requirements at multiple levels, • Developing complex system architectures and sub-systems using a Model Based Systems Engineering approach, • Integration, analysis and test of real time systems containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronic, mechanical, optical and software sub-systems, • Taking accountability for collaborative technical work package execution and associated outcomes, • Providing guidance, coaching and nurturing talent in other engineers, • Verifying that customer needs are satisfied, • Steering new and improved systems development through implementation whilst making use of best practice systems lifecycle processes alongside techniques such as Learn First and Agile Your skills and experiences: Senior Systems Engineer Essential • Proven experience developing systems in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as control systems, real time displays or other safety related systems, containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronics, mechanics, optics and/or software, • Proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB and/or Simulink and design methodologies such as SysML, • A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g., Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) Desirable • Experience in integration, test, and verification of real time and/or safety related systems, with understanding of safety assessment processes including how these processes influence the design, • Customer and/or supplier liaison experience for technical aspects, verifying and obtaining agreement that customer needs are satisfied, • An understanding of information assurance, cyber security and environmental impact aspects relating to real time embedded engineering products

Role: Systems Engineer Location: Chatham, Kent Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience Our client, an established aerospace & defence manufacturing firm in Chatham, Kent, require an experienced Systems Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team. Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals (no dual nationalities) What the role of the Systems Engineer entails: Some of the main duties of the Systems Engineer will include: • Understanding our customers’ complex needs and collaborating to develop, validate and manage requirements at multiple levels, • Developing complex system architectures and sub-systems using a Model Based Systems Engineering approach, • Integration, analysis and test of real time systems containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronic, mechanical, optical and software sub-systems, • Taking accountability for collaborative technical work package execution and associated outcomes, • Providing guidance, coaching and nurturing talent in other engineers, • Verifying that customer needs are satisfied, • Steering new and improved systems development through implementation whilst making use of best practice systems lifecycle processes alongside techniques such as Learn First and Agile What experience you need to be the successful Systems Engineer: Essential • Proven experience developing systems in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as control systems, real time displays or other safety related systems, containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronics, mechanics, optics and/or software, • Proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB and/or Simulink and design methodologies such as SysML, • Experience in integration, test, and verification of real time and/or safety related systems, with understanding of safety assessment processes including how these processes influence the design, • Customer and/or supplier liaison experience for technical aspects, verifying and obtaining agreement that customer needs are satisfied, • An understanding of information assurance, cyber security and environmental impact aspects relating to real time embedded engineering products This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Systems Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

Senior Quality Engineer Location: Rochester Contract: Permanent, Full-time We are supporting a leading manufacturer who is looking for a driven Senior Quality Engineer to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of hands-on inspection work, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, and who thrives in a fast-paced production environment. The Role You will support product and process quality across the business, ensuring standards are maintained and issues are resolved efficiently. Expect a varied position combining shop-floor support, data analysis, audits, and structured investigation work. Key Responsibilities • Carry out inspections using a range of measuring equipment, • Operate and program CMM equipment as part of wider inspection duties, • Support metallurgical testing and routine equipment calibration, • Investigate customer concerns, returns, and internal quality issues using structured problem-solving tools (e.g. 8D, 5 Whys), • Analyse quality and SPC data to support decision-making and improvements, • Interpret engineering drawings & Bills of Materials, • Support internal and external audits in line with ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 What We're Looking For Essential • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing quality engineering role, • Experience with inspection equipment (CMM capability required as part of the role), • Understanding of SPC, quality tools & data analysis, • Knowledge of ISO standards and audit processes, • Ability to work independently and as part of a quality-focused team, • Strong written communication & organisational skills Desired • Lean Six Sigma knowledge/certification, • Exposure to FMEA, Control Plans & CAPA, • ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor training Qualifications • Engineering qualification (C&G / BTEC Level 3 or equivalent) New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we’d also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn’t for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X @nagrecruitment We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

Senior Electronics Engineer Location: Rochester, Kent (4 days onsite) Salary: £44,000 - 54,000 depending on skills and experience This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. As a Senior Electronics Engineer you will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to formulate and optimise innovative hardware engineering solutions, for products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors, and other associated safety-critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating cutting-edge projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. What you’ll be doing: Senior Electronics Engineer • Executing complex hardware design tasks in accordance with the hardware development plan, whilst meeting agreed timescales and allocated budgets, • Conducting hardware requirements capture, preliminary design, detailed design including a range of analysis tasks, • Coaching & developing the skills of junior team members, • Delivering design artefacts in accordance with company and industry standards, • Working with other disciplines within an integrated team, • You’ll also have people manager responsibilities in this role Your skills and experiences: Senior Electronics Engineer Essential: • Degree/HND in electronics engineering or an equivalent qualification, • Proven knowledge and experience of digital &/or analogue electronics technologies, • Experience of working through the engineering development lifecycle, from concept to product certification, • Ability to demonstrate a good appreciation of cost and schedule constraints on designs, to meet programme needs, • An inquisitive mind-set, articulate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills Desirable: • Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise, • Analogue simulations tools, such as Simetrix or Spice, • System development tools, such as Enterprise Architect, Matlab, Simulink

Overview Veetee is a global ambient foods and rice company, a major supplier to retailers, wholesalers, and other food manufacturing businesses. We have two factories and three warehouses in Rochester, Kent, one manufacturing site and corporate office in India, and a Sales & Distribution team in the USA. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical and Automation Engineer to join a progressive UK-based engineering and manufacturing company renowned for innovation, quality, and technical excellence. We are inviting applications from qualified professionals in South Africa who are passionate about electrical systems, industrial automation, and process optimisation, and who are eager to expand their careers in the UK market. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely or to relocate to the United Kingdom, with full support provided for candidates pursuing relocation. Job Purpose: We are looking for an experienced Electrical and Automation Engineer to ensure the efficient operation and continuous improvement of electrical and automation systems whilst supporting production uptime, safety, and product quality through effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and system enhancements. Responsibilities: • Assist in the design, programming, testing, and commissioning of automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, Servo drives and SCADA)., • Support maintenance teams with fault-finding and troubleshooting of control systems., • Supporting the wider team with mechanical maintenance when needed – we believe in a multi-skilled approach., • Working on planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency., • Monitor and analyse system performance, suggesting improvements to efficiency and reliability., • Maintain up-to-date documentation of automation and electrical systems., • Participate in continuous improvement and manufacturing projects - Capex., • Adhere to all health, safety, and hygiene regulations in a food manufacturing environment., • Responsible for the completion of PPM tasks and daily checks in a timely manner., • Work with our CMMS system, work orders and spares etc., • Help and assist in the training of others and identify own training needs., • Maintaining tools and equipment to a safe working condition, • Carry out and other reasonable duties associated with the role or projects assigned to meet the overall objectives of the role. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience: • Minimum 5 years of experience as an electrician in a manufacturing or production environment., • Experience with Siemens PLCs – programming, troubleshooting, and fault-finding., • Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, control circuits, and motors., • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and electrical drawings., • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installation or Maintenance (or recognized international equivalent)., • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail., • Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Why Join Us • Opportunity to work in the United Kingdom for a leading FMCG organisation., • Structured relocation and visa support for successful South African candidates., • Exposure to advanced automation technologies in a highly regulated industry., • Supportive, inclusive, and safety-driven workplace culture., • Career progression and training opportunities within a growing international business. Shift Pattern: • Monday to Friday - 8:30am- 5pm

Job Title: Lead Hardware Engineer Location: Rochester, Kent Role Type: Permanent Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience Our client, an established electronics manufacturing firm in Rochester, require an experienced Lead Hardware Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team. Candidates would need to have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for BPSS security clearance. What the role of the Lead Hardware Engineer entails: Some of the main duties of the Lead Hardware Engineer will include: • Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team, • Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities, • Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand, • Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes, • Leading cost and performance trade-offs, • Control Account Management (CAM) What experience you need to be the successful Lead Hardware Engineer: Essential: • Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle, • Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control, • Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF, • Experience of PLD / FPGA design, • Requirements management tools, such as DOORS, • Work-package management tools, such as MSP, JIRA This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Hardware Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

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As a Senior Manager, Product Planning, you willCollaborate with internal business stakeholders to formulate and prioritize product development roadmapTake the initiative to discover business logic flaws, data imperfections, and potential product enhancements, and drive product improvementTranslate h

As a Lead Product Manager, you will operate across multiple product streams under a clear vision, elevate execution standards and best practice, and turn customer and data insight into measurable business outcomes,. You will play a key role in designing and building the customer-facing systems that

You will lead the product lifecycle from discovery through to delivery, ensuring that outcomes align with user needs, strategic goals, and GDS principles. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Manager to shape and deliver high-value digital services within a trusted and innovati

Strong alignment between design, product, engineering and business teams. My client is building a next-generation analytics platform and they’re now looking for a Product Designer who can combine UX thinking, crisp UI craft, and confident communication to elevate the product experience end to end.

We are working with an Elite Scaling AI start-up firm, based out of London, who are looking for a senior UX/Product Developer to come in and work on the design and production of a Greenfields project! The successful candidate will be experienced and confident in Leading UX design from scratch and wi

As a Substation Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing substation projects—from feasibility to construction—using industry-leading engineering standards. Substation Design Engineer – Major Projects. Looking for a role where your expertise can truly make an impa

The Senior Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes: 2-5 years’ or more of experience in a similar Design / CAD Operation position Experience with factory fit out design – lighting, plumbing, electrical and HVAC layouts Experienced using 2D and 3D CAD software –

We are currently working on behalf of a M&E Design Consultancy who have over 40+ years experience delivering mission-critical building services – now seeking a senior Mechanical Design Engineer for their offices in the region on a long term contract. This position is to primarily provide e

Key Responsibilities Deliver EICA designs across all project stages - from feasibility and outline design through to detailed design and construction support Prepare technical documentation including: P&IDs, single line diagrams, cable block diagrams Control philosophies and I/O schedules Techn

As Senior Product Designer, you’ll guide projects from the first conversation through to final delivery. You’ll design user journeys, wireframes and prototypes, and help build scalable design systems. We’re hiring a Senior/lead-level UX and Product Designer on behalf of a digital s

Key Responsibilities: * Produce mechanical designs, calculations & specifications * Oversee production of drawings, ensuring deadlines & accuracy * Prepare detailed design documentation, schedules & reports * Liaise with clients, project teams & senior management * Carry out site surveys u

This is a hands-on, board-level design role for engineers who can take ownership of complex projects from concept through to production. Apply circuit simulation, DFMEA, and other engineering methods to ensure robust, reliable designs. Support the product lifecycle from feasibility through to produc

Key Responsibilities: Designing and drafting traffic schemes, including road markings, traffic signs, and signal layouts Producing detailed plans and technical drawings for various traffic management projects Conducting site assessments and surveys to gather necessary data for design Collaborating

Participate in Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning system design reviews and contribute to engineering problem-solving. You will be contributing to real-world engineering projects from concept through to delivery. For the right candidate, there is a clear pathway to progress into a Chartered /

An excellent opportunity for an experienced and practically-minded design engineer with first-class knowledge of mechanical engineering, you will be joining a small team of design professionals focused on the development of innovative technology-driven new products and enhancement of existing equipm

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced 3D CAD Mechanical Design Engineer to join a UK automation solutions company located near Rochester (Kent). Key Skills: 3D CAD Mechanical Design Engineer, Robotic Automation, 3D modelling. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a

Are you experienced in fresh produce product management or quality control and looking to take the next step in your career? Were seeking a Product Manager to join a fast-paced fresh produce business, ensuring products are managed, packed, and released to the highest standards while maximising stock

As a Product Manager, you will own product direction and delivery. Collaborate with engineering and design teams. Full ownership of product roadmap from discovery to delivery.

The Role As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:. The ability to rapidly design customised variants from standard product ranges. Producing detailed manufacturing drawings for in-house or external production.

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Design Engineer (Defence Sector) OUTSIDE IR35 (LTD) Contract Rates: Negotiable (DOE) 5 Month CONTRACT Full-Time On-Site (5 Days/Week) in Swindon, Wiltshire The Opportunity: Immediate Start Required A leading engineering firm in the defence sector is seeking an experienced Draftsman / Design Engine

We are working with a Basingstoke based organisation who are looking for an experienced Product Manager to own the product planning and execution of technology change through the lifecycle of core customer facing products. As Product Manager, you will play a critical role in the company wide investm

We are seeking a technically skilled and commercially aware Product Manager to lead the development and growth of our Water Supply System product ranges, including copper, steel, multilayer, and plastic systems. Support customers and internal teams with product selection, installation guidance, and

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product or brand management, a proven track record of delivering product growth, and a sharp commercial mindset. An internationally recognised business, committed to developing a diverse range of livestock nutrition products aimed at enhancing pro