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A well-established engineering and technology company is looking for an Electronics Design Engineer to join its growing development team. The business designs and manufactures specialist electronic systems used in demanding real-world environments, working on technically complex products that combine electronics, embedded systems and precision hardware. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full electronics development lifecycle, contributing to both new product development and improvements to existing systems. The Role You will work within a multidisciplinary engineering team and contribute to projects from initial design through to production and testing. Responsibilities include: • Electronic circuit design from system requirements, • Schematic capture and PCB layout, • Supporting PCB manufacture and supplier liaison, • Board bring-up, testing and debugging, • Working closely with firmware and systems engineers, • Supporting production and integration activities where required The role is primarily design focused, with a typical split of approximately 75% design work and 25% testing and validation. Technology Environment Projects typically involve: • Digital electronics design, • Analogue interfacing circuits, • Signal acquisition and conversion, • Power electronics and motor control, • Embedded microcontroller systems PCB design is completed primarily using Altium Designer, although experience with other professional PCB tools such as OrCAD or KiCad is also suitable. What They Are Looking For The company is seeking an engineer with around 3–5 years of commercial electronics design experience. Suitable candidates will likely have experience with: • Schematic capture and PCB layout, • Designing electronic circuits for real-world applications, • Board bring-up and testing, • Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams Experience collaborating with firmware engineers or embedded systems development is beneficial but not essential. Salary & Benefits Benefits include an annual performance bonus, 25 days holiday, flexible working arrangements, 25 days holiday + bank (with options to buy more), and a 9 day fortnight. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of three days per week on site. For more info, please apply now for more info.

Electronics Design Engineer Location: Canterbury, Kent Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Are you an experienced Electronics Design Engineer looking for a role where you can work across the full product life cycle? This position offers the chance to take concepts from initial idea through to verification, qualification, and production support, while collaborating closely with mechanical and software teams. What You'll Be Doing: • Capturing specifications and turning them into robust electronic designs, • Selecting and evaluating the right technologies for each project, • Producing schematic designs, simulations, and supporting design reviews, • Completing PCB layout and participating in peer reviews, • Writing technical notes, reports, and test specifications, • Leading designs through verification and formal qualification, • Supporting production through fault-finding and documentation, • Managing component obsolescence Qualifications & Experience: • Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience, • Experience in electronic design and development roles, • Understanding of electromechanical and control systems, • Knowledge of PCB manufacturing and inspection processes, • Proficient with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium), • Soldering and building prototype circuits, • Circuit simulation tools (SPICE), • Matlab/Simulink, • Strong mathematical ability 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 our website or 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.

Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum Location: Canterbury Term: Permanent Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Process Improvement Engineer to join our team in Canterbury. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong background in mechanical engineering and process improvement to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of products to a variety of different markets. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring customer satisfaction, driving operational efficiency, and supporting the seamless transition of new products into production. Responsibilities As a Process Improvement Engineer, your key responsibilities will include: • Developing and implementing robust solutions to production challenges to minimize line stops and ensure on-time delivery., • Planning and executing process improvements based on Non-Right-First-Time (NRFT) data to enhance delivery times while maintaining high-quality standards., • Collaborating with Development Engineers to establish effective processes for transitioning new product introductions (NPIs) into production., • Managing product development projects to ensure timely delivery, adherence to budget, and smooth handover to production., • Representing the company in product development meetings with customers, both on-site and off-site., • Supporting Operations in resolving production issues and introducing new production processes., • Assisting the Quality team with investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements related to new product developments., • Contributing to the review and enhancement of engineering systems, processes, and tools to drive customer satisfaction and profitability., • Supporting the identification and development of technological advancements to maintain a competitive edge. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will need: • Strong mechanical engineering skills., • Excellent written and oral communication skills., • The ability to work independently or as part of a small team., • A proactive, enthusiastic, and driven approach to work. Day-to-Day Your daily activities will involve: • Identifying and resolving production issues to ensure smooth operations., • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements., • Managing project timelines and budgets to deliver high-quality solutions., • Engaging with customers and suppliers to build strong working relationships., • Supporting the transition of new products into production and addressing any challenges that arise., • Contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and tools. Benefits We offer a competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the success of the company. If you are a driven and skilled Process Development Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply today. Join us in Canterbury and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

We are seeking an experienced Toolroom Engineer to join a large international manufacturer of electrical components. This is a hands-on role supporting the business with the production, repair, maintenance, and development of tooling, as well as the manufacture of small-batch precision components for NPI, sampling, and testing. You will play a key role in ensuring tooling meets exacting quality and tolerance requirements while contributing to continuous improvement and innovation across tooling and manufacturing processes. Key Responsibilities * Manufacture new tooling and refurbish existing tooling for moulding and product assembly * Develop innovative tooling solutions to support efficient manufacture * Machine tooling and NPI piece parts to precise tolerances * Produce small quantities of piece parts (typically up to 5-off) for NPI, samples, and testing * Work closely with design, manufacturing, and process engineers to advise on tooling design and process improvements * Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements and company policies * Undertake other reasonable duties as required to support the Toolroom and wider business About You Essential Skills & Experience * City & Guilds qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering * Completed a time-served apprenticeship in a toolmaking environment * Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Toolroom Engineer, Toolroom Technician, or Toolmaker * Proven experience in mould tool and assembly tool manufacture * Ability to machine to exacting tolerances using milling, turning, grinding, and related methods * Strong understanding of tool manufacture and precision engineering * CAD/CAM knowledge * Experience with CNC mills and lathes Key words: toolroom Engineer Toolroom Technician Toolmaker tool manufacture mould tool engineer assembly tool engineer tool making engineer toolroom tool room engineer tooling engineer cnc engineer cnc operator cnc programmer cnc cad/cam engineer cad cam operator cad cam technician machinist jig design mechanical engineer time served mechanical engineer toolmaket tool maker tooling engineer tooling maintenance engineer tooling manufacture tool manufacture tool design engineer toolroom engineer toolroom technician tool room technician fixture design engineer jig design engineer

Product Development Engineer Drive the delivery of robust, high-quality interconnection solutions. Shape projects from concept to production while improving efficiency and performance. Must-have eligibility • Experience in Continuous Improvement • Experience in Planning Projects • Strong mechanical engineering skills Rewards • Pension scheme with company contribution match up to 6% • Quarterly performance-based bonus What you will work on • Develop and implement processes to ensure smooth production and on-time delivery • Lead product development projects, managing milestones, budgets and handovers • Collaborate with operations, quality, customers and suppliers to solve production issues • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and technological development Skills and experience • Project management experience, ideally with MS Project • Ability to work independently and as part of a small team • Good written and verbal communication skills Benefits and flexibility • Pension scheme with company contribution match up to 6% • Quarterly performance-based bonus Location and pattern North Kent, onsite

Process Development Engineer Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum Location: Canterbury Term: Permanent Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Process Development Engineer to join our team in Canterbury. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong background in mechanical engineering and process improvement to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of products to a variety of different markets. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring customer satisfaction, driving operational efficiency, and supporting the seamless transition of new products into production. Responsibilities As a Process Development Engineer, your key responsibilities will include: Developing and implementing robust solutions to production challenges to minimize line stops and ensure on-time delivery. Planning and executing process improvements based on Non-Right-First-Time (NRFT) data to enhance delivery times while maintaining high-quality standards. Collaborating with Development Engineers to establish effective processes for transitioning new product introductions (NPIs) into production. Managing product development projects to ensure timely delivery, adherence to budget, and smooth handover to production. Representing the company in product development meetings with customers, both on-site and off-site. Supporting Operations in resolving production issues and introducing new production processes. Assisting the Quality team with investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements related to new product developments. Contributing to the review and enhancement of engineering systems, processes, and tools to drive customer satisfaction and profitability. Supporting the identification and development of technological advancements to maintain a competitive edge. Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will need: A relevant degree in engineering or a related field. Strong mechanical engineering skills. Proficiency in CAD, including experience with 3D design tools. Project management experience, with familiarity in MS Project being advantageous. Excellent written and oral communication skills. The ability to work independently or as part of a small team. A proactive, enthusiastic, and driven approach to work. Day-to-Day Your daily activities will involve: Identifying and resolving production issues to ensure smooth operations. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements. Managing project timelines and budgets to deliver high-quality solutions. Engaging with customers and suppliers to build strong working relationships. Supporting the transition of new products into production and addressing any challenges that arise. Contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and tools. Benefits We offer a competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the success of the company. If you are a driven and skilled Process Development Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply today. Join us in Canterbury and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction

A well-established engineering and technology company is looking for an Electronics Design Engineer to join its growing development team. The business designs and manufactures specialist electronic systems used in demanding real-world environments, working on technically complex products that combine electronics, embedded systems and precision hardware. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full electronics development lifecycle, contributing to both new product development and improvements to existing systems. The Role You will work within a multidisciplinary engineering team and contribute to projects from initial design through to production and testing. Responsibilities include: • Electronic circuit design from system requirements • Schematic capture and PCB layout • Supporting PCB manufacture and supplier liaison • Board bring-up, testing and debugging • Working closely with firmware and systems engineers • Supporting production and integration activities where required The role is primarily design focused, with a typical split of approximately 75% design work and 25% testing and validation. Technology Environment Projects typically involve: • Digital electronics design • Analogue interfacing circuits • Signal acquisition and conversion • Power electronics and motor control • Embedded microcontroller systems PCB design is completed primarily using Altium Designer, although experience with other professional PCB tools such as OrCAD or KiCad is also suitable. What They Are Looking For The company is seeking an engineer with around 3–5 years of commercial electronics design experience. Suitable candidates will likely have experience with: • Schematic capture and PCB layout • Designing electronic circuits for real-world applications • Board bring-up and testing • Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams Experience collaborating with firmware engineers or embedded systems development is beneficial but not essential. Salary & Benefits Benefits include an annual performance bonus, 25 days holiday, flexible working arrangements, 25 days holiday + bank (with options to buy more), and a 9 day fortnight. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of three days per week on site. For more info, please apply now for more info

Location: Whitstable, Kent (On-site) Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (DoE) + benefits Employment Type: Full-time Department: Manufacturing Engineering About the Role We're looking for a proactive and driven Process Development Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team based in Kent. You'll play a key role in developing, improving, and delivering high‑quality interconnection solutions for our customers, ensuring we remain fast, flexible, and competitive in the market. This is a hands-on, on-site role where you'll work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and customers to ensure new products and processes are introduced smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards. What You'll Be Doing Developing robust solutions to production issues and minimising line stops. Using NRFT data to plan and implement process improvements that enhance delivery performance while maintaining exceptional quality. Working with Development Engineers to ensure strong, scalable processes for transitioning NPIs into production. Managing product development projects, ensuring: On-time delivery Budget adherence Strong relationships with customers and suppliers Smooth handover into Production Representing the business in customer meetings, both on-site and off-site. Supporting Operations with the introduction of new processes and resolving production challenges. Supporting Quality with investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements. Contributing to the development of engineering systems, tools, and processes that drive customer satisfaction and business profitability. Supporting the Technology Plan by identifying and developing new technologies that strengthen the company's competitive advantage. What Success Looks Like Hitting agreed project milestones Meeting cost targets Strong customer satisfaction Contributing to wider Engineering team goals What You'll Bring A relevant engineering degree Strong mechanical engineering skills Experience with CAD tools (SolidEdge preferred) Project management experience (MS Project preferred) Ability to work independently and as part of a small team Clear written and verbal communication skills Enthusiasm, initiative, and a proactive approach Health & Safety You'll take reasonable care for your own safety and that of others, ensuring compliance with the company's Health & Safety Policy and correct use of provided equipment. Quality & Business Responsibilities You'll follow all relevant Work Instructions and Quality System processes as part of your role

JOB- Manufturing Process Engineer LOCATION- Canterbury TERM- Permanent SALARY- £37,000-£40,000 dependent on experience My client is looking for a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join their business on a permanent basis in the Canterbury area. The role will involve identifying bottlenecks and eliminating non-value added activities making improvements to productivity, cost, quality and health & safety. The Manufacturing Process Engineer will ideally have the following attributes: HND/HNC qualified or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science or a related field Have experience working as a Production Engineer within product development in a similar environment Be able to read engineering drawings Have experience of using 2D/3D CAD ideally Proactive hands on problem solver Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement The Manufacturing Process role will involve: Working on both existing and new R&D projects Create and maintain controlled documentation such as Process flows, tool drawings, component specs, BOMs and work instructions Work closely with the Lean team to develop and implement best practices, routines and solutions to improve production rates, Quality and output Come up with innovative manufacturing solutions for parts, designing jigs and fixtures where necessary Assembly and wire electro-mechanical assemblies with reference to assembly drawings, BOMs and wiring/schematic drawings Participate in NPI reviews to ensure only most production efficient designs are released into production Delivering continuous improvement, operational excellence, and lean improvements Identify & present ideas for improving productions processes improving profitability, quality and throughput or H&S. If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation

Senior Test Development Engineer Location: Edinburgh Salary: Up to £70,000 + £7,500 Welcome Bonus Security Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS (SC desirable) Type: Permanent | Full-TimeThe OpportunityAn established and growing advanced engineering organisation is seeking a Senior Test Development

Power System & Product Development EngineerLondon - Hybrid Salary: £80,574 + 3% bonusWe are seeking a Power System & Product Development Engineer to support the development of a smarter, more flexible electricity network. This role combines power systems engineering with digital product development

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A UK-based recruitment agency is looking for a Product Development Engineer to drive the delivery of high-quality interconnection solutions from concept to production. You will lead projects, manage budgets, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance efficiency and solve production issues.

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