Are you looking for an opportunity to use your test engineering capability in a role focused on new and existing products? You will ultimately be testing the design performance, and you will be inputting into the design of high-tech equipment used in scientific research.

As part of an SME, your role will be flexible and working closely with lots of different departments as part of the new production development team. You’ll also get to build conceptual test equipment and prototypes for development testing purposes.

The Test Engineer will work closely with the R&D and Production Engineering teams. You will also be responsible for the following:

• Product performance specification
• Conducting product servicing and repair on faulty units
• Maintain product assembly and test procedures, and being involved in the creation of new and improved processes

The Candidate

The successful Test Engineer will have:

• A test engineering background in electro-mechanical or opto-electronics;
• A degree in electronics, optoelectronics or in a related technical field;
• Ability to conduct fault-finding and troubleshooting activities;
• Willingness to get hands-on in all areas to solve problems and ensure a high standard of product quality.

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a big impact in an evolving engineering? You would be the first-ever Quality Engineer, so you’ll be able to bring all your ideas and experience to the table and be given the freedom to make a difference. 
The company design and build electro-mechanical equipment and they have a great reputation for product quality. After recently investing a lot in CAPEX, they have plans in place to increase their manufacturing volume, and they need a strong Quality Engineer to take ownership of quality across the business. The first priority will be tackling non-conformances: with no process in place to reduce this, you’ll quickly be able to use your RCA ability to make a difference when it comes to process implementation and waste reduction. They are also looking to become ISO9001 accredited in 2025.

You will be responsible for ensuring all company products and services meet quality standards before they go to market.  As Quality Engineer you will also be responsible for:
•    Ensuring that processes needed for the QMS are established, implemented and maintained.
•    Working closely with the Manufacturing Engineer to monitor production standards.
•    Working with the NPI team to provide your feedback and input.
•    Understanding customer expectations of and needs from a product.
•    Developing quality processes across production, test and supply chain.

The Candidate: Quality Engineer
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
•    A track record in a similar role within an ISO9001 electro-mechanical environment.
•    Markets you could have worked within include automotive, aerospace, defence, medical devices, maritime/marine, instrumentation, and technology. 
•    A strong communicator with the ability to influence and persuade others.
 

•    Development of unique scientific equipment
•    Flexible hours and good benefits package
•    Fantastic career path

If you want to be in a design role where you can see the impact of your designs quickly, and enjoy diversity in the work you’re doing, then keep on reading!

You’ll be working with very high spec UHV products that are completely unique in the market. This business is going from strength to strength, and due to their growth, they need to start building their NPD team. Reporting into a fantastic R&D Manager, you’ll be given autonomy but also supported when you need it.

You’ll be responsible for all your designs from beginning to end. NPD, CAD modelling, simulations, spec development, prototyping and establishing test requirements will all be part of your remit.  As part of a close-knit team, your voice will very much be heard, and you’ll be able to influence the designs of the future. It’s a fantastic industry to be involved with, and very much at the forefront of research globally, setting you on an excellent path for future success.

Whether you have 3 years’ experience or a wealth of experience with vacuum or pressurised systems, we’d love to talk to you so please click apply! 

The Candidate: Development Engineer
Our ideal candidate will be positive and confident in your ability, and will have most of the following skills and experience: 

•    2+ Years in a design or product development role
•    Knowledge of high vacuum systems or products
•    Excellent communication 
•    Confident in voicing your opinions and ideas, both within the team and to other departments

• Benefits include life assurance, pension and shares scheme
• Service & installation of scientific equipment
• Development opportunities to progress your career

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with more interesting and complex products? As part of an SME, you’ll be part of a close-knit engineering team. They are responsible for test, installation and commissioning of electro-mechanical scientific products. The team really enjoy the environment. Many have been there for years! However, with growth comes opportunity, and they need an additional person to add to the team.

The Service team works closely with all departments to ensure customers experience no issues with their new piece of equipment. You will be responsible for providing technical support, diagnosing faults and supporting the design team with testing new products. Customers are based all over the world and there is a huge product range, keeping the days varied and interesting. They will fly by!

The Role:

• Installation of equipment on customer sites around the world.
• Providing technical support to customers as well as distributors.
• Providing customer training, both in person and remotely via video.
• Supporting other departments such as design and production

The Candidate: Test Engineer or Service Engineer

You will have most of the following skills and experience:

• Electro-mechanical background;
• High attention to detail and able to read and interpret engineering drawings;
• Previously used equipment such as multi-metres, micrometers and verniers gauges.
• Dexterous: comfortable with intricate hand work.
• Great communication skills.

• Flexible hours and excellent benefits package
• An opportunity to make your mark and have your voice heard

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a niche engineering business that can offer you long-term stability, even in the current market? They are a leading designer and manufacturer of a pioneering range of equipment, used in research globally. This is a high-precision, low-volume manufacturing environment. Recognised as one of the most innovative and technically advanced manufacturers globally, they are now looking to add to their team with a Manufacturing Engineer. 

Overall, the role is to support production and improve their processes and procedures. You will be working closely with the wider engineering team to learn what they do, how they do it and coming up with continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include:
•    Creating BoMs, SOPs and work instructions.
•    Supporting NPI to make sure layouts are optimised and tooling is correct. 
•    Document control.
•    Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.

The Candidate: Manufacturing Engineer

The ideal candidate will be organised, logical and comfortable using ERP/MRP and different computer systems. They will also have previous experience in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment, understanding DfM and DfA, with strong knowledge of lean manufacturing tools.
 

•    Building and testing scientific equipment
•    Flexible hours
•    Development opportunities to progress your career
•    Benefits include life assurance, pension and shares scheme

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with more interesting and complex products? As part of a company of around 50 people, you’ll be part of a close-knit production team. They are responsible for building and final test of countertop scientific products. The team really enjoy the environment: many have been there for years! But due to continued growth, they are looking to bring in someone new and there will be plenty of opportunities for you to develop there too.

The Production team works closely with all departments to make sure shipping deadlines are met. You will be responsible for mechanical and electronic assembly work, using tools such as soldering irons and wire strippers. The products are varied and there is a huge product range, keeping the days varied and interesting. They will fly by!

The Role: 
•    Responsible for full product build including final inspection and testing upon completion. 
•    Repairing products 
•    Testing and calibration of the finished product.
•    Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
•    Using hand and power tools.

The Candidate: Production Test Technician
We are looking for someone who has most of the following skills and experience:
•    Electro-mechanical assembly background;
•    High attention to detail and able to follow circuit diagrams;
•    Previously used equipment such as multi-metres, micrometers and verniers gauges.
•    Dexterous: comfortable with intricate hand work.
•    Great communication skills.

• The chance to use your scientific knowledge to help many researchers with product support
• Extensive training
• Perfect opportunity for Graduates with an MChem/MPhys or similar qualification

The benefits of sample preparation equipment in laboratories speak for themselves, and this particular kind eliminates the need for conventional preparation methods, saving time and improving results. You’ll be liaising directly with big microscope manufacturers such as Zeiss and Thermo, as well as many of the most prestigious research institutes globally. 

You’ll be the first point of contact for customers with queries, and that’s why we need someone who has experience using microscopes. This is an opportunity to become a central part of a business, with lots of opportunities to develop yourself personally and professionally.

This type of role is a great starting point to set you up for many different career paths, as you will get involved with many different things, including customer liaison, market research, and after-sales support. With this opportunity, you can combine your scientific mind, inquisitive nature, and love of social interaction!

If you have a degree in the physical sciences or an associated discipline, and enjoy speaking to people, then please click apply!

Additional Benefits:

• 33 days holiday (25 days + 8 bank holidays)
• Annual Bonus
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share incentive scheme
• Additional Birthday holiday

• Progression to Directorship
• Benefits package including profit share scheme, pension & life assurance
• Office based role

Have you been looking for that next step up, where you can deliver advanced electromechanical products used for research worldwide? You’ll have full accountability for Engineering and NPD, and your goal is to get new products to market and achieve project deadlines.

You’ll be joining a company of less than 50 people, with a global presence and excellent reputation in the market. So, your team will be a manageable size, there isn’t so many people that you’ll forget everyone’s name, and most importantly you will be able to make a huge impact as part of the leadership team.

With this also comes the opportunity to progress to Engineering Director. With an exciting roadmap to deliver over the next few years, get this underway and show your capability, and this will be a clear next step for you. But achieving deadlines is critical to this. You will have been in a role where you’ve overseen the entire development lifecycle and have achieved deadlines. We need someone who can strategise and create the plans, not just run with an existing plan. You will be proactive and take action to reduce possible risks before they happen.

But where do the ideas come from? Like any business, there are many avenues, but the main driver will be customers. You’ll be able to meet with customers, understand what’s needed in their labs, and develop those ideas for new NPD projects.

The Candidate – Head of Engineering

• Experience in successfully delivering NPD projects: this can be in any technical engineering sector.
• Expertise in planning, controlling, and delivering NPD projects.
• Experience leading a multidiscipline engineering design team – a mix of mechanical engineers with electronics/software/mechatronics
• A proven track record of successfully working in a similar role.

If you’d like to learn more about the role, please click apply and we’ll be in touch for a confidential chat!