Job ID:
249482
Published date:
21/03/2026
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Job ID:
249483
Published date:
20/03/2026
Summary
Quality Engineer – Manufacturing (Bournemouth)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Location: Bournemouth, UK
Our client, a leading manufacturing company based in Bournemouth, is looking for a skilled Quality Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about ensuring product excellence and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes and standards across production.
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Conduct inspections, audits, and root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues.
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Collaborate with production teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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Support compliance with ISO and other relevant quality standards.
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Maintain accurate quality documentation and reports.
Requirements:
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Proven experience in a manufacturing Quality Engineer role.
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Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
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Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
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Ability to communicate effectively across teams and departments.
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Lean manufacturing experience is a plus.
For more information about this role please apply, or email Rhys Holdsworth on rholdsworth@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.
Many thanks, Premier Group
Job ID:
249449
Published date:
19/03/2026
Summary
DRIVING THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES
We are the world leader of in -wheel motor technology for passenger cars, light
commercial vehicles and future transport solutions.
Protean Electric is an automotive technology firm with over 100 talented people globally. Our mission is to drive sustainable transport through innovation, and we are the imagination behind vehicles that travel further, perform better and use fewer components.
We believe that freedom of ideas, integrity of response, desire to improve, and collaborative thinking drive innovation. Joining Protean means working with talented experts across the organisation who value your ideas, empower you to make a difference, and encourage you to challenge yourself and others.
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Farnham, UK
The Role
We are seeking the right individual to join our Mechanical Design team.
The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for the design, development and delivery of mechanical and electromechanical systems for the in-wheel motor. As part of the Mechanical Design team, the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer will provide technical direction for mechanical engineering activities across assigned projects and major work packages, ensuring robust engineering decisions, effective cross-functional delivery, and successful progression through the gated development process.
This role is expected to combine deep engineering capability with strong delivery leadership. The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer will lead complex problem resolution, guide mechanical decision-making, coordinate technical activities with minimal intervention, and act as a key interface between Mechanical Design and other business functions, suppliers and customers. They will also support and mentor other engineers across the business.
Reporting, Location & Travel
This role reports to the Mechanical Design Manager and has no direct reports, but provides technical leadership and task coordination within project teams. The role is based in Farnham, Surrey, UK, with occasional requirement for national and international travel, primarily to local suppliers, partners and production facilities.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the design and development of mechanical and electromechanical systems for the in-wheel motor and inverter from concept through to production.
• Act as the technical lead for mechanical engineering on assigned projects and major work packages, providing clear engineering direction and decision-making.
• Own complex mechanical problem solving, technical risk identification, and resolution through design reviews and gated development activities.
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• Coordinate mechanical engineering delivery across cross-functional teams, ensuring robust progress toward project milestones with minimal supervision.
• Work closely with suppliers, customers, and internal functions to achieve technically sound, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure mechanical designs meet relevant standards, legislative requirements, and internal development processes.
• Support validation, DFMEA, release/change control, and production deployment activities as part of the wider product development lifecycle.
• Mentor other engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering capability, methods, and processes across the business.
Relevant Skills & Behaviours
Our values:
• Will to Win: we succeed by delivering to customers; on time, on quality and on cost
• Pioneering: we are passionate about the technology
• Courageous: we face our challenges
• Working Together: we can rely on each other, and others can rely on us
• Personally Responsible: we do what needs doing, when it needs doing
• With Integrity: we are honest, open and respectful
Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the following relevant skills and behaviours:
• Strong technical judgement grounded in engineering fundamentals and first-principles thinking.
• Able to lead complex engineering activities with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.
• Confident making, communicating, and defending technical decisions across multiple stakeholders.
• Practical, structured, and collaborative in problem solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including design reviews and technical reporting.
• Organised, delivery-focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Committed to engineering quality, integrity, and the development of others.
Essential
• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in mechanical or electromechanical product development within a complex engineering environment.
• Strong capability in hand calculations, engineering fundamentals, and the use of FEA to support design decisions.
• Extensive CAD and drawing experience, including BS 8888 and GD&T.
• Proven experience leading technically complex design work through structured development and review processes.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing methods, validation activity, and design for manufacture.
• Experience working across suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver robust engineering solutions.
• Ability to lead technical work packages and drive delivery with minimal intervention.
Desirable
• Master’s degree or Chartered status.
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• Experience with advanced simulation tools, including FEA and CFD.
• Experience in high-power electric, hybrid, or automotive electromechanical systems.
• OEM or Tier 1 high volume experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASPICE ME, or comparable development frameworks.
Employee Benefits
In return for a rewarding and fulfilling career, all Employees can look forward to receiving a competitive salary, plus several additional employee benefits:
• Life Assurance: Employees are automatically enrolled into the company’s Life Assurance scheme; this provides the sum of four times annual basic salary in the event of death during employment.
• Pension Scheme: Employees are automatically enrolled into the Company’s Group Personal Pension Scheme, with the company matching contributions from a minimum of 5% up to a maximum of 7%. We operate a salary exchange scheme.
• Private Healthcare: subject to completion of probation, Employees, their partners and dependents, can join the company’s private healthcare scheme with BUPA, in addition to an accompanying cash plan with BHSF.
• Learning & Development: Employees are encouraged to continue their career development with a variety of training courses and development opportunities available to them.
• Relocation: we offer a relocation package to assist Employees and their families when relocating to within a designated distance/duration from the company’s offices.
• Discretionary Bonus: Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus of up to 15% of annual salary; this is paid annually and is subject to meeting set agreed targets.
Job ID:
249376
Published date:
19/03/2026
Job ID:
249380
Published date:
19/03/2026
Summary
CAD Technician – Manufacturing
Location: Manchester
Salary: £30,000-40,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The Role
As a CAD Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the design and engineering teams by producing accurate technical drawings and models. You will be involved throughout the product development lifecycle, from initial concept through to manufacture.
Key Responsibilities
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Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings using industry-standard software
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Interpret engineering specifications and translate them into technical designs
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Work closely with design engineers, production teams, and project managers
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Amend and update existing drawings in line with project requirements
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Ensure all drawings comply with relevant standards and manufacturing processes
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Support continuous improvement initiatives within the design function
Requirements
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Previous experience in a CAD Technician or similar role within a manufacturing environment
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Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor or similar)
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Strong understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
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Good communication and organisational skills
Compton Court Harry Weston Road Binley Coventry CV3 2SU
Permanent / Fixed Term (Perm)
Full-time
Job ID:
249379
Published date:
18/03/2026
Summary
ROLE- Technical Design Manager
LOCATION- Coventry
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £50,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience
My client provides bespoke Engineering solutions for the retail sector. They are looking for a Technical Design Manager to join their team in Coventry on a permanent basis.
The Design Manager will ideally have the following attributes:
- BSc or BEng qualification in Mechanical Engineering/Product Design/Engineering Design or similar
- 3 or more years’ industry experience ideally working in a similar design / development role within a manufacturing environment
- Experience working with sheet metal / designing SPM / electromechanical products would be ideal
- Experience in leading design teams
- Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
- Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor etc.
- Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
- Innovative and passionate about design
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
The Design Manager role will involve:
- Leading members of the Design team and guiding/mentoring those less experienced
- Providing technical guidance and support
- Using Inventor CAD software for design on a day-to-day basis
- Creating drawings for manufacture and generating BOM’s
- Working on design analysis and FEA when required
- Being responsible for the development of new and existing products - from concept through to manufacture and launch
- Defining categories for IP and developing IP management processes for new and existing designs
- Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
- Completing design specifications and risk assessments FMEA
- Supporting product Verification & Validation
- Liaising with customers and suppliers
- Managing documentation and resource planning
- Being involved in recruitment and performance reviews for the team
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.
For more information about this role please apply, or email Cameron Fotheringham on cfotheringham@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.
Many thanks, Premier Group
Job ID:
249309
Published date:
18/03/2026
Summary
ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer
SALARY - £28,000-£32,000, dependent on experience
TYPE – Permanent
LOCATION – Hampshire
My client designs and manufactures bespoke products for the Defense & Security sector. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in the Hampshire area on a permanent basis.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
- At least 2 years of experience in a similar Mechanical Design Engineering position
- Experienced with machinery design, hydraulics, sheet metal and precision components
- Strong 3D CAD skills – ideally Inventor
- Strong practical skills – hand calculations, verification, validation, FEA, testing, prototyping
- Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / ONC qualified or similar in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Experienced designing products from concept to production
- Able to manage projects and work to deadlines and budgets
- Able to maintain technical documentation and BOM entry
- Innovative, accurate and passionate about design
- Be technically minded with a head for problem solving
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills
- Able to work well individually as well as part of a team
The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:
- Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
- Using Inventor software for design on a day-to-day basis
- Being responsible for research, hand calculations, FEA, testing and prototyping
- Managing the full product lifecycle from concept to production
- Creating models/prototypes
- Liaising with clients and developing solutions for design specifications
- Collaborating with different departments to ensure the smooth delivery of projects
- Maintaining technical drawings and documentation
- Providing technical guidance and support
- Supporting product Testing, Verification & Validation
- Supporting more junior members of the team
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.
Job ID:
249310
Published date:
18/03/2026
Job ID:
249236
Published date:
17/03/2026
Job ID:
249237
Published date:
17/03/2026
Summary
ROLE – CAD Technician
SALARY - £30,000-£40,000, dependent on experience
TYPE – Permanent
LOCATION – Manchester
My client designs and manufactures bespoke electromagnetic devices. They are looking for a Technician to join their team in the Manchester area on a permanent basis.
The CAD Technician will ideally have the following attributes:
- At least 2 years of experience in a similar CAD Technician position
- Experienced with machinery design, hydraulics, sheet metal and precision components
- Strong 3D CAD skills – ideally Inventor or SolidWorks
- Strong practical skills – hand calculations, verification, validation, FEA, testing, prototyping
- Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / ONC qualified or similar in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Experienced designing products from concept to production
- Able to manage projects and work to deadlines and budgets
- Able to maintain technical documentation and BOM entry
- Innovative, accurate and passionate about design
- Be technically minded with a head for problem solving
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills
- Able to work well individually as well as part of a team
The CAD Technician role will involve:
- Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
- Using Inventor software for design on a day-to-day basis
- Being responsible for research, hand calculations, FEA, testing and prototyping
- Managing the full product lifecycle from concept to production
- Creating models/prototypes
- Liaising with clients and developing solutions for design specifications
- Collaborating with different departments to ensure the smooth delivery of projects
- Maintaining technical drawings and documentation
- Providing technical guidance and support
- Supporting product Testing, Verification & Validation
- Supporting more junior members of the team
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.
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