172 jobs found in Luton

Job Purpose - To develop innovative mechanical design solutions, to current and future aerospace industry challenges, on existing and next generation smart motor and power generation technologies. To lead and deliver project based engineering work-package activities, by ensuring mature and robust mechanical solutions, designed to meet manufacturing, cost and weight targets. Responsibilities - Primary responsibility is to create and support the definition of robust mechanical design solutions, for R&D / R&T project/s, by ensuring the designs are technically robust, fit for purpose and meet both the business and customer needs. - Responsibility for the oversight and approval of design solutions, delivered by other Product Engineers within designated teams. Where necessary, support other senior, Principal and Senior Principal Engineering teams with design review and approval. - Support and/or ownership of, one or more Engineering Work Packages, for the Mechanical...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Goods Inwards Inspector subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   Experience specifically required: Must have goods in inspection experience. Apprenticeship required.  Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing. Hourly Rate: £28.71.  Overtime Rate of ‘time and a quarters’ of hours over 37 hours per week. Goods Inwards Inspector Job Description: The role of the Goods Inwards Inspector is to ensure that goods received from suppliers meet the criteria of the purchase order and are compliant in all respects. Verify and accept procured product in line with contractual conditions. Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings with due regards to dimensional tolerances and machined. Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc. Undertaking first off inspections. Produce relevant...

Site Manager / Site Agent – Mechanical Bias Water Infrastructure Upgrade | Long-Term Contract Stevenage £(Apply online only) (IR35 status subject to determination) We are looking for an experienced Site Manager or Site Agent with a strong mechanical bias to support delivery on a major water infrastructure upgrade scheme. This is a key role on a technically challenging project, ideal for someone confident managing MEICA-heavy packages within a live operational environment. The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site activities, with a focus on mechanical installations and coordination across multiple disciplines. This role requires a proactive leader who can drive programme, quality and safety on a complex upgrade project. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate site operations, with a focus on mechanical and MEICA elements Oversee subcontractors and ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification Ensure full compliance with...

Steel Erector (IPAF) – Required We are looking to recruit an experienced Steel Erector holding a valid IPAF licence for upcoming projects. This role offers steady work for a dependable and competent individual who takes pride in their work. Duties will include: Installing and erecting structural steel to specification Operating MEWPs safely and effectively on site Interpreting drawings and following site instructions Working closely with the site team to meet project deadlines Maintaining a high standard of workmanship Adhering to all site health & safety requirements Candidate Requirements: Previous experience in steel erection is essential Valid IPAF certification CSCS card is desirable Comfortable working at height Good awareness of health & safety practices Punctual, reliable, and able to work as part of a team What we offer: Competitive rates, based on experience Ongoing work for the right candidate Weekly pay Well-run sites with supportive teams...

Test Equipment (TE) New Business Support (NBS) contract role 2-3 days on site in Stevenage Skillset/experience required: Compilation of bid data sourced from technical subject matter experts into standardised bid pro forma. Ability to communicate with different areas and levels of the business. Liaising and interfacing with the bid requesting customers (internal programs), technical teams, subject matter experts, and test equipment leadership teams. Use of common office tools (Excel, Word. PowerPoint etc.) Experience within an engineering discipline and knowledge of a product 'through life' design life-cycle (concept, development, Integration & validation, delivery, support etc.) ideal but not essentialPrimavera experience ideal but not essential. Overview of department: The Test Equipment New Business Support (TE NBS) role will form part of a small team working within an international 'Test Equipment Design/delivery' function, developing test solutions for...

Electronics Engineer 12 Month Stevenage   World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Electronics Engineer  on initial 12 month contract and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Responsibilities: We are seeking an Electronics Engineer to join our Calibration & Maintenance Team, to service Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE . These tasks include fault finding and repair of test equipment, supporting routine calibrations, commissioning of Test Equipment and drift analysis.   You will be working within an experienced team of Calibration & Maintenance Engineers supporting complex test platforms in the manufacture and test of complex missile systems. You will be trained to calibrate and support special to type factory test equipment using a range of technologies, DC to Microwave.   What we’re looking for from you: Minimum qualification: HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics...

Senior Configuration Engineer Stevenage (Sector: Defence & Aerospace) Contract Type: 12 Month Contract   The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Configuration Engineer to join our world-class team of over 30 specialists. In this role, you will be the guardian of product definition, ensuring the technical integrity of life-critical systems across multiple international projects.   The Role Supporting the Project Configuration Manager, you will take ownership of the design structure for major product sections. You will act as the bridge between engineering innovation and controlled execution, managing complex product variants through every stage of the lifecycle—from development and production to in-service support.   Key Responsibilities: Manage and reflect engineering input into the design structure using our PLM tool, Windchill. Lead the engineering change process, reviewing, accepting, or rejecting changes to ensure business approbation controls are strictly met. Maintain...

Project Engineer 12 Month Contract Stevenage £50 per hour Umbrella   Overview of department: WSSE are integral in the development of systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support.   Responsibilities: Support the delivery of integration tools to customers acting as the liaison between WSSE and Manufacturing Working with Project Leads and development teams to understand the critical path activities to ensure we deliver on time. You will work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to deliver the simulations and representations of real equipment. The role requires you to deploy existing software packages provided to you from the software...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an RF Design Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.    This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background working as an RF Designer, Microwave Design Engineer or RF Systems Engineer.  Any previous experience of Advanced Design System (ADS) or Cadence would be great. Hourly Rate: £75ph (Umbrella) Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) RF Design Engineer Job Description: The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics designs. Interfaces to various stakeholders, such as the Datalink core team, Design Authority and other functional entities will need to be managed effectively to ensure the designs are delivered in a timely manner and will integrate to the other parts of the system Responsibilities: The role is substantially technical and hand on testing and proving is essential....

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office.  This role will be a hybrid position – 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote.      Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella).      Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Missile Electronic Architect Job Description:   Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit 3x Mechanical Systems Engineers / Architects on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be hybrid of being split between working from home and onsite.    This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture.  A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experience would be great.    A background or knowledge of Systems Engineering and Supplier Management would be beneficial. Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter. Hourly Rate: £65.00ph   Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architect Job Description:   We have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Architect to join the team. This exciting role is to gather and manage the missile mechanical architecture requirements to...

The Redline Group is working in partnership with our client to assist them in searching for a Contract Electronics Engineer to support a 9-12 month redesign assignment, working on a hybrid basis with 1-2 days on-site each week in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, plus occasional travel to external EMC test houses. Our Letchworth, Hertfordshire based client develops specialist, high-reliability electronic technology used in demanding environments. They require an experienced Contract Electronics Engineer to take full ownership of a major analogue redesign project after a legacy product failed high-level EMC testing. The successful contractor will lead the redesign, troubleshooting, testing and delivery of a compliant solution. You will be responsible for analogue circuit development, managing EMC investigations and testing, working with in-house PCB and mechanical teams, and ensuring the redesigned unit meets rigorous environmental and EMC standards. Key Skills Required - Contract...

Are you an Automotive Engineer with a background in Automotive Vehicle Quality, looking to join a leading Research and Development Team, for a major automotive manufacturer? If so, Expleo have an opportunity for you! One of the world's largest Automotive OEM's is currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Engineer, based in Bedfordshire, you will be working with a dedicated and enthusiastic team of Development Engineers on a contract basis. You will be supporting accessory and service part quality assurance activities. Responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Engineer include: * Product issue monitoring & countermeasures development / proposals * Maintain and support New Product Quality Process (NPQP) compliance with suppliers * Ensure Accessories & Parts development is conducted in accordance with quality standards * Evaluate suppliers and perform quality audits at suppliers based on After Sales product plan * Ensure supplier management and part quality level via...

Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology. The service supports all hospital wards and departments, as well as GPs, clinics, and private hospitals across central and south Buckinghamshire and beyond. The central laboratory is based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, with a satellite laboratory at Wycombe Hospital. Staff are expected to work at either site as required by the service. Main duties of the job As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry, you will be responsible for processing laboratory tests on patient samples across one of four sub-sections of the laboratory on a rotational basis. Applicants must hold HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist and possess strong knowledge in Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology. Ideally, you will also have experience in personnel management. The department is well-equipped with modern, standardised analysers, including Architect, Tosoh, Osmo 1...

MPI are looking for a Welder/Fabricator, for our client based in Kempston, Bedford Monday to Friday 7:00 – 15:30 Ongoing contract Umbrella rate available Our Client Based in Bedford, our client designs, manufactures and installs a wide range of fluid processing equipment, predominantly for the water industry. Tanks and Pipework. They are currently looking for a Fabricator / Welder, to work in their workshop. The Role/Candidate The successful individual’s primary responsibility will be the fabrication of their products, so previous experience working with stainless steel, cutting, bending, grinding & assembling using manual machinery is essential. The role will also require you to MIG / TIG weld as and when required, so a proven ability to weld is also essential, No formal codings are required The ideal applicant will be able to read technical drawings and comfortable fabricating, assembling, and welding medium to large scale products independently. Candidates must...

MPI require a Mechanical Fitter to work on a long term contract basis, for our client based in Kempston 40 hours per week Mon - Fri 7:00am – 15:30pm, with half hour lunch break but this can vary when working on client sites Our client is an established manufacturer of water processing equipment, based in Bedford. They require a skilled mechanical fitter to assist with installations of equipment on client sites. The role will involve travelling to client sites and assisting an engineering team with the installation of a wide range of processing / treating equipment. Experience of working on Water Treatment works is always an advantage. ESSENTIAL CSCS Card – Green (as a minimum) Blue or Gold SSSTS or SMSTS EUSR (water Hygiene) Confined Space PASMA (Scaffold Towers) First Aid JOB PURPOSE To work safely at all times and to always consider the safety of others in anything they do. To deliver mechanical services on defined projects. To take instruction from a team leader. To...

Carmichael UK is working with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major infrastructure works on the HS2 project. We are currently seeking an experienced Site Engineer with a strong background across earthworks, drainage, and structures to support delivery on a key section of the project in Buckinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes, contributing to the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering packages. The Role As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of earthworks, drainage, and structures works, ensuring activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications and programme requirements. Key Responsibilities Setting out and overseeing earthworks, drainage, and structural works on site Monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with design and specifications Carrying out as-built surveys and maintaining accurate engineering...

Carmichael UK is working with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major infrastructure works on the HS2 project. We are currently seeking an experienced Section Engineer with earthworks and drainage experience to support delivery across a key section of the project in Buckinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes, contributing to the successful delivery of large-scale earthworks and drainage packages. The Role As Section Engineer, you will support the management and delivery of earthworks and drainage works, ensuring activities are carried out safely, on programme, and in line with project specifications and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Oversee the delivery of earthworks and drainage packages including bulk earthworks, cut & fill, and surface/deep drainage Supervise site engineers and coordinate subcontractor activities Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, quality, and...

Carmichael UK is working with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major infrastructure works on the HS2 project. We are currently seeking an experienced Sub Agent with civils experience to support the delivery of works across a key section of the project in Buckinghamshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes and play a key role in delivering a range of civil engineering packages. The Role As Sub Agent, you will support the Project Manager in the planning and delivery of civil engineering works, ensuring activities are delivered safely, on programme, and in line with quality and commercial requirements. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day delivery of civil engineering works including earthworks, drainage, structures, or utilities Supervise site engineers and coordinate subcontractor activities Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, quality, and safety standards Oversee engineering...

CNC Turner – Setter / Operator Location: Bedford Job Type: Permanent We are currently recruiting for a skilled CNC Turner (Setter / Operator) to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term role within a busy, precision engineering environment. Working within a dedicated machine cell, you will be responsible for the setting and operation of CNC lathes, producing high-quality components to tight tolerances. Key Responsibilities Set and operate CNC turning machines to manufacture precision components Select and install appropriate tooling, offsets, and fixtures Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications Conduct in-process and final inspection using measuring equipment (e.g. micrometers, verniers, gauges) Identify and resolve machining issues to maintain production efficiency Work collaboratively with the production team to meet output targets and deadlines Maintain a...