20 component engineer jobs found in Gaydon

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Test Rig Design Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Vehicle and Rig Test Operations forms the backbone of JLR's internal vehicle test and development capability, and is responsible for a wide and diverse range of activities including Structural and Durability Test, Body Rig Test, Road Load Data, Analytical Facilities, NVH, Climatic Test, and Safety Test. The Facility & Technology Development team are responsible for the design and delivery of facility components, test rigs and the infrastructure required in support of the core areas delivering physical test plans. The area is also responsible for the development and delivery of key new facilities, technology, infrastructure and strategy for the wider business, project leading from concept through to delivery. The role will see the associate lead the design and...

Job Title: Test Rig Design Engineer Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (31.03.2027) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Duties: Vehicle and Rig Test Operations forms the backbone of the customers internal vehicle test and development capability, and is responsible for a wide and diverse range of activities including Structural and Durability Test, Body Rig Test, Road Load Data, Analytical Facilities, NVH, Climatic Test, and Safety Test. The Facility & Technology Development team are responsible for the design and delivery of facility components, test rigs and the infrastructure required in support of the core areas delivering physical test plans. The area is also responsible for the development and delivery of key new facilities, technology, infrastructure and strategy for the wider business, project leading from concept through to...

Do you have a background in design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures? One of the world's largest automotive manufacturers, is currently recruiting for a Facilities Engineer, to lead the design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures, in support of the core cycle plan across all the Engineering Lab test areas. These rigs will vary from component to system level, or full vehicle testing. Based in Warwickshire, you will be supporting, a dedicated and multidisciplinary team, on a contract basis. Responsibilities of the Facilities Engineer include: * Design test rigs and components using the 3DX toolset (Catia V6) from concept to delivery * Create 2D drawings for manufacture of parts at internal workshops and external suppliers * Liaise with customers to identify testing requirement * Manage and plan workload to ensure on time delivery of test rigs * Validation of designs using appropriate methods e.g., Hand Calculations, kinematics, MBS, FEA/CAE * Create...

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: Test Rig Design Engineer - £34/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (hybrid potential) - 12 Months (potential for yearly renewal) Duties: Vehicle and Rig Test Operations forms the backbone of our client's internal vehicle test and development capability, and is responsible for a wide and diverse range of activities including Structural and Durability Test, Body Rig Test, Road Load Data, Analytical Facilities, NVH, Climatic Test, and Safety Test. The Facility & Technology Development team are responsible for the design and delivery of facility components, test rigs and the infrastructure required in support of the core areas delivering physical test plans. The area is also responsible for the development and delivery of key new facilities, technology, infrastructure and strategy for the wider business, project leading from concept through to delivery. The role will see the associate lead the...

Are you an Automotive Manufacturing Engineer with a background within Assembly Process, seeking a new challenge? Expleo are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, to support one of our leading automotive clients, based in Birmingham on a contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity supporting designing, developing, and implementing new or revised processes for assembling component parts and sub-assemblies required for a finished product Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer: * Application of Lean Manufacturing and Design principles. * Feasibility of all designs to suit manufacturing build requirements - Design for Assembly (DFA). * Build process strategy for manufacturing. * Planning, developing and implementation of all written Processes for manufacturing. * Planning, developing and implementation of all tooling, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing. * Process Capability of all processes and equipment, including Dimensional Management applications. * Quality Planning...

Proactive Personnel Wolverhampton are looking for an Electrical Engineer on a temp to perm basis for our client in Willenhall, Wolverhampton Length of Assignment: 12 week temp to perm role leading onto a permanent position Working hours are Monday -Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30pm, Friday 8:00 am – 2:00pm Duties: An exciting opportunity for an electrical engineer with proven diagnostic skills, able to fault find to component level, and the ability to rework PCBs with both through hole and surface mount components using hot air rework tools and soldering irons. Computer literacy, the ability to read schematic drawings, experience using multi-meters, the use of test software and other test equipment, programming and testing of PCB's are preferable requirements. You will be a key member of the Quality team, taking direction from the quality manager, overseeing all quality metrics and continuous improvement projects, and dealing with customer non-conformances, internal audits, and other...

Tooling Project Engineer – Global Plastics We are seeking an experienced Tooling Project Engineer to join a global leader in the biopharma and laboratory sector. This role sits within the Global Plastics Group and will focus on delivering high-quality injection mould tooling projects that support the full product lifecycle. The Role You will lead the development and delivery of injection mould tools for plastic components used in single-use products. Working on Product Lifecycle Management projects, you’ll ensure new tooling for existing products meets the highest standards of quality, cost-efficiency, and durability. What You’ll Be Doing * Manage end-to-end tooling projects for injection moulded components * Collaborate with Product Development, Quality, Operations, and global stakeholders * Support design for manufacture and industrialisation of plastic parts * Source and develop tooling suppliers, ensuring alignment to company standards * Lead tooling qualification...

Test Rig Design Senior Engineer - (phone number removed) - £33.99/hr umbrella rate Step into a role that blends innovation and precision, where your expertise will contribute to cutting-edge projects in the automotive industry. This is your chance to join a company that thrives on delivering excellence and pushing boundaries in engineering. As a Test Rig Design Senior Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing bespoke test rigs and fixtures that play a pivotal role in vehicle testing and development. If you're ready to elevate your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. What You Will Do:  - Design and deliver bespoke test rigs and fixtures, from concept to completion, using advanced CAD tools such as Catia V6. - Create detailed 2D drawings for manufacturing parts at internal workshops and external suppliers. - Collaborate with customers to identify testing requirements, ensuring rigs meet performance expectations....

Expleo is seeking a Geometry Integration Lead Engineer to join our client's Vehicle Package / Geometric Integration department(12 Month contract) based in Warwickshire. The team is responsible for full‑vehicle geometric integration, ensuring systems and components meet performance, packaging, and customer requirements from early concept through to end‑of‑life. This role specifically supports the Closures and Exteriors groups, contributing to the delivery of high‑quality geometry and system integration across multiple vehicle programmes. Key Responsibilities Support Package Zone Leaders and Group Technical Leaders within the Closures and Exteriors area. Deliver high‑quality, clash‑free geometry that meets programme targets. Collaborate closely with engineering teams and Centres of Competence with a customer‑first approach. Develop packaging proposals for key components and systems. Support delivery teams with weight‑, cost‑ and customer‑optimised packaging solutions. Conduct CAD...

Test Engineer Coventry 12 Month   The Opportunity Working with a large known Automotive Company.They are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Test Engineer to join our Test Operations team. This is a critical role responsible for the end-to-end management of Bills of Materials (BoM) for Units Under Test (UUT) across our cutting-edge Battery, EDU, and Engine Test environments.   You will be the central pivot point between Engineering, Procurement, and Test Operations, ensuring that every kit is complete, accurate, and delivered exactly when needed to keep our test schedules on track.   Key Responsibilities BoM Ownership: Manage and own the Bill of Materials for UUTs, ensuring 100% accuracy for all scheduled test activities. Coordinate the ordering, tracking, and expediting of components through internal systems and external suppliers to meet high-pressure deadlines. Work closely with Engineering Design and Test Operations to translate technical requirements into actionable...

Job Title: Assistant Vehicle Technician – Military Vehicle Systems Location: Coventry CV6 Vacancy Type: Full-time, Temporary Hourly Rate: £15.00 per hour + Discretionary Bonus ​ About the role ​ Support the build of vehicles that protect lives. ​ We’re looking for Assistant Vehicle Technicians to support the assembly and refurbishment of specialist military vehicles at our Coventry facility. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work alongside experienced technicians and engineers, helping deliver complex vehicle integration projects for defence customers around the world. ​ This opportunity is being advertised in anticipation of upcoming project demands across our vehicle programmes. If you enjoy practical mechanical work and want to develop your skills in a specialist defence manufacturing environment, this role offers an excellent pathway into full Vehicle Technician positions. ​ What you’ll get in return ​ At NP Aerospace, we know our success comes from our people. That’s why we...

Job Title: Quality Inspector Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Vacancy Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (3–6 months) – onsite Salary: £25,000 per annum About the role We’re looking for an immediately available Quality Inspector to join NP Aerospace and support our Vehicle Systems, Services and Spares (VSSS) team, covering a period of long-term absence within the department. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a global armour technology manufacturer and play a key role in ensuring the quality and integrity of components used in military vehicle systems. You’ll support inspection and quality control activities that directly contribute to the reliability and safety of equipment used by defence organisations worldwide. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re detail-focused, methodical, and passionate about maintaining high standards. Working closely with engineering and production teams, you’ll help ensure that products meet...

Contract Design Engineer Hinckley £46.00 P/ hr (Inside IR35) On site A Design Engineer will take responsibility of the delivery of the Design and Development of a number of components. Ensuring that these parts are delivered to the time, cost, quality, and specification constraints set out. Duties and Responsibilities: - Responsible for the delivery of the Design and Development of a number of components, consulting with and seeking support from Specialists and Chief Engineers as required. - Responsible for delivering these components to the time, cost, quality, and specification in line with the NMIP process and KPI's. - The role is a highly technical role, focussed on detail and delivery. - Communicate and collaborate across the entire supply/value chain to maximise team working and effectiveness. - Contribute to the creation and maintenance of detailed project plans to ensure that current and future deliverables are met to promise. - Deliver to the key...

Janauary 2026 Starts Maintenance Engineer - Electrical / Mechanical / Multi Skilled Location: West Midlands Shifts available: - Days - Double Days - 3 Shift Rotation - 4 Shift Rotation Contract: 6 Months Temp-to-Perm ------These roles are inside IR35------ The Role: We are looking to recruit several Multi-Skilled / Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Engineers from a conveyor, automated, or fast-paced environment and you will be responsible for ensuring that all production and ancillary machinery, equipment, and power systems operate at maximum efficiency. You must have good electrical or mechanical skills and have prior experience working within a production maintenance capacity. Key Performance Indicators - Equipment reliability and performance - Plant Maintenance (TPM & PPM) Qualifications and Experience - Ideally you will have xxperience with automotive machinery maintenance and fault diagnoses - Mechanical / Electrical / Pneumatics experience - Indentured...

AIT Electrical Test Operations Engineer Location: Oxford (Onsite, UK Eyes Only) Clearance: SC Required Rate: £37.00/hr (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Hours: 37 per week Shift Pattern: Up to 24/7 rotation, including weekends Initial Base: Stevenage, transitioning to RAL NSTF, Oxfordshire in March 2026 Role Overview The AIT Electrical Test Operations Engineer plays a key role in the preparation, execution, and analysis of electrical and functional testing for spacecraft and engineering test benches. Operating within a cleanroom environment, the engineer ensures that spacecraft systems meet stringent performance and safety standards ahead of environmental testing and launch campaigns. Key Responsibilities Core Activities Executes electrical and functional test procedures on engineering test benches and flight spacecraft. Utilises the Central Checkout System (CCS), Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), and Spacecraft Check-Out Equipment (SCOE). Validates electrical test aids,...

Mechanical Technician – Contract We are currently recruiting a Mechanical Technician to support installation, assembly and commissioning activities within a high-technology engineering environment. This is a hands-on contract role ideal for a practical Mechanical Technician with strong mechanical skills and a flexible approach to site work. The Mechanical Technician will assist with mechanical assembly of equipment, on-site installation, and commissioning support, working alongside experienced engineers and technicians. This role suits a Mechanical Technician who enjoys varied work and contributing to engineering projects from build through to completion. Key Duties * Mechanical assembly of components and systems * Installation of mechanical equipment on site * Assisting with commissioning and functional checks * Inspection, handling and preparation of mechanical parts * Working to engineering drawings, procedures and quality standards *...

What we need: Carrington West are looking for a reliable Site Agent with highways experience to work with our client, a major contractor on a National Highways scheme in the Midlands.    Working for a major contractor to National Highways covering a major highways scheme, you will be expected manage established site and contact systems to control the flow of engineering information between the company and client.   Responsible for the performance of Supervisors and Engineers under your control, you will continually appraise and develop their skills, whilst generating and reviewing H&S paperwork and identifying engineering discrepancies within the works information to resolve these issues to ensure works are constructed with the full agreement of the designer.   Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: ·Plan and oversee all aspects of a project from cradle to grave. ·Defining a project's scope and goals. ·Identify safe and unsafe working conditions....

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Tooling Engineer in Gloucester on a hybrid basis Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Tooling Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Gloucester on an initial 3-6 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. The rate per hour: £35.00 - £45.00 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella The role: As the Tooling Engineer, you will be accountable for designing, developing and managing the manufacturing / commissioning of the tooling - to ensure on-time, high-quality products. Your expertise in engineering principles and tooling design will directly contribute to this project. Key Responsibilities: * Design and develop advanced tooling solutions to support manufacturing processes, ensuring optimal performance and reliability * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify tooling needs and...

Job Title Tooling Project Engineer (Injection Moulding) Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire (site-based) Hours: Monday to Friday, Days Salary: up to £30.50 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract Type: 6-month fixed-term contract Proposed Start Date: ASAP Key Responsibilities of a Tooling Project Engineer: * Development and project management of injection mould tools for plastic components used within the biopharma and laboratory sectors * Support product development teams in the design and industrialisation of plastic parts, with a strong focus on manufacturability and technology selection * Procure, supervise, and develop injection mould tools in line with company standards * Manage tool qualification activities including FOT, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ and PPAP, working alongside Qualification and Process Engineers * Review and approve technical drawings and support Engineering Change Requests * Coordinate corrective actions with internal stakeholders and external...

Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract) Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? Do you have strong experience using CATIA V5 and a background in machinery or rotating equipment? If so, this 12-month contract could be a great fit for you. Our client, a leading engineering organisation, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to support ongoing projects. The successful candidate will bring proven design experience, strong CAD capability, and ideally experience working with rotating machinery. Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract) 12-month contract Rate: Dependant on experience Monday to Friday on-site Luton Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract) Job Description • Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using CATIA V5 • Produce detailed 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings • Work on machinery projects, with a focus on rotating equipment where possible • Ensure designs meet...