3 engineering jobs found in Preston

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton, Lancashire is currently looking to recruit a Production / Manufacturing Controller subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  This role is ideally looking for a candidate with a strong Lineside Production background.       The department welcomes applications from candidates who may currently hold titles such as Production Controller, Production Coordinator, Material Controller, Production Planner, Manufacturing Coordinator or Shop Floor Controller etc. Candidates with experience supporting shop floor operations, managing production orders, controlling materials or Work in Progress (WIP), and working closely with manufacturing teams to ensure materials are available to support production schedules are particularly encouraged to apply.   Hourly Rate: £24.78ph, after 12 weeks the rate increases to £26.12ph.  Overtime hours (over 37 hours) are at normal hourly rate plus 50% Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week, are...

Discrete Event Simulation (DES) Lead Certain Advantage are hiring for a Discrete Event Simulation (DES) Lead based in Liverpool. This role is offered on an initial contract running through to early January 2027. This role is ideal for a senior simulation professional with extensive experience in production systems and process flow modelling, able to lead discrete event simulation (DES) activities from early concept stages through to production launch and ongoing optimisation. Your Responsibilities: Ensure models meet defined design scope, operating principles, and performance metrics Drive system optimisation, identifying cost avoidance opportunities and capturing best practices for wider deployment Apply strong product and process knowledge to ensure potential design and operational constraints are considered Coordinate and lead the communication of DES outputs through project reviews, design reviews, and dashboards Lead optimisation studies across different system...

Buyer Broughton 12-month Contract - Hybrid £44.00 per hour - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join a global leader in aerospace innovation. The Buyer will lead procurement activities within the Engineering Services Procurement Sub-Commodity. The Role: Implementing the procurement strategy defined by the Commodity Procurement Manage procurement projects and call for tenders with multi-divisional scope within the scope of the Building & Construction Team and international scope on demand, including within Building sub-commodity PJRB. Develop and maintain an efficient supply chain capable to deliver goods/services. Ensure that deliverables are in line with the contractual terms (cost, time, quality). Deliver on initiatives contributing to Savings Programmes using the levers of requirements harmonisation/standardization, challenge of the specifications, volume aggregation, and control of the demand. Lead cross-functional project teams within the...