49 engineering jobs found in Northampton

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid of working from home and being onsite 2 days per week (flexibility on this).    Please Note – this role requires a very strong Electronics background or a background of working on electronic focused/biased projects.  The position will be managing detailed design of electronics product / engineering development   Job Title: Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Number of positions: 2 Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite (flexibility on this) Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Job Description: We are Electronics Engineering. We are...

Job Title: Conformance Engineer Location: Milton Keynes (Can be remote with occasional site visits) Contract Duration: 6 Months with a view to extending Daily Rate: £500/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Minimum Requirement: * Rail Vehicle Engineering (including Electrical & Mechanical Systems Interfaces with Infrastructure) * Experience working with loading units (Intermodal load units - ILUs) * Vehicles assessment and certification * Rail vehicles maintenance and audits The Role: * The Conformance Engineer will carry out the conformance assessment of new or modified RAIL infrastructure, RAIL vehicles, load units and associated equipment with mandatory standards and deliver associated safety management activities. * They will assess the conformance of designs for new or modified infrastructure, RAIL vehicles, load units and associated equipment against mandatory requirements and prepare assessment reports and certification. * They will carry out...

Location – Milton Keynes Shift – Earlies: 06:00-16:00 / Afternoons: 12:00-22:00 Title – Paint Prepper Pay –  £22 per hour (Role is Inside IR35) We are currently looking for a Paint Prepper to work with our rail client based in Milton Keynes.  Responsibilities and Duties: To have all prepping skills and be confident in your ability to accurately and efficiently prep a vehicle prior to painting  Prepping panels ready to be sprayed (masking, sanding etc) Ability to smart repair and/or polish the repaired vehicle and/or panels to a high standard would be advantageous but not essential. To be able to manage your own workload. To repair our customers’ vehicles to the highest standard in a timely manner. A positive attitude and a flexible approach that enables repairs to flow through the workshop. To follow company guidelines and industry standards to complete all tasks to the highest standards

Location – Milton Keynes Shift – Earlies: 06:00-16:00 / Afternoons: 12:00-22:00 Title – Paint Prepper Pay –  £22 per hour (Role is Inside IR35) We are currently looking for a Paint Prepper to work with our rail client based in Milton Keynes.  Responsibilities and Duties: To have all prepping skills and be confident in your ability to accurately and efficiently prep a vehicle prior to painting  Prepping panels ready to be sprayed (masking, sanding etc) Ability to smart repair and/or polish the repaired vehicle and/or panels to a high standard would be advantageous but not essential. To be able to manage your own workload. To repair our customers’ vehicles to the highest standard in a timely manner. A positive attitude and a flexible approach that enables repairs to flow through the workshop. To follow company guidelines and industry standards to complete all tasks to the highest standards

Job Description: Paint Sprayer on Rolling Stock Vehicles Position: Paint Sprayer Location: Milton Keynes Rate: £28.29 per hour on Earlies/Afters or £32.33 per hour on Nights (Role is Inside IR35)  Hours: Earlies: 06:00-16:00 / Afters: 12:00-22:00 / Nights: 22:00-06:00 Summary: A Paint Sprayer is responsible for applying paint and other finishes to vehicles, Vehicle components, machinery, equipment, and various surfaces using spray guns. This role involves ensuring a high-quality finish, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. Key Responsibilities: - Surface Preparation: - Cleaning, sanding, and masking surfaces prior to painting. - Ensuring surfaces are properly primed and free of defects before application. Painting and Finishing: - Mixing paints to achieve desired colours and consistencies. - Applying paint, varnish, or other finishes using spray guns or other applicators. - Achieving uniform coverage and thickness according to...

Are you a Quality Assurance Engineer with a track record working for a main contractor on a heavy civils project? Do you have experience producing and compiling quality assurance and handover documentation? Location: Banbury Duration: 6mths rolling (2 years worth of work) Rate: £400 - £450/day DOE IR35: Inside via umbrella company. This role offers hybrid working - 3 x days in the office and 2 x days from home. Our client is a leading contractor on HS2 and due to an increase in their work bank, they require a Quality Assurance Engineer to support their busy site teams in ensuring all quality documentation is created and completed accurately and on time. This role requires the individual to have experience producing quality assurance documentation. Responsibilities: Assist site teams with the completion of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and quality check sheets. Take ownership of producing and compiling comprehensive quality and handover packs. Proactively chase...

Quality Inspector Banbury £25 - £30 per hour (Inside IR35) Full-time | Contract | 40 hours per week About the Role We are seeking a Quality Inspector to join a fast-growing and innovative company dedicated to cutting-edge manufacturing and sustainability. This is an exciting opportunity to support Supplier Quality and Quality Engineering activities while ensuring precision in complex mechanical components and assemblies. Key Responsibilities * Read and interpret technical documents, drawings, and specifications, including GD&T. * Perform visual and dimensional inspections on supplied, in-process, and finished components using CMM, shadowgraph, and manual equipment. * Accept or reject materials and components based on defined quality standards. * Develop and assist with Inspection Plans and Control Plans. * Manage reject documentation in line with company procedures. * Ensure measurement equipment remains accurate through calibration and maintenance. *...

Position: NVH Modal test engineer Location: Halewood OR Warwick Position Type: Contract 7 month rolling Inside IR35 £33.88/ 40 hours per week I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM based in Gaydon OR Halewood who are seeking an NVH Modal Test Engineer to join their team on a long term rolling contract Position: Responsible for monitoring and minimising the variability of wind noise performance on current production vehicle lines. Be an in-plant representative for the wind noise attribute, acting as a voice of the customer in the manufacturing environment. The role is to detect where attribute performance could vary away from target (via objective measurement, subjective drive, static assessment/measurement, over checking build conformance to assembly process, etc.), perform initial root cause investigation and drive issues through to resolution with the relevant responsible areas. This role will liaise closely with core aeroacoustics team to...

Job Title: Product Owner (Electrical Power System) Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph PAYE Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed until March 2026) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Job Description: The Vehicle Efficiency Team is responsible for vehicle efficiency across all programs with our client. EEM is part of the team and are responsible for electrical efficiency for all our client’s powertrain variants. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Owner Electrical Power System to drive the delivery and integration of a power supply system focusing on efficiency. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless planning, co-ordination and execution across cross-functional teams, with a strong emphasis on systems engineering principles. The successful candidate will take on a pivotal role ensuring alignment with customer expectations, technical feasibility, and...

Job Title: Durability & Robustness Programme Leader Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph PAYE Employment Type: Contract (31.2.26) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Reference: J(phone number removed) Job Description: Duties: This role is within the Durability & Robustness attribute which is part of the wider Driven Attribute Integration organisation of our client. The Programme leader role is to ensure all customer expectations for Durability & Robustness are met with appropriate target setting, design development and completion of whole vehicle verification activities using both virtual and physical test methods. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: * Support delivery of all Attribute Requirement Targets by Gateway. * Support the Programme Attribute Team to ensure all technical issues are identified and resolved. * Detailed strategy and delivery planning for the attribute covering CAE,...

Procurement Buyer - (phone number removed) - £40.87/hr umbrella rate Are you ready to take your procurement career to the next level? This exciting opportunity offers the chance to work within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, where innovation and excellence are at the heart of everything they do. If you're looking for a role that combines professional growth, impactful projects, and a collaborative work environment, this Procurement Buyer position is exactly what you've been waiting for. With a competitive umbrella rate of £40.87 per hour and the chance to make a real difference, this is your opportunity to shine.  What You Will Do:  - Take accountability for sourcing and procuring goods and services required by the organisation, covering areas such as office supplies, travel, maintenance, and machine parts. - Conduct effective supplier selection processes, ensuring the best fit for the company's needs. - Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to deliver value...

Job Title: Senior Buyer (Automotive) Location: Gaydon Warwickshire Rate: £40.69ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £30.28ph PAYE Employment Type:Contract (12 month) Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week Job Description: We are currently recruiting for multiple Buyer's to join our Automotive customer on a contract basis we have roles avaialble within Chassis, Delivery, Retail, In-direct, Direct, Body engineering. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Essential: * An individual who is results driven, demonstrates, tenacity, drive and perseverance, with the ability to deliver in a complex, highly demanding environment. * Commercial awareness and negotiation * Understand category management principles * Global business understanding and experience * Operational Contract Management experience * Relationship management - internal and external * Flexibility and agility to be able to adjust to changing business needs...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a NVH Modal Test Engineer to join their team on an Inside IR35 contract. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. Roles and responsibilities: Measurement, analysis and reporting of vehicle, system and component modal performance status to meet key gateway requirements. Responsible for lab-based transfer function measurement to support NVH attribute needs and NVH issue investigation, i.e. Transfer Path Analysis to support road, powertrain and simulator Teams. Undertake detailed correlation work in collaboration with CAE Teams both Internal and External to improve future models and simulations. Maintain the Gaydon Modal Lab Workspace and ensure it is fit for use and calibration compliant. Support taskforce activities to solve complex engineering problems as required. Maintain up-to-date method statements and processes for modal and systems testing. Skills Required: Experience within a modal testing environment and setup and use of...

PMO Specialist 2-month contract Based in Whitley, CV (Hybrid working) £27.21 per hour (Inside IR35) *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time, and travel within, the UK* About the company I am currently recruiting on behalf of an automotive OEM, based in Coventry, who are looking for a PMO Specialist to join their team. Job Description As PMO Specialist, your main responsibilities will include: Support implementation and monitoring of governance structures across the portfolio. Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules and milestone plans. Maintain and enhance digital PM tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence). Maintain risk and opportunity registers, support workshops, and ensure timely escalation and reporting. Administer change control processes, ensuring accurate documentation and tracking. Maintain stakeholder maps and communication plans. Qualifications/Skills needed Degree or equivalent experience. Experience...

Our OEM Client based in Coventry, is searching for PMO Specialist to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a maternity leave cover contract position. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour The Opportunity & Responsibilities: Governance & Assurance: Support implementation and monitoring of governance structures across the portfolio. Ensure compliance with standards, document control, and assurance processes. Planning & Scheduling: Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules and milestone plans. Collaborate with project managers to integrate third-party inputs and align with delivery timelines. Tools & Techniques: Maintain and enhance digital PM tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence). Use JQL scripting for custom queries and filters. Develop and maintain Tableau dashboards to visualise KPIs, timelines, and resource use. Risk, Opportunity & Issue Management: Maintain risk and opportunity registers, support workshops, and ensure timely escalation and reporting....

Automotive Quality Assurance Officer Aylesbury (1 Day Office, 1 Day WFH, 3 Days Travelling) £25.00 - £30.00per hour (Inside IR35 / Umbrella Company) 3 - 6 Month Contract (+ Extension or T2P) Monday - Friday / Days (37.5hours per week) Are you a Quality Assurance Officer from an Automotive background with a C1 Driving Licence, looking for your next immediately available, days based, long term contract role with the view to go permanent? My client is one of the UK's leading companies that specialise in Servicing, Repair & Maintenance work of Ambulances & Blue Light Vehicles. Based in Aylesbury, this organisation works to ensure that all emergency vehicles in the Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire & Buckinghamshire are operating at the highest level. In this role you will be working as a Quality Assurance Officer to ensure my clients fleet operations comply with all statutory requirements, regulations, and internal policies while leading quality control inspections...

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in civils projects within the transportation sector?   Do you thrive managing NEC subcontractor packages valued around £4-5 million, ideally earthworks and drainage?   Location: Aylesbury Duration: 6mths rolling (18mths work) Rate: £500 - £550/day IR35: inside via umbrella company Carrington West is partnering with a tier-one contractor on HS2, who are expanding their project delivery team due to increased workload. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-profile infrastructure project and make a real impact. Role Overview: As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full ownership of subcontract packages, including: Assessing applications for payment, valuations, and final accounts Managing change control and commercial risk Working closely with site teams, project managers, and the client Ensuring compliance with contract requirements and company procedures What We're Looking For: Minimum 5...

Rullion are looking to recruit for the below role: Repairs Engineer ASAP Start Duration - Initially 6 months Rolling contract Inside IR35 £41-43 Per hour Location - Warwick UK. Site based Mainly. Full and Part Time Hours depending on flexiblility Our client an exciting opportunity within the Global Repair Network Team working closely with our external network of MROCs (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Centre's) and authorized Repair Vendors. The Repair Engineer (FTC) role within the Repair Network Engineering Team will play a key part in supporting the existing global capability within the Global Repair Network Team as well as future capability developments. Job Description. Support component repair development activities. Assess, investigate and sentence non-conforming components. Support repair scheme amendment/writing and technical variances. Support implementation of improvements & technical solutions (internally & externally). Represent engineering in the...

Position: (phone number removed) Suspension Engineer Location: Gaydon Position Type: Contract Inside IR35 Salary: £27.71 per hour umbrella inside IR35 I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM based in Gaydon who are seeking a Suspension engineer to join their team on a long term rolling contract 40 hours per week Inside IR35 Duties: Apply engineering theories and principles to perform complex work in research and development of suspension engineering systems, including the design, characterization, and iterative refinement of suspension devices. Work within an Agile Squad to develop industrialized products. Deliver the commodity plan to quality, cost and time, including maintaining the Worldwide Engineering Release System Assist in the Management of Change Requests, expenditure forecasting and the relevant supplier teams in support of delivery of the programme milestones Meet programme targets for cost and weight Legal regulations and Requirements...

Order Ref: (phone number removed) Position Title: CAD/CAM/CAE Designer Location: Gaydon Position Type: Contract Inside IR35 Salary: £34.66 per hour umbrella inside IR35 I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM based in Gaydon who are seeking a CAD/CAM/CAE Designer to join their team on a long term rolling contract 40 hours per week Inside IR35 Duties: Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CAD/CAM/CAE) work focuses on the documentation, illustration, and digital modelling of engineering designs and processes including: Assessing engineering requirements and translating into technical blueprints, drawings, layouts, and simulation models using CAD/CAM/CAE software or applying standard CAD/CAM/CAE techniques to digitize, edit, and revise engineering drawings of components, parts, and assemblies Capturing, defining and controlling of all GD&T information Capturing, defining and controlling of all significant and critical characteristics...