142 component engineer jobs found

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Component Engineer / Components Cataloguer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.   This position requires experience of components and parts, MS tools, eye for detail, able to deal with multiple queries in a support environment    The role will be predominantly working from home with just 1-2 days a week in the office.  Your office base can be either Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference).    Contract Duration: 6 months initially and then ongoing. Hourly Rate: £50 per hour (Umbrella)   Component Engineer Job Description: The Component Engineering department play an important support role not just within the engineering group but also within the wider business. You will be part of a multi-disciplined team completing administration activities, technical advisement, making requests to suppliers and responding to internal queries. You will ensure we deliver a comprehensive component service...

Our client, large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Component Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Bolton or Stevenage. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be willing to obtain full SC Clearance ahead of starting. Hybrid working, 1-2 days per week onsite in either Bolton on Stevenage. 6 month initial contract. £50 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35 The Component Engineering department play an important support role not just within the engineering group but also within the wider business. You will be part of a multi-disciplined team completing administration activities, technical advisement, making requests to suppliers and responding to internal queries. You will ensure we deliver a comprehensive component service offering technical advice and ensuring accuracy of data. Responsibilities: Role includes the following responsibilities: Processing and responding to support queries Processing component...

Component Engineer Our client, a highly regarded organisation operating within the defence and advanced engineering sector, is seeking a Component Engineer to join their Component Engineering function. This role plays a key support position across engineering and the wider business, delivering technical guidance, robust data management, and high‑quality component support. This opportunity would suit an individual with strong component knowledge who enjoys working within a structured, multi‑disciplinary engineering environment. The Role The Component Engineer will be part of a collaborative team responsible for providing technical advice, managing component data, liaising with suppliers, and responding to internal stakeholder queries. The role combines technical understanding with strong administrative and quality‑focused processes. Key Responsibilities Responding to component‑related support queries from internal stakeholders Processing and maintaining component data,...

Component Engineer 6 month contract Can be based in Stevenage or Bolton Offering up to £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with technical components and parts? Do you have experience processing component data? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Component Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry! Due to the nature of what you will be working on, you will be required to obtain MOD security clearance. You will be involved in: Processing and responding to support queries Processing component data (based on Life cycle status, Export Control and REACH/RoHS compliance) Working within departmental processes completing administration tasks...

Senior Engineer - Component Engineering required for long term contract based in Stevenage or Bolton 1-2 days on site Overview of department: The Component Selection Engineer plays a very important part, not just within the group but the wider business too as people will seek your advice on matters related to your commodity. You will ensure we deliver a comprehensive component service ensuring risk is mitigated for components selected and embedded within company designs. Responsibilities: No two days are the same as the role includes the following responsibilities: * Vetting and cataloguing components. * Assisting the Obsolescence Manager administer pro-active obsolescence component trawls (based on Life cycle status, Export Control and REACH/RoHS compliance). * Processing re-active component obsolescence notifications. * Supporting continuous improvement activities by suggesting ways to make the process more efficient. Skillset/experience required: * Knowledge and experience...

Base Engine Components Design Engineer Peterborough (Site based) 2 Year Contract – likely to be extended 37 Hours a week Monday – Friday Up to £37.80p/h PAYE plus holiday and pension contribution OR up to £51.30p/h Umbrella Are you an experienced Design Engineer with Internal Combustion Engine expertise? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you… What the Base Engine Components Design Engineer will do: * Design and packaging engine components such as major aluminium and cast iron castings, geartrain, valvetrain, drivetrain and in-cylinder components. * Input to system design development for the breather, cooling, FEAD & lubrication system * Working in a multi-disciplined global team to ensure solutions meet customer, durability and functional requirements * Developing strong relationships with suppliers * Planning and managing project and sub-project deliverables, ability to lead * Conducting risk assessment through effective FMEA generation on components and...

Contract Senior NPI Engineer - IoT / Electronics | Up to £42.50 per hour | Outside IR35 | 12 months Are you an experienced NPI or prototype engineer who loves getting hands-on with cutting-edge hardware? We're recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing electronics business designing and manufacturing low-power wireless wearable IoT devices for the healthcare sector. With a significant pipeline of new product launches, they need a senior engineer to own their prototype sample build process - end-to-end. The Role As Senior NPI Engineer, you'll lead sample builds across multiple concurrent IoT hardware programmes. From defining build specifications and sourcing components, to hands-on bench assembly, firmware flashing, cloud validation, and international dispatch - you'll own the full lifecycle. This is a senior individual contributor role; no direct reports, but you'll coordinate across engineering, programme management, and technician teams to get devices built right and shipped on...

Mechanical Design Engineer 6 month contract Based in Filton Offering £42.10ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using CATIA V5? Do you have experience using design configuration toolsets such as PASS, DPDS, VPM, ICC, ACP? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Contribute to the 'end-to-end' design process from conceptual design, modification process in support of maturity gates, DFM, and support to manufacturing sites Design and validation of Fuel System installation components and assemblies that are optimized in terms of weight, cost, performance,...

Contract Senior NPI Engineer - IoT / Electronics | Up to £42.50 per hour | Outside IR35 | 12 months Are you an experienced NPI or prototype engineer who loves getting hands-on with cutting-edge hardware? We're recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing electronics business designing and manufacturing low-power wireless wearable IoT devices for the healthcare sector. With a significant pipeline of new product launches, they need a senior engineer to own their prototype sample build process - end-to-end. The Role As Senior NPI Engineer, you'll lead sample builds across multiple concurrent IoT hardware programmes. From defining build specifications and sourcing components, to hands-on bench assembly, firmware flashing, cloud validation, and international dispatch - you'll own the full lifecycle. This is a senior individual contributor role; no direct reports, but you'll coordinate across engineering, programme management, and technician teams to get devices built right and shipped on...

Our client has an opportunity for a Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis until the end of 2026 with possible extension. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your Fuel Systems Installation Design skills across the full range of commercial aircraft as well as the opportunity to engage with a variety of customers, stakeholders and suppliers. Role: Fuel Systems Installation Design Engineer Location: Filton - 100% onsite Hours: 35 per week Hourly Rate: £42.10 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS required before starting What you'll be doing: Contribute to the 'end to end' design process from conceptual design, modification process in support of maturity gates, DFM and support to manufacturing sites Design and validation of Fuel System installation components and assemblies that are optimized in terms of weight, cost, performance, production/assembly requirements while highest safety of the product is assured...

I am recruiting for an experienced Full Stack Engineer to work on a hybrid basis - 3 days in London, 2 days remote. The role falls inside IR35 so you will be required to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. I am seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with several years of experience who operates as a hands-on, independent contributor and takes full ownership of building, scaling, and running production systems. This role is designed for engineers who have built and operated large-scale systems end-to-end, not those with superficial exposure or purely design-focused experience. Candidates must have strong experience of Java Full Stack, React, Kubernetes & Docker. Experience in building responsive, component based user interfaces using modern front end frameworks. Hands on expertise in API design and development (REST/JSON), including versioning and backward compatibility. Experience with UI testing, component testing, and front end build...

Location: Stamford & Nottingham Temp basis for 12 months We are seeking a hands-on Powertrain Test & Validation Engineer to support the development and validation of electric powertrain systems, focusing on Power Electronics (PE) and Motor/Generator (MG) technologies. The role acts as the key technical interface between the design engineering team and test facilities, ensuring accurate execution of validation activities, high-quality data capture, and effective root cause analysis of system issues. This position is highly practical, data-driven, and collaborative, requiring strong test execution capability combined with analytical problem-solving skills in an automotive electrification environment. Key Responsibilities Execute and manage daily powertrain test cell activities (setup, commissioning, execution, teardown) Develop and execute test procedures for validation of PE + MG systems Translate engineering requirements into structured test plans and validation...

Powertrain Test & Validation Engineer (Power Electronics + Motor/Generator) Are you ready to be at the forefront of next-generation electric powertrain technology? We are looking for a skilled Powertrain Test & Validation Engineer to act as the vital link between design and reality. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across high-spec industry and academic test facilities, combining hands-on technical execution with high-level data analysis. The Role at a Glance Location: Dual-site support (Stamford & University of Nottingham test facilities) Duration: Initial 12 months (potential for extension) Working Pattern: Hybrid - up to 5 days on-site during active test periods PAYE Rate: £16.41 - £28.21 per hour (DOE) Your Impact As the key interface between the design team and the test facility, you will ensure the seamless validation of Electrical Powertrain systems (PE + MG). Your day-to-day will involve: Test Management: Leading daily test cell activities,...

JOB DESCRIPTION Dimensional Engineer We are looking for a dynamic, analytical team player with a desire to change the world in a dynamic industry. Dimensional Engineering uses their knowledge and technical skill to optimize execution of complete vehicle design for manufacture and assembly across the engineering disciplines. Dimensional Engineering shall secure the delivery of the correct concept maturity at the applicable milestones, ensuring product targets are best practice, balanced, and executed. Responsibilities: - Provide applicable specifications and targets to all stakeholders - Troubleshoot build issues on the manufacturing floor (part fit or appearance defects) - Perform statistical analysis through VA software - Improve part location strategies and checking fixture concepts - Validate system and component GD&T is compatible with the complete vehicle strategy - Responsible for multiple program commodities - QDM Execution & Training - Partner with Design...

Job Title: Manufacturing Test Engineer Location: Blackbushe Department: Manufacturing/Production Reports To: Production Manager Contract Type: Fixed Term Temporary - 18 months Role Purpose We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Test Engineer to perform rigorous electronic testing across a diverse range of products. This role involves bench testing, tank testing, fault diagnosis, and support throughout the production process-from component level, through PCB and chassis assembly, to final unit assembly. The successful candidate will ensure strict adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements. Key Responsibilities Conduct defined electrical/electronic and tank testing procedures throughout the production process. Diagnose and resolve faults at the component and assembly level. Perform basic assembly tasks to support testing processes when required. Identify and report specification or design non-conformances, raising appropriate documentation...

Test and Validation Engineer Certain Advantage are hiring for a Test and Validation Engineer based in Stamford (5 days per week), with occasional travel to Nottingham on a 12 month contract basis.  We are working with a reputable global organisation that designs and manufactures engines, power systems, and related technologies across automotive, industrial, and energy sectors. Your responsibilities: Manage daily test cell activities for Powertrain (PE + MG) systems, including test setup, execution, and data collection. Execute test requests and develop test procedures for electrical validation of the powertrain system. Work closely with the Power Electronics and Motor design teams to define validation requirements and test plans. Investigate and resolve system or component issues, identify causal mechanisms for failures, recommend corrective actions, and own problem resolution to closure Close the loop between design/simulation data and physical test results through...

BARROW OR SHEFFIELD based Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for a contract position. This role, reporting to the Systems Engineering Function Lead within the Weapon Systems Engineering function, will require you to work from either Barrow or Sheffield, with occasional onsite work (1-2 days per month). Key Responsibilities: Capture and translate user needs, stakeholder needs and CONOPS Convert CONOPS into MBSE use cases and activity/sequence diagrams Build MBSE architecture (form/function/behaviour) and allocate requirements Lead requirements development (derivation, decomposition, traceability) Develop and manage interface requirements and Interface Control Drive integration from component level through system level Lead/support Verification & Validation activities and planning Act as a key technical interface to customers, suppliers and internal design teams (SW/Mech/Elec) Support governance, continuous...

Component Test Technician Peterborough (Site based) Initial 12 Month Contract - expected to be rolling contract thereafter 37 Hours a week Monday - Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Fri 8am-1pm Up to £18.25p/h PAYE plus holiday and pension contribution OR up to £24.77p/h Umbrella An exciting opportunity to join a team within the Research & Development Centre in Peterborough. If you have experience using hand tools, engine testing, or soldering of electronic components, this could be a great role for you. What the Component Test Technician will do: * Follow documented standard work procedures/instructions, using various hand, power tools and lifting equipment provided in the work area * Assist engineers in conducting technical investigations of current and future product working predominantly with engine components or systems to validate for performance and durability * Operate test equipment and conducts investigation as directed by an engineer to obtain, analyse and summarise data...

Production Test Engineer 12-month contract Based in Bolton Offering £37ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Test Engineer? Do you have experience testing down to component level? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Production Test Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor Testing and diagnosing complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies, and circuit cards down to component level Generating test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information Identify remedial and corrective...

We are hiring 11x Senior SQD Engineers on a 24 month fixed term contract. Please note we will consider locations in Bicester & Woking. Please see commodities below: 3 x Body in White & Stampings 2x Chassis 1x Exteriors 1x Interiors 2x ICE Propulsion 1x Electrical Propulsion 1x Composites As part of McLaren Automotive's continued growth and its multi-propulsion strategy, we are expanding our Supplier Quality & Development (SQD) team. Strengthening the global SQD function will enhance collaboration with suppliers worldwide and reinforce the delivery of robust quality standards across both new and existing vehicle programmes. What to Expect As a Senior Supplier Quality & Development Engineer, you will take ownership of suppliers within the specific commodity area, managing a global supply base for a variety of components/systems. You will manage these suppliers across the full lifecycle—from sourcing and industrialisation through to series...