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We are searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients design team. In this role you will be responsible for the design, engineering and specification of new products alongside the maintenance of our clients existing product range. \n You will report to the Technical Engineering Manager and alongside the Design team you will be expected to generate production ready designs and help ensure the smooth running of the department. You will ensure that new products are designed and developed within the agreed timescales and to the standards expected. \n ROLE DUTIES \n\n • Work closely with the Technical Engineering Manager and the Design and Development department you will take products from conception to detailed engineering drawings for manufacture.\n, • You will determine manufacturing methods for engineering designs accounting for both inhouse and external manufacture capabilities.\n, • You will carry out DFMEA at the outset of each project, monitoring the completion of actions identified and working with the development team to identify product design failure modes.\n, • You will ensure that tolerance analysis is carried out during the design process, allowing for ease of manufacture, product function and eliminating tolerance build up issues during product manufacture and assembly.\n, • You will be working with all departments involved in the NPD program, in particular, Development, Production Engineering & Purchasing, ensuring design for manufacture is implemented prior to product handover.\n, • You will work with the Production Engineering department to optimise designs to reduce costs, increase efficiency and maintain product quality.\n, • You will ensure Bill of Materials spreadsheets are generated during the design process enabling Production Engineering to generate product manufacturing costs.\n, • You will ensure new product progress feedback sheets are filled out and kept up to date.\n\n To be considered for the role you require experience in a mixture of the following: - \n\n • You will be either degree educated or have a proven engineering background with a strong bias toward mechanical engineering.\n, • You will be able to demonstrate ability in product development from initial prototype to mass production.\n, • Experience of sheet metal manufacture experience and knowledge of sheet metal processes is required.\n, • Experience of generating Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis reports (DFMEA Reports) and implementing the actions identified is required.\n, • Experience of tolerance build up analysis and resolving areas of concern.\n, • Proven experience of working with Solid Edge (consideration will also be given to individuals who have worked with SolidWorks).\n, • Ability to generate 2D production drawings according to GD&T best practise.\n, • Demonstrated ability in design for manufacture considerations.\n, • Folding simulation software experience whilst NOT essential, would be an advantage.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Ability to demonstrate continuous learning.\n, • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.\n, • Possess proven team working skills.\n, • Be able to work to set standards and procedures in an ISO9001:2015 registered company.\n, • You will be a structured and organised individual with the ability to prioritise and work on you own initiative.\n\n The role comes with an excellent benefits package and once probation has been successfully completed some home-based working is available with prior consent with management (1-day per week). \n The benefits include, 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), flexitime, competitive salary, pension, loyalty bonus, life assurance, free eye tests, training, rewards hub, hybrid-working, paid overtime and much more! \n To be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship. You will also need to be based near to Exeter/East Devon, or you will be able to relocate to the area. \n Keywords Mechanical Design Engineer, Design and Development, DFMEA, Product Design, NPD, Manufacturing, Bill of Materials, Prototypes, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, ISO9001, Sheet Metal Processes \n Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. \n Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job summaryThe Clinical Support, Mental Health and Social Care Category (CSMHSC) who form part of the Devon Procurement Service (DPS) is recruiting a Senior Sourcing Manager (B7) to join a newly established procurement service.We contract on behalf of:Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustTorbay & South Devon NHS Foundation TrustDevon Partnership NHS TrustUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustLivewell Community ServicesFor information, the three other Procurement categories under the DPS include the below;Digital & Corporate / Professional ServicesMedical & SurgicalMajor Capital Projects, Estates & FacilitiesWe offer hybrid and flexible working, with office bases in Exeter, Barnstaple, Torbay, and Plymouth. Occasional travel across Devon will be required.Recruiting managers' contact details are provided--candidates are encouraged to arrange a short MS Teams discussion.Interviews will take place week commencing the 7th September 2026. However, the Trust appreciates this is likely to be a period of time whereby applicants may be on holiday, therefore, some flexibility will be given to accommodate interview dates.*Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.*Main duties of the jobThe CSMHSC category team works closely with clinical, operational and executive stakeholders to develop procurement strategies, deliver complex sourcing projects, drive value for money and ensure continuity of supply across critical healthcare services. The portfolio encompasses a wide range of specialist areas including Pathology, Laboratory Diagnostics, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Community Diagnostic Centres, Pharmacy (non-drugs), Infection Control, Sterile Services (HSDU), Genetics, Radiotherapy Physics, Nutrition & Dietetics and other diagnostic and clinical support services. The team also supports commissioning and procurement activity across Mental Health and Social Care services. We would be particularly interested in candidates with commercial, contractual and procurement experience within Radiology, Pharmacy, Pathology, Laboratory Diagnostics or other clinical support service environments, including capital schemes and ideally managed service arrangements. However, we welcome applications from individuals with strong transferable procurement, commissioning, category management, supplier relationship management, contract management or strategic sourcing skills who are keen to apply their expertise within a complex NHS and healthcare setting. Experience of managing high-value stakeholders, delivering complex projects and identifying opportunities for service improvement and value creation will be highly advantageous.About usWe are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.DetailsDate posted31 July 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year Per Annum Pro Rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number216-LT-CO8150832Job locationsUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (host site)Various across Devon, see belowPlymouth, Exeter, Torbay & Barnstaple (based from any)PL6 4YEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities*Previous applicants for this role in the last three months should not apply.*OPERATIONAL1. Work in accordance with the direction of the Category Manager to ensure that sourcing is a value-adding activity.2. Handle high-value and complex sourcing activities, in line with category strategies, from inception to completion. This includes developing sourcing strategy, managing tenders through to contract award.3. Investigate, develop and deliver individual complex sourcing plans to best address the challenges set out by Category Management, delivering excellent customer service, best value for money and compliance with DPS governance.4. Works with stakeholders to define procurement requirements and translate them into clear, compliant specifications.5. Sponsor the achievement of DPS Procurement Delivery Board approval of all project gateways, including the Procurement Outcome Report.6. Provide effective handover of sourcing projects to the Manage & Enable function for contract and/or SRM.7. Proactively work to achieve Service Level Agreement KPIs and internal DPS performance improvement metric targets.8. Lead the development and execution of supplier management strategies to ensure high performance and value delivery from key suppliers.9. Oversee and evaluate supplier performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), addressing high-level issues and driving continuous improvement.10. Resolve complex supplier disputes and performance issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and maintaining strong supplier relationships.11. Engage with senior stakeholders to align supplier management strategies with organisational goals and provide expert advice on supplier-related matters.12. Ensure all supplier management activities comply with relevant legislation and internal policies, supporting the development of robust governance procedures.13. Responsible for input into procurement project delivery, informing on potential sourcing approaches, ensuring that the project reflects appropriate potential sourcing approaches14. Responsible for providing and receiving highly complex information when dealing with a range of issues from both internal and external stakeholders.COMMUNICATION15. Establish professional relationships with identified stakeholders.16. Use communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to engage a range of staff to ensure the successful of sourcing activity in accordance with agreed Commercial and Sourcing Plans.17. Lead communicating Sourcing Plans and Procurement Outcome Report recommendation to the DPS Delivery Board for approval, including attending the DPS Delivery Board.18. Engage with key senior stakeholders engaged in Sourcing projects. This will include dealing with Directors, Clinicians and Patient\Staff side representatives and communicating with people with extremely strong opposing views and objectives i.e. decommissioning services, out-sourcing, change etc.19. Build and maintain the reputation of DPS as a highly professional service with effective business partnering arrangements ensuring maximum satisfaction among both internal and external stakeholders.20. Champion a culture of customer service excellence and value for money delivery in sourcing.21. Work with the Performance and Reporting team to support the development and deployment of streamlined process and communication to enable category management and sourcing to create robust plans and to drive process efficiency improvement.MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP22. Manage the team delivering all sourcing activity to deliver DPS strategies and plans.23. Identify the level of resources required to deliver individual sourcing projects.24. Provide commercial support to the budget setting process undertaken by the Partner Trusts.25. Management of own time, project team and project plan to ensure delivery of sourcing projects in accordance with the agreed Commercial Strategy and Sourcing Plan.26. Show effective leadership to ensure that sourcing projects are delivered successfully, including proactively demonstrating leadership behaviours.27. Act as a role model for innovation and improvement within the team.28. Maintain a culture of flexibility and responsiveness and to respond swiftly to changing priorities.29. Responsible in full for all aspects of line management of direct reports, including staff development, performance management, identification of training requirements, managing sickness absence, grievance, disciplinary procedures, and recruitment.For further information please see attached job description Job description Job responsibilities*Previous applicants for this role in the last three months should not apply.*OPERATIONAL1. Work in accordance with the direction of the Category Manager to ensure that sourcing is a value-adding activity.2. Handle high-value and complex sourcing activities, in line with category strategies, from inception to completion. This includes developing sourcing strategy, managing tenders through to contract award.3. Investigate, develop and deliver individual complex sourcing plans to best address the challenges set out by Category Management, delivering excellent customer service, best value for money and compliance with DPS governance.4. Works with stakeholders to define procurement requirements and translate them into clear, compliant specifications.5. Sponsor the achievement of DPS Procurement Delivery Board approval of all project gateways, including the Procurement Outcome Report.6. Provide effective handover of sourcing projects to the Manage & Enable function for contract and/or SRM.7. Proactively work to achieve Service Level Agreement KPIs and internal DPS performance improvement metric targets.8. Lead the development and execution of supplier management strategies to ensure high performance and value delivery from key suppliers.9. Oversee and evaluate supplier performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), addressing high-level issues and driving continuous improvement.10. Resolve complex supplier disputes and performance issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and maintaining strong supplier relationships.11. Engage with senior stakeholders to align supplier management strategies with organisational goals and provide expert advice on supplier-related matters.12. Ensure all supplier management activities comply with relevant legislation and internal policies, supporting the development of robust governance procedures.13. Responsible for input into procurement project delivery, informing on potential sourcing approaches, ensuring that the project reflects appropriate potential sourcing approaches14. Responsible for providing and receiving highly complex information when dealing with a range of issues from both internal and external stakeholders.COMMUNICATION15. Establish professional relationships with identified stakeholders.16. Use communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to engage a range of staff to ensure the successful of sourcing activity in accordance with agreed Commercial and Sourcing Plans.17. Lead communicating Sourcing Plans and Procurement Outcome Report recommendation to the DPS Delivery Board for approval, including attending the DPS Delivery Board.18. Engage with key senior stakeholders engaged in Sourcing projects. This will include dealing with Directors, Clinicians and Patient\Staff side representatives and communicating with people with extremely strong opposing views and objectives i.e. decommissioning services, out-sourcing, change etc.19. Build and maintain the reputation of DPS as a highly professional service with effective business partnering arrangements ensuring maximum satisfaction among both internal and external stakeholders.20. Champion a culture of customer service excellence and value for money delivery in sourcing.21. Work with the Performance and Reporting team to support the development and deployment of streamlined process and communication to enable category management and sourcing to create robust plans and to drive process efficiency improvement.MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP22. Manage the team delivering all sourcing activity to deliver DPS strategies and plans.23. Identify the level of resources required to deliver individual sourcing projects.24. Provide commercial support to the budget setting process undertaken by the Partner Trusts.25. Management of own time, project team and project plan to ensure delivery of sourcing projects in accordance with the agreed Commercial Strategy and Sourcing Plan.26. Show effective leadership to ensure that sourcing projects are delivered successfully, including proactively demonstrating leadership behaviours.27. Act as a role model for innovation and improvement within the team.28. Maintain a culture of flexibility and responsiveness and to respond swiftly to changing priorities.29. Responsible in full for all aspects of line management of direct reports, including staff development, performance management, identification of training requirements, managing sickness absence, grievance, disciplinary procedures, and recruitment.For further information please see attached job descriptionPerson Specification KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE EssentialHigh level of demonstrable experience of sourcing activity in a relevant fieldSignificant demonstrable experience of stakeholder management in a customer and results focused environmentSuccessful negotiation and implementation of purchasing agreements.Desirabledemonstrable Experience of working within a large clinical settingPrevious demonstrable experience of working as a Procurement ManagerDemonstrable experience of delivering sourcing activities in line with Public Sector regulations and best practice QUALIFICATIONS EssentialRelevant qualification to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experienceProven Evidence of continued professional development at postgraduate level or equivalentA relevant qualification in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field (e.g., CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply). qualified or working towards or equivalent APTITUDE & ABILITIES EssentialNegotiation: A skilled negotiator with a broad range of skill setsAnalysis: Skilled in being able to conduct analysis on complex data sets to provide concise insights oStakeholder Management: Strong stakeholder management skills, demonstrating ability to engage with stakeholders at multi levelsStakeholder Management: Strong stakeholder management skills, demonstrating ability to engage with stakeholders at multi levelsDesirableLeading and Managing Others: Strong project leadership and management capabilities and demonstrable experience, with capacity to manage multiple small and medium sized projectsChange Management: Understands change management and process improvement with experience in supporting business process / organisational changeStrategy Delivery: Demonstrable experience of delivering and implementing category and sourcing plans, delivering strategies for various sub-categories Person Specification KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE EssentialHigh level of demonstrable experience of sourcing activity in a relevant fieldSignificant demonstrable experience of stakeholder management in a customer and results focused environmentSuccessful negotiation and implementation of purchasing agreements.Desirabledemonstrable Experience of working within a large clinical settingPrevious demonstrable experience of working as a Procurement ManagerDemonstrable experience of delivering sourcing activities in line with Public Sector regulations and best practice QUALIFICATIONS EssentialRelevant qualification to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experienceProven Evidence of continued professional development at postgraduate level or equivalentA relevant qualification in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field (e.g., CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply). qualified or working towards or equivalent APTITUDE & ABILITIES EssentialNegotiation: A skilled negotiator with a broad range of skill setsAnalysis: Skilled in being able to conduct analysis on complex data sets to provide concise insights oStakeholder Management: Strong stakeholder management skills, demonstrating ability to engage with stakeholders at multi levelsStakeholder Management: Strong stakeholder management skills, demonstrating ability to engage with stakeholders at multi levelsDesirableLeading and Managing Others: Strong project leadership and management capabilities and demonstrable experience, with capacity to manage multiple small and medium sized projectsChange Management: Understands change management and process improvement with experience in supporting business process / organisational changeStrategy Delivery: Demonstrable experience of delivering and implementing category and sourcing plans, delivering strategies for various sub-categoriesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (host site)Various across Devon, see belowPlymouth, Exeter, Torbay & Barnstaple (based from any)PL6 4YEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (host site)Various across Devon, see belowPlymouth, Exeter, Torbay & Barnstaple (based from any)PL6 4YEUnited KingdomEmployer's website

Mechanical Design Engineer! \n Magnus Search are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer, to join a rapidly expanding international company based in Exeter. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative products from concept through to manufacture within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. \n This role is a Full Time Permanent position, where you will work Monday – Friday 8:30am – 05:00pm. Earning a salary of £36,500 - £40,000 DOE (demonstrable at interview stage) along with some fantastic benefits such as: 6.4 Weeks Starting Holiday – Inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service, Flexitime, Free Eye Test, Positive Working Environment, Pension Scheme, Free Parking and staff Discount plus much more! \n Working within the design team, you will be responsible for the design, engineering, and specification of both new and existing products. You will play a key role in ensuring designs are optimised for manufacture, cost-efficiency, and performance while delivering projects on time and to a high standard. \n Key Responsibilities \n · Collaborate with the Technical Engineering Manager and Design & Development team to take products from concept to production-ready designs \n · Produce detailed engineering drawings for manufacture \n · Optimise existing designs to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and maintain quality \n · Advise on manufacturing methods, considering both in-house and external capabilities \n · Perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure product functionality and manufacturability \n · Work closely with Development, Production Engineering, and Purchasing teams to ensure design for manufacture \n About You \n · Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience \n · Proven experience in product development from prototype to mass production \n · Strong knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes (folding, welding) \n · Experience in design for manufacture (DFM) \n · Skilled in DFMEA and tolerance analysis \n · Proficient in Solid Edge (or similar CAD software) \n · Ability to produce 2D drawings to GD&T standards \n · Familiarity with ISO9001:2015 environments \n Join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement—where your ideas are heard and your development is supported. \n Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career.

Make a Home at Taylor WimpeyAt Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.Job SummaryTo set out, and successfully implement, the regional business strategy for delivering efficient cost control and procurement needs in line with business unit targets. Monitor all contractual issues, reviewing costs on a continuing basis, identifying and realising cost-saving opportunities. Overseeing material and subcontract procurement. Be a proactive member of the local board of management and successfully manage staff in the commercial team. Primary ResponsibilitiesImplement regional business strategy for design and procurement needs: Work closely with other Directors in the commercial management of the business. Constantly monitor the commercial viability of schemes throughout the development stage. Effectively communicating the business unit strategy to the department and monitoring progress against targets. Contribute in defining and developing procurement strategy. Liaise with design/engineering teams to maximise value improvement Monitor all contractual issues:Implement and manage effective placement of subcontractor orders. Ensure monitoring systems are in place to manage the financial aspects of a number of projects. Control the scheduling and purchasing of materials. Contribute to development budgets. Review and monitor costs on a continuing basis:Raise awareness of the need to effectively manage a regime of cost control with local board. Prepare regular reports for the MD illustrating the financial situation of various projects in relation to budgets, highlighting any issues/risks. Reconcile monthly costs reports for presentation to Board. Management and motivation of Commercial Ensure that an effective departmental structure is in place to deliver business unit strategy. Manage and motivate Surveyors, Buyers and Estimators. Ability to understand the key drivers for effective staff motivation. Must have the sufficient skills to identify staff weaknesses and implement change where necessary. Ensure regular performance reviews take place within the Team. Proactive member of local Board:Involvement in and understanding of other functions within local management team. As part of management team, responsible for health and safety risk assessment and customer care issues within the business. Take responsibility for achieving business targets including land bank, profit, return on capital and sales. Undertake any other duties as required by the Managing Director Drive forward and attend Concept, Pre-tender, Pre start, specification and any other relevant meeting as required under the Company’s operating framework. Develop Team relationships to ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained Experience, Qualifications, Technical RequirementsPrevious experience of working with a developer At least 2 years experience at Senior Management level in a commercial role Must demonstrate an ability to manage a large number of staff What we offer at Taylor WimpeyAt Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home. We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work. If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. Inclusivity StatementAs a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.Internal Applicants:Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.

Protech are currently recruiting for a Commercial Director on behalf of a leading, 5-star award-winning national residential developer, to lead the commercial function for their Exeter business. Covering everything from cost planning and procurement through to subcontractor and supply chain management, the team's purpose is simple: deliver outstanding homes at the right cost, protecting both margin and quality at every stage of development. \n \n Job Summary \n \n Reporting to the Managing Director, the Commercial Director will own the regional commercial strategy — setting the framework for cost control and procurement across the business unit and ensuring it translates into results against budget and profit targets. The role carries responsibility for tracking commercial risk on live schemes, spotting opportunities to improve value, and overseeing the procurement of subcontractors, materials and supply chain partners. You'll sit on the local board as an active, engaged member, and lead a commercial team through to strong individual and collective performance. \n \n Primary Responsibilities \n \n Commercial Strategy & Procurement \n\n • Set the direction for cost control and procurement across the business unit, aligned to agreed budgets and targets\n, • Partner with fellow Directors on the commercial shaping of the business\n, • Work with design and engineering teams to identify value-improvement opportunities throughout the development lifecycle\n, • Shape and evolve procurement strategy, including the placement of subcontractor and supply chain orders\n, • Track scheme viability continuously as developments progress from concept through to completion\n\n \n Cost & Contract Control \n\n • Maintain robust systems to monitor the financial position across multiple live projects\n, • Oversee the scheduling and purchasing of materials, and manage development budgets\n, • Identify and act on opportunities to reduce cost without compromising quality\n, • Prepare clear, regular reporting for the Managing Director and Board, flagging risks and variances against budget\n, • Reconcile monthly cost positions ahead of Board presentation\n\n \n Team Leadership \n\n • Build and maintain a commercial department structure capable of delivering the business unit's strategy\n, • Lead, coach and motivate Surveyors, Buyers and Estimators\n, • Identify development needs within the team and put plans in place to address them\n, • Conduct regular performance reviews and support career progression across the department\n\n \n Board & Stakeholder Engagement \n\n • Contribute as an active member of the local management team, with visibility across all business functions\n, • Share responsibility for health & safety and customer care standards across the business\n, • Take ownership of business unit targets, including land bank, profitability, return on capital and sales\n, • Represent the commercial function at concept, pre-tender, pre-start, specification and other governance meetings\n, • Build strong working relationships across the team to keep communication open and effective\n\n \n What You'll Need \n \n\n • Proven commercial experience within a residential developer, at Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Director level\n, • At least two years operating at senior management level within a commercial function\n, • Confident managing and motivating a sizeable team\n, • Strong numerical and analytical skills, comfortable interpreting data to support development decisions\n, • Working knowledge of commercial systems (e.g. project management, payment and valuation software)\n, • Experience managing budgets, cost control and competing priorities under pressure\n, • Understanding of how technical and design functions influence on-site profitability\n, • Confident, decisive and resilient, with a lateral, solutions-focused mindset\n, • A natural motivator, comfortable developing people as well as delivering results\n\n \n Interested, or know someone who'd be a great fit? \n Get in touch with Chris Lyons at Protech Search — chris@protechltd.co.uk

Mechanical Design Engineer (Sheet Metal / SolidWorks / Solid Edge)£36,500 - £40,000 + 24 days holiday + Training & Development + Pension + Flexible Working Hours + Free ParkingExeterAre you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a new and exciting challenge with a well-established company?Do you have experience working with new product design and development, and want to work for an established and growing manufacturer that values its employees with a proven track record of developing and promoting new staff who are investing in continuous improvement and driving innovation?On offer is a role reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the design, engineering and specification of all new products alongside the maintenance of the existing product range, and any modifications as may become necessary.Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager and alongside the Design team, you will be expected to generate production-ready designs and help ensure the smooth running of the department, ensuring new products are concluded within the agreed timescales and to the standards expected.The role: \n\n • Work closely with the Technical Engineering Manager, design and development department, taking products from conception to detailed engineering drawings for manufacture\n, • Determine manufacturing methods for engineering designs\n, • Carry out DFMEA at the outset of each project\n, • Ensure that tolerance analysis is carried out during the design process\n, • Work with all departments involved in the NPD program, in particular, Development, Production Engineering & Purchasing, ensuring design for manufacture is implemented before product handover\n\n The person: \n\n • Either a degree-educated or a proven engineering background with a strong bias to mechanical engineering\n, • Sheet metal manufacturing experience and knowledge of sheet metal processes\n\n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.Keywords: Mechanical Design Engineer, DFMEA, Solid Works, Solid Edge, Sheet Metal, ExeterReference: BBBH26508If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Mechanical Design Engineer (Sheet Metal / SolidWorks / Solid Edge) £36,500 - £40,000 + 24 days holiday + Training & Development + Pension + Flexible Working Hours + Free Parking Exeter Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a new and exciting challenge with a well-established company? Do you have experience working with new product design and development, and want to work for an established and growing manufacturer that values its employees with a proven track record of developing and promoting new staff who are investing in continuous improvement and driving innovation? On offer is a role reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the design, engineering and specification of all new products alongside the maintenance of the existing product range, and any modifications as may become necessary. Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager and alongside the Design team, you will be expected to generate production-ready designs and help ensure the smooth running of the department, ensuring new products are concluded within the agreed timescales and to the standards expected. The role: Work closely with the Technical Engineering Manager, design and development department, taking products from conception to detailed engineering drawings for manufacture Determine manufacturing methods for engineering designs Carry out DFMEA at the outset of each project Ensure that tolerance analysis is carried out during the design process Work with all departments involved in the NPD program, in particular, Development, Production Engineering & Purchasing, ensuring design for manufacture is implemented before product handover The person: Either a degree-educated or a proven engineering background with a strong bias to mechanical engineering Sheet metal manufacturing experience and knowledge of sheet metal processes If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Keywords: Mechanical Design Engineer, DFMEA, Solid Works, Solid Edge, Sheet Metal, Exeter Reference: BBBH26508 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

We are searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients design team. In this role you will be responsible for the design, engineering and specification of new products alongside the maintenance of our clients existing product range. You will report to the Technical Engineering Manager and alongside the Design team you will be expected to generate production ready designs and help ensure the smooth running of the department. You will ensure that new products are designed and developed within the agreed timescales and to the standards expected. ROLE DUTIES Work closely with the Technical Engineering Manager and the Design and Development department you will take products from conception to detailed engineering drawings for manufacture. You will determine manufacturing methods for engineering designs accounting for both inhouse and external manufacture capabilities. You will carry out DFMEA at the outset of each project, monitoring the completion of actions identified and working with the development team to identify product design failure modes. You will ensure that tolerance analysis is carried out during the design process, allowing for ease of manufacture, product function and eliminating tolerance build up issues during product manufacture and assembly. You will be working with all departments involved in the NPD program, in particular, Development, Production Engineering & Purchasing, ensuring design for manufacture is implemented prior to product handover. You will work with the Production Engineering department to optimise designs to reduce costs, increase efficiency and maintain product quality. You will ensure Bill of Materials spreadsheets are generated during the design process enabling Production Engineering to generate product manufacturing costs. You will ensure new product progress feedback sheets are filled out and kept up to date. To be considered for the role you require experience in a mixture of the following: - You will be either degree educated or have a proven engineering background with a strong bias toward mechanical engineering. You will be able to demonstrate ability in product development from initial prototype to mass production. Experience of sheet metal manufacture experience and knowledge of sheet metal processes is required. Experience of generating Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis reports (DFMEA Reports) and implementing the actions identified is required. Experience of tolerance build up analysis and resolving areas of concern. Proven experience of working with Solid Edge (consideration will also be given to individuals who have worked with SolidWorks ). Ability to generate 2D production drawings according to GD&T best practise. Demonstrated ability in design for manufacture considerations. Folding simulation software experience whilst NOT essential, would be an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to demonstrate continuous learning. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. Possess proven team working skills. Be able to work to set standards and procedures in an ISO9001:2015 registered company. You will be a structured and organised individual with the ability to prioritise and work on you own initiative. The role comes with an excellent benefits package and once probation has been successfully completed some home-based working is available with prior consent with management (1-day per week). The benefits include, 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), flexitime, competitive salary, pension, loyalty bonus, life assurance, free eye tests, training, rewards hub, hybrid-working, paid overtime and much more! To be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship. You will also need to be based near to Exeter/East Devon, or you will be able to relocate to the area. Keywords Mechanical Design Engineer, Design and Development, DFMEA, Product Design, NPD, Manufacturing, Bill of Materials, Prototypes, Solid Edge , SolidWorks , Microsoft Office, ISO9001, Sheet Metal Processes Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER THE ROLE Sitting within the design team, this role covers the design, engineering and specification of new products alongside ongoing support of the existing product range, including reviewing products for design optimisation and manufacturability. Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will produce production ready designs, provide guidance on design for manufacture, and deliver both existing and new product projects to agreed timescales and standards. ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES • Work closely with the Technical Engineering Manager and the Design and Development department, taking products from concept through to detailed engineering drawings ready for manufacture. • Partner with the Production Engineering department to refine existing designs, reducing cost and improving efficiency while maintaining product quality. • Assess and advise on manufacturing methods for engineering designs, taking into account both in house and external manufacturing capability. • Lead DFMEA activity at the start of each project, tracking completion of identified actions and working with the Development team to identify potential design failure modes. • Apply a solid understanding of both DFMEA and tolerance stack up analysis. • Carry out tolerance analysis throughout the design process to support ease of manufacture and product function, and to prevent tolerance build up issues during manufacture and assembly. • Collaborate across the NPD programme, particularly with Development, Production Engineering and Purchasing, to ensure design for manufacture principles are applied before product handover. • Keep new product progress feedback sheets accurately completed and up to date. PERSON SPECIFICATION • Degree educated, or able to demonstrate an equivalent engineering background with a strong bias towards mechanical engineering. • A track record of taking products from initial prototype through to mass production. • Essential knowledge and hands on experience of sheet metal manufacturing processes, including folding and welding. • Demonstrated experience of design for manufacture. • Experience producing DFMEA reports and following through on identified actions. • Experience of tolerance stack up analysis and resolving areas of concern. • Proven experience using Solid Edge; candidates with experience of comparable CAD packages will also be considered. • Able to produce 2D production drawings in line with GD&T best practice. • Experience with folding simulation software is desirable but not essential. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • A genuine commitment to continuous learning and development. • Competent user of Microsoft Office packages. • Strong team working skills. • Comfortable working to defined standards and procedures within an ISO 9001:2015 registered environment. • Organised and structured, with the ability to prioritise workload and use own initiative. BEHAVIOURS AND ATTRIBUTES This role sits within a department that is customer focused and results driven. The successful candidate will be willing to learn, develop skills across a range of disciplines, and lead by example. They should set a high standard for attitude, behaviour and performance, and consistently promote and uphold the company's values

An established manufacturing business in Exeter is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Design & Development team. This is an opportunity to work on the design, development and continuous improvement of engineered products, taking concepts through to production while working closely with Production Engineering and Purchasing to ensure products are optimised for manufacture. The Role Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, you will: Design and develop new mechanical products from concept through to production. Produce detailed engineering drawings for manufacture. Review and improve existing product designs to enhance manufacturability and reduce production costs. Carry out Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA). Complete tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure product functionality and ease of manufacture. Support New Product Development projects through to production handover. Work closely with Production Engineering, Development and Purchasing teams. Determine appropriate manufacturing methods for both in-house and external manufacture. Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timescales and quality standards. About You You will ideally have: Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a strong engineering background. Experience developing products from prototype through to production. Strong sheet metal design knowledge, including folding and welding processes. Proven Design for Manufacture (DFM) experience. Experience completing DFMEA. Knowledge of tolerance stack-up analysis. Experience using Solid Edge or another 3D CAD package. Ability to produce 2D manufacturing drawings using GD&T. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Experience working within a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful engineering business offering a varied and technically challenging design role. To apply, please send your CV today. Apply today! Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency and advertising for this vacancy on behalf of their client

Design Engineer The Opportunity: Working within the existing design team of this quality British designed and manufactured product, the Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, engineering and specification of all new products. You will also work on improving the design and maintenance of the existing product range, and any modifications as may become necessary. Design for manufacture experience is vital to your success in this fabulous Design Engineer’s position. The Opportunity: Work closely with the Technical Engineering Manager, design and development department taking products from conception to detailed engineering drawings for manufacture. Determine manufacturing methods for engineering designs accounting for both in – house and external manufacture capabilities. Ensure that tolerance analysis is carried out during the design process, allowing for ease of manufacture, product function and eliminating tolerance build up issues during product manufacture and assembly. Work with all departments involved in the NPD program, in particular, Development, Production Engineering & Purchasing, ensuring design for manufacture is implemented prior to product handover. Work with the Production Engineering department to optimise designs to reduce costs, increase efficiency and maintain product quality. Ensure Bill of Materials spreadsheets are generated during the design process enabling Production Engineering to generate product manufacturing costs. Ensure new product progress feedback sheets are filled out and kept up to date.Preferred Skills: Minimum of 2 years experience working as a Mechanical Design Engineer. Either degree educated or a proven engineering background with a strong bias to mechanical engineering. Demonstrated ability in product development from initial prototype to mass production. Sheet metal manufacture experience and knowledge of sheet metal processes would be ideal. Proven experience of working with Solid Edge Solid Works.Associated Benefits: A competitive salary of up to £40000 Company Pension Scheme, 5% contributory Salary Sacrifice scheme. Working Hours: 8.30-5 Monday to Friday Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

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