Project Manager - Manufacturing, Surrey, £50,000 - £60,000 + Ben.
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Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Surrey
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
A leading technology company, specialising in cutting-edge solutions for industrial applications, is seeking a Project Manager to support its continued growth. This role will involve managing and coordinating engineering projects, ensuring the successful delivery of new products that meet both technical and commercial objectives within agreed time frames.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities of the Role:
- Manage engineering resources in collaboration with the Engineering Manager, working with teams in Surrey and remotely with other business locations.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans.
- Implement and monitor project controls and metrics, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
- Coordinate project tasks and support engineering team members to ensure smooth execution.
- Take minutes and record action items during project review meetings.
- Oversee prototype builds, working closely with the Purchasing Manager and suppliers to optimise material sourcing and fabrication.
- Identify and manage project risks, ensuring schedules and budgets remain on track.
- Define and implement corrective actions if projects deviate from plan.
- Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and best practices in project management.
Person Specification:
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and principles.
- A recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM) is advantageous.
- Proven experience in creating and maintaining project plans.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to other sites in the UK
- Ideally qualified in engineering to Degree level with a good understanding of engineering principles.
We Offer:
- Excellent career progression opportunities, with the potential to advance into a senior management role.
- Competitive salary plus a generous bonus scheme.
- Company pension scheme.
- 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Healthcare and benefits package.
Sponsorship for this role is NOT available.
All candidates must have a current right to work in the UK.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a company where your skills will make a difference, apply now dean@ScorpiusTA.co.uk
Rolling Stock Systems Engineers, New York, £500-600 / day + Exp.
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Job Title: Rolling Stock Systems Engineer
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Full-time
Day Rate: £500-£600 / day plus daily expenses plus return flights every 6-8 weeks
About Us: Working for a dynamic and innovative consultancy working mainly in the transportation industry, and we are currently seeking an experienced engineer with rail systems knowledge to join our team. Based in the vibrant city of New York, this role offers a unique opportunity for a professional who is passionate about rolling stock engineering and eager to immerse themselves in the bustling lifestyle of the city. This opportunity is unique in the that it offers unrivaled development opportunities for someone wishing to take on a consultants role.
Responsibilities:
- Working on a range of clients sites, you can be involved in advise on operations including inspections, maintenance, and repairs on rolling stock equipment.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues in a timely manner and guide others where required
- Collaborate with a diverse team to ensure the efficient operation of rolling stock systems.
- Implement preventive maintenance programs to maximise equipment reliability.
- Provide technical support and expertise for rolling stock-related projects.
- Offer project assistance and guidance to clients on site
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Proven experience in rolling stock engineering, with a focus on maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours due to the nature of the role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply:
- If you are a skilled degree qualified Rolling Stock Engineer seeking a new and exciting challenge, and you're ready to embrace the vibrant lifestyle of New York, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive day rate of £500-£600/day.
- Daily allowance for expenses
- Paid return flights to the UK on a 6 weekly basis (flexible)
- Opportunity to expand your skills to other rail disciplines including Rolling Stock
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, impactful projects shaping the future of rail infrastructure.
- Collaborate with a diverse and forward-thinking team dedicated to engineering excellence.
- Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
- Company support for achieving chartered status in engineering.
This vacancy is unique to, and exclusively managed by, Scorpius Talent Acquisition.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a company where your skills will make a difference, apply now dean@ScorpiusTA.co.uk
Manufacturing Planner / Scheduler, Surrey, £40,000 - £50,000
Job Title: Manufacturer Planner & Scheduler
Location: Surrey
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Role:
This is a hands-on role and will involve the co-ordination and daily support of the production, materials, and product testing areas of the company. The role will provide direction and priorities that help support the Production Planning Manager and team focusing across the manufacturing and material control aspects of the business. It will drive support on projects and activities required to meet customer requirements and production schedules. The role will involve close liaison with all levels of staff across the company; including Logistics, Stores, Supply Chain, R&D, Service and Quality departments.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning, scheduling and co-ordinating the activities of the assembly area, stores and testing teams.
Working with supply chain and purchasing team to ensure supply of materials and components meets production schedules.
Working with the Logistics and Sales team to ensure that lead times are accurate and delays minimised.
Provision of updated information on production builds to the front end teams as and when schedules change.
Review skill sets and resources to ensure that production needs are met.
Review productivity and efficiency, with a view to cost reduction where possible.
Working with the new MRP implementation team develop a new approach to scheduling and workshop management, targeting a greater and longer term visibility of production / assembly schedules.
Design and presentation of monthly reports to senior management on build costs, schedules and efficiencies.
Qualifications and Experience
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in production scheduling preferably within a small volume engineering business
Good Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
Ability to accomplish goals and tasks with teams through teamwork, working to deadlines is important
Organised, ability to work under pressure and capable of working across many product lines.
Strong interpersonal skills and comfortable leading discussion and debate both within peer group, business partners, and senior management
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a company where your skills will make a difference, apply now dean@ScorpiusTA.co.uk
Manufacturing Production Director, £80,000 - £100,000, Surrey
Job Title: Director of Production - Manufacturing
Location: Surrey
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000
Role:
Reporting to the main board the position will form a pivotal and high profile role within the production area of the company.
This senior hands on role will have complete responsibility for all aspects of manufacturing and will be tasked to develop and implement a production strategy capable of meeting the company’s current output and future growth aspirations.
- Liaison with all levels of staff and management will be required with regular reporting to Directors of the business.
- Management and Planning of the manufacturing operation and the creation of a new production management ethos across the company based on industry accepted best practices
- Working with the production planners to ensure that the workshop is kept loaded and capacity planning systems are developed to assist with the workflow management.
- Development and implementation of new processes and procedures aimed at improving build efficiency and streamlining the production process
- Scheduling of production and repair activities in accordance with customer needs.
- Development of our MRP / MPS systems and with the production engineering group to ensure product BOM’s are structured correctly
- Management and review of re-order points, stock levels and safety stocks
- Management and development of the production team. Ensuring that staff are fully trained and competent to carry out safe and correct working practices with regularly updated skills matrices.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and cost reduction projects, with the development of KPI’s to measure delivery.
- Working with the production engineering and quality group to ensure the correct distribution of all manufacturing documentation and the co-ordination of production queries with the Quality / Change Control system.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & EXPECTATIONS IMPROVEMENT
- A qualified engineer with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in production management in an engineering environment
- Last roles must include at least two SME production environments
- A detailed knowledge of Planning, BOM maintenance and creation, Work Orders and Sales Order Management within an MRP System
- A natural and assertive leader, capable of working under their own initiative
- Proven experience in the development and implementation of new processes and able to clearly demonstrate production improvements and achievements.
- High level of competence with Microsoft Excel and analytical tools
- Prepared to work on a hands on basis, the role is categorically not shuffling papers in an office.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a company where your skills will make a difference, apply now dean@ScorpiusTA.co.uk
Rail Track Engineers, New York, £500-600 per day plus expenses
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Job Title: Rail Track Engineers
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Full-time
Day Rate: £500-£600 / day plus daily expenses plus return flights every 6-8 weeks
About Us:
We are a dynamic and innovative consultancy specialising in delivering world-class solutions for rail systems. We are seeking two accomplished Track Engineers to join our expanding team in New York. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise to shape the future of rail infrastructure and engineering excellence.
The Role:
As a Track Engineer, you will take on a proactive consultancy role to:
- Provide expert support and advice to clients on optimising track systems and processes.
- Conduct detailed inspections and observations of track infrastructure to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and deliver strategic recommendations to elevate engineering systems and ensure compliance with world-class standards.
- Analyse and address issues related to track geometry, fixings, points, crossings, signalling interactions, and obsolescence risks.
- Propose and implement strategies to enhance track bed stability, drainage, and stress management.
- Collaborate closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring alignment with operational goals and safety requirements.
- Mentor and guide client teams, helping them adopt best practices and long-term improvements.
- Produce comprehensive, actionable reports that clearly outline findings, solutions, and implementation plans.
Key Requirements:
- Degree in engineering or equivalent qualification.
- Extensive experience in track engineering, including inspection, analysis, and process optimisation.
- Proven ability to develop and implement engineering solutions that meet or exceed global standards.
- Strong analytical skills to assess complex engineering systems and recommend improvements.
- Outstanding communication and consultancy skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with clients and teams.
- Capable of writing detailed technical reports.
- A proactive, solutions-driven approach to problem-solving and delivering measurable results.
How to Apply:
- If you are a skilled degree qualified Rail Track Engineer seeking a new and exciting challenge, and you're ready to embrace the vibrant lifestyle of New York, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive day rate of £500-£600/day.
- Daily allowance for expenses
- Paid return flights to the UK on a 6 weekly basis (flexible)
- Opportunity to expand your skills to other rail disciplines including Rolling Stock
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, impactful projects shaping the future of rail infrastructure.
- Collaborate with a diverse and forward-thinking team dedicated to engineering excellence.
- Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
- Company support for achieving chartered status in engineering.
This vacancy is unique to, and exclusively managed by, Scorpius Talent Acquisition.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a company where your skills will make a difference, apply now dean@ScorpiusTA.co.uk
Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer, Suffolk, £52,000 plus excellent benefits
Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer
A well-established food production company is seeking a Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer to join their engineering team. This role is crucial in maintaining and optimising production equipment across a large-scale manufacturing site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, installations, and breakdown repairs.
- Conduct planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
- Support plant modifications and scheduled shutdown maintenance.
- Diagnose and repair electrical systems, motors, pumps, actuators, and conveyors.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and maintain high hygiene standards.
- Participate in an on-call rota to provide emergency breakdown support
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Electrical & Mechanical qualifications (Level 3 preferred, 18th Edition desirable).
- Additional certifications such as IPAF, PASMA, or Forklift (beneficial but not essential).
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Shift Pattern & Benefits:
- Panama Shift (42 hours per week).
- Holiday: 23.5 days per year.
- Pension: 5% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution.
- Life Assurance: 4x annual salary.
- Healthcare: Cash Plan Scheme.
- Bonus: Profit-related bonus scheme.
- Other perks: Free car parking & family-friendly policies.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving food production business offering long-term career development and excellent benefits. If you have the relevant skills and experience, apply today!
Sponsorship for this role is NOT available.
All candidates must have a current right to work in the UK.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a company where your skills will make a difference, apply now dean@ScorpiusTA.co.uk
BOM Engineer, Surrey, £35,000-£40,000 plus benefits
BOM Engineer – Technology Manufacturing, Surrey
We are seeking a BOM Engineer to join a leading technology manufacturing business in Surrey. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of engineering, manufacturing processes, and BOM management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create, review, and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for new and existing products.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and procurement teams to ensure BOM accuracy and efficiency.
- Manage multi-level BOM structures, part numbers, and revisions within ERP/MRP systems.
- Implement engineering change orders (ECOs/ECNs) and update documentation accordingly.
- Support cost analysis, material sourcing, and inventory planning.
Key Requirements:
- Engineering or technical degree (or equivalent experience).
- Experience working with ERP/MRP and PLM systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Windchill).
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and engineering drawings.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage structured data.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced technology-driven business with great career progression.
Sponsorship for this role is NOT available.
All candidates must have a current right to work in the UK.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a company where your skills will make a difference, apply now dean@ScorpiusTA.co.uk
Production Engineer, Surrey, £50,000 - £60,000
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Your Mission:
Be the bridge between R&D and production, ensuring new products flow seamlessly into mainstream manufacturing striving for Right First Time success. Collaborate, innovate and make your mark driving continuous improvement and efficiency wherever possible.
About Us
We are a growing business with a proven track record of success, now embarking on the next chapter of our growth. With products distributed worldwide, we offer you the chance to:
Be part of an ambitious, driven team.
Shape the future manufacturing of a thriving company.
Work in an environment where your ideas make a real impact.
Be recognised for your input and successes.
What You’ll Do
Your role will combine strategy and hands-on expertise. Key responsibilities include:
Smooth NPI: Collaborate with R&D to bring new products to life on the production line.
Empower Teams: Train production staff on new products and processes.
Boost Efficiency: Design and implement build efficiency schemes.
Own the Details: Generate ECNs for design, process, and BOM changes.
Solve Problems: Tackle obsolescence issues with practical, creative solutions.
Support the Floor: Provide production tools like KanBan systems, jigs, and fixtures.
Collaborate with Suppliers: Occasional visits to maintain quality and alignment.
What We’re Looking For
You are someone who is precise and conscientious: You thrive on attention to detail and clarity in execution. You communicate effortlessly and work seamlessly with cross-functional teams and suppliers. You enjoy challenges and solving them hands-on. You think bigger and are eager to improve not just processes but the people and systems around them. You relish problem solving as part of a team and working on your own projects
Your Toolkit
Degree in engineering preferred but not essential, solid experience in electro-mechanical assembly is key.
Knowledge of electro-mechanical product build including soldering, crimping, wiring, mechanisms, test strategies, and problem solving.
A proven track record in enhancing production workflows.
Why You’ll Love This Role
A chance to transform processes and elevate production standards.
Work in a motivated team with the common goal of improvement.
A vibrant, forward-thinking company culture where your contributions matter.
Autonomy to make a difference.
Be involved in multiple projects, upgrades and rewarding technical challenges.
This vacancy is unique to, and exclusively managed by, Scorpius Talent Acquisition.
Sponsorship for this role is NOT available.
All candidates must have a current right to work in the UK.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a company where your skills will make a difference, apply now dean@ScorpiusTA.co.uk
Electronics Test Engineer, £40,000 - £50,000, Buckinghamshire
Industry: Cutting-Edge Electronics
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
Are you ready to take your technical skills to the next level while working with innovative technology? We're looking for a Test Engineer who’s not only technically compitent but also a natural communicator. In this role, you'll collaborate directly with our clients to create smarter, faster, and more efficient test strategies.
Join a forward-thinking company where your ideas won’t just be heard—they’ll shape the future of our testing processes.
What You'll Do
- Liaise with Clients: Work closely with clients to understand their needs and develop bespoke test strategies that deliver outstanding results.
- Test Like a Pro: Dive into detailed component-level testing and troubleshooting, ensuring every product meets the highest standards.
- Drive Innovation: Develop and optimise test systems to maximise accuracy, speed, and efficiency.
- Collaborate with Experts: Partner with design teams to provide design-for-test insights that make our products even better.
- Analyse & Report: Turn test data into actionable insights, presenting clear and impactful reports to internal teams and clients.
About You
You’re not just a Test Engineer — you’re a problem solver, a communicator, and a collaborator. Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Qualifications: HNC/D in electronics or similar discipline (a degree is a bonus).
- Hands-On Experience: Testing electronic systems down to the component level.
- People Skills: You’re comfortable talking to clients and translating technical details into clear, actionable plans.
- Technical Know-How: Familiarity with test system development and tools, automated test systems, and troubleshooting processes.
- Team Player: Collaboration is your thing—you thrive in cross-functional environments and love making an impact.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology with a company that values creativity and fresh ideas.
- Your Ideas Matter: We don’t just want your skills—we want your input, your insights, and your ambition.
Bonus Points For...
- Automation Savvy: Knowledge of automated test systems and programming.
- Detail-Oriented Problem Solver: You thrive on identifying challenges and finding innovative solutions.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re ready to combine your technical expertise with your people skills, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s build the future of electronics testing together.
This vacancy is unique to, and exclusively managed by, Scorpius Talent Acquisition.
Sponsorship for this role is NOT available.
All candidates must have a current right to work in the UK.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a company where your skills will make a difference, apply now dean@ScorpiusTA.co.uk