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Composites Design Project Engineer - Special Projects

Join NP Aerospace as a Composites Design Project Engineer, Special Projects, and...

Location

United Kingdom , Coventry

Salary:

45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

NP Aerospace Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience working with composite materials and processes
Experience in 3D CAD modelling and detail design
Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate Mechanical Engineering or similar subject
Previous experience working on design and development projects, inception to launch, within an engineer to order technical environment
Understanding of engineering drawings and design standards, ideally to automotive / defence requirements
Creative problem-solving capabilities and the ability to use lateral thinking to drive towards innovative new solutions
Familiarity with configuration control and change management
Ability to communicate effectively on a technical level with both peer and management groups and customers
Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment, ideally within the composites industry
Confident working to process and recording work accurately for traceability

Job Responsibility

Generating designs which may include material selection, defining processing parameters, CAD, drafting
Supporting design reviews ensuring verification and validation activities are demonstrated and documented
Technical support to the Design, Development, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams for proposed designs
Working closely with engineering and project teams both in NPA Coventry, NPA Canada and with the North American customer to successfully deliver project requirements
Undertake problem solving of design and product issues to resolve functional issues as they arise throughout the development and service life cycle
Developing specifications and test programmes, analysis and interpretation of test result data and the creation and delivery of reports to internal colleagues and external customers
Support the developmental component manufacture and providing schematics, CNC programming, manufacturing documentation / guidelines, hands on manufacturing support and training
Working alongside the business development and marketing departments to provide input into platform armour sales literature
Creation of product structures to ensure accurate capture of bill of materials
Generation of drawings to support accurate recording of solutions tested and verified

What we offer

Performance rewards – discretionary bonus opportunities
Flex your day – flexible start and finish times
Time to recharge – 25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Purchase Scheme
Support for Defence – two weeks' paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)
Future security – competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions)
Peace of mind – life cover at 3x base salary
Health & wellbeing first – BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs
Grow with us – career development and advancement opportunities within a global business
Supportive environment – a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose

Fulltime

Facilities Engineer, Special Projects

We are seeking a Facilities Engineer, Special Projects to lead and execute infra...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

Not provided

Hadrian Automation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Environmental, or Safety Engineering (or related field)
5–8 years of experience in facilities engineering, including successful execution of large-scale infrastructure projects
Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, and other relevant building and safety codes
Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Excel, and project management platforms
Demonstrated ability to lead contractor management, cost estimation, and capital project budgeting

Job Responsibility

Manage end-to-end execution of facility buildouts, from concept through commissioning, across electrical, mechanical, and structural scopes
Provide engineering design and oversight for critical utilities including HVAC, process gases, chilled water, compressed air, and material handling systems
Maintain and update factory layouts in alignment with evolving production requirements and takt time
Develop scopes of work, manage contractors and vendors, and track performance against project timelines and budgets
Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, operations, engineering, and safety teams to ensure alignment with business needs and regulatory compliance

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
Flexible vacation policy

Fulltime

Manufacturing Engineer, Forging, Special Projects

This role will oversee drawing reviews, CapEx planning, and automation feedback ...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

Not provided

Hadrian Automation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

SME with deep expertise in forging production and inspection
Able to travel ~25% to DOD and prime facilities
Able to analyse DFM, and design/plan production and inspection lines for Forging
Prior experience standing up new Forging lines in Aerospace, Automotive or other domains
Ability to move quickly and make risk-adjusted decisions
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Job Responsibility

Analyze customer drawings and current state of production to design, build, and guide automation of Forging DFM, Production, and Inspection Lines
Contribute as a key player in factories as a service efforts
Deliver cost/schedule/solutions in partnership with our customers and the Federal team
Own CapEx planning, vendor selection, and costing
Oversee drawing reviews, CapEx planning, and automation feedback for Forging as part of the Factories as a Service team
Review drawings for manufacturability rapidly, select the right CapEx for part numbers and assemblies, advise our automation team on forging best practices
Have a deep working knowledge of production and inspection methods for Forging
Assist in building new factories for existing production scope, as well as contribute to the manufacturing processes of new products where Forging is a designed-in function
Analyze drawings at a technical level, as well as plan for forging lines or factories from scratch

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
Flexible vacation policy

Fulltime

Factory Simulation Engineer (Omniverse), Special Projects

We are seeking a Simulation Engineer, Omniverse Specialist to design, develop, a...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

150000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Hadrian Automation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
2–4 years of hands-on experience with Omniverse and/or robotics or factory simulation environments
2+ years of engineering experience in a factory, manufacturing, or industrial setting
Demonstrated ability to make data-driven recommendations that improve production or operational metrics
Experience modeling multiple process technologies and production flows based on incomplete or low-fidelity inputs
Proficiency in Python (OOP) and/or C++, with experience using simulation or visualization APIs
Experience working with CAD data and industrial layouts

Job Responsibility

Develop, maintain, and evolve high-fidelity 3D and discrete-event simulations using NVIDIA Omniverse and related toolchains
Create reusable simulation assets, plugins, workflows, and visualization pipelines for cross-factory use
Translate ambiguous operational inputs (verbal descriptions, low-fidelity drawings, early layouts) into accurate, runnable simulation models
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Operations, Automation, Controls, Finance, Special Projects) to define simulation requirements and success metrics
Deliver simulation insights that inform layout decisions, throughput targets, capital planning, and risk mitigation
Steward the simulation toolchain, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with long-term platform architecture
Rapidly prototype models (0→1) and iterate them into production-ready, decision-grade assets
Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives
Support onboarding and knowledge transfer by documenting workflows, assumptions, and modeling standards

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
Flexible vacation policy

Fulltime

Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Casting, Special Projects

This role will oversee drawing reviews, CapEx planning, and automation feedback ...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

Not provided

Hadrian Automation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior Manager or above level who’s technically in the weeds, with deep expertise in casting production and inspection
Able to travel ~25% to DOD and prime facilities
Capable of leading 1-2 casting MEs
Able to analyse DFM, and design/plan production and inspection lines for casting
Prior experience standing up new casting lines in Aerospace, Automotive, or other domains
Ability to move quickly and make risk-adjusted decisions
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Job Responsibility

Analyse customer drawings and current state of production to design, build, and guide automation of casting DFM, Production, and Inspection Lines
Contribute as a key player in factories as a service efforts
Deliver cost/schedule/solutions in partnership with our customers and the Federal team
Own CapEx planning, vendor selection, and costing
Oversee drawing reviews, CapEx planning, and automation feedback for casting as part of the Factories as a Service team
Be the Lead Engineer for scoping, designing, planning, and automation feedback for casting across all material types and configurations
Review drawings for manufacturability rapidly, select the right CapEx for part numbers and assemblies, advise our automation team on casting best practices
Have a deep working knowledge of production and inspection methods for casting
Assist in building new factories for existing production scope, as well as contribute to the manufacturing processes of new products where casting is a designed-in function
Recruit and lead 1-2 casting MEs to assist, and work with Hadrian’s Automation and Factories Leadership teams to design and ship comprehensive casting production and inspection lines

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
Flexible vacation policy

Fulltime

Process Engineer, Forging, Special Projects

Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense compani...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

Not provided

Hadrian Automation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in process engineering within ferrous or non-ferrous forging environments, including hot, warm, and cold operations
Proficiency with forging simulation tools (e.g., DEFORM, Forge, Q-Form) and experience validating simulation outcomes against real-world results
Strong understanding of quality systems, including authorship of PFMEAs and control plans
experience executing AS9102-compliant First Article Inspections (FAIs)
Familiarity with hot metal testing methods (e.g., NDT, vision systems, gaging, contact measurement) and in process defect detection

Job Responsibility

Analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs), CAD models, and technical drawings to classify forging parts by process complexity, alloy type, size, and risk
Develop first-principles cycle-time models using simulation data, standard routings, and historical performance metrics
Define and document end-to-end forging process flows, including billet cutting and heating, tooling assembly and re-work, tooling change-over, hot forging using vertical and horizontal forging equipment for the mechanical, hydraulic, and screw processes for bulk forming
Translate technical scoping outputs into capital and operational requirements for factory implementation (equipment, staffing, takt planning)
Collaborate cross-functionally with quality and inspection teams to define inspection strategies, CTQ checkpoints, and measurement system analysis plans

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
Flexible vacation policy

Fulltime

Special Projects Design Engineer

In our Custodial Department, we’re on the front line of creating safer environme...

Location

United Kingdom , Nelson or Cannock

Salary:

Not provided

Protec Fire and Security Group Ltd

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

An electrical based qualification such as City & Guilds, ONC, HNC etc

Job Responsibility

Create winning proposals – prepare and submit accurate quotations that tick every box, from client needs to British Standards
Get creative with words – support with technical bid writing, helping craft methodologies and technical documents that really stand out
Bring ideas to life – produce conceptual electronic designs and wiring schematics that shape future projects
Team up & collaborate – work closely with Sales, Projects, and Design to deliver spot-on quotations to prospective clients
Crunch the numbers – help prepare cost breakdowns, profit forecasts, and tidy up tenders so nothing’s missed
Hunt for the best deals – gather competitive quotes from suppliers and subcontractors to keep our bids sharp
Quality checker – review 3rd-party quotes to make sure everything is fully compliant
Be the face of the company – attend initial site meetings, carry out site surveys, and represent us with confidence
Keep projects moving – process client sales orders, liaise with engineers, and make sure all job files are ready to roll
Pitch in where needed – support with admin, calls, and any other tasks that keep the team running smoothly

Fulltime

Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Heat Treatment, Special Projects

This role will oversee drawing reviews, CapEx planning, and automation feedback ...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

Not provided

Hadrian Automation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior Manager or above level who’s technically in the weeds, with deep expertise in Heat Treatment production and inspection
Able to travel ~25% to DOD and prime facilities
Capable of leading 1-2 Heat Treatment MEs
Able to analyse DFM, and design/plan production and inspection lines for Heat Treatment
Prior experience standing up new Heat Treatment lines in Aerospace, Automotive, or other domains
Ability to move quickly and make risk-adjusted decisions
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Job Responsibility

Analyse customer drawings and current state of production to design, build, and guide automation of Heat Treatment DFM, Production, and Inspection Lines
Contribute as a key player in factories as a service efforts
Deliver cost/schedule/solutions in partnership with our customers and the Federal team
Own CapEx planning, vendor selection, and costing
Oversee drawing reviews, CapEx planning, and automation feedback for Heat Treatment as part of the Factories as a Service team
Be the Lead Engineer for scoping, designing, planning, and automation feedback for Heat Treatment across all material types and configurations
Review drawings for manufacturability quickly, select the right CapEx for part numbers and assemblies, advise ocapex heatcapur automation team on best practices for Heat Treatment, and gain a deep understanding of production and inspection methods for Heat Treatment
Assist in building new factories for existing production scope, as well as contribute to the manufacturing processes of new products where Heat Treatment is a designed-in function
Recruit and lead 1-2 Heat Treatment MEs to assist, and work with Hadrian’s Automation and Factories Leadership teams to design and ship comprehensive Heat Treatment production and inspection lines

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
Flexible vacation policy

Fulltime

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