Tobias Patterson

Tobias Patterson

Business Manager
01453852552 | 07849835846
tobias.patterson@omegaresource.co.uk
Tobias Patterson

Specialised in:

Aerospace, Defence and wider Advanced Manufacturing. Partnering with leading engineering and manufacturing businesses to support outstanding candidates into fantastic opportunities.

Experience & background:

An experienced recruiter with over 8 years’ experience. I now lead a team of talented recruiters who partner with some of the UK’s most innovative engineering & manufacturing businesses. Priding myself on becoming an extension of our clients recruitment functions, I have experience recruiting everything from technician level to Senior Hires.

I started my recruitment career shortly after graduating in Sports Business (and 6 months of travelling). After initially working within Transport and Industrial temporary recruitment, I quickly found my feet within Technical and Engineering recruitment at Omega and haven’t looked back since.

You might be surprised to learn:

Whilst travelling New Zealand I did both a sky dive and a bungee jump.

Jobs posted by Tobias Patterson

Posted

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Aerospace & Defence
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
Market related
Contract

Role: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer 

Employment: Contract 

Duration: 12 Months

Location: West Midlands

Rates: DOE

 

ROLE OVERVIEW - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Due to impressive project and programme wins, we are seeking to recruit Mechanical Design Engineers to support our client's engineering operations.

You'll need strong experience in the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies, with the ability to support products through the early stages of the product development lifecycle, from concept generation through Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR). Experience within aerospace or other highly regulated engineering environments is considered highly advantageous.

This is an Inside IR35 position that will require on-site working due to the nature of the work.

 

Role Responsibilities - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies.Create accurate technical drawings and 3D CAD models.Support product development activities from concept definition through PDR and CDR milestones.Apply GD&T and perform tolerance analysis.Participate in DFMEA and risk identification activities.Present design concepts, progress updates and design maturity at technical review gates.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure designs are manufacturable, compliant and aligned with programme requirements.Support prototype build, testing and troubleshooting activities.Generate and maintain design documentation.Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and continuous improvement activities.

 

Experience - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or HNC/HND with equivalent industry experience.Proven experience in the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies.Experience supporting programmes through structured design review processes, including PDR and CDR activities.Proficiency in producing technical drawings and engineering specifications.Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.Experience with 3D CAD systems (Siemens NX preferred).Experience with PLM/PDM systems (Teamcenter preferred).Experience working within aerospace or other highly regulated engineering environments.Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical solutions to customers and multidisciplinary teams.  

OMEGA

For more information on this role, please contact Tobias Patterson on 01453 852 552 or send a copy of your CV to tobias.patterson@omegaresource.co.uk

Candidates who are currently a Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Designer, Senior Engineer, CAD Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Component Engineer, Project Design Engineer or similar may be suitable.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk   

 

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Posted

Lab Technician
FMCG
Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Market related
Contract

Laboratory Technician (Analytical Testing)

Leicester

Contract - 6 Months

Competitive Rate of pay

 

Omega are delighted to be supporting a leading organisation in the recruitment of a Laboratory Technician to join their well-established R&D laboratory in the Leicester area, supporting core analytical testing across routine, innovation, and manufacturing activities.

This is a hands-on role focused on delivering accurate, reliable test results, working with key methods including oil, salt, and moisture analysis. Ideal for someone who enjoys practical lab work and working with structured testing processes.

 

Main Duties - Laboratory Technician

 Carry out routine analytical testing including oil, salt, and moisture analysisOperate and maintain titrators and associated laboratory equipmentPrepare samples and perform testing in line with standard laboratory proceduresConduct calibration, routine checks, and basic troubleshooting of lab equipmentAccurately record, interpret, and report results within lab systemsSupport testing activities for product innovation, shelf life, and manufacturing requirementsEnsure compliance with laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory standardsIdentify and escalate any issues with test results, equipment, or methodsMaintain a clean, organised, and efficient laboratory environment

 

The Ideal Candidate - Laboratory Technician

Experience working within a laboratory, QC, or testing environmentHands-on experience with titration / titrators highly desirableStrong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and consistencyGood understanding of lab safety and quality proceduresComfortable working with routine methods and structured processes

 

What We Are Able to Offer - Laboratory Technician

Competitive hourly rate (depending on experience)Opportunity to work within a market-leading organisation in a well-established R&D environmentModern laboratory facilities with access to well-maintained equipmentOn-site canteen and supportive working environmentOpportunity to gain valuable experience within a highly regarded technical team

 

If you are a Lab Technician, Analytical Technician, QC Technician, Laboratory Analyst, or Testing Technician, you may also be suitable for this role.

 

Please contact Tobias Patterson on 01453 852 552 or tobias.patterson@omegaresource.co.uk

 

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.