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Systems Verification & Qualification Engineer

Fareham

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Life Assurance

 

Role Overview - Systems Verification & Qualification Engineer

Omega are delighted to be supporting a leading avionics manufacturer in the recruitment of a Systems Verification & Qualification Engineer to join their engineering team in Fareham.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading aerospace organisation developing advanced avionics technology for commercial and military aircraft. The role is focused on the verification, qualification and testing of safety-critical systems, ensuring products meet demanding customer, regulatory and certification requirements prior to release.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will support products throughout the development lifecycle, playing a key role in proving system performance, demonstrating compliance and supporting certification activities.

 

Main Duties - Systems Verification & Qualification Engineer

Develop and deliver verification and qualification strategies for avionics systemsProduce test plans, procedures, technical reports and compliance documentationSupport integration, environmental and system-level testing activitiesAnalyse test results and investigate technical issues to support programme deliveryDemonstrate compliance against customer, regulatory and certification requirementsWork closely with software, electronics and mechanical engineering teams throughout development programmesSupport system safety, risk and reliability activitiesMaintain verification evidence and requirements traceabilityParticipate in customer reviews and technical discussionsContribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes

 

Experience, Skills & Qualifications - Systems Verification & Qualification Engineer

Degree, HNC or HND qualified in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related disciplineExperience working within aerospace, defence or another highly regulated engineering environmentStrong experience in verification, validation, qualification or integration testing of complex engineering systemsExperience developing test plans, test procedures, verification reports and compliance documentationExperience analysing test data and demonstrating compliance against customer or regulatory requirementsUnderstanding of safety-critical systems and engineering lifecycle processesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams

Desirable Experience

Avionics or aerospace systemsEnvironmental, EMC, vibration or flight testingCertification and compliance activitiesRequirements management and traceability toolsCommercial or military aerospace programmes

 

What We Are Able To Offer - Systems Verification & Qualification Engineer

Competitive salaryStrong annual bonus schemePrivate healthcareLife assurance33 days holidayFlexible benefits packageOpportunity to work on advanced aerospace programmesLong-term career development within a global engineering organisation

 

If you are a Systems Verification Engineer, Qualification Engineer, Verification Engineer, V&V Engineer, Integration & Test Engineer, Systems Test Engineer or Avionics Engineer, 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.

Internal Sales Engineer
Permanent
Cirencester
£30,000 - £40,000 +OTE

Internal Sales Engineer required by growing manufacturing company, based in Cirencester. The successful Technical Sales Engineer will join a busy technical sales team, supporting customers and sales colleagues across a designated geographical area. This role combines customer service, sales administration and technical support, helping to deliver an outstanding customer experience while identifying opportunities for business growth.

Main Duties: Internal Sales Engineer

Act as the first point of contact for customer enquiries, quotations and orders.Build strong customer relationships and provide excellent service.Prepare and follow up quotations.Support Area Sales Managers with day-to-day account management.Resolve customer queries and coordinate with internal teams.Identify sales opportunities and promote products and services.Maintain accurate records within the CRM system.Assist with customer visits, exhibitions and product presentations.Provide technical and commercial support as required.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Technical Sales Engineer

A background  in a technical sales, sales support, customer service or engineering support or equivalent role.A relevant technical qualification (ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent) desirable.Outstanding communication and organisational skills.Commercially aware and customer focused.Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM/ERP systems.Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a team.

What we are able to offer: Technical Sales Engineer

Bonus schemeIncome protectionMedical Insurance

If you are already a Internal Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Executive, Technical Account Manager, you may also be suitable for this role.

Please contact Anna Hinton anna.hinton@omegaresource.co.uk 01453 829521

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.

Position: Purchasing Specialist
Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Job Type: Permanent / Onsite

My client, a global manufacturing business are on the hunt for a dynamic and tenacious Purchasing Specialist to join their tightly knit team!

Role and Responsibilities – Purchasing Specialist 
In this role, you will look to manage and control the relationships with suppliers of raw materials, factored products and services.

Other responsibilities include:

Act as the primary customer contact for all production programme matters, providing clear updates, recovery plans, and communication of technical or commercial issues.Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of programmesLead regular customer reviews covering performance metrics, reliability trends, repair performance, and emerging in-service issues.Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to manage in-service issues affecting the company’s equipment.

Experience or Qualifications – Purchasing Specialist

Proven negotiating skills working with manufacturing suppliersCIPS membership or equivalentPrevious experience of leading strategic sourcing methodologiesProven contract management skills

Benefits – Purchasing Specialist   

25 Days + Bank HolidaysPrivate Health Care OptionsCompetitive pension contributionEmployee benefits platform for retail discounts

Candidates who currently are a Purchasing Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Senior Buyer or Supply Chain Analyst may be suitable for this position.

For more information regarding this Purchasing Specialist role please contact Ben Herd on 01453 829523 or ben.herd@omegaresource.co.uk

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

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.

Job Title: Machine Shop Shift Supervisor

Location: Bristol

Pay Range: £55,000 - £59,000

Contract Type: Permanent

Shift: 3 shifts rotating  

A leading precision manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Shift Supervisor to join its production leadership team. This role is responsible for ensuring the machine shop operates safely, efficiently, and effectively while meeting customer requirements and business objectives.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading shift operations, developing team capability, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and performance within a CNC machining environment.

Key Responsibilities – Machine Shop Shift Supervisor

 

Health, Safety & Environment:

Ensure the team adheres to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.Maintain a strong presence on the shop floor to reinforce safe working practices.Deliver toolbox talks and communicate safety work instructions as directed by the EHS Lead.Conduct risk assessments where required to ensure a safe working environment.Report accidents and near misses in accordance with company procedures and support corrective and preventative actions.Liaise with Facilities to support environmental and compliance activities.

Leadership & People Management:

Lead the shift team to achieve daily production targets and operational objectives.Conduct start-of-shift meetings to review performance, priorities, and goals.Manage and support Team Leaders, ensuring effective labour allocation and output.Identify training requirements and make recommendations to the Manufacturing Manager.Take responsibility for employee performance, conduct, and adherence to company standards.Ensure all team members receive relevant updates, communications, and training.Maintain and update skills matrices to support workforce development.Support recruitment activities, including interviewing machine shop operators.Manage timesheets, holidays, return-to-work interviews, and associated administration.Conduct performance reviews and annual grading activities.Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.Maintain a visible and approachable leadership presence on the shop floor.

Production & Delivery:

Oversee daily machine shop operations to ensure production schedules are achieved.Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate rework activities to maintain workflow.Deliver weekly objectives set by the Manufacturing Manager.Lead daily Gemba walks and report operational performance.Ensure accurate and timely job bookings across all operations.Support Team Leaders with machine allocation and production prioritisation.Raise purchase requisitions for approved suppliers including tools, consumables, and equipment.Manage and report Kanban stock levels.Participate in weekly performance review meetings with the Manufacturing Manager.Support maintenance activities and escalate machine-related issues when required.Track and support Continuous Improvement activities through CI and HIVE systems.Implement operational changes and business improvement initiatives.Present previous day performance metrics during SFM meetings.Coordinate and monitor TPM activities to ensure planned machine maintenance is completed.Drive initiatives aimed at reducing downtime, improving machine reliability, and increasing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Quality & Continuous Improvement:

Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations following quality issues, scrap, or machine collisions.Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Production teams to implement corrective actions.Maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within the machine shop.Report findings and recommendations to relevant departments.Ensure accurate completion of production records to support traceability and quality requirements.Support quality-focused continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap and improve process capability.Encourage team participation in Continuous Improvement activities to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.

General Responsibilities:

Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.Support internal and external audits to ensure compliance with required standards.Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by management.

Qualifications & Requirements – Machine Shop Shift Supervisor

 

Previous experience in a CNC machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.Demonstrable ability to set and operate a range of CNC machine tools within defined processes.Strong leadership experience with the ability to organise, coach, mentor, and motivate teams.Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the business.Computer literate with strong administrative capabilities.Highly organised and methodical approach to problem-solving.Positive, proactive, and approachable leadership style.Open-minded, adaptable, and driven to support business improvement and change initiatives.Target-focused with a commitment to achieving operational excellence.

What We Can Offer – Machine Shop Shift Supervisor

 

Pension – 5% matched contribution (up to 8% matched)Life Cover x4 salary25 days holiday, plus an additional day at 5,10, 15, 20 and 25 years – a maximum of 30 daysSimply Health cover for self and any of employees children Level 3Company bonus scheme – non contractual and dependant on company performanceEnhanced paternity and maternity leave (after qualifying period)Retail discountsCycle to work scheme

For more information on this role, please contact Harvey Clough on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to harvey.clough@omegaresource.co.uk.

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit 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.