Janspeed Technologies Limited have been a leading manufacturer of bespoke and performance exhaust systems since 1962.
We are recruiting for a Quality Manager to join the company in Salisbury.
Quality Manager &ndash; Automotive Supplier (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, Health &amp; Safety)
Position Overview The Quality Manager is responsible for leading all quality, environmental, and health &amp; safety management activities within the automotive manufacturing facility. This includes ownership of the Quality Management System (QMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and support for the site Health &amp; Safety framework, ensuring full compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and legal safety requirements.
Required Experience &amp; Qualifications Education - Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Quality, Environmental Science, Manufacturing, or related field.
Professional Experience - 5+ years automotive quality experience, including 2+ years in leadership. - Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001. - Experience supporting Health &amp; Safety activities or compliance. - Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, auditing, and corrective action.
Skills &amp; Competencies - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and customer management. - Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&amp;T. - Proficiency in Excel, Minitab, or similar. - Strong leadership and organisational skills.
Preferred Qualifications - Internal Auditor certification for ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or ISO 14001. - Six Sigma Green or Black Belt. - OEM experience. - Knowledge of environmental and safety legislation.
Key Attributes - High integrity, detail-focused, proactive, strong relationship skills, continuous improvement mindset, business awareness, task ownership, resilience.

Quality Manager

Data &amp; Statistical Modelling Engineer
Oxfordshire
&pound;Competitive&nbsp; + Good Benefits
Our client is a fast-growing, venture-backed advanced manufacturing company, redefining how high-performance metal components are designed and produced. By combining machine learning, physics-based modelling, and metal 3D printing, the team is pushing the boundaries of what engineered materials can achieve.
They are now seeking a sharp, intellectually curious engineer to help scale next-generation manufacturing systems.
The Role
Laser Powder Bed Fusion machines generate vast streams of data. The successful candidate will turn that data into insight and predictive power.
Responsibilities include:
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;">Building statistical and machine learning models to predict machine and component performance</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;">Identifying key drivers of variation in advanced manufacturing processes</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;">Designing robust data pipelines that transform raw machine signals into reliable, decision-ready outputs</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;">Collaborating with materials scientists, process engineers, and software developers to improve production reliability and scalability</li>
</ul>
This is not dashboard-building. It is modelling physical systems &mdash; and improving how they behave in the real world.
The Ideal Candidate
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;">Background in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, or a related STEM discipline</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;">Strong coding skills (Python preferred)</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;">Excited by complex systems, uncertainty, and real-world data</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;">Motivated by seeing models influence hardware and production outcomes</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;">Experience in probabilistic modelling, time-series analysis, or additive manufacturing is advantageous.</li>
</ul>
This is an opportunity for ambitious early-career intellectuals who want their work to shape the future of advanced manufacturing.

Data & Statistical Modelling Engineer

<h4 data-start="73" data-end="97">Project / Programme Manager</h4>
<h5 data-start="99" data-end="119">Role Purpose</h5>
The Programme Manager leads the successful delivery of new programmes and product changes across portfolio. The role ensures disciplined change control, drives cross-functional collaboration, and manages the full GDLS/ProLink lifecycle to achieve successful launches aligned with commercial, operational, and strategic goals. A strong customer focus and clear leadership reporting are essential.
<h5 data-start="532" data-end="560">Key Responsibilities</h5>
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Accountable for programme delivery across Scope, Time, Cost, and Quality
</li>
<li data-start="641" data-end="713">
Lead Cross Functional Teams (CFT) through the full programme lifecycle
</li>
<li data-start="714" data-end="824">
Manage programme budgets, pricing, tooling (TAR), capital investment (CAR), engineering (PDP), and cash flow
</li>
<li data-start="825" data-end="947">
Define and control key milestones including design freeze, build events, tooling, make vs buy, and customer requirements
</li>
<li data-start="948" data-end="1033">
Develop and maintain Statements of Work and programme assumptions with stakeholders
</li>
<li data-start="1034" data-end="1090">
Drive structured change management and risk escalation
</li>
<li data-start="1091" data-end="1175">
Deliver accurate status reporting (MOR, gateway reviews, financials, timing plans)
</li>
<li data-start="1176" data-end="1249">
Ensure compliance with quality standards and documentation requirements
</li>
<li data-start="1250" data-end="1312">
Act as primary interface between customer and internal teams
</li>
<li data-start="1313" data-end="1360">
Promote collaborative, inclusive team culture
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<li data-start="1361" data-end="1417">
Identify and implement programme delivery improvements
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<li data-start="1418" data-end="1514">
Resolve operational, commercial, and technical issues using structured problem-solving methods
</li>
</ul>
<h4 data-start="1521" data-end="1548">Skills &amp; Experience</h4>
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Degree in Project/Programme Management, Engineering, Business, or equivalent automotive experience
</li>
<li data-start="1651" data-end="1721">
Professional PM accreditation (IPMA Level C or equivalent preferred)
</li>
<li data-start="1722" data-end="1781">
Proven automotive programme/project management experience
</li>
<li data-start="1782" data-end="1836">
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
</li>
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Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, IATF16949
</li>
<li data-start="1874" data-end="1941">
Experience managing financials, budgets, and investment approvals
</li>
<li data-start="1942" data-end="2002">
Strong organisational, communication, and reporting skills
</li>
<li data-start="2003" data-end="2064">
Intermediate Excel (pivot tables, data analysis, reporting)
</li>
<li data-start="2065" data-end="2118">
Flexible to travel and adapt to changing priorities
</li>
<li data-start="2119" data-end="2185">
Demonstrated ownership and accountability for programme outcomes
</li>
</ul>

Project / Programme Manager

Our client is a market leading environmental sensor design &amp; manufacturing company working in a variety of industry sectors, including Naval Defence, Maritime &amp; Marine Science &amp; Technology.&nbsp;
We are recruiting for a Quality/HSE Manager to lead, develop, and maintain the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental processes across the company.
Key duties:
&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Effective management and administration of the organisation&rsquo;s ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ensure the company is compliant with new legislation and changes to existing legislation. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Conduct internal audits, undertake site and project quality inspections. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Proactively champion quality best practice throughout the business. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Analyse complaints and non-conformances from internal and external audits, in collaboration with the Supply Chain Team. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Evaluate and analyse suppliers and sub-contractors in accordance with Quality Management System requirements, in collaboration with the Supply Chain Manager. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Manage budgets and drive improvements
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment are required. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Strong understanding of business operations and financial principles.&nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire others.&nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills. Works well under pressure and is a good critical thinker. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Relevant industry experience or degree in a relevant subject related to engineering or manufacturing.&nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Relevant certification &ndash; e.g. NEBOSH, COSHH, NGC, GC3, IOSH, First Aid at Work, Fire Warden, ESD, ISO9001 QMS Internal auditing.
Security Clearance Essential Security clearance will be applied for on appointment &ndash; UK passport holders required plus proof of residency in UK for last 5 years.

Quality Manager 

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer with deep automotive expertise, ready to lead the development and industrialisation of cutting-edge vehicle products? Doftek is looking for a Senior Automotive Mechanical Engineer to take ownership of our mechanical engineering activities and ensure our actuators perform flawlessly on every vehicle they integrate with.
This isn&rsquo;t a vehicle design role&mdash;you&rsquo;ll be developing products for integration into vehicles, ensuring they are manufacturable, reliable, and ready for series production.
What You&rsquo;ll Do &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lead all mechanical engineering activities at Doftek &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Design and develop actuators and mechanical components, from one-off test samples to series-intent production. CAD, 2D drawing, and FEA skills are essential. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Manage outsourced partners to ensure proper industrialisation of products for series production. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Assemble actuators for bench testing and fit them to test vehicles, including Doftek and OEM cars. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Design, commission, and run performance and durability test rigs. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Manage customer sample and demo car projects from scoping to delivery. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Oversee the Doftek workshop and a team of engineers. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Act as the lead mechanical engineer in customer meetings, providing technical expertise and guidance. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Travel to customer sites and test tracks across Europe as required.
What We&rsquo;re Looking For &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Extensive knowledge of the automotive sector, especially end-to-end product development and integration. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience on either OEM or Tier 1 side (Tier 1 experience a plus). &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Strong mechanical design skills including CAD, 2D drawings, FEA, DFM/DFC principles. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Experience managing outsourced partners and ensuring industrialisation for series production. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hands-on experience assembling, testing, and fitting mechanical components on vehicles. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ability to lead and mentor other mechanical engineers. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Comfortable being customer-facing and representing Doftek in meetings and at test sites. &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Willingness to travel in Europe as required.
Why Doftek? Join a fast-growing automotive technology company at the forefront of actuator development. This role offers the chance to take full ownership of mechanical engineering across product development and industrialisation, working directly with customers and shaping the products that go into next-generation vehicles.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Laser Development Engineer | Southampton |
Full Time &pound;40-&pound;50K
We are looking for a Laser Development Engineer to drive the optical development of next-generation fibre laser products. This hands-on role covers the full product development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to verification, validation, and manufacturing transfer.
You will work within a multi-disciplinary team and play a key role in delivering innovative laser solutions to market.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Develop fibre lasers, prototypes, and evaluation systems in collaboration with technology and manufacturing teams</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Support verification, validation, and failure investigations for new products</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Create and maintain project documentation and support manufacturing transfers</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Report project progress to the development team</li>
</ul>
Required Experience:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">3&ndash;5 years&rsquo; experience in laser technology/product development</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Hands-on experience in optical labs and a practical understanding of laser physics and components</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Experience working in cross-functional teams delivering NPI into manufacturing</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">PhD in lasers or fibre optics preferred, or</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Bachelor&rsquo;s/Master&rsquo;s degree in a laser engineering-related field with relevant industrial experience</li>
</ul>
Personal Attributes:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Hands-on and creative with a strong problem-solving mindset</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Self-starter with drive, initiative, and focus</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Able to work methodically across multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

Laser Development Engineer

Our High-Tech Manufacturing Engineering Client, with a strong focus on R&amp;D, manufacturing, service, and product marketing is recruiting!&nbsp;The site near Southampton houses multidisciplinary teams developing advanced engineered products for international markets.
<hr data-start="750" data-end="753">
<h2 data-start="755" data-end="775">Job Purpose</h2>
The Product Change Mechanical Engineer will focus on managing engineering changes, improving existing products, and supporting production and supplier interactions. The role involves modifying and maintaining 3D CAD models and drawings, updating Bills of Materials (BOMs), and implementing design improvements to enhance reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
This position requires proactive problem-solving, hands-on mechanical and opto-mechanical design experience, and familiarity with complex mechanical assemblies, optical components, electrical systems, and thermal management.
<hr data-start="1392" data-end="1395">
<h2 data-start="1397" data-end="1433">Key Areas of Responsibility</h2>
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<li data-start="1435" data-end="1592">
Act as the primary contact for operations and production teams for released products, supporting engineering-related issues and product improvements.
</li>
<li data-start="1593" data-end="1737">
Manage and execute engineering changes including obsolescence, supplier updates, quality-driven modifications, and process improvements.
</li>
<li data-start="1738" data-end="1878">
Maintain and control BOMs, drawings, and specifications, ensuring all product documentation reflects engineering changes accurately.
</li>
<li data-start="1879" data-end="1987">
Implement design improvements to enhance product reliability, serviceability, and manufacturability.
</li>
<li data-start="1988" data-end="2119">
Collaborate closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to implement changes and resolve design or production issues.
</li>
<li data-start="2120" data-end="2269">
Support the use of FEA, thermal analysis, or fluid dynamics to validate modifications and product improvements (desirable but not mandatory).
</li>
</ul>
<hr data-start="2271" data-end="2274">
<h2 data-start="2276" data-end="2304">Required Experience</h2>
Essential:
<ul data-start="2323" data-end="2875">
<li data-start="2323" data-end="2471">
Strong experience in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), including modification of released designs and creation of detailed production drawings.
</li>
<li data-start="2472" data-end="2644">
Demonstrable knowledge of mechanical design for assembly, manufacture, service, and reliability, particularly in addressing production, quality, or supplier issues.
</li>
<li data-start="2645" data-end="2751">
Experience in material selection and tolerance definition for sheet metal and machined components.
</li>
<li data-start="2752" data-end="2875">
Experience working with external suppliers to implement engineering changes, update components, and resolve issues.
</li>
</ul>
Preferable:
<ul data-start="2895" data-end="3514">
<li data-start="2895" data-end="3052">
6+ years&rsquo; experience supporting complex engineered products throughout their lifecycle, ideally within high-tech manufacturing or industrial systems.
</li>
<li data-start="3053" data-end="3193">
Experience with electro-mechanical designs, including PCB, connector, and cabling integration, and understanding thermal management.
</li>
<li data-start="3194" data-end="3306">
Exposure to fiber optics, laser systems, or high-tech optical components (beneficial but not essential).
</li>
<li data-start="3307" data-end="3433">
Familiarity with engineering change management, small-scale project coordination, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
</li>
<li data-start="3434" data-end="3514">
Knowledge of DDM/PLM systems for change control and document management.
</li>
</ul>
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<h2 data-start="3521" data-end="3544">Qualifications</h2>
<ul data-start="3545" data-end="3710">
<li data-start="3545" data-end="3632">
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s), or
</li>
<li data-start="3633" data-end="3710">
Equivalent qualification via a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship.
</li>
</ul>

Mechanical Design Enginer

Power Electronics Engineer |&nbsp; Southampton | Permanent &pound;40-&pound;50K
We are seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to join a fast-moving R&amp;D team developing advanced fiber laser products. You will work across the full engineering lifecycle, from design and prototyping to verification and validation, contributing to the creation of robust, safe, and compliant power electronics solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Design and develop DC/DC power supplies, analog circuits, and low-frequency laser diode drivers (&lt;250kHz)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Ensure product safety and compliance across new developments</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Define and support verification and validation of power electronics</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Support manufacturing with technical issues and product transfers</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Maintain project documentation, including test plans and processes</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">2&ndash;3 years&rsquo; experience in power electronics design and development in a high-tech manufacturing environment</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Experience with switch-mode power supplies, analog circuit design, and PCB layout (Altium Designer or similar)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Knowledge of EMC design and standards such as ISO 13849, IEC 61010, IEC 60825 is a plus</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Degree or Master&rsquo;s in Electronic Engineering</li>
</ul>
Personal Attributes:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Hands-on, creative problem solver with a proactive approach</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Adaptable, customer-focused, and able to work in a dynamic environment</li>
</ul>
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