We are searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients existing design team. In this role you will be responsible for the design, engineering and specification of new products alongside the maintenance of our clients existing product range. You will report to the Technical Engineering Manager and alongside the Design team you will be expected to generate production ready designs and help ensure the smooth running of the department. You will ensure that new products are designed and developed within the agreed timescales and to the standards expected. ROLE DUTIES Work closely with the Technical Engineering Manager and the Design and Development department you will take products from conception to detailed engineering drawings for manufacture. You will determine manufacturing methods for engineering designs accounting for both inhouse and external manufacture capabilities. You will carry out DFMEA at the outset of each project, monitoring the completion of actions identified and working with the development team to identify product design failure modes. You will ensure that tolerance analysis is carried out during the design process, allowing for ease of manufacture, product function and eliminating tolerance build up issues during product manufacture and assembly. You will be working with all departments involved in the NPD program, in particular, Development, Production Engineering & Purchasing, ensuring design for manufacture is implemented prior to product handover. You will work with the Production Engineering department to optimise designs to reduce costs, increase efficiency and maintain product quality. You will ensure Bill of Materials spreadsheets are generated during the design process enabling Production Engineering to generate product manufacturing costs. You will ensure new product progress feedback sheets are filled out and kept up to date. To be considered for the role you require experience in a mixture of the following: - You will be either degree educated or have a proven engineering background with a strong bias toward mechanical engineering. You will be able to demonstrate ability in product development from initial prototype to mass production. Experience of sheet metal manufacture experience and knowledge of sheet metal processes is required. Experience of generating Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis reports (DFMEA Reports) and implementing the actions identified is required. Experience of tolerance build up analysis and resolving areas of concern. Proven experience of working with Solid Edge (consideration will be given to individuals who have worked with SolidWorks ). Ability to generate 2D production drawings according to GD&T best practise. Demonstrated ability in design for manufacture considerations. Folding simulation software experience whilst NOT essential, would be an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to demonstrate continuous learning. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. Possess proven team working skills. Be able to work to set standards and procedures in an ISO9001:2015 registered company. You will be a structured and organised individual with the ability to prioritise and work on you own initiative. The role comes with an excellent benefits package and once probation has been successfully completed some home-based working is available with prior consent with management (up to 2-days per week). The benefits include, 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), flexitime, competitive salary, pension, loyalty bonus, life assurance, free eye tests, training, rewards hub, hybrid-working, paid overtime and much more! To be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship. You will also need to be based near to Exeter/East Devon, or you will be able to relocate to the area. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
We are searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients existing design team. In this role you will be responsible for the design, engineering and specification of new products alongside the maintenance of our clients existing product range. You will report to the Technical Engineering Manager and alongside the Design team you will be expected to generate production ready designs and help ensure the smooth running of the department. You will ensure that new products are designed and developed within the agreed timescales and to the standards expected. ROLE DUTIES Work closely with the Technical Engineering Manager and the Design and Development department you will take products from conception to detailed engineering drawings for manufacture. You will determine manufacturing methods for engineering designs accounting for both inhouse and external manufacture capabilities. You will carry out DFMEA at the outset of each project, monitoring the completion of actions identified and working with the development team to identify product design failure modes. You will ensure that tolerance analysis is carried out during the design process, allowing for ease of manufacture, product function and eliminating tolerance build up issues during product manufacture and assembly. You will be working with all departments involved in the NPD program, in particular, Development, Production Engineering & Purchasing, ensuring design for manufacture is implemented prior to product handover. You will work with the Production Engineering department to optimise designs to reduce costs, increase efficiency and maintain product quality. You will ensure Bill of Materials spreadsheets are generated during the design process enabling Production Engineering to generate product manufacturing costs. You will ensure new product progress feedback sheets are filled out and kept up to date. To be considered for the role you require experience in a mixture of the following: - You will be either degree educated or have a proven engineering background with a strong bias toward mechanical engineering. You will be able to demonstrate ability in product development from initial prototype to mass production. Experience of sheet metal manufacture experience and knowledge of sheet metal processes is required. Experience of generating Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis reports (DFMEA Reports) and implementing the actions identified is required. Experience of tolerance build up analysis and resolving areas of concern. Proven experience of working with Solid Edge (consideration will be given to individuals who have worked with SolidWorks ). Ability to generate 2D production drawings according to GD&T best practise. Demonstrated ability in design for manufacture considerations. Folding simulation software experience whilst NOT essential, would be an advantage. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to demonstrate continuous learning. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. Possess proven team working skills. Be able to work to set standards and procedures in an ISO9001:2015 registered company. You will be a structured and organised individual with the ability to prioritise and work on you own initiative. The role comes with an excellent benefits package and once probation has been successfully completed some home-based working is available with prior consent with management (up to 2-days per week). The benefits include, 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), flexitime, competitive salary, pension, loyalty bonus, life assurance, free eye tests, training, rewards hub, hybrid-working, paid overtime and much more! To be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship. You will also need to be based near to Exeter/East Devon, or you will be able to relocate to the area. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
I am searching for a talented Database Developer / SQL Developer to join our client on a full-time and permanent basis. The role requires you in the office 2-days per week so you will need to live within a commutable distance of Exeter to be considered for the role or you will be in a position to relocate to the area. As a Database Developer / SQL Developer you will design, develop and test high-quality database applications that support both internal systems and external business solutions. You will be responsible for improving processes, solving complex problems whilst working collaboratively and supporting other team members. Working in an agile environment, you will follow SCRUM and SOLID principles - you will take part in testing, including TDD, design reviews, code walkthroughs and inspections, and you will contribute to continuous improvement. You will work with internal and external customers to capture requirements, and you will be communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences. You will be supporting a 24/7 production environment ensuring systems continue to meet the needs of new and existing platforms. Additionally, you will: - Mentor colleagues in database design and coding. - Utilise AI agentic tools within software development to enhance productivity and efficiency About You To be a success in this role you will need experience in the following key areas: - Relational database analysis and design experience Experience with performance tuning Data experience, including warehousing analytics and visualisation platform development e.g. Power BI/Tableau Evidence of high-level participation in database-orientated commercial projects Proficient T-SQL development skills in Microsoft SQL Server from version 2016 Proficient in SSIS, SSRS and SSAS Development Experience in using agentic AI environments i.e. Cline, Copilot or Gemini (or similar) Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, both external and internal, for example, during agile ceremonies, writing updates for internal and external users I am looking to speak with good communicators who like to work collaboratively with a diverse range of technical experts within a highly effective technology team. The role comes with a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package which includes an enhanced pension, medical and healthcare, a bonus, good holiday allowance and much, much more! Please note, to be considered for this role you will MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship. Our customer is not able to sponsor candidates for this opportunity. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
I am searching for a talented Database Developer / SQL Developer to join our client on a full-time and permanent basis. The role requires you in the office 2-days per week so you will need to live within a commutable distance of Exeter to be considered for the role or you will be in a position to relocate to the area. As a Database Developer / SQL Developer you will design, develop and test high-quality database applications that support both internal systems and external business solutions. You will be responsible for improving processes, solving complex problems whilst working collaboratively and supporting other team members. Working in an agile environment, you will follow SCRUM and SOLID principles - you will take part in testing, including TDD, design reviews, code walkthroughs and inspections, and you will contribute to continuous improvement. You will work with internal and external customers to capture requirements, and you will be communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences. You will be supporting a 24/7 production environment ensuring systems continue to meet the needs of new and existing platforms. Additionally, you will: - Mentor colleagues in database design and coding. - Utilise AI agentic tools within software development to enhance productivity and efficiency About You To be a success in this role you will need experience in the following key areas: - Relational database analysis and design experience Experience with performance tuning Data experience, including warehousing analytics and visualisation platform development e.g. Power BI/Tableau Evidence of high-level participation in database-orientated commercial projects Proficient T-SQL development skills in Microsoft SQL Server from version 2016 Proficient in SSIS, SSRS and SSAS Development Experience in using agentic AI environments i.e. Cline, Copilot or Gemini (or similar) Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, both external and internal, for example, during agile ceremonies, writing updates for internal and external users I am looking to speak with good communicators who like to work collaboratively with a diverse range of technical experts within a highly effective technology team. The role comes with a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package which includes an enhanced pension, medical and healthcare, a bonus, good holiday allowance and much, much more! Please note, to be considered for this role you will MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship. Our customer is not able to sponsor candidates for this opportunity. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We are searching for a skilled and motivated Design Engineer for a successful Mechanical Design and Engineering business based in North Devon. The successful candidate is going to be responsible for designing specialist packaging solutions which are used by Aerospace and Defence clients to transport and store high-value and critical equipment/goods. On a daily basis you will be using Creo 3D CAD software to design bespoke solutions for your customers. Experience in Creo is highly desired, however, we are open to speaking with strong candidates who have expertise in the use of other 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD or similar - our client is happy to provide cross training to help transition you to Creo 3D. This role will involve working closely with a wide-range of stakeholders including, Project Managers, Production Teams, Sales Managers and various external customers/clients to develop and optimise designs that meet customers complex requirements. The role is offered on a hybrid working basis and during the first few months you will need to be more office-based, whilst getting up-to-speed with everything, therefore, you do need to be located within a commutable distance of Barnstaple, North Devon to be considered for the role. In this role you will be responsible for: Design and Development: Creating detailed 3D CAD models and production drawings for using Creo. Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to ensure designs meet functional, manufacturing and cost requirements. Client Interaction: Interfacing directly with clients to understand their requirements and ensure design solutions meet their needs and regulatory standards. Quality Assurance: An ability to self-check as well as conduct design reviews to ensure performance standards are met (An eye for detail is essential). Problem Solving: Identify and resolve design challenges, utilising innovative and practical solutions to meet client specifications and manufacturing processes. Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of designs, including technical specifications, drawing revisions, and design changes. Create and manage Manufacture Data Packs on larger programs. Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve design processes and deliverables. Required Skills & Experience Experience: Commercial experience working in a Mechanical Design and Engineering role. Mechanical Engineering qualification such as a Degree, HND, or similar, or equivalent commercial experience. CAD Expertise: Proficient in 3D CAD software (e.g. Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD or similar. Experience with Creo is preferred, but cross-training will be provided for the right candidate. Creation of manufacturing drawings, from single sheet to large assemblies. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials and manufacturing processes. Ability to interpret technical requirements and demonstrate compliance through design work. Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and address design challenges effectively, ensuring the robustness and feasibility of designs. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with clients, suppliers, and team members effectively. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. 25 days annual leave plus public holidays rising with service to 27 days. Hybrid working around a 37.5 hour working week. Contributory pension scheme. Employee Assistance Program. Cross-training in Creo 3D for candidates with experience in other 3D CAD software. Work on high-profile projects within the aerospace and defence sectors. Collaborate with a dynamic and innovative team of like-minded professionals. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
We are searching for a skilled and motivated Design Engineer for a successful Mechanical Design and Engineering business based in North Devon. The successful candidate is going to be responsible for designing specialist packaging solutions which are used by Aerospace and Defence clients to transport and store high-value and critical equipment/goods. On a daily basis you will be using Creo 3D CAD software to design bespoke solutions for your customers. Experience in Creo is highly desired, however, we are open to speaking with strong candidates who have expertise in the use of other 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD or similar - our client is happy to provide cross training to help transition you to Creo 3D. This role will involve working closely with a wide-range of stakeholders including, Project Managers, Production Teams, Sales Managers and various external customers/clients to develop and optimise designs that meet customers complex requirements. The role is offered on a hybrid working basis and during the first few months you will need to be more office-based, whilst getting up-to-speed with everything, therefore, you do need to be located within a commutable distance of Barnstaple, North Devon to be considered for the role. In this role you will be responsible for: Design and Development: Creating detailed 3D CAD models and production drawings for using Creo. Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to ensure designs meet functional, manufacturing and cost requirements. Client Interaction: Interfacing directly with clients to understand their requirements and ensure design solutions meet their needs and regulatory standards. Quality Assurance: An ability to self-check as well as conduct design reviews to ensure performance standards are met (An eye for detail is essential). Problem Solving: Identify and resolve design challenges, utilising innovative and practical solutions to meet client specifications and manufacturing processes. Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of designs, including technical specifications, drawing revisions, and design changes. Create and manage Manufacture Data Packs on larger programs. Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve design processes and deliverables. Required Skills & Experience Experience: Commercial experience working in a Mechanical Design and Engineering role. Mechanical Engineering qualification such as a Degree, HND, or similar, or equivalent commercial experience. CAD Expertise: Proficient in 3D CAD software (e.g. Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD or similar. Experience with Creo is preferred, but cross-training will be provided for the right candidate. Creation of manufacturing drawings, from single sheet to large assemblies. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials and manufacturing processes. Ability to interpret technical requirements and demonstrate compliance through design work. Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and address design challenges effectively, ensuring the robustness and feasibility of designs. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with clients, suppliers, and team members effectively. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. 25 days annual leave plus public holidays rising with service to 27 days. Hybrid working around a 37.5 hour working week. Contributory pension scheme. Employee Assistance Program. Cross-training in Creo 3D for candidates with experience in other 3D CAD software. Work on high-profile projects within the aerospace and defence sectors. Collaborate with a dynamic and innovative team of like-minded professionals. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We are searching for a skilled and motivated Design Engineer for a successful Mechanical Design and Engineering business based in North Devon. The successful candidate is going to be responsible for designing specialist packaging solutions which are used by Aerospace and Defence clients to transport and store high-value and critical equipment/goods click apply for full job details
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
We are searching for a skilled and motivated Design Engineer for a successful Mechanical Design and Engineering business based in North Devon. The successful candidate is going to be responsible for designing specialist packaging solutions which are used by Aerospace and Defence clients to transport and store high-value and critical equipment/goods click apply for full job details
We are searching for an experienced GIS Data Specialist / Geospatial Data Specialist for an extremely exciting technology focused business, someone who has extensive experience of working with and managing Geospatial Data and Geodata . This role is offered on a hybrid or remote working basis. You MUST however be able to attend team meeting at offices located in either Exeter or Reading two (2) times per month. Ideally you will need to live within a commutable distance of one of the above offices, either Reading or Exeter. We are searching for someone who is very passionate about data, automation, and driving change through smart processes. You will be leading the way with regards to transforming how data is managed, processed and delivered across our client's business. You will take ownership of complex ETL workflows, you will be developing automation tools, and you will ensure data is accurate, delivered in a timely fashion whilst making sure it is fit for purpose. Key Duties: - Lead and maintain ETL processes, improving automation and data quality. Use tools like Power BI / Excel or similar to report on team metrics and performance. Support data integration and provisioning across products and services. Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve data issues and enhance workflows. Manage bespoke data requests and provide technical support to internal teams. Ensure metadata accuracy and drive improvements in data governance. Mentor more junior staff and contribute to team KPIs and continuous improvement. About You: - You will have a qualification in GIS or a data-related discipline, or you will have significant equivalent professional/commercial experience. Ideally you will have at least 5 years commercial experience in data analysis or data curation. Experience of Geospatial Data and/or Geodata is 100% required for this role. You will be confident in designing and optimizing ETL/ELT processes, ideally using tools such as FME Form and/or FME Flow . Experience of Data Governance Best Practices. Skilled with database technologies such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL or PostGIS. Hands-on experience of SQL and/or Python. Experience with cloud-based data tools and storage is a real bonus but this is not a prerequisite for the role. You will be detail-oriented, inquisitive, and thrive on solving complex problems and finding efficiencies in existing data pipelines. Our client is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without Company Sponsorship. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
We are searching for an experienced GIS Data Specialist / Geospatial Data Specialist for an extremely exciting technology focused business, someone who has extensive experience of working with and managing Geospatial Data and Geodata . This role is offered on a hybrid or remote working basis. You MUST however be able to attend team meeting at offices located in either Exeter or Reading two (2) times per month. Ideally you will need to live within a commutable distance of one of the above offices, either Reading or Exeter. We are searching for someone who is very passionate about data, automation, and driving change through smart processes. You will be leading the way with regards to transforming how data is managed, processed and delivered across our client's business. You will take ownership of complex ETL workflows, you will be developing automation tools, and you will ensure data is accurate, delivered in a timely fashion whilst making sure it is fit for purpose. Key Duties: - Lead and maintain ETL processes, improving automation and data quality. Use tools like Power BI / Excel or similar to report on team metrics and performance. Support data integration and provisioning across products and services. Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve data issues and enhance workflows. Manage bespoke data requests and provide technical support to internal teams. Ensure metadata accuracy and drive improvements in data governance. Mentor more junior staff and contribute to team KPIs and continuous improvement. About You: - You will have a qualification in GIS or a data-related discipline, or you will have significant equivalent professional/commercial experience. Ideally you will have at least 5 years commercial experience in data analysis or data curation. Experience of Geospatial Data and/or Geodata is 100% required for this role. You will be confident in designing and optimizing ETL/ELT processes, ideally using tools such as FME Form and/or FME Flow . Experience of Data Governance Best Practices. Skilled with database technologies such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL or PostGIS. Hands-on experience of SQL and/or Python. Experience with cloud-based data tools and storage is a real bonus but this is not a prerequisite for the role. You will be detail-oriented, inquisitive, and thrive on solving complex problems and finding efficiencies in existing data pipelines. Our client is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without Company Sponsorship. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
