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We connect organisations with control systems engineers for permanent and contract roles in defence, marine, manufacturing, and MedTech. Candidates we work with have expertise in PLC programming, SCADA systems, motion control, industrial automation, PID tuning, and control loop optimisation. Whether you’re delivering automated production lines, marine propulsion systems, medical instrumentation, or defence control platforms, we ensure you can access engineers with the right technical knowledge.
Our network includes engineers proficient in software and hardware tools such as Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, and ABB Control Systems. They also understand relevant standards and safety protocols, and safety integrity levels (SIL), ensuring their knowledge aligns with operational and compliance needs.
Every recruitment process is designed around your project and team. By collaborating with hiring managers, we connect you with engineers whose control systems expertise, programming skills, and understanding of operational constraints allows them to contribute immediately to both contract and permanent roles.
Exploring potential roles? Looking for a new challenge or career path? Whatever your reasons, our expert team is here to find you the ideal control systems engineer role. We’ll take the time to understand your background, skills and future ambitions – only matching you with the most suitable roles.
We’re always interested in hearing from candidates with strong backgrounds working with systems and software such as SOLIDWORKS, Amtech, EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical and Zuken. To get started, upload your CV or browse our open positions today. We’ll be in touch when a vacancy fits.
£32-£36 per hour
Essential Proven background within Configuration Management. Good understanding of PLM & ERP systems Either PLM background with good Engineering BOM & CAD understanding Or CAD background with good PLM understanding and experience Good knowledge of Engineering BoM structures to CM2 standards
£30-£36 per hour
Required experience Essential * CAD experience and understanding * BOM experience & understanding (ability to produce & edit as required) * Good understanding & experience of PLM systems Desirable * CM2 accreditation * Experience of working within the defence sector * Experience using Aras PLM or comparable PLM systems. * Clear and direct communication skills * Methodical approach to tasks with an eye for detail. * Able to take control of workload & complete tasks
£38,000-£45,000 per annumManchester
Murray McIntosh are currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager to start work for a key client of ours.
£40,000-£45,000 per annumManchester
Murray McIntosh are currently seeking a Electrical Design Engineer to start work for a key client of ours.
£28-£38 per hourBideford
* Previous experience if material and production planning * Able to identify material shortages, capacity constraints/schedule risks and implement effective solutions to ensure minimal disruption. * Ability to create reports, dashboards, and data analysis tools * Experience identifying and implementing process improvements across planning, inventory control and on time performance * Engineering background / qualifications are desirable * Experience of ERP in a manufacturing environment
£40-£50 per hourHalifax
Required experience: * Strong manufacturing engineering knowledge and experience * Ability to lead PFMEAs; incl. process mapping, risk mitigation and creation/ approval of procedures and protocols * Ability to interpret technical drawings and create/ manufacturing drawings * Create works orders and collate tech packs with accurate routings and operations * Previous experience of working in the marine, defence, MOD or military sectors is preferred * Experience and understanding of manufactur
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