Lee Powell

Lee Powell

Senior Delivery Consultant
01453829530
Lee Powell

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Senior Technical Consultant who partners with engineering businesses across the UK, and utilises my industry knowledge to identify top talent for hard to fill roles. I pride myself on process management and am able to build trusting relationships at all levels.


Experience & background:

An experienced Technical Engineering Recruitment Consultant who enjoys the challenge of breaking down technically challenging roles and coming up with solutions for my clients. I have a particular focus on engineer level vacancies covering electrical, electronic and mechanical disciplines.

Typically the roles I recruit include Design Engineers, Project Engineers, Electronic Engineers, Applications Engineers, Systems Engineers, Controls Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers to name just a few. Prior to working in recruitment I worked in town planning supporting on a number of major planning applications for homebuilders.


You might be surprised to learn:

I became a PADI qualified scuba diver through a training programme on the Great Barrier Reef and the East Coast of Australia.

Jobs posted by Lee Powell

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QHSE Manager
Aerospace & Defence
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Market related
Permanent
QHSE ManagerPermanent OpportunityHybrid Working (3 in Office, 2 from Home)Defence / Electronics / ManufacturingCambridge The Opportunity - QHSE ManagerWe are currently seeking an experienced QHSE Manager to join our client’s team in an extremely vibrant and busy business in the defence and electronics sector.As a QHSE Manager, you will be responsible for all quality, safety and compliance aspects of business activities.Covering both areas (Quality and H&S), you’ll need to be able to demonstrate a successful track record of stakeholder engagement and successful implementation of new business systems. Key Responsibilities: QHSE ManagerQuality• Develop, implement, review and oversee existing QHSE management systems.• Focus on auditing, monitoring, and reviewing procedures.• Work closely with Manufacturing and Engineering functions.• Lead both internal and external audits.• Liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure business compliance.• Addressing investigation findings with appropriate corrective actions.• Maintaining and achieving ISO accreditations.• Liaise with relevant enforcement agencies.H&S• Ensure safety and security in the workplace.• Manage and perform risk assessments.• Generalist Health and Safety coverage across the company.• Identify and assess training needs.Environmental• Grow the business exposure and compliance around environmental considerations.Skills and Experience: QHSE Manager• Technical background, who has a proven track record of success in senior QHSE • Agile working habits with excellent communication skills.• Experience of maintaining an ISO 9001 accreditation is essential• Experience of implementing a DMS and QMS.• Problem solving expertise with a results driven attitude.OmegaFor more information on this role, please contact Lee Powell on 01453 829530 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] who are currently a HSE Manager, Quality Manager, QHSE Specialist, Senior QHSE, QHSE Lead, QHSE Advisor or similar might b suitable for this position.For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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Assembly & Test Technician (AM / PM Shift)
Aerospace & Defence
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
Market related
Permanent
Job Title: Assembly & Test Technician (AM / PM Shift)Location: WolverhamptonContract Type: Permanent & ContractSalary: Competitive(AM/PM Shift) The Role - Assembly & Test Technician (FTC) This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical biased Technician to join a prominent aerospace engineering business in the Wolverhampton area. This position is highly suitable for recent Service leavers from the Navy, RAF or Army who have experience working on complex military assets or aircraft (Rotary or fixed wing). You will be building and repairing a mix of complex mechanical systems that could see you working in both the MRO repair section or in the new product build area. Duties - Assembly & Test Technician (FTC)  Fault finding and repair of complex hydraulic aviation systems.Assembling of complex hydraulic products.Reading engineering drawings.Completing Quality Audits.Building new complex hydraulic products.Using measuring equipment such as Micrometers, Vernier Callipers and Height Gauges to inspect component parts.  Background - Assembly & Test Technician (FTC)  Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent.Proven experience within a complex MRO/Engineering/Manufacturing environment.Competent at reading and following different set procedures.Competency with a range of assembly tools.Hydraulic Testing Experience.  Omega For more information about this role, please contact Lee Powell on 01453 829530 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] Candidates who are currently a REME Engineer, MRO Technician, Aircraft Fitter, Aircraft Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Hydraulic Fitter, Fitter/Tester, A&T Technician, Assembly and Test Technician, Aircraft mechanic or Mechanical Technician may be suitable for this position. For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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Senior Engineer
Aerospace & Defence
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
Market related
Permanent
Senior Engineer TewkesburyPermanentAerospace The Role – Senior EngineerWe have an excellent opportunity for a talented Senior Engineer to join a prominent aerospace engineering business in Gloucestershire.In this role you will be heavily involved in technical product development programmes, ensuring technical feasibility of proposed solutions and solving technical problems along the way.This role will require high level competency in office and workshop-based activities and close collaboration with different departments, so teamwork and technical competency is paramount.You’ll be joining a fantastic team in a purpose-built modern facility where you’ll be able to make a real impact to the future of the business. Duties – Senior Engineer Perform engineering tasks across a product development process (APQP).Translate requirements into compliance statements and validation test procedures.Coordinate development test work in validating product performance.Active involvement in hands on testing including static, fatigue, vibration, thermal, fluid dynamics tests.Report writing, presenting, and communicating technical work to engineers.Utilising 8D and DMAIC methods for complex problems solving activities.Accountability and monitoring of projects budgets against cost and timescales.Provide technical leadership within programmes and assignments.Leading trade study activities to gather required evidence, as needed.  Background - Senior Engineer Mechanical engineering experience and training. (Ideally Degree level)Problem-solving and investigation skills.Familiarity with analytical methods and software.Interpretation of engineering drawings and models.Able to evaluate GD&T requirements.Evidence of complex report writing.Competence and willingness to perform hands on engineering work to support investigations.  OmegaFor more information on this role, please contact Lee Powell on 01453 829530 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] Candidates who are currently a Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Product Support Engineer, Systems Engineer, Analysis Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Sustainment Engineer, Development Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Senior Engineer may be suitable.For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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Quality Engineer (NPI)
Aerospace & Defence
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
Market related
Permanent
Quality Engineer (Aerospace)Permanent OpportunityAerospace / Production / ManufacturingTewkesbury The Opportunity - Quality EngineerWe are currently seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our client’s team at their state-of-the-art facility based in Tewkesbury on a permanent basis.Our client design and manufacture complex mechanical products for global application in the aerospace and defence sectors.Key deliverables of this position will centre around APQP and PPAP, therefore demonstrable experience in these areas is a necessity. Key Responsibilities: Quality Engineer• Support APQP integration and implementation into NPI process.• Support advanced quality planning activities.• Incorporate customer requirements into NPI processes.• Integrate lessons learned into APQP activities.• Coordinate and monitor PPAP activities.• Identify and implement improvements in manufacturing processes.• Support cross functional teams in non-conformances and corrective actions.• Support external compliance audits. • Resolve corrective actions raised during audits. Skills and Experience: Quality Engineer• Experience in general APQP and PPAP application.• Experience of working in an AS9100 environment.• Knowledge and practical experience with PFMEA.• Experience in supporting NPI.• Effective communication internally and externally. OmegaFor more information on this role, please contact Lee Powell on 01453 829530 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] 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 an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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CNC Manufacturing Engineer
Precision Manufacturing
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
Market related
Contract
CONTRACT OPPORTUNITYCNC Manufacturing EngineerTewkesburyContract (Inside IR35) Until Mid-SeptemberAerospace/Advanced ManufacturingVery Competitive  Start ASAP THE ROLE – Manufacturing Engineer (CNC)This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stand-out aerospace engineering business to support in the delivery of a project of work through to September.As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll need to possess excellent experience in CNC Milling processes and practices including programming and CAD/CAM knowledge.You’ll need to be able to demonstrate key experience in the translation of designs into production output, working with complex products and very tight tolerances. DUTIES – Manufacturing Engineer (CNC) Authoring and approving manufacturing processes and process specificationsOnline and Offline programming for CNC Activities – 5 Axis, 3 Axis, Mill-Turn, 4 + 1 Axis.Develop tooling solutions and rework activities centred around CNC milling.Perform problem solving and root cause corrective actions (RCCA).Provide technical, machining task planning and authorisation.Advise and support daily shop-floor management meetings.Develop the ME function, identifying new technology to enhance productivity & quality.  BACKGROUND –Manufacturing Engineer (CNC) Manufacturing / Engineering Apprenticeship or above.Previous Hands-on Machining experience (Milling)Experience with 5 axis, 3 axis and Mill-Turn machines.Confident with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).Background with 3D Modelling and drafting CAD software (Siemens NX)Offline programming using CAD/CAM software.  OmegaFor more information on this role, please contact Lee Powell on 01453 829530 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] who are currently a Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Programmer, Production Engineer, Production Manager, Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Team Leader, Continuous Improvement Engineer and similar may be considered.For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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Mechanical Technician - Aerospace
Aerospace & Defence
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
Market related
Permanent
Job Title: Aerospace Mechanical Technician Location: WolverhamptonSalary: CompetitiveContract Type: Permanent The Role - Aerospace Mechanical Technician This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical biased Technician to join a prominent aerospace engineering business in the Wolverhampton area.You will be assembling and testing a mix of complex mechanical systems either in the repair section or in the new product build area.You'll ideally have some prior aerospace experience, however for the right person this could be a great step into this world. Duties - Aerospace Mechanical Technician  Finding and testing faults of complex hydraulic products.Assembling of complex hydraulic products.Reading engineering drawings.Completing Quality Audits.Building new/repairing complex hydraulic products.Using measuring equipment such as Micrometers, Vernier Calipers and Height Gauges to inspect component parts.  Background - Aerospace Assembly Technician  Apprentice trained (or equivalent level of qualification) ideally within Mechanical Engineering.Proven experience within a complex engineering/manufacturing environmentCompetent at reading and following different set procedures.Competency with a range of assembly toolsHydraulic Testing Experience  What we can offer - Aerospace Assembly Technician  25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays.Life Assurance.Company Pension beginning at 6%.Employee Share Option.  For more information about this role, please contact Ben Dawson on 01453 829530 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] Candidates who are currently a Aircraft Fitter, Aircraft Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Hydraulic Fitter, Fitter/Tester or Mechanical Technician may be suitable for this position.For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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CNC/Manual Grinder
Precision Manufacturing
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
Market related
Permanent
Job Title: CNC/Manual GrinderLocation: WolverhamptonIndustry: AerospaceContract Type: PermanentShift: 3 Shift (AM, PM, Nights Rotating) The Role - CNC/Manual GrinderMy client, a leading manufacture specialising in the aerospace and defence industry, is currently seeking a talented CNC / Manual Grinder to join their team.As a Grinder you’ll be responsible for operating and setting manual Studer machine and CNC machines to produce parts to extremely high tolerance.You’ll be joining a great team within a vibrant employment sector. Key Responsibilities - CNC/Manual Grinder Operate and set Manual Studer machines and CNC machines.Grind and machine exotic and hardened materials with precision.Perform first-off inspections and complete relevant quality documentation.Carry out manual land grinding to extremely tight tolerances.Set up and run multiple machines and processes.Using the relevant inspection techniques/equipment to achieve drawing tolerance.Go through self-certification to qualify as quality stamp holder.  Qualifications & Requirements – CNC/Manual Grinder A recognised engineering apprenticeship.Manual grinding experience required.Good knowledge of machining techniques and appropriate tooling.Attention to detail and accuracy and process improvement.  What we can offer – CNC/Manual Grinder Private HealthcareLife assurance33 days including bank holidaysCompany pension contribution  For more information on this role, please contact Lee Powell on 01453 829530 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected] who are currently a CNC Machinist, Grinding Technician, CNC Lathe Operator, CNC Mill/ Turn Operator, Manual Grinder, CNC Grinder, Computer numerical machinist, Machine Setter/Operators and more.For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.