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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Project Manager
Aerospace & Defence
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
Market related
Permanent
Project Manager - EngineeringTewkesbury - HybridAerospace EngineeringPermanent Opportunity  The Role - Project ManagerThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and technically sound Project management professional to join a leading aerospace manufacturing business.You'll be a problem solver with a passion for driving operational excellence through product and process improvement.In this position you will be responsible for resolving complex problems using technical knowledge, whilst applying project management planning and execution methodologies.  Duties - Project Manager Manage Full project life cycle from initiation to deployment.Lead cross-functional technical projects across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain.Support, lead and influence highly skilled technical teams.Define project resource plans, risk profiles, and implementation timelines.Conduct technical reviews to validate and justify change proposals.Champion project management excellence across the company.   Background - Project Manager Experience managing multi-disciplinary technical projectsExcellent application of Microsoft packages (MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint)Effective communication skills at all levels.Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering  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 Project Engineer, Senior Engineer, Technical Project Manager, Programme Manager, Projects Lead, Project Controls Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, or similar 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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Manufacturing Engineer (CNC)
Advanced Manufacturing
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
Market related
Permanent
Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Sliding Head)TewkesburyAerospace/Advanced ManufacturingNegotiable THE ROLE - Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Sliding Head)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, and potentially beyond.As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll need to possess excellent experience in Sliding Head lathe practices and processes including programming and CAD/CAM knowledge.As an expert with Sliding Head machining, you should have knowledge of some of the following machines: Star ST38, Star SR10J, Star SW20, Citizen. DUTIES - Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Sliding Head) Authoring and approving manufacturing processes and process specificationsOnline and Offline programming for CNC Activities -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 Sliding Head) Manufacturing / Engineering Apprenticeship or above.Previous Hands-on Machining experience (Sliding Head)Experience with Star ST38, Star SR10J, Star SW20 or Citizen machines.Confident with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).Offline programming using CAD/CAM software - G-Code  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.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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Chief Electronic Engineer
Aerospace & Defence
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Market related
Permanent
Chief Electronics EngineerAerospace / DefenceGloucestershirePackage discussed directly (Very attractive) The Role - Chief Electronics Engineer We have a rare opportunity for a highly accomplished Senior level Electronic Engineer at the top of their game to join a prominent Aerospace business in the Gloucestershire area.You will need to be competent in all areas of Electronic Engineering to lead in this hands-on role and deliver an exciting stream of work for the commercial aviation sector.Ideally you will have a bias towards digital electronics, however analogue experience and exposure equally sought.This is a new role, that will require a proactive and driven individual, to take charge from the offset, and operate in this senior leadership role. Duties - Chief Electronics Engineer Lead the technical development of aerospace hardware for primary and secondary control systems.Provide mentorship and guidance to electrical and electronic engineers covering project scope.Lead in all areas including across architecture, design, requirements, and certification testing.Ensure compliance with aerospace standards.Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes.Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, software, and mechanical teams.  Background - Chief Electronics Engineer Proven experience in electronic design engineering within aerospace or a related field.Digital and Analogue Design competencyExcellent knowledge of electronic architecture, certification standards, and safety-critical systems.Demonstrated leadership in technical mentoring and project oversight.Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.Happy to travel for business purposes (US, China, Across UK).  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 Principal Electronic Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer, Director of Electronic Engineering, Staff Electronics Engineer, Senior Lead Electronics Engineer, Lead Electronic Design Engineer, Head of Electronic Engineering, and similar 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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Repairs Engineer
Aerospace & Defence
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
Market related
Permanent
Repairs EngineerAerospace EngineeringTewkesburyPermanent The Role - Repairs EngineerThis is a fantastic opportunity for an engineering troubleshooter to join a highly successful and thriving aerospace engineering business in a returned unit’s support engineering position.You will be leading on and linking technical investigations with customer engagement to ensure that issues are resolved in a timely fashion.This is a fantastic opportunity that would suit someone looking to diversify their skills in a support engineering position. Duties - Repairs Engineer Drive technical investigations and resolve scheduling challengesHost customer visits related to returned unitsManage customer expectations and progress timelinesAuthor and support aftermarket technical documentationCollaborate with internal engineers to rectify and improve products  Background - Repairs Engineer Practical engineering problem-solving skillsExcellent communicationCommercial awareness – customer facingEngineering qualification preferred  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 RUR Engineer, Support Engineer, Production Support Technician, Product Support Technician, Repair Technician, Repairs Engineer, Mechanical Technician, and similar may be suitable for this role.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 Machinist
Advanced Manufacturing
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
£40,539 per year
Permanent
Job Title: CNC Machinist - MillturnbSalary: CompetitiveLocation: WolverhamptonContract: PermanentSalary: £40,539 (Days) + 16.5% shift uplift for AM/PM shift The Role – CNC MachinistJoin our leading aerospace client’s team in Wolverhampton and contribute to cutting-edge NPI projects.As a CNC Machinist, you’ll play a key role in machining complex components for advanced aircraft systems, working in a collaborative and innovative environment.This is a day shift role, likely moving to a Double-Day shift in the during 2026. Duties – CNC Machinist Set up, operate, and manage a variety of CNC machines including mill/turn or multi-axisCollaborate with engineering and quality teams to support NPI programsConduct first-off inspections and ongoing quality checksMachine components to extremely tight tolerances.Select and optimize tooling and machining parametersTroubleshoot machining issues, adjusting programs or set-ups to maintain production quality and flow.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Background – CNC Machinist Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.CNC machining experience on various machines including Okuma, Mazak, DMG, Matsura or Puma..In-depth knowledge of machining techniques, tooling, and inspection methods Benefits – CNC Machinist 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays.Life Assurance.Company Pension beginning at 6%.Employee Share Option.  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 more information on this role, please contact Lee Powell on 01453 829530 or send copy of your CV to [email protected] 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.