Bladon offers great career opportunities for exceptional individuals who want to help shape this innovative and fast-growing company. If you’re ready for the challenge, we look forward to hearing from you soon.
Working at Bladon provides individuals with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play a part in the development of this innovative and fast-growing company. With its game changing micro turbine technology, the company is preparing its revolutionary power units for volume production, and is poised to enter major global markets with significant growth potential.
A career at Bladon will enable talented individuals to help shape an entirely new market sector, as customers worldwide learn to exploit the benefits of micro gas turbines for power generation.
Those joining the Bladon team at its Engineering Centre can expect a competitive rewards package, together with the benefits of its central location in the West Midlands, at the heart of the resurgent motor industry and close to the attractive communities of rural Warwickshire.
You will be working in a supportive team environment where everyone’s contribution is valued, and where you can make a real difference. Join our business now, and together we'll go further than you ever thought possible.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering note to careers@bladonmt.com quoting the job title as the e-mail subject.
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Competitive salary, Private Healthcare / Pension / Life Assurance / 33 Days Holiday inc Bank Holidays
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If you are an experienced Senior Test Engineer who is always ready to react to any issues as they arise and who is excited to be able to support development of highly innovative products, we have the perfect opportunity for you. We are a dynamic company with a highly innovative and market leading product seeking an experienced Senior Test Engineer to join our growing Product Development Test team.
At Bladon, we recognise our Test team as vital to our success. Our team is fully committed to performing component, subsystem and whole system level testing for Bladon’s unique gas turbine driven electrical generator. As a Senior Test Engineer, you will take the lead in a wide variety of R&D and V&V test activities to support new product introduction and subsystem testing.
Reporting to our Test & Certification Lead, you will work closely with him to identify, plan, and manage the day-to-day activities of the test team. On occasion you will be expected to deputise in meetings with our Senior Management and Executive leadership teams. Practical and leadership skills you will develop in this role will set you up for excellent career development with us in the future.
The competitive and fast-paced nature of our technology development requires constant improvement of our capabilities. Candidates will be expected to have significant demonstrable experience in design, build and commissioning of new test rigs and facilities, and will be experienced in sourcing and integrating new cutting-edge measurement technology.
The ideal candidate will have experience in calibration, installation, and utilisation of instrumentation and DAQ systems. We are looking for an individual who has a hands-on approach, a flexible can-do attitude, and is constantly looking for ways to optimize and improve test capability and methods.
As a member of the Test Team at Bladon Micro Turbine, you can expect continuous opportunities to influence development and make a visible impact on the product we produce. If you are looking to work alongside experts in their fields and have active participation in design improvement proposals, please get in touch.
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What we’re looking for:
An opportunity has arisen to join the Mechanical Engineering Team at Bladon Microturbine as we design the latest microturbine based power generation technology and transition to a low-carbon future. We are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support multiple work packages in delivering the current and future Bladon micro-turbine generator technologies.
This role would suit a candidate with a proven track-record of delivering high quality engineering solutions and is an innovative problem solver. The applicant should have a broad range of engineering experience but be keen to develop their knowledge further. Must be team player but able to work independently and thrives in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
What you'll get from us:
• Be part of a company developing a simply revolutionary new product.
• A supportive, fast paced and energetic team environment.
• The opportunity to add real value and play a critical part in our evolving business.
• Private Medical Insurance, funded by the Company.
• Competitive salary, up to 50K DOE.
• Pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• 33 days holiday entitlement, inc Bank Holidays.
• Hybrid working with set office days
What you’ll deliver to us:
• Develop the concepts and production designs of components and assemblies from system level requirements through to final definition.
• Create CAD models, assemblies, drawings and specifications according to best practice and corporate standards.
• Perform detail 2D/3D tolerance studies on bespoke designs.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain personnel to optimise the design for production.
• Check engineering drawings for compliance to BS 8888 and corporate best practices
• Actively improve the Mechanical Engineering best-practices, processes and standards.
• Support DFMEA activities
• Support the components and sub-system verification activities. For example, the design of rig hardware, instrumentation designs, process test data etc.
• Support the continuous improvement of the Design Engineering function.
What we’re looking for:
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• Relevant Engineering degree is preferred. HNC, BTec Professional Level 4 Award or equivalent NVQ Level 4 qualifications with appropriate level of experience.
• Must have a meticulous, disciplined approach and work to a high level of accuracy.
• Must be able to work from fundamental engineering principles where best practices and standards are not available.
• Must be comfortable work independently and able to contribute to continuous improvement by working with the wider team.
• Capable of working in a highly dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• The candidate must have some experience across a broad range of relevant component designs, for example; machined parts, piping & pipe fittings, electrical harnesses, sheet metal work, tooling & jigs.
• A thorough understanding of BS 8888 and GD&T.
• Excellent CAD skills; minimum 5 years using CAD is required. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years using Solidworks although training can be provided.
• Experience in using PDM/PLM systems. Teamcenter 12 is preferred although training can be provided if necessary.
• Excellent IT skills including all common MS programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel etc
The preferred candidate would demonstrate some of the following experience and skills:
• Experience of designing components across a broad spectrum of TRLs (Technology Readiness Levels) ranging from one-off experimental components for test through to production parts for high-volume manufacture.
• Previous experience in product development incl verification activities, test, instrumentation etc
• Conducting hand-calcs to support their designs; bolted joints, pressure vessels etc
• Some experience in turbomachinery design; discs, shafts, bearings, casings etc. Examples could be Gas Turbines, rotating pumps, motors etc
• Hot Pressure equipment incl hand calcs. Piping designs, exhausts, bolted joints.
• Experience in designing heat exchangers.
• Fuel system design; pipe routing, manifolds, valves, filters, fuel tanks etc
• Knowledge of materials selection and metallurgy.
• An appreciation of FEA and CFD.
We are a dynamic company with a highly innovative and market leading product and are excited to offer an opportunity for a detail orientated and hands on Test Technician to join our growing Product and Development Test team.
At Bladon we recognise our Test Team as vital to our success. Our team is fully committed to performing component, subsystem and whole system level testing for Bladon’s unique gas turbine driven electrical generator.
As our Test Technician, you will contribute to the fast-paced and agile development of our technologies by conducting testing, reviewing data, managing/installing/calibrating instrumentation and building/modifying test rigs and units.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working on rotating equipment (engines, pumps motors etc.), ability to follow test process documentation and be familiar with basic instrumentation such as temperature and pressure sensors. We are looking for an individual who is a strong team player, has a flexible can-do attitude and is constantly looking for ways to optimize and improve test capability and methods.
As a member of the Test Team at Bladon Micro Turbine, you can expect continuous opportunities to influence development and make a visible impact on the product we produce. The technical and practical skills you will learn in this role and the time you spend learning how our products work could set you up for excellent career development with us in the future.
What you'll get from us:
• Opportunity to engage with a wide range of advanced electrical and mechanical technologies and learn new skills associated with them.
• Be part of developing a revolutionary new product.
• A supportive, fast paced and energetic team environment.
• The opportunity to add real value and play a critical part in our evolving business.
• Private Medical Insurance, funded by the Company.
• Competitive salary, up to 35K DOE.
• Pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• 33 days holiday entitlement, inc Bank Holidays.
What you’ll deliver to us:
To perform a variety of testing on microturbine gensets. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Opportunity to engage with a wide range of advanced electrical and mechanical technologies and learn new skills associated with them.
• Operate testing at rig and system level to assess and verify various attributes such as performance, efficiency, thermals, vibration, noise, emissions and more
• Complete rigging and derigging of test units
• Perform part changes and modifications
• Instrumentation application and installation
• Perform fault diagnosis on electrical and mechanical systems and report where necessary in an appropriate format
• Manage data collected in highly organised manner
• Write test closure reports summarising work completed
• Calibrate instrumentation pre-post test as required
• Maintain adequate storage of tools and equipment
• Research and Development into new product introductions, and solutions to problems, cost down, product improvement etc
• Product investigations
• Ideally have experience in calibration, installation and utilisation of instrumentation and DAQ systems
What we’re looking for:
• Must have right to work in the UK
• Minimum HNC or higher in mechanical or electrical related field
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a role with test experience or exposure – A good “all-round” background is desirable
• Can demonstrate general understanding of test methods and capability
• A desire for ‘hands on’ work, and to collaborate within a highly qualified and driven team. Work can involve extended periods of kneeling and some working outdoors throughout the year will be required.
• A genuine passion for engineering – This will be explored during the interview
• Strong communication skills – Verbal and written English
If you are working within a sourcing department, we have an opportunity for a Junior Buyer or a Buyer to operate in a Manufacturing environment.
We are seeking an energetic individual who thrives in identifying cost reduction opportunities, negotiations and building strong working relationships with stakeholders. We are a growing dynamic company with a highly innovative and market leading product.
At Bladon, we recognise Supply Chain as vital to our success. Our team is fully committed to sourcing the best products at the best price to help deliver high quality product to our customers, we are looking for either a Junior Buyer or a Buyer to become part of our evolving team.
The ideal candidate will be driven to own, deliver and optimise our sourcing strategy. We are looking for an energetic addition to our team who is an influential communicator, highly organised and effective.
What you'll get from us:
• Opportunity to work across multi functions and commodities
• Be part of a company developing a simply revolutionary new product.
• A supportive, fast paced and energetic team environment.
• The opportunity to add real value and play a critical part in our evolving business.
• Private Medical Insurance, funded by the Company.
• Competitive salary, up to £30K Junior Buyer / up to £40k Buyer DOE.
• Pension contribution.
• Life assurance.
• 33 days holiday entitlement, inc Bank Holidays.
• Hyrid working with set office days
What you’ll deliver to us:
• Responsible for all transactional indirect purchase orders across the business (from stationary through to services to sub-contract processes)
• mechanical componentry and fastenings
• Lead the commercial negotiation where applicable, complete strategic tender processes and present to Management, with a recommended business case proposal, supplier sourcing decision and implementation plans
• Ensure all relevant policies & procedures are followed
• An understanding of KPI's and delivering against them
• Generation of status reports covering key performance measurement & business planning activity
• Ownership of spend and achieving / exceeding cost targets
• Identify suitable suppliers and monitoring their performance and competitiveness
• Process orders and ensure timely delivery of parts.
• Work with other internal departments to ensure requirements are understood to enable procurement of parts and assemblies
What we’re looking for:
• Qualifications & Experience - Minimum 2 years Procurement experience, ideally within a manufacturing or automotive environment with or working towards MCIPS, but not essential
• Experience of Purchase Order control and processing
• Confident in negotiating all aspects of contracts to maximise value
• Working in a cross functional environment
• Experience of purchasing in a low to high volume environment.
• Confident in negotiating price
• Strong communication skills
• SAP knowledge desirable but full training given
• Ethics and Integrity are essential characteristics for the right candidate
If you are an experienced Turbomachinery Engineer/Lead seeking an opportunity to put a personal stamp on a growing organisation, we have the perfect opportunity for you. Bladon is a dynamic and innovative engineering company with complex and interesting product.
We are currently recruiting for an Engine and Recuperator Lead (internal job title) to drive forward performance and development of our dedicated Engine & Recuperator Team.
Through leadership and motivation, you will drive the technical direction of your team’s deliverables as well as coach your team to fuel their professional growth. This role carries with it a substantial level of responsibility to plan, direct and deliver all Power Plant activities to the agreed time, cost, and quality requirements to meet Bladon’s business plan and product roadmap.
We are looking for someone with a hands on-approach who takes ownership & pride in their work and would be looking for continuous improvement of engineering activity of their team. Constantly looking to improve the performance, reliability, and cost of our Micro Gas-turbine powerplant, typical application areas include radial turbine gas path optimization, air foil bearings and plate heat exchangers design and development. Analysis, development, and validation of core components including DFM through the innovation and application of manufacturing technologies such as casting, welding, and brazing technology.
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