Our Design / Research & Development Resource Team are equipped and experienced specialists in searching and sourcing relevant engineers at all levels. This team consists of experienced consultants supported by a specialist sector researcher, covering all aspects of the needs and demands of a modern engineering customer base, from blue sky concept design, research and development, right through to design for product launch.
Reputation:
The name of Probe in the marketplace has developed an excellent reputation for quality thus ensuring that our clients come back to us having benefited from our superb service in the past. We also attract the very best engineers, should they be Contract or Permanent, because we have the level of vacancies they are looking for.
Having one of the largest databases of Design Engineers in the UK also means that we attract a very large portfolio of companies who regularly tap into our vast resources and professional expertise.
Manpower Resource (Contractors):
This service is aimed at providing Contract Engineers at short notice, to work either on or off site to supplement your existing workforce. These engineers have all been interviewed and screened for their qualifications, suitability and experience and many have a strong working history supporting our customers with their project workloads.
The benefit to our Clients is he pure flexibility of being able to take on an engineering resource to complete a given task over a given timeline on a given budget, putting you in control of your project timelines. You can staff up & down to suit your particular workload with engineers who have the relevent skills to complete the tasks required.
Key Areas of Specialism:-
- 2D & 3D CAD Design, Modelling & Detailing on all the major CAD packages (Product / Mechanical / Styling / Electro-Mechanical)
- Electrical & Electronic Development / Test & Design
- Finite Element Analysis , Hand Calculations, Linear, Non-Linear - Dynamic, Static
- Mathematical and Simulation Software
- CFD - Thermal, Fluid, Flow Analysis and Dynamics
- NVH - Noise and Modal Analysis
- Research and Development / Test Engineering - Durability, Calibration, Test , Control and Feasibility
- Project Engineering / Management - Concept / Prototype / Process / Value Engineering / Design
- Senior Department Heads – Engineering / Design / Test / Development
If you would like a confidential discussion surrounding strategic hiring for your organisation or your own career path we would be delighted to hear from you to determine how our services can assist you in finding the right solution so please call us on 0121 321 4311
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- £55,000 + Pension, Bonus, Healthcare
The Company
For over 60 years, this business has been constantly evolving their product portfolio to meet the demands and ever-changing needs for some of the world’s largest industries. From the design of their first ever product, the business has sustained manufacturing excellence, setting the industry standard.
Today they operate from a purpose built, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Northampton, where they routinely design and develop system solutions for bespoke applications.
Due to an increasing volume of sales they now need to expand and strengthen their Engineering department.
Control & Instrumentation Hardware Engineer Package, Benefits and Hours
- Salary up to £55,000
- 37 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 17:15pm, Fridays 8:30am – 12:30pm
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory
- 10% employer pension, 4% from employee
- Excellent contractual benefits package to include: death in service, income protection benefits and health insurance, together with a non-contractual annual profit share bonus
Commutable From: Northampton, Long Buckby, Leicester, Coventry, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Banbury
Role Overview
The control & instrumental hardware engineer will design, development, and commissioning of control systems, including variable speed motors and drives, PLC based test systems, P&ID diagrams.
You should be experienced in in electrical CAD design and creating high quality project documentation to deliver exceptional solutions for customers.
This role will see you assist with commissioning of systems both in-house and at customer sites within UK and internationally.
Control & Instrumentation Hardware Engineer Key Requirements
- Degree / NVQ level 5 or equivalent engineering qualification.
- 2 years designing (electrical CAD) & developing C&I systems.
- PLC Programming (Siemens Step 7 / TIA Portal / Controllogix / Beckhoff PLC / Codesys desirable)
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g. ProfiNET, CAN)
- Industrial wiring and switchgear, Industrial sensors e.g. encoders, transducers for pressure, flow, temperature etc.
- Understanding of UK electrical legislation UKCA, CE, UL, CSA
- Safety standards ISO 13849, IEC 61508
If you are interested in this Control & Instrumental Hardware Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.
- £40,000 - £45,000 + Pension, Bonus, Healthcare
The Company
For over 60 years, this business has been constantly evolving their product portfolio to meet the demands and ever-changing needs for some of the world’s largest industries. From the design of their first ever product, the business has sustained manufacturing excellence, setting the industry standard.
Today they operate from a purpose built, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Northampton, where they routinely design and develop system solutions for bespoke applications.
Due to an increasing volume of sales they now need to expand and strengthen their Engineering department.
Development Engineer Package, Benefits and Hours
- Salary £40,000 - £45,000
- 37 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 17:15pm, Fridays 8:30am – 12:30pm
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory
- 10% employer pension, 4% from employee
- Excellent contractual benefits package to include: death in service, income protection benefits and health insurance, together with a non-contractual annual profit share bonus
Commutable From: Northampton, Long Buckby, Leicester, Coventry, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Banbury
Role Overview
The Development Engineer will assist Business Development to provide technical solutions to customer enquiries and study, research and develop ideas for new products and methods used to make them.
You will be working on a wide range of high-speed rotating machinery, couplings and test rigs of bespoke design that must be functional, reliable, easy and safe to use, including modifying existing products or processes to increase efficiency or improve performance.
Development Engineer Candidate Key Requirements
- Experience or knowledge of high-speed rotating machinery / rotordynamics or similar would be highly advantageous.
- Mechanical Engineering Degree with Aerospace/Automotive/Energy/Oil & Gas background together with 3 to 5 years of demonstrable experience in a similar role.
- Working knowledge and experience of CAD & PDM (preferably SolidWorks) and FEA tools (preferably ANSYS Workbench and/or SolidWorks Simulation).
- Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings with GD&T.
- Abley to perform hand calculations for preliminary design, sizing, and stress assessment of static and rotating components.
- Material selection ability and knowledge of conventional manufacturing processes.
- Good understanding of Applied Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Metal Fatigue, Rotordynamics, and Vibrations along with a basic understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)
- The Development Engineer will support the Chief Engineer in providing timely response to new application and product enquiries for driveline components (couplings, torquemeters, spindles etc.) and turnkey test rigs for testing high-speed rotating machines such as e-motors, generators, aero engines, gearboxes, turbines, compressors, pumps, turbochargers etc.
- Produce innovative designs/ideas and create workable and cost-effective solutions.
- Assist in product costing and preparation of technical and commercial proposals.
- Assist in new product development and product improvement activities including brainstorming, design, analysis, supplier selection and testing, creating 3D CAD conceptual designs and 2D drawings.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, assembly and testing to build in-house R&D test rigs for new product development.
- The ability to conduct test schedules, document the results and present these findings clearly.
- £38,000 - £40,000
Are you a dedicated Health & Safety and HR professional with a passion for process improvement? We are seeking an individual who can drive positive change in our organisation.
As part of our team, you will be responsible for enhancing and optimizing all Health & Safety and HR processes.
We are a unique manufacturing organisation, offering products both off the shelf and as one-off’s. We are proud of our highly supportive and collaborative work environment
You may be a Health and Safety professional, who is looking for a niche role, that can offer more involvement with HR, this could be just the job for you.
Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Rugeley, Tamworth, Lichfield, Pelsall, Wolverhampton, Smethwick, Brownhills, Bloxwich, Dudley, Cannock, Shifnal and Roughley
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Head of Manufacturing and Operations Director to align strategies and goals.
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Health & Safety and HR functions.
- Foster a culture of safety and well-being within the organization.
- Oversee employee training programs related to safety and HR practices.
- Oversee accident reporting
- Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and streamline workflows.
- Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR matters.
- Maintain Staff records including sickness and holidays
- Oversee Accident Reporting, RIDDOR requirements and documentation
Qualifications:
- Professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, CIPD) preferred but not essential
- Proven experience in Health & Safety and / or HR roles, preferably within a SME industrial environment
- Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and Employment Law, DSEAR and COSHH
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Passion for driving positive change and fostering a safe work environment.
- Strong and positive
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to our organization’s success, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping a safer and more efficient workplace!
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
- £35,000 - £40,000 + Overtime, Pension, Bonus
Join Our Team and Excel in Engineering Estimation!
We are where precision meets innovation. As a leading player in the manufacturing sector, we're expanding our team and seeking an adept Engineering Estimator. With a salary range of £35,000 - £40,000, along with a plethora of benefits including comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and more, this role offers a rewarding career path.
This Estimator role is commutable from: Wednesbury, Walsall, Dudley, Wolverhampton
Benefits and Perks
- £35,000 - £40,000
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Service-related holiday bonus scheme.
- Company pension (matched 6%).
- Monthly bonus scheme.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Onsite parking and cycle to work scheme.
- Staff outings and Christmas parties.
- History of annual pay increases and potential Christmas bonus.
About Us
With a stable and successful trajectory, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and continuous expansion. Joining our team as a Engineering Estimator means becoming part of a dynamic environment where growth and progression are not just encouraged but actively supported. As part of a collaborative team, you'll have ample opportunities to hone your skills and advance in your career.
Engineering Estimator Duties:
- Correct person must have Presswork Experience along with Estimating.
- Formulate quotations and estimate costs based on CAD or engineering drawings.
- Identify cost-effective manufacturing processes for components.
- Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to obtain subcontract costs.
- Prepare cost sheets and assist in production component preparation.
- Work closely with the estimating department and wider business to deliver competitive solutions.
Skills & Experience required for a Engineering Estimator:
- Engineering apprenticeship or relevant qualification preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft NAV Dynamics is advantageous.
- Strong mechanical engineering knowledge.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Effective time management and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings.
If you're passionate about engineering estimation and ready to take the next step in your career, apply now and become part of our success story!
- £40,000 + Bonus, Pension, Healthcare
Company
With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years.
They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry. The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.
The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company.
Salary, Hours and Benefits
- £40,000
- 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s
- The chance to join a very successful and growing business
- Up to 10.5% company pension
- Company bonus
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Cash health plan
Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster
Role Purpose
- As part of providing life protecting products, testing and traceability of the products in-process and prior to shipment to customer is hugely important.
- Evolving test hardware and software to support production operations in an effective and efficient manner whilst growing our output is a key.
- The Manufacturing Test Engineer (MTE) will define, develop, implement and improve product test processes and hardware / software in the production environment.
- Forming part of global operations and reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Test Engineer will work cross-functionally with Product Design and Testing, Production and Manufacturing functions and be instrumental in the design and development of product testing processes and equipment from conception through to production support and continuous improvement.
Key Qualifications and Experience Required
- The Manufacturing Test Engineer will be time served experience in an electro-mechanical manufacturing and production environment, educated to degree level (ideally) in mechanical engineering, electronics, controls or closely related subject matter.
- Experience in electronics and software / hardware design and manufacturing systems design.
- Strong track record in continuous improvement, project management, fault rectification and production support roles
- Be able to evidence an aptitude for detail, process control and documentation.
- Experience interacting with and leading cross functional improvement groups on the shop floor.
- Demonstrate a flexible, inclusive and pro-active approach to identifying and resolving problems.
About You
- The Manufacturing Test Engineer will be a process led, proactive problem solver, data led and analytical in nature.
- Having good background skills in project, task and prioritisation management and communication you will be able to demonstrate experience in electronics and testing at a practical level, preferably in a similar environment or industry. An ability to work and resolve issues within a high-pressure production environment, quickly and accurately is a must.
Key Areas of Responsibility of The Role Include
- Test Definition - Using product and process knowledge to define & develop testing solutions, including hardware / software and process application.
- Reporting and Data – Defining and analysing data capture and information, interpreting results and driving improvement.
- Process Support – Developing and documenting test processes and providing support to operations teams. Manage test process adherence and training.
- Hardware / Software Support – Maintenance management, fault resolution, Test system safety and calibration
- Product Testing – Supporting production test processes to understand and resolve test failures.
- New Capability – Support Product development with testing capability and continuous improvements initiatives with global standardisation in mind
- £32,000 - £42,000 + Pension, Life Assurance
I ampleased to be supporting our industry leading manufacturing client in their search for a permeant Mechanical Design Engineer.
Benefits:
- £32,000 - £42,000
- 25 Days annual Leave + Bank Holiday
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance Scheme
This Mechanical Design Engineer role will see you creating 2D & 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor to customer specification to meet increased demand within this growing precision engineering business.
The ideal candidate will be a mechanical design engineer with liaising with clients, supporting technical issues from a design perspective and have exposure to manufacturing environments.
Design Engineer Experience:
- Mechanical Engineering qualification.
- 2D & 3D design.
- Manufacturing exposure.
This role is open to design engineers, mechanical design engineers, senior design engineers and design managers.
If you are interested in this “Mechanical Design Engineer” role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.
Commutable from: Leicester, Coventry, Lutterworth, Derby, Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Hinckley, Melton Mowbray, Tamworth, Burton Upon Trent, Corby.