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.
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- 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, Healthcare
Company and Role Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineering & Design Lead, to work with a leading manufacturer of advanced process technology, who have a rich, well-established background. They have sites here in the UK and overseas
The company's strength lies in its process expertise, engineering excellence and the ability to fully support customers worldwide. The service is complete - from design through installation and commissioning to lifetime support.
The purpose of the Mechanical Design Team Leader is to manage a team of mechanical design engineers of a specific product sector. This requires hands-on technical design leadership, in addition to managing the team workload, communication, quality, and long-term professional development of the team.
Pay, Hours and Benefits
- £55,000
- Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5pm, 1:30pm Finish on Friday’s
- 30 days holiday (inc statutory) plus an additional three days at Christmas
- Life Assurance
- Healthy Pension
- Company and Private Healthcare Scheme
Commutable From: Corby, Wisbech, Spalding, Stamford, Peterborough
Engineering & Design Lead Candidate Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience in 3D design, analysis and testing of mechanical systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise accordingly
- Experience leading and developing other engineers
- Commercially aware
- A level of flexibility is required, as some UK and Global Travel is included
Engineering & Design Lead Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)
Technical
- Provide technical direction to the team, producing sound engineering solutions to engineering problems, backed up with design analysis where appropriate.
- Develop and implement innovative solutions to problems incorporating the latest materials, manufacturing processes and technology to drive the product range forward.
- Manage product developments, ensuring changes are controlled and implemented across the product range to maintain a standard equipment offering
- Take overall design responsibility for projects assigned to the team and manage them from project launch to completion ensuring all project deliverables are met.
- Ensure all required design standards and legislation are met and that supporting documentation is produced and approved.
- Take responsibility for equipment quality, resolving any design problems found during manufacturing or commissioning.
- Coordinate technical support to sales to help produce accurate project proposals and to manage project risk.
Team Management
- Direct day-to-day management of team members.
- Recruitment and training plans for direct reports as well as mentoring of junior engineers.
- Management of project cost, schedule and quality.
- Review and provide feedback on prospects incl schedule, design hours and project risk.
- Deputise for the Engineering Manager or other Lead Sector Engineers when needed.
- Drive and be a role model for the company values & behaviours.
- To be aware of and follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures, in respect of self and others.
- £25,000 + Bonus, Healthcare
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Design Engineer to join an engineering business in Lichfield that manufacture world renown engineer solutions
Salary and Benefits
- Up to £25,000 DOE
- 30 days holiday, including bank holidays.
- Healthcare Scheme
- Early finish Friday
- Company bonus
- Immediate Start
You will be gaining hands on experience within an established manufacturing company applying AutoCAD design experience delivering complex hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Part of a small team as Junior Design Engineer you will get exposure to all parts of the manufacturing process from initial concept of customer specification to prototyping and final build.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified to HND / Degree level in an engineering discipline or equivalent.
- Minium 1 year experience with a manufacturing environment
- Experienced with design using AutoCAD, Solidworks or Inventor.
The ideal Junior Design Engineer will have some hands-on engineering experience post-graduation and is looking to join a stable, established business to progress their career.
Please note this is a permanent role, not fixed term contract and does not offer sponsorship.
If you are interested in this Junior Design Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.
Commutable from: Lichfield, Burntwood, Cannock, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Rugeley and Burton.
- £37,000 - £45,000 + Hybrid, Pension, Bonus, healthcare
The Company
This is a great opportunity within a leading company’s centre of excellence, which is privately owned and with operations in 20 countries. In the UK, they develop and manufacture bespoke products, with over 90% being exported.
They currently have a number of patents, world firsts and are committed to continuous product development on a concurrent engineering basis.
You will be joining a sizeable, well-established group who will welcome you into their team.
Please Note: Candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK permanently.
Mechanical Development Engineer Package and Benefits
- £37,000 - £45,000
- Hybrid working – two days per week from home following successful probation
- 37.5 hours, 8:30am – 5:15pm, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s (with flexible hours)
- 24 days holiday, rising to 26 with service, plus bank holidays
- Company performance bonus, Free life Assurance, Joint contributory pension scheme, Private medical insurance (after a qualifying period)
Commutable From: Northampton, Milton Keynes, Leicester, Peterborough, Rugby, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Banbury, Market Harborough, St Neots
Mechanical Development Engineer Candidate Requirements
- Mechanical Engineering Degree or similar would be ideal. HNC /HND will be considered, along with the right experience.
- 3D design proficiency. Solidworks is preferred, but other 3D experience will be considered.
- Strong product development experience.
- Design for Manufacture.
- Problem-solving abilities are essential.
- Drafting experience.
- A level of calculations experience.
- Some GD&T and simulation experience would be useful but is not essential.
Mechanical Development Engineer Key Responsibilities
- The Mechanical Development Engineer will lead development projects from initial concept through to full product realisation / implementation.
- Assess and implement design change requests related to the full range of products.
- Preparation, maintenance and revision control of 3D CAD models, drawings and BOM’s using SolidWorks CAD and PLM software.
- Provide assistance to other departments and suppliers to help solve technical problems during manufacture and assembly.
- Oversee validation testing required during the design change process and summarise results in a technical report. Wide ranging support to the R&D department in the research, testing and development of products.
- Work closely with and support other departments (Production, Production Engineering, Purchasing, Quality) and suppliers to improve existing designs with respect to manufacturability and assembly.
- Conduct calculations to validate the structural integrity of components and assemblies using a formula based approached for simple calculations.
- £30,000 - £35,000
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Project Engineer.
This is a fast paced, busy, dynamic working environment, and would suit an energetic, enthusiastic Project Engineer. You may be looking to gain more experience in Projects and NPI, or already experienced and looking for a stable, consistent long-term opportunity. Embracing new technologies and methodologies, these are exciting times to be part of this organisation.
You will be responsible for implementing new projects, demonstrating an understanding of all the project phases throughout the Project launch. You will manage the industrialisation of new equipment and tooling.
Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Aldridge, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, Lichfield, Tamworth, Aston, Willenhall, Rugeley, Burntwood, Cannock, Telford and Barton-Under-Needwood
Key Benefits for Project Engineer
- Salary: £30,000 - £35.000
- Free parking on site
- 25 Days Holiday
- Early Friday finish
- Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
- Pristine and modern working environment
- Market leader with more continued growth predicted.
- Unlimited Career progression
Responsibilities for Project Engineer
- Implement new projects.
- Support trials.
- Feasibility analysis
- Provide assistance to training off Operatives.
- Support Lean activities.
- Root cause analysis
- Support transfer of projects from development phase to production
- Corrective actions
- FMEA updates
- Close out all technical concerns
- Identify areas of failure
- Support the development of VSM.
Requirements for a Project Engineer
- To have experience of working in a volume manufacturing environment
- NPI knowledge
- Ideally Apprentice trained.
- HNC or equivalent experience
- Experience of continuous improvements, KAIZEN, SMED, TPM, VA/VE
- This would suit a more Junior Project Engineer, who is looking to gain more knowledge and experience.
- Or, an experienced Project Engineer, who is looking for a stable, consistent environment.
- TO have the ability to read and understand technical drawings.
- Happy dealing with people at all levels
- £40,000 - £50,000
Project Engineer - Chemicals
We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Project Engineer.
We are a Queens Award Winning business, and we have cornered the marketplace with our products, making us strong, stable and consistent.
You will be tasked with planning and implementing projects at 2 of our sites. Generate proposals and establish project goals.
If you are looking for your next challenge, look no further!
Commutable from Rufford, Ormskirk, Standish, Eccleston, Chorley, Wigan, Bolton, Skelmersdale and Westhoughton
Key Benefits – Project Engineer
- Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
- Free parking on site
- Queens Award Winning Business
- Unique patented products
- Autonomous role
- 33 days holiday (inc stats)
- Friendly, down to earth organisation
Responsibilities of Project Engineer
- Manage all project phases, including design, procurement, planning and installation
- Create designs to problem solve including creating equipment specifications
- Monitor Project requirements, timings and cost
- Identify risks
- Deliver projects on time and in budget
- Participate in continuous improvement activities
- Contribute to the verification and signing off of designs
Requirements for Project Engineer
- Significant Project management experience
- Proficient in mechanical design and maintenance of equipment such as agitators and pumps
- Good knowledge of the chemical industry
- Strong written and presentation skills
- £35,000 - £45,000
An opportunity has become available for a Mechanical Design Engineer to progress their career within a leading Worcestershire engineering business.
- £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
- Early finish Friday.
- On-Site free parking.
As a Mechanical Design engineer, you will be working within the wider engineering team to develop new and existing projects to remain market leaders.
You will have a sound background of cradle to grave design engineering and the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Both experienced and junior engineers with 1 years’ experience will be considered.
Design Engineer Requirements:
- Mechanical Design Engineering Qualification.
- 1 Year design engineer experience within relevant industry.
- SolidWorks
The role is open to Mechanical Design Engineers, manufacturing engineers and project engineers,
If you are interested in this Mechanical Design Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.
This Design Engineer role is commutable from: Worcester, Evesham, Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Tewkesbury