Design / R&D / FEA

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

 

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Toolmaker / Bench Hand.

A Kings Award organisation, we are proud of our heritage, spanning many years of manufacturing.  This is a super opportunity to be part of a close-knit team, providing support within the Toolroom.

A unique organisation that invests in its own people and products.  Long-term standing staff, with a training budget offered on an annual basis to all.

Commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich, Halesowen, Walsall, Aldridge, Willenhall, Moseley, Castle Bromwich, Aston, Dudley and Cannock

Benefits:

  • Salary: £32,000 - £37,500
  • Paid Overtime
  • Monday to Thursday
  • Hours 3.30pm – 1.30am
  • Flexible options can be considered.
  • Parking
  • Outside the Clean Air Zone
  • Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
  • Pristine and modern working environment
  • Market leader with more continued growth predicted
  • Unlimited Career progression
  • Friendly close-knit team

Toolmaker Responsibilities:

  • Repair and maintain tooling
  • Working on press tools from single blank tools to complex multi-stage progressions all to fine tolerances. 
  • Support Setters
  • Managing the try-out process
  • Problem solving on tooling problems
  • Strip and rebuild tools for maintenance and re-grind
  • Promoting 5S

Toolmaker Requirements:

  • Ideally Apprentice trained.
  • To have previous experience of presstools, such as single blank to progression tooling
  • Ideally, you will have gained your experience within a high volume environment
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • The ability to read engineering drawings
  • Happy to work perm late shift – 3.30pm – 1.30am
  • A friendly, sociable personality would fit in with the rest of the team

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with genuinely exciting products, send your CV NOW!

 

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. They are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company.

Role Overview

The business is looking to recruit a Senior Electronics Engineer to support the continuing growth of their design department.  The role will involve providing technical guidance to other members of the Electronics Design team, working alongside other engineering disciplines, designing hardware and embedded software to extend the businesses product range.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £52,000 - £55,000
  • Hybrid
  • 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility
  • 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
  • A modern, forward-thinking place to work

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster 

Candidate Requirements

  • The Senior Electronics Engineer will hold a degree or similar qualification in Electronics Engineering or a comparable subject.
  • Proven experience in embedded firmware design, development, and testing would be a huge advantage, along with, firmware unit, integration, and system testing.
  • Solid experience in electronics hardware design, development, and testing; including PCB schematic design and layout.
  • The Senior Electronics Engineer will have EMC design and test experience.
  • New product development, and design validation process – FMEA, DFM. 
  • Creation of supporting design documentation, development reports, BoM, build packs.
  • Experience of electronics design within a highly regulated industry, with experience of working with third party approval/certification bodies.
  • Experience in architecture design and architecture design tools, with a familiarity of machinery safety standards or similar.

Key Responsibilities

  • The Senior Electronics Engineer will be a lead electronics resource for the business.  
  • Identify areas of improvement and assist implementing new processes.
  • Design and maintenance of hardware and embedded software for use within company products.
  • Assessment and documentation of products against specifications
  • Coordinate with and assist other departments.
 

You will be joining a business who design and manufacturer state of the art telecommunication equipment for multiple industry sectors. The client has achieved growth through a customer driven approach, focusing on adapting existing product to the specific demands of the market to keep ahead of the competition.

Salary & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary between £33,000 and £35,000
  • Bonus scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure
  • Death benefit scheme 2x annual salary
  • Long service awards
  • Birthday card and voucher, Christmas gift
  • Simply Health Benefit
  • Unum Employee Assistance Programme
  • Incentive Plan
  • Regular company social events

Purpose of the Role:

As a Production Engineer, you'll ensure manufacturing processes meet safety standards, achieve efficient production, and deliver top-quality results. Collaborating with the Production Management team, you'll refine processes, develop work instructions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support timely and high-quality production as a Production Engineer
  • Maintain plant and resources for longevity and efficiency
  • Ensure a safe working environment
  • Implement lean philosophies for continuous improvement
  • Provide technical support and mentorship
  • Innovate and improve manufacturing processes

Skills / Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience as a Production Engineer
  • Experience in lean environments
  • Ideally in electronics or electro-mechanical assembly
  • Engineering or science-related degree/HNC/HND
  • Proficient in problem-solving techniques (8D, PFMEA)
  • Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
  • Computer literate, especially in Excel
  • Previous CNC and programming experience preferred
  • CAD experience advantageous but not essential

Commutable from: Dudley – Walsall – Birmingham – Stourbridge – Kidderminster – Kingswinford - Wombourne

 

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.

 

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!
 

 

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