Manufacturing & Production

Our Manufacturing Division consists of experienced consultants who have over ten years experience in recruiting Technical staff within the Manufacturing and Production sectors.

Manufacturing is the transformation of raw materials into finished goods, or intermediate processes involving the production or finishing of semi-manufactures, with such a large process involved, we are specialised to recruit for the whole spectrum. Therefore candidates such as Operatives, Toolmakers, Weld Engineers, Production Engineers, Commodity and Raw Materials Purchasing, Team Leaders, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Directors are finding employment through Probe on a daily basis.

  • Continuous Improvements
  • Six Sigma
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • JIT
  • CNC
  • Health & Safety
  • Cost Reduction
  • Waste Management
  • Toolmaking
  • Production Control

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

 

This business has a long and proven history, going back over 100 years. They have progressed to become a market leader in high precision engineering, working with some of the world's leading companies.

They are part of a group of companies with a core interest in the manufacture of components for a variety of industries. Their advanced technology and commitment to quality and service has set them apart from others in their field.

Role Overview

The Process Engineer will be a subject matter expert on key processes and systems and will improve these through the rigorous application of continuous improvement techniques ensuring the involvement of the team.

Process Engineer Salary: £45,000 - £48,000

Hours: 38 per week, Monday to Thursday, 7:15 – 4pm, 12:15pm finish on Friday’s 

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Burton upon Trent, 

Essential Candidate Requirements:

  • 4+ years of proven experience
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma and experience from a machining environment. 

Candidate Requirements:

  • Minimum HND Qualified with 4+ years of significant experience.
  • Proven track record and philosophical alignment with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
  • Knowledge of Precision CNC manufacturing processes – essential. 
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Strong project planning and management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Commitment to championing health & safety standards and practices.

Process Engineer Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

  • Develop and drive a culture of continuous improvement ensuring the engagement and involvement of the entire production department.  
  • Lead improvement activities across all production areas through Measurement, Analysis, Improvement and Control. 
  • Assist in the training of staff ensuring that they develop the skills to become subject matter experts in various systems and processes; enabling them to implement and sustain the improvements. 
  • Lead and support root cause analysis when production issues arise. Implement corrective and preventative actions and ensure that these are appropriately documented and approved in accordance with local procedures. 
  • Provide engineering support to include design reviews, production metrics, manufacturing quotations and scrap review
  • Improve Plant effectiveness and utilisation in line with production demands, with a key focus on the removal of production bottlenecks.
  • Develop, maintain and improve production procedures to execute all activities in a safe, efficient and compliant way.
  • Maintain and improve the performance and quality of products ensuring they conform to established standards, specifications and customer requirement.
 

Are you an experienced Quality Manager seeking your next career move? A thriving manufacturing company in the Birmingham area is seeking a dedicated individual to assume the role of Quality Manager, taking charge of overall quality operations.

Operating within a high-volume manufacturing environment, this company requires a seasoned Quality Manager to lead, enhance, and maintain quality systems while inspiring and guiding a small team. As the Quality Manager, you'll become an integral part of the Senior Management team within a dynamic and transparent organization.

You may be a Senior Quality Engineer, who is looking for that elusive next step, into management.  Or you may be an experienced Quality Manager, keen to find your next career move.

This opportunity is conveniently accessible from Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sutton Coldfield, Cannock, Moseley, Lichfield, Kidderminster, Worcester, Solihull, Tamworth, Telford, and Halesowen

Benefits for a Quality Manager

  • Competitive salary of £50,000
  • Pension scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance of 33 days
  • Personal development opportunities
  • Clear path for career progression
  • Membership in the Senior Management team
  • Immersion in a dynamic and friendly business environment

Key Responsibilities of Quality Manager

  • Oversight and enhancement of company-wide quality systems
  • Facilitation of communication with customers and suppliers
  • Conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions
  • Leading and motivating a small team of quality professionals
  • Conducting internal and external audits
  • Providing support and training to employees on quality, audit, and inspection procedures
  • Spearheading efforts to maintain continuous product or service quality through process controls, data analysis, and measurement
  • Participation in new product development (NPD), new product introduction (NPI), and engineering change activities to ensure compliance with standards

Requirements of Quality Manager

  • Proven experience managing quality within a fast-paced manufacturing setting
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Proficiency in internal and external auditing processes
  • Comprehensive knowledge and utilization of quality tools such as SPC, APQP, PPAP submissions, FMEA, and Control Plans
  • Strong customer-facing skills
  • Thrives in a lively, bustling, and friendly organizational culture

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply for the Quality Manager position today.

 

Are you a skilled CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator looking for a rewarding opportunity? Look no further! We have an exciting opportunity for a CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator at our growing engineering company.

Benefits:

  • Salary: £31,000 - £40,000
  • Company events
  • Free parking
  • Sick pay
  • Annual bonus

About Us:

We are a growing engineering company specializing in Production and Manufacturing mostly as CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator. At our company, we offer a friendly atmosphere and a supportive team environment. With years of successful trading, we are now expanding and investing in new machinery to support our growth.

Key Responsibilities for a CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator:

  • Interpret engineering drawings to manufacture parts for various industries.
  • Program and operate CNC machining centres, turning centres, and ideally a 9-axis Mori Seiki mill turn. (5 axis experience required, will be able to operate 9 axis from this) 
  • Work with Siemens, Mazatrol, and Fanuc controllers.
  • Collaborate with a small team to meet production demands and quality standards.
  • Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities as the company grows.

Skills and Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • At least 3 years of experience as a Machinist, with a focus on CNC programming and operation.
  • Familiarity with Siemens, Mazatrol, and Fanuc controllers or similar. 
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret engineering drawings accurately.
  • Good work ethics, punctuality, and a willingness to learn.

This role is commutable from: Telford, Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Newport, Wolverhampton

Don't Miss Out!

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic team in a growing company, apply now! Take advantage of this opportunity to contribute to our success and grow with us. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

 

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Quality Control Inspector.

This is a unique role within a bespoke manufacturing organisation, steeped in history.  Desing, R&D and manufacturing, all takes place on this site.  
This would suit someone, who is ideally looking for a long-term stable career within Quality. The prospects are superb.  Or, if you have plenty of  experience and are looking for a stable, solid Company, where you can progress, or utilise your knowledge, this is fantastic opportunity. 

A combination of CNC, pressings and assembly.  Supplying into motorsport, and the medical industry to name but a few.
On the cusp of the marketplace opening up in a new area, which will further create more opportunities.

People stay here, and they stay because they are offered the space to develop, and they are highly valued. This makes it a very pleasant place to work, very friendly and good fun!

Commutable from: Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Aldridge, Aston, Dudley, Wednesbury, Willenhall, Lichfield, Solihull, Moseley and Smethwick

Key Benefits for Quality Control Inspector

  • Salary: £25,000
  • Free parking on site
  • 39 hours per week
  • 12.30pm Friday finish
  • Superb Boss!
  • Extensive training and development offered
  • Company Pension
  • Full training offered
  • New marketplace to supply being opened up
  • Extremely friendly business
  • No micro-management

Duties of Quality Control Inspector

  • Goods Inwards Inspection
  • Heat treatment and test of components
  • Calibration of gauging equipment
  • Internal and external audits
  • Booking goods in
  • Training and developing during your working day
  • Requirements for a Quality Control Inspector
  • Experience of Quality Control would be great
  • A desire to learn and develop a career in Quality
  • You may be an experienced Quality professional, who is looking for a nice, steady role, in a very friendly, relaxed sort of environment
  • Sense of humour is essential.

Interested?  You won’t be disappointed!

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

 

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 and Benefits

  • £30,000 to £35,000
  • The chance to join a very successful and growing business
  • 10.5% company pension
  • Company bonus
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Cash health plan

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

Role Overview

  • The CNC Machinist will programme, set and operate a variety of 3 axis CNC Machines (Hurco and HAAS) for component and fixturing manufacture and assembly.
  • As part of a small in-house team, the CNC Machinist will play an equal part supporting production with modified or bespoke machined components made from a variety of materials from nylon through to stainless steel, as well as working on longer term continuous improvement projects that require machined content (i.e. tooling, fixturing etc).
  • Reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the CNC Machinist will work cross functionally with Production Leadership, Planning and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure production requirements for short turn-around components are met. 
  • The CNC Machinist will work within the Tool room / Plant Maintenance function, in addition supporting the wider production operation in areas such as jigs and fixture repair, equipment maintenance and prototyping.

Candidate Requirements

  • GCSE Level A-C, A Level in Sciences, BTec Level 3 Certificates in Engineering (or equivalent), Level 4 qualification preferred.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of programming, setting and operating 3 axis CNC cutting machines (Hurco and HAAS in particular)
  • Autodesk Fusion 360 programming software
  • Working experience working within a tool room / plant and equipment maintenance environment.
  • Good knowledge and practical understanding of mechanical engineering applications in product assembly, jigs and fixtures, plant and equipment
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, machining and finish specifications.
  • Be able to use and operate a wide range of manual machines such as millers, grinders, saws etc
  • MIG/TIG welding experience in the workplace
  • Experience of contributing to small group activities to drive improvement ideas. 
  • Strong PC skills and experience of packages such as Excel and Standard Analyses: Nav, Creo, Windchill, DXF, Cad viewing packages

About You

You will be a process led, diligent CNC programmer / engineer, with an eye for quality and detail as well as good background skills in workload management and communication.

Able to demonstrate experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in a similar environment or industry. An ability to work and resolve issues within the production environment, quickly and accurately is a must.

 

An opportunity for a EHS Officer to join one of our leading and biggest manufacturer clients where you will be working alongside the General Manager at one of their sites located near Telford.

This is a super role, where you will be responsible for day to day tasks relating to Environmental Health and Safety. You will be working with a well known International brand, giving you superb long-term prospects

This Environmental, Health and Safety Officer position is commutable from: Telford, Wolverhampton, Newport, Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth, Ironbridge, Stafford, Cannock and surrounding areas

Benefits:

  • £30,000 - £38,000 Salary
  • Monday – Friday (Mon – Thurs 8am-5.15pm, Friday 8am-12pm)
  • 23 Days Annal Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Company Pension
  • Employee Discount
  • Life Insurance 
  • Free Parking / Bike Store
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Canteen

Environmental Health & Safety Officer Duties:

  • Day-to-day tasks relating to Environmental Health and Safety.
  • Promote an environmental, health and safety awareness / culture to fully achieve compliance with legalization and the strategic direction of the company, 
  • Ensure the MME’s rules, policies and procedures are compliant with current Environmental, H&S legislation, 
  • Ensure that an Environmental Management System is established, implemented, and maintained in accordance with ISO 14001.
  • Liaise with the Company’s insurers regarding any personal injury claims and provide all required data to them regarding each claim.
  • Ensure COSHH Data Sheets and risk assessments are in place and kept up to date.
  • Develop and implement a Health & Safety system, to a framework aligned to ISO45001

Environmental Health & Safety Officer Requirements:

  • Proven experience in Environmental, Health and Safety in a manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum of 5 GCSE’S (or equivalent) at Grade C and above to include Maths and English.
  • IOSH / NEBOSH Qualification (General, Environmental and Fire).
  • Knowledge and experience of implementing, auditing and maintaining a QMS ISO 14001 system preferred.