Scott's Monthly Pick Of The Bunch - Design

A long-established niche manufacturing organisation in the heart of Birmingham, we have created a role for a CADCAM Engineer.

This is a crucial role, and seen as a key position, whilst we strive to continue to improve our working environment and productivity.  Reporting directly to the Head of Technical and Head of Production, this a vital role.

You would be joining a hugely rewarding organisation.  Huge recent investment has gone into the actual facility, making it a pristine working environment, like no other.  Landscaped gardens to enjoy lunch in the summer!  Luxuriously designed kitchen areas for breaks and lunch.  Shop floor and offices are all ergonomically designed for comfort and ease.

The products we produce, are high end luxury goods.  With over nearly 100 years of expertise, this is a solid, growing manufacturing organisation, and we have clear ambitions to continue to grow our position in the market place. 

Benefits for CAD/CAM Engineer

• £40,000 - £45,000
• Lunchtime finish Friday
• Generous Pension offering
• Staff discounts
• Fresh ideas are actively encouraged
• 25 Days holiday plus Stats on top
• Superb prospects
• Outstanding working environment
• Fantastic on-site facilities
• Positive working environment, staff welfare taken extremely seriously
• Regular social engagements
• Responsible Key position within the organisation

Duties of CAD/CAM Engineer

• Using CAD/CAM software to create engineering drawings and programs
• Set and programme CNC Milling machines (MAZAK and XYZ)
• Utilising existing tooling and fixtures
• Prove and set programmes before handing over to production
• Create greater efficiencies within the library of existing drawings
• Develop and improve manufacturing methods
• Create digital information folders to help staff to use during the manufacturing process, including programme detail and  fixture, Tooling detail
• Setting cycle time detail

Requirements for CAD/CAM Engineer:

• CADCAM experience 
• Ability to programme CADCAM machines
• To have the skills to programme CNC Milling machines
• To be able to develop and maintain digital documentation systems
• Must be able to read engineering drawings
• Strong attention to detail, highly organised

Calibration Engineer Needed!

Are you a Calibration Engineer, who is looking for your next challenge? 

We are looking for an experienced Technician to join the Metrology Team, which covers all aspects of equipment calibration that is used in a high-tech industrial environment.
You would be given the opportunity to join a truly World Class Manufacturing Company, with a global presence.  We are at the very forefront of the latest technology.

Benefits for Calibration Engineer

• £45,000
• Shift Allowance on top
• Outstanding pension contributions
• Healthcare
• Choice of Days or Double Day working
• Unrivaled progression prospects
• Bonus
• Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Spectacular working environment

Duties of a Calibration Engineer

• Cover all aspects equipment calibration used within a high-tech industrial environment
• Ensure calibration of all Torque Tightening Tooling
• Planning and preparing and performing capability studies for tightening and Force Measurement systems
• This will include static facilities and delivery and collection of equipment
• All work to support internal and external audits
• Commissioning of new tooling and product lines
• Priorities your work schedule according to production requirements
• Support breakdowns and production related stoppages

Requirements for a Calibration Engineer

• AN Engineering qualification, ideally within Electrical Instrumentation and Control systems, or equivalent
• Previous experience of tightening systems
• PLC knowledge would be great, but not essential
• IT and technically literate in Electrical and Mechanical systems
• Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to engine functionality, again, not essential but helpful

There are plenty of areas to develop and train, if you have the building blocks to start with!

This could be your gateway to a career choice of your lifetime.
 

Quality Engineer required!

A well-established business in the heart of the West Midlands, have a requirement for a Quality Engineer.  This is a fast-paced environment, with high staff retention, and due to increased workload, a role for a Quality Engineer is now needed to strengthen the team.

We offer complete service from manufacture, import and distribution of our products on an international basis.

This is an exciting time to be part of this expanding Organisation.  This is a fast paced, dynamic working environment, no 2 days are ever the same!  If you are a Quality Engineer, who is looking to be part of a friendly, supportive team, where your prospects would be assured, look no further!

You would be working in the plant Quality team, maintaining and improving product quality, and follow and enhance the existing quality systems. 

Commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Tyseley, Moseley, Hollywood, Coventry, Redditch and Bournville

Benefits for Quality Engineer

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
• Free parking on site
• Company Pension
• 25 Days holiday plus stats on top
• Fast, dynamic manufacturing environment
• High staff retention
• Friendly supportive team
• Long term excellent prospects

Responsibilities for Quality Engineer

• Support internal and external IATF16949 audits
• Root cause analysis
• Implementation of corrective actions
• Use of Quality tools such as SPC, Control Plans and PPAP’s
• Customer and Supplier liaison
• Support the engineering change process
• Control and manage internal non-conforming parts/supplier rejects, system, and non-conforming material area 
• Support with new projects throughout the APQP process as plant quality representative. 
• Support the other departments with 8D resolution of quality issues
• Scrap reduction

Requirement for Quality Engineer

• Quality Engineering experience
• Proven problem-solving abilities using 8D, PPAP’s and APQP
• Knowledge of ISO9001 and IATF16949
• Auditor /Lead Auditor qualification desirable
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, such as 5S and Poke Yoke
• To have the ability to form strong working relationships
• Customer /Supplier exposure

What are you waiting for? Send your CV for consideration.

Are you a CNC Miller Setter Operator, looking for a stable DAY position in the Sutton Coldfield area?

A permanent role for a CNC Miller Setter Operator is now available, within a highly specialist manufacturing organisation who have recently invested in new technology.

Area of speciality is Drilling, supplying into a multitude of different industry sectors, such as Automotive, Firearms, Medical, Oil and Gas, Machine Tool manufacturers to name but a few.

CNC Miller Setter Operator Benefits

• £26,500 increasing to £27,500 after probation
• Paid Overtime
• DAYS, Mon – Thurs – 8.00am – 4.30pm, Fri - 8.00am – 12.30pm
• Very stable staff retention
• Long established
• Free on site parking
• Friendly supportive team
• Immediate start can be offered

CNC Miller Setter Operator Requirement:

• Setting a variety of CNC Milling machines
• Operating CNC Machines
• Working on a variety of special purpose drilling machines
• No programming necessary

CNC Miller Setter Operator Requirement:

• Experience of Setting CNC Milling Machines
• Working knowledge of operating CNC Milling machines
• Any exposure to special purpose drilling machines would be advantageous
• Happy to work Days
• Committed and Loyal

This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a very friendly supportive team, long term prospects and stability assured.

A role has become for an experienced Quality Inspector, to join a prestigious, busy manufacturing organisation in the Stockport area.

As a Quality Inspector, your role will involve overseeing the quality inspection of our precision machined components and assemblies. It is your responsibility to ensure that these components and assemblies adhere to the standards mandated by the customer and meet regulatory requirements in alignment with ISO9001/AS9100 standards. This hands-on position requires you to conduct daily inspections of components and oversee the quality checks for all our products associated with the Aerospace, Medical, Motorsport, Rail, and Defence industries.

Commutable from Manchester, Stockport, Sale, Stretford, Wilmslow, Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne, Altrincham, Knutsford and Glossop

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £36,000
• Days 
• 25 Days holiday (Bank holidays on top)
• Free parking on site
• Electric car charge points
• Company Pension
• Outstanding career prospects
• Busy, stable manufacturing
• Vast customer base
• Career Development opportunities

Quality Inspector Responsibilities:

• In charge of hands-on quality inspections for precision machined components and assemblies to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements as per ISO9001/AS9100 standards. 
• Utilize precise measuring equipment to verify that all aspects of parts and finished goods meet specified specifications. 
• Conduct "in-process" inspections across all departments on the shop floor. 
• Collaborate with the Quality team to maintain and enhance overall quality, proactively preventing non-conformances.
• Coordinate with the Production team to establish controls and enhancements, minimizing rework and rejection rates. 
• Work closely with the Quality team to identify, investigate, and address non-conformities, implementing corrective actions and improvements. 
• Lead by example, motivating colleagues to achieve continuous improvement and adherence to standards. 
• Collaborate with the Quality team to plan and execute Internal Audits, ensuring the appropriateness and robustness of business processes from planning through to audit closeout.

Quality Inspector Requirements:

To be eligible for this position, an ideal candidate should possess a background in Quality inspection or engineering, preferably gained in a precision manufacturing machine shop or engineering setting. 

Demonstrated success as a Quality engineer or inspector, or a seasoned mechanical engineer

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting 2D and 3D drawings.
• Competency in using Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) machines.
• Sound understanding of Precision Engineering techniques.
• Previous involvement in a highly regulated Precision Machining or Quality Engineering role.
• Experience in an ISO Accredited facility, such as ISO 9001/AS9100.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing practices and proficiency in manufacturing quality tools like Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Validation, Risk Analysis (FMEA), First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), etc.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes.
• Completion of Internal Audit Training.
• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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

CNC LATHE OPERATOR – DAYS 

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a CNC LATHE OPERATOR, who wants a DAY position. The working environment is nothing short of spectacular, characterized by its cleanliness, modernity, and pleasant atmosphere. Our inclusive and friendly culture sets us apart, providing you with total support whenever needed.

As a CNC LATHE OPERATOR, you will be part of a friendly team.  This role is considered to be of great importance in order to support the continued growth and development of our organisation.  We are looking for hands-on experience with operating CNC lathes..

Our location is conveniently commutable from Dudley, Wolverhampton, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Halesowen, Telford, Birmingham, Oldbury, Smethwick, Walsall, Solihull, Aston, Rowley Regis, Stourbridge and Willenhall

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £31,500
• Day shift – early start, early finish
• Lunchtime finish on Fridays
• Overtime available
• Company contributory pension
• Life assurance
• 25 days of holiday
• Healthcare coverage
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating standard Toolroom equipment 
• Operate Fork lift truck
• Set and Operate CNC lathes, Siemens controls
• Working from engineering drawings
• Support the Toolroom
• Manual lathe work
• Contribute towards continuous improvements

REQUIREMENTS

• Ideally Apprentice trained
• To have the ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience of setting and Operating lathes
• Manual lathe work
• Siemens controls is preferable but not essential
• Use of standard toolroom equipment
• Happy working a days role
• A “right first time” approach

This is a terrific opportunity to be part of a large, stable, growing organisation, with no shifts involved.
Immediate interviews are being offered!