Scott's Monthly Pick Of The Bunch - Design

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I hope you are well & thanks for checking out my Monthly selection of available Design, R&D, FEA & Projects Engineering candidates which details a small selection of candidates who are currently seeking a new opportunity in your area.

Please contact me to find out more any of these candidates, or simply click on the relevant link to send me an email, alternatively, if none of these candidates match your requirements, or if you would like to discuss a current or future need, then please let me know.  I have Engineers of various skill-sets and experience register with me daily, plus an extensive in-house database that has been developed over 30 years, and access to all the leading Job Boards.

I hope you find this useful, and I hope to be able to assist you with your recruitment requirements, either now or in the future.

Scott Logan
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Design, R&D, FEA & Projects Engineering Division

   0121 321 4314   |      scott.logan@probejobs.co.uk   |      Let's Connect on LinkedIn

 

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER SLP24041
Automation / Manufacturing Industries
  • First class Mechanical Engineering Degree
  • Mechanical modelling and detailing
  • Product development and continuous improvement
  • HyperWorks: Modelling mesh from geometry to be used for FEA analysis. Running models through discrete load cases for product development
Pro Engineer/PTC Creo, Solidworks, FEA using Creo Simulate
Leicester
c£45,000 >> Learn More <<

 

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER SLP24042
Marine / Mechanical Industries
  • Mechanical Engineering Degree
  • Delivering a range of detail designing in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements
  • Producing 3D & 2D output drawings including all aspects of alignment to BOMs & PLM
  • CNC milling machine, CNC lathe, filling tools & fabrication/welding of metals
3D modelling , SolidWorks, Foran (2D & 3D design)
Derby
c£32,000 >> Learn More <<

 

LEAD ENGINEER / TOOL DESIGNER SLP24043
Aerospace / Tooling Industries
  • Design of parts and Assembly
  • Engineering Change Management
  • Tool design of press / formed parts
  • Communicating with the customer and supplier about the product development
SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD and Inventor
Leicester
c£33,000 >> Learn More <<

 

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER SLP24044
Specialist Vehicles / Pneumatics Industries
  • Aero-Mechanical Engineering Degree
  • Product Development engineering
  • FMEA, GD&T
  • Produced prototypes, prepared component and assembly drawings
SolidWorks
Leicester
c£45,000 >> Learn More <<

 

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER SLP24045
Manufacturing / Instruments Industries
  • Over 25 years design experience
  • Worked with a variety of materials
  • Has developed a range of instruments and telecommunication products
  • Manufacturing processes and supporting assembly processes
SolidWorks & PDM, SolidEdge
Northampton
c£40,000 >> Learn More <<

 

DESIGN ENGINEER SLP24046
Manufacturing / R&D Industries
  • Mechanical Engineering Degree
  • Product development
  • Sheet Metal Design and Manufacturing
  • CAD design, modelling, assembly, BOM, MRP system
SolidEdge, ANSYS, Matlab
Northampton
c£35,000 >> Learn More <<
 

LOGISTICS STOCK CONTROLLER REQUIRED
SUTTON COLDFIELD
PERMANENT, NIGHTS ROLE WITH EARLY FRIDAY FINISH

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Logistics Stock Controller to be part of a dynamic fast-paced manufacturing organisation. 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 the Logistics Stock Controller, you will have responsibility for stock and material operational efficiency.  Core focus is to drive cost saving iniatives and continuous improvement.
Long term prospects are superb, with a dedicated trained and structured career path available for the right person.

Do you enjoy problem solving?  Do you enjoy the challenge of no 2 days being the same?  This could be just the job for you!

Our location is conveniently commutable from Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Aston, Solihull, Moseley, Tamworth, Cannock, Smethwick, West Bromwich, Walsall, Aldridge, Brownhills,  Burntwood, Coventry and Minworth.

Key Benefits:

  • Salary: £30,000 - £31,000
  • Paid Overtime
  • Perm nights with early finish Friday
  • 25 days of holiday + Stats on top
  • Second to none career development and progression
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Loyalty days
  • Pristine and modern working environment

Responsibilities:

  • Assist Logistics with stock audits and data collection
  • Support Stock audits
  • Run out control and end of life to ensure zero obsolescence
  • Provide analysis of aged stock 
  • Prepare weekly reports on stock issues
  • Drive cost saving initiatives

Requirements:

  • Relevant experience within Stock Control
  • To have gained your experience from within a manufacturing environment
  • Highly beneficial for you to have knowledge of working in a continuous improvement culture
  • Good level of IT Literacy
  • Happy to work Nights – Monday to Friday

This role will suit someone who thrives in a proactive and initiative-driven team. If you're seeking a long and rewarding career within a remarkable working environment, we welcome your application.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or submit your CV by clicking APPLY and I will be in touch.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Logistics Recruitment Support since 1994

 

A well-established presswork business is typically involved in metal forming and fabrication processes to create components for various industries require a Press Setter to strengthen their existing team. 

A highly regarded presswork business with decades of experience in the metal pressings industry. Specialising in pressings, stamping, and assembly, the company has built a reputation for 
delivering high-quality components to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and more.

Located close to Birmingham city, but outside the clean air zone, recent investment has gone into this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility equipped with advanced press machines.

Commutable from: Birmingham, Aston, West Bromwich, Wednesbury, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Walsall, Halesowen, Moseley, Kings Heath, Aldridge and Willenhall

Press Setter Benefits:

  • £31,000
  • Days Role
  • Busy, friendly working environment
  • Paid Overtime
  • Relaxed, easy going culture
  • Recent new investment
  • Plenty of parking available
  • Workplace Pension

Press Setter Responsibilities:

  • Running and loading material
  • Setting Progression Presses
  • Understanding the machine settings 
  • Tool changes
  • SMED activity 

Press Setter Requirements:

  • Basic planned Maintenance
  • Previous experience of setting Presses
  • Preferably progression presses
  • Happy working days
  • FLT and Crane license would be desirable
  • Understanding of safe systems of work
  • A willingness to learn
 

An International organisation, are looking for a Group Leader, to join on a temporary basis initially.

This is a fast paced, dynamic working environment, well established with sites across the world.

This would be an opportunity for you to be able to show case your management skills, and champion continuous improvements.  It would also be super experience for you to absorb too.

A well-established business, with a motivated team on board, your experience will help to hone their skills, and increase productivity.

Our location is conveniently commutable from Wolverhampton, Telford, Aldridge, Walsall, Rowley Regis, Halesowen, Birmingham, Smethwick, Oldbury, Brownhills and Wednesbury

Key Benefits:

  • Salary: £47,000 - £48,000
  • 6 Month Contract with Strong chance of becoming a permanent roles
  • Shifts: Early and late shifts Monday to Friday (no Friday work on late shift pattern)
  • 37 hour week
  • Stable, busy environment
  • Supportive, friendly team
  • Immediate start available

Group Leader Responsibilities:

  • Make sure everyone on the team follows safety rules and takes care of the environment.
  • Make sure all quality controls, plans are adhered to.
  • Maintain Production Schedule and components made are delivered on time to customers.
  • Teach the team and make sure they do their jobs the right way.
  • Keep the workplace clean and organized as agreed.
  • Allocate and adjust labour.
  • Deal with problems with how people work and get help if needed.
  • Check and make sure we spend the right amount of time talking to others to plan our work.
  • Conduct first day on the job assessments.
  • Ensure all TPM activities are completed
  • Plan changeovers to minimise process downtime.
  • Raise requests to Maintenance for breakdowns.
  • Use the ERP system (SAP) to check and monitor stocks and customer demand.
  • Regular check and update machine planning boards to ensure reliable supply based on current conditions.
  • Conduct regular checking of machine outputs and take actions/get support where required.
  • Support and lead continuous improvement activities (quality improvement, changeover reduction, etc). 

Group Leader requirements:

  • You must have previous experience of managing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • A good understanding of 5S / 7 Wastes
  • Strong man-management skills
  • Knowledge of SMED and TPM
  • Conversant with Microsoft Office Tools
  • To be able to start quickly
  • Happy to work a Double Day shift
 

Are you a Toolmaker, who is looking for a role, that can offer an excellent work / life balance?

This is a superb opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker, to enjoy working in a friendly, well established manufacturing environment, with the flexibility of a 4 day week, and options to start work to suit your preference.

Our facility contains some of the latest state-of-the-art manufacturing plant. This enables us to provide metal formed components and welded assemblies to a high specification at competitive prices.

Our main strengths are:

The technical ability to assess manufacturing feasibility of customer component designs.
Expertise in developing production tooling to optimise product capability.
Dedicated and motivated teams to achieve quality and delivery requirements.

Our location is conveniently commutable from Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Birmingham, Smethwick, Dudley, Halesowen, Moseley, Solihull, Aldridge, Brownhills, Hockley, Wolverhampton, Wednesbury and Oldbury 

Key Benefits:

  • Salary: £15 - £16 per hour – dependant on experience
  • Days
  • 4 Day week
  • If Friday working – Overtime
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Parking available
  • Stable, busy organisation
  • Friendly, supportive business

Toolmaker Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and repair press tooling.
  • Problem solving
  • Strip and rebuild tools for maintenance / repair and re-grind
  • Tool try-outs
  • Strive to improve 5S standards
  • Working from Engineering drawings

Toolmaker Requirements:

  • Experience with Toolmaking with pressings
  • To have the ability to read engineering drawings
  • Happy to work days
  • Apprentice trained, ideally
  • Knowledge of transfer and progressions tooling

This is a great role.  You would be joining a friendly, busy organization, who make coming to work a pleasure.

 

An outstanding opportunity is now available for a Quality Manager, to take complete ownership of Quality on site

We have been at the forefront of designing and crafting luxurious products, supplying worldwide. Located in the heart of Birmingham, England, this esteemed company has dedicated over 90 years to the art of creating beautiful components. Our reputation is built on a foundation of unwavering quality, rooted in skills passed down from one generation to the next.
We are renowned for our commitment to exceptional design and meticulous attention to detail. Every product is meticulously crafted in-house, showcasing the brand's dedication to true craftsmanship. We take pride in using the finest materials available, ensuring that our products not only exude elegance but also endure the test of time.

We are excited to present a remarkable opportunity for a Quality Manager in a newly crafted and intriguing role within our organization. This role is exceptional, demanding a unique blend of expertise, relationship management skills, and direct access to internal teams across all departments within the site. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that quality issues are promptly addressed and improvements are effectively implemented

COMMUTABLE FROM: - Birmingham, Meriden, Coventry, Sutton Coldfield, Aston, Smethwick, Moseley, Walsall, Edgbaston, Halesowen, Dudley, Tamworth, Lichfield, Minworth, Wednesday, Willenhall and Solihull 

Quality Manager Benefits:

  • £40,000 - £45,000
  • Complete autonomy
  • Well established stable business
  • Extremely pleasant working environment
  • Access to employee well-being schemes
  • Outside garden for summer!
  • On site canteen facilities
  • Extensive investment into the business
  • Free fruit
  • Ample on-site parking

Quality Manager Duties:

  • Collaboration with Production Team: Work closely with the Production team to identify and eliminate internal quality defects, ensuring a seamless and efficient manufacturing process.
  • Quality Procedure Audits: Conduct regular audits of our Quality Procedures to ensure strict adherence to established standards and protocols, promoting a culture of excellence.
  • Supplier and Sub-contractor Support: Provide support to teams responsible for inspecting incoming products from suppliers and sub-contractors. Monitor product quality and take necessary remedial actions when deviations from quality standards are identified.
  • Quality Clinics Management: Create and manage weekly quality clinics, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and learning within the organization.
  • Documentation Creation: Develop comprehensive inspection documentation that spans across the entire factory, ensuring thorough quality checks at every stage.
  • Collaboration with Customer Experience Department: Work closely with our Customer Experience Department to handle customer rejections, analysing root causes, and implementing corrective measures to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Product Development Procedures: Contribute to the creation and development of robust product development procedures, ensuring innovation and quality go hand-in-hand.
  • Stakeholder Reporting: Prepare and deliver insightful reports to stakeholders, focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs), providing a clear overview of the organization's quality metrics and progress.

This role offers a dynamic platform for an individual to make a significant impact by driving quality excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within our organization.

Quality Manager Requirements:

  • Proven track record in Quality Management within a manufacturing setting
  • Demonstrated expertise in conducting internal audits to maintain and enhance quality standards
  • Innate leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and guide teams effectively.
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering/technical drawings, ensuring precision in manufacturing processes.
  • Extensive experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
  • Strong analytical skills, adept at identifying and solving complex problems to ensure product excellence. 
  • Skilled in establishing and managing digital documentation systems, promoting efficient and organized workflows.
  • Thrives in high-paced environments, maintaining a focus on accuracy, consistency, and top-tier quality amid challenging conditions. 
  • Exceptional organizational abilities, coupled with proficiency in numeracy and computer literacy
  • Genuine team player dedicated to supporting and developing colleagues, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
 

CNC Sliding Head Machinist Required with Immediate start available.

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a CNC Sliding Head Machinist to be part of a small / medium manufacturing company in the Birmingham area. 

Our inclusive and friendly culture sets us apart, providing you with total support whenever needed. We boast a rich tradition of excellence, reliability and innovation, proudly contributing to the esteemed industrial heritage of the UK.

Our location is conveniently commutable from Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Solihull, Moseley, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Minworth, Aston, Wednesfield and Harbourne

Key Benefits:

  • Salary: £14 - £15 per hour
  • Paid Overtime
  • 37 Hour working week
  • Death in Service Life assurance
  • Loyalty schemes
  • Lunchtime Friday finish
  • Well established, offering great stability.
  • Birmingham based SME organisation.
  • Friendly team
  • Easily accessible

CNC Setter Operator Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring seamless production of parts
  • Setting and Operating CNC sliding head machines
  • Gauging the final product
  • Rectifying faults
  • Implementing preventative measures
  • Loading raw materials and unloading finished components
  • Upholding the 5S methodology

CNC Setter Operator Requirements:

  • Experience of setting and operating CNC sliding Head machines
  • Happy to work days
  • A team player, we are a friendly bunch!
  • If you can tweak existing programs, that would be a bonus, though not essential

Send your details over asap, and we will contact you to discuss further.