An outstanding opportunity has a risen for an experienced Buyer to join a Procurement team, reporting into a strategic supply chain manager.

Do you have previous experience as a buyer working in a similar role or have a purchasing or production planning background? 

This role will involve working with some of the world’s leading brands, with a company who have been operating for over 25 years.   

• Starting Salary - £24,000
• Free on-site parking 
• A welbeing-focused benefits package 
• Early finish on Fridays (3:30pm)

DUTIES:

• Daily liaisons with suppliers to make sure that materials are supplied on a daily basis
• Must have regular communication with commercial, production and design teams
• Comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment 
• Ability to communicate, collaborate and negotiate both internally and externally
• Experience of working accurately to tight deadlines

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience within a similar role or have a purchasing or production planning background
• Design and deliver against performance measures, including supply, cost and quality for clients
• 2+ years’ experience in a Purchase Controller/Expeditor/Planner role
• Able Run & Analyse MRP system to raise purchase orders
• Control NCR returns process

If you have previous experience working as a Buyer/ Purchase Controller/Expeditor/Planner, then this opportunity is for you.

This role is commutable from: Birkenhead, Liverpool, Wallasey, Ellesmere Port, Warrington, Widnes

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This is an opportunity for an ambitious Design Engineer to join a growing and expanding business. The business is a supplier of quality systems for large engineering projects across a number of sectors. They work on systems within the power generation sector from hydroelectric power stations to critical plant within the nuclear industry. They also create systems to aid flood defence and fail-safe systems to combat the potential effects of natural disasters within cities.

Full product training will be given to the Design Engineer for this role. They design and manufacture complete hydraulic systems using Solidworks including Power Units, actuators and accumulators through to installation, commissioning and servicing.

Design Engineer Package

• £25,000 - £30,000 dependant skill set and experience
• 8.00am - 16.30pm Mon-Thurs, 8.00am - 15.30pm Fridays
• 33 days holiday

Commutable From: Stafford, Uttoxeter, Stoke on Trent, Crewe, Leek, Congleton

Design Engineer Specification

• The Design Engineer will have 3D CAD proficiency in producing quality detailed engineering drawings (Solidworks preferable)
• HNC or equivalent in engineering is preferred, but isn’t essential
• Knowledge or Hydraulic or Pneumatic Systems advantageous
• Mechanical, Production or relevant Engineering background
• Attention to detail
• Self-Starter
• Excellent time management skills, able to balance priorities of multiple projects
• Knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing techniques

Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Developing and designing Hydraulic Schematics, General arrangements, Actuators and Manifolds
• Production of Bills of Materials
• Liaising with customers to refine requirement and design parameters
• Working on projects from original concept to complete manufacture

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Design, R&D & Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

Client is a Made in Britain company, with many, many years of history behind them. They continue to lead and innovate in their industry, due to being part of the corporation who are the leading global provider in their industry. 

Senior Development Engineer Salary: £51,000, 39 hours per week

Commutable From: Coventry, Solihull, Redditch, Rugby, Banbury, Daventry

Role Overview

• The test development engineer team is a support team in the Product Development department. The senior development engineer role is running quality assurance tests on New Product Integration & for continual improvement of current products, as well as taking technical lead for electronics, legislation and providing guidance / direction to the development engineers.
• This is a hands-on testing role of prototypes and production products. Feedback and analysis from the products tested are required to continually improve the design with the Product Development team.
• Reporting to the Process Leader in Product Development, this role focuses on the ability to manage, create and implement practical innovative and cost-effective developments that enable the business to gain market share by the generation and release of new products.

This role has a direct impact on the business achieving increased market share and return through cost effective and timely development of innovative products which comply with National and International Standards.

Senior Development Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Minimum qualification is a Degree in an Engineering Discipline with at least 5 years in an engineering / developmental role. 
• Excellent communication skills in both the spoken and written form.
• Be fully conversant with product development systems, materials, specifications and processes necessary for the generation and introduction of new products and features.
• Having a proven capability that includes development of products and / or features (reflecting timing, financial & quality targets).
• Possess good analytical skills and be proficient in Microsoft applications, Word, Excel. Ability to work effectively on your own or part of a project team.
• Can analyse and compile testing data from the tests performed.
• Self-motivation and the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Flexibility and adaptability within a pressurised environment.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Managing and motivating a multi-disciplined project team that will deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective products and features from the conceptual stage to introduction. Managing, planning, costing and controlling a budget associated with a new or modified product or feature. 
• Being a developmental lead and point of reference within the product development team capable of developing, analysing, interpreting and implementing solutions for new products, or to ensure resolution of any warranty or value analysis proposal.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding and adherence to business processes and an awareness of ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO18001. Develop new products in line with best practice and a number of National / International Standards. Also working to USA and other Regionally different Standards.
• Writing and publishing detailed and comprehensive test reports internally and management of risk for the team
• Produce both technical presentations and applied samples as and when required in support of sales for customer demonstration and information
• To undertake or delegate product developments as necessary to ensure timely release of designs, drawings, specifications, etc, as appropriate in line with the project plans / business needs.
• Maintain programmes throughout the NPI process. Be adept at drawing on internal knowledge as well as industry and/or academic resources in reaching testing conclusions.
• Actively support test time reduction through Continuous Improvement principles and actively promote 5S principles within the test department.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Design, R&D & Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

Client is a Made in Britain company, with many, many years of history behind them. They continue to lead and innovate in their industry, due to being part of the corporation who are the leading global provider in their industry. 

Design Engineer Salary: £40,000

Commutable From: Coventry, Solihull, Redditch, Rugby, Banbury, Daventry

Role Function

The Design Engineer will form part of the product development team, reporting to the Technical Director. This role focuses on the ability to manage, create and implement practical innovative and cost-effective designs that enable the business to gain market share by the generation and release of new products.

Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

• You will hold a minimum qualification of HNC in an Engineering Discipline with at least 5 years design related experience. 
• Excellent communication skills in both the spoken and written form.
• A capable experienced and ‘hands on’ Designer fully conversant with Solidworks and an associated Product Management System system, or similar.
• Be fully conversant with Product Development systems, materials, specifications and processes necessary for the generation and introduction of new products and features.
• Ability to effectively contribute to a project team, unafraid to challenge the norm.
• Possess good analytical skills to formulate solutions and challenge assumptions
• The Design Engineer will have self-motivation and the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Managing and motivating a multi-disciplined project team that will deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective products and features from the conceptual stage to introduction.
• Managing, planning, costing and controlling a budget associated with a new or modified product or feature. 
• Alongside others be a pivotal part of the business design function proposing new and improved systems and business methodologies (whether these be CAD or business wide). 
• Being a design lead and point of reference within the Product Development team capable of designing, analysing, interpreting and implementing solutions for new products, or to ensure resolution of any warranty or value analysis proposal.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding and adherence to business processes and an awareness of ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO18001.
• To undertake or delegate product designs as necessary to ensure timely release designs, engineering drawings, CAD files, specifications, etc., as appropriate.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Design, R&D & Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

Development Technician – Electronics 

A global supplier of Electronic Devices to a myriad of industry sectors, is looking to add a new member to its Customer Application Support Team.

The company have seen fantastic growth in revenue, customer base size and new products over the last 5 years and are continually looking at ways to improve the service they can offer their new and existing customers. 

Development Technician Package 

• £25,000
• Pension 
• Quarterly Bonus 
• Sick pay - Benefit
• 33 Days Holidays (Inc Bank Hols) 
• Overtime 

Development Technician Duties 

The position will part of the Application Support Team that is tasked to offer immediate face to face and online technical support to key customers. Dealing with technical faults and issues and advising on the best technology and products that would suit best the need of the customer. 

The role will be directly involved in identifying technical issues and problem solving and providing technical solutions that would involve liaison with the internal R&D and Operations Teams. 

Responsibilities

• Capable of developing and testing broad range of products, (the focus being on Electrical and Electronic Componentry) 
• Capable of conducting bench work fault finding procedures down to PCB board level. 
• Develop solutions in conjunction with the project team and Design Engineers, (electronic upgrades and solutions to existing models)
• Interpret technical problem reports and identify faults and issues in a speedily manner. 
• Develop new products in line with best practice and a number of National / International Standards.

Development Technician Requirements

• A formal qualification in engineering - Degree / HND / HNC, ideally Electronic or Mechanical biased
• Some recent relevant industry experience in dealing with Electronic Hardware 
• Ability to work effectively on their own or part of a project team.
• Possess good analytical skills and be proficient in Microsoft applications, Word, Excel.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise their workload and meet deadlines.

This is a great opportunity to join a busy multi-site UK organisation, where career growth and progression are on offer.

Commutable from Telford, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Newport, Cannock, Stone, Lichfield

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Design, R&D & Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

We are looking to recruit a Systems Architect with a strong Software and Hardware background to join a small Consultancy, who are looking to develop an innovative product that incorporates complex electronics and embedded designs. 

This will involve project managing and developing new products, from concept to realisation and planning and defining the correct pathway to assist in the effective way to introduce NPD projects quickly.

Systems Architect – Benefits 

• £50,000 - £55,000
• Pension 
• Healthcare 
• 10% Bonus 
• 33 Days Holidays (Inc Bank Hols)
• Early Finish on Fridays 
• Part Remote Working

Systems Architect Role

The role will involve managing and defining an exciting new product development project, defining the systems and technology used, and seeing an entire project through to completion. The role will also define the systems architecture for new products and define the software and hardware technology used for new products development projects. Overseeing product development on key projects, whilst managing the introduction of new technologies into the company. Defining engineering work packages and reviewing and maintaining work packages throughout a project.
 
Systems Architect Requirements

• Degree or similar qualification in Electronics Engineering or comparable subject
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a relevant field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a Systems Architect or comparable role
• Knowledge of embedded systems
• Working knowledge of Agile development processes
• Experience in a management position
• Awareness of Industrial/Engineering production systems
• Knowledge of industrial networks
• Experience using system model software, ideally Enterprise Architect
• Experience of developing new products in the functional safety field

This is a great opportunity to become part of a busy and dynamic team, where projects are varied and will often offer different design challenges.

Commutable from Wolverhampton, Telford, Birmingham, Stourbridge, Dudley, Stafford, Shrewsbury, Lichfield, Coventry

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Design, R&D & Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

Senior Electronics Engineer

We are looking to recruit an experienced electronic engineer to be part of a growing dynamic organisation that has built its growth of the global market through continued investment in the innovation of their multi range of Safety Critical products. 

The organisation designs and manufactures a wide range of Electro-Mechanical, Mechatronic and Smart Devices that are used throughout the manufacturing and production industry sectors, and they consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology to introduce custom solutions for their blue-chip customer base. 

Benefits Package 

• £40,000 - £45,000
• Pension 
• Quarterly Bonus 
• 33 Days Holidays (Inc Bank Hols) 
• Fast Track Promotion Opportunities 
• 1pm Finish Fridays 

Senior Electronics Engineer - Role

A Senior Electronic Engineer is required to support the continuing growth of the design department. The role will involve leading a team of junior / graduate electronic engineers, working alongside other engineering disciplines, designing hardware and embedded software to extend the company’s range of products, whilst still being involved in hands-on design.

Responsibilities

• Line management of the electronics design team
• Planning and allocation of resource within their team to meet company goals and deadlines
• Be the electronics technical lead 
• Implementing tools and processes for the efficient running of the team and department
• Design and maintenance of hardware and embedded software 
• Layout and tracking of PCB designs
• Prototyping and testing of designs and products
• Assessment and documentation of products against specifications and standards

 
Senior Electronics Engineer Requirements

• Degree or similar qualification in Electronics Engineering or comparable subject
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in electronics design 
• Experience in electronics hardware design, development, and testing; including schematic design and PCB layout
• Experience in embedded firmware design, development, and testing

Desirable Requirements

• Electronics design in a highly regulated industry
• Experience in firmware design for STM32 microcontrollers
• EMC design and test experience
• Experience of firmware unit testing; preferably using Tessy
• Familiarity with machinery safety standards or similar

This is a great opportunity to become part of a busy and dynamic team, where projects are varied and will often offer different design challenges.

Commutable from Wolverhampton, Telford, Birmingham, Stourbridge, Dudley, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Lichfield, Stone

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Design, R&D & Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

Senior Electronics Engineer

We are looking to recruit an Electronic Engineer with a strong Safe and Compliance Standards background to join a small Consultancy, who are looking to develop an innovative product that incorporates complex electronics and embedded designs. 

This will involve developing new products, from concept to realisation, according to international safety standards, whilst working alongside a multidisciplinary engineering team. 

Senior Electronic Engineer – Benefits 

• £45,000 - £50,000
• Pension 
• Healthcare 
• 10% Bonus 
• 33 Days Holidays (Inc Bank Hols)
• Early Finish on Fridays 
• Part Remote Working

Senior Electronic Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Developing product specifications in accordance with safety standards.
• Design hardware systems at the block level by using system modelling software packages
• Electronics schematic design.
• Completion of System FMEAs and FMEDAs to verify products designs meet the required safety integrity levels.
• Assisting with the prototyping and testing of new products.
• Working with 3rd party certifications bodies on the approval of new products

 Senior Electronic Engineer Requirements

• Degree or similar qualification in Electronics Engineering or comparable subject
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in electronics design
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in the safety industry
• Experience in electronics hardware design, development, and testing; including schematic design and PCB layout
• Experience in system modelling, ideally using Enterprise Architect
• Familiarity with international safety standards
• Experience with product approval to international standards.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in embedded firmware design, development, and testing
• Electronics design in a highly regulated industry
• EMC design and test experience
• Experience of firmware unit testing; preferably using Tessy

This is a great opportunity to become part of a busy and dynamic team, where projects are varied and will often offer different design challenges.

Commutable from Wolverhampton, Telford, Birmingham, Stourbridge, Dudley, Stafford, Shrewsbury, Lichfield, Coventry

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Design, R&D & Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

Powertrain Electronics Engineer

A developer of bespoke Powertrain Technology is now seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to assist in future New Product Development and Design for Manufacture exercises. 

The company are known to be world leaders in their field and have a long successful track record for producing high performance technologies. 

Due to recent investment into machinery and technology the company are now looking to expand their team with the addition of an Electronic Engineer.

Powertrain Electronics Engineer Salary:

• £40,000 - £45,000+  
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays 
• Pension
• Private medical insurance (after 6 months service)
• Modern & pleasant working environment. 

Powertrain Electronics Engineer Duties:

The successful candidate will join a small and established team, working together to support the electrical and electronic design aspects of a range of interesting, innovative & challenging projects, in relation to the design and development of inverters and drives for use with electrical machines. 

This role presents the opportunity to be involved in new products over their full lifecycle from concept & design, right through to customer applications & support, allowing significant input into the end result. 

• Electrical Powertrain engineering concept & detailed design. 
• Electrical and Electronic Design of Drives and Inverters 
• A good understanding of Electrical and Electronic Automotive Systems 
• Management of bills of materials, & build / usage manuals. 

Qualifications:

• A Degree or equivalent in Electrical / Electronic or Automotive Engineering. 
• 4+ years of experience in a similar role / environment. 
• Good Design and Development experience 
• Electrical machine, mechanical design & internal combustion engine knowledge. 
• A good knowledge of engineering manufacture processes. 
• Strong written & verbal communication skills. 
• Proficiency with standard office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project etc 
• The Power Electronics Engineer role will be an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly motivated and can adopt a flexible approach to problem solving within a team environment. 

Commutable from: Birmingham, Coventry, Warwick, Derby, Leicester, Cannock, Burton, Tamworth, Lichfield

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Design, R&D & Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

Project System Design Engineer (Chemical)

A new opportunity has arisen to work for a global recognised producer of bespoke machinery and equipment, who also offer a full turn-key project management solution that fully installs and commissions their products as well.

The organisation has many project and manufacturing locations around the world and are now seeking a Project Engineer (UK) to support the system design, installation and commissioning of process and material handling facilities into their European customer base. 

As an organisation they produce high tech equipment that manufacturers of Food and Pharmaceutical products will use to produce high volumes of units in a safe and effective manner. 

• £33,000 - £37,000
• Pension 
• Healthcare 
• Bonus 
• 37.5 Hour Weeks
• 1pm Finish Fridays 

Project  Systems Design Engineer Duties 

• The purpose of the role is to support the customer and the European Manufacturing Centre with project management activities related to the safe and quick installation of equipment into brown and green field site locations around the world. 
• Some projects will be multimillion pound programmes that may take over 18 months to complete, and some are smaller projects that may only take a few months to sign-off.
• As a Project Design Engineer, you will be the main point of contact with all relevant parties and have responsibility for creating and working to a tight project plan and P&ID drawings, ensuring that all parties and equipment are in the right place at the right time. 
• Problem solving and communication skills will play a major part of this position and will often require international travel at short notice for an average of 7 – 10 days to deal with urgent issues. 
• Liaison with specialist and industry field experts will also be a big part of this position. 
• Project planning and communicating changes and compromises to relevant parties through data and new drawings are essential for this new role, along with understanding the limits of the products and internal manufacturing capabilities. 

Project Systems Design Engineer Requirements 

• A formal Degree or similar qualification in Chemical Engineering
• 2 Years post study experience within a Chemical Process / System Design environment 
• Good ability to use CAD Software 2D / 3D 
• Good exposure to ATEX, HAZOPS and H&S regulations and requirements 
• Some proven exposure of creating P&ID (PID) Drawings 
• Some Project Engineering experience 
• Good communication skills 
• Team Player 

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced working environment, where projects will take you all over the world and deal with challenging technical, process and safety issues on a weekly basis.

Commutable from Birmingham, Leicester, Coventry, Lichfield, Burton Upon Trent, Derby, Swadlincote, Coalville

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Design, R&D & Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

This is the chance for an ambitious Design Engineer to join a respected and long-established market leading business, supplying products and services to the rail industry (rail industry experience isn’t essential). They are part of a large group, who are established worldwide.

Design Engineer Hours and Benefits

• Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 4pm (only 36.25 hours per week)
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Full training will be given
• Excellent opportunities for career progression, with a management role in two years

This Design Engineer Role is commutable From: Romford, Grays, Dagenham, Brentwood, Gravesend, Dartford

The Design Engineer Role

Whilst principally mechanical in nature, the company products incorporate a wide range of technologies including integrated electrical and electronic components. 

They are looking for a technically competent, highly motivated Design Engineer, with a broad skillset to join their professional team of engineers and technicians. 

The successful candidate will become a core member of the team with the opportunity to make a real impact. You will have the opportunity to see designs through to manufacture, from initial concept through prototyping and testing to full release.

Candidate Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering Qualification (Degree or HND or similar)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a related design capacity
• 2D and 3D CAD Software Experience (Solidworks preferred but not essential)
• Experience designing products with integrated electronic and electrical sub systems would be advantageous
• Ability to perform Engineering Calculations
• Work well independently and as a team member
• Railway background (desirable but not essential)

Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• The Design Engineer will support the Engineering & Innovation Manager in the development of products and services.
• Support the product development process through the creation of design documents including CAD drawings, bills of materials, engineering calculations, test reports etc.
• Getting involved in the assembly and testing of new designs both in-house and on-site.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to assess performance, cost, and manufacturing feasibility of potential new designs.
• Support the Technical Sales Manager in promoting and selling of products. Assist with installation of monitoring systems in the field.
• The Design Engineer will provide advice and instruction to external stakeholders on the installation, operation and maintenance of products and systems.
• Ensure continued compliance with company quality, safety and environmental policies.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Design, R&D & Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

This is a great opportunity for a heavy equipment / machine design experienced Design Engineer to join a global manufacturer, who are part of a multi-billion-dollar group.

They are in a period of sustained growth as a business, which this role is part of. The business offers a friendly working environment, along with excellent employee benefits. 

Design Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

• Salary, £28,000 - £29,500, dependant on experience
• 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday, Early finish, every Friday
• The opportunity to work within a global organisation
• 33 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Managed Occupational Health service
• Retail shopping discount programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Bike to Work scheme
• SMART pension

Commutable From: Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, Burton upon Trent, Coventry, Tamworth

Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering 
• At least 3 years’ experience in heavy equipment / machinery design
• Good 3D CAD skills (preferably Pro Engineer/CREO).
• Experience of Finite Element Analysis is desirable
• Experience / working knowledge of one or more of the following:-
• Metallurgy
• Welding
• Casting Methods
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for the following; 

• The Design Engineer will support the Group Quality Council process to identify and resolve problems raised at the root cause quickly and effectively and manage engineering change process.
• Work with teams across models to produce full manufacturing specification package including Engineering BOMs and Drawings.
• Follow Group standards in the areas of FMEA, DFM, prototype development and field testing, follow Group engineering standards and associated IT systems, to ensure effective global management of released engineering data.
• The Design Engineer will reduce manufacturing cost through improved design and consultation with the production department, purchasing and suppliers.
• Develop an expertise across the range of machines to provide support to the manufacturing business. 
• Support NPPD teams as required with a range of tasks from detail drawings to the structural analysis and optimisation.
• Ensure current products meet standards and performance levels specified for safety, function and reliability
• Support the global after sales teams where technical input is required. Investigate and address Customer Complaints in a timely manner where identified / allocated by internal systems or engineering manager.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Design, R&D & Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994