TOOLMAKER

Our 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. 

Test Development Engineer Function:

The Test Development Engineer is a support team member in the Product Development department. The role is running quality assurance tests on New Product Integration & for continual improvement of current products.

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.

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

Test Development Engineer Salary: £40,000, 39 hours per week

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

Candidate Requirements

• The Test Development Engineer will be qualified to a minimum of HND/HNC in a suitable engineering discipline, this can be electrical or mechanical, but you will have a good appreciation of both disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively independently or part of a project team.
• The ability to analyse and compile testing data from the tests performed.
• Proactive and pragmatic: find the most cost-effective solutions to yield the best test results.
• Possess good analytical skills and be proficient in Microsoft applications, Word, Excel.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise their workload and meet deadlines.
• Ideally the candidate will have skills in gas/ fuel technology together with the ability to understand electrical circuit diagrams and formulate new when required.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The Test Development Engineer will be capable of setting up and monitoring tests, preparing models for submission to the appropriate test authority.
• Develop in conjunction with the project team, the gas and electrical sub systems used within the product.
• Interpret marketing briefs into tangible product that can be manufactured within the business capabilities.
• Develop new products in line with best practice and a number of National / International Standards, briefly EN30-1-1 International Gas Safety Standard and BS EN 60335 Appliance Safety Standards for Electrical and DF Appliances. Also working to USA and other Regionally different Standards.
• Support & manage testing, writing and publishing detailed and comprehensive test reports internally and management of risk for the team, producing both technical presentations and applied samples as and when required in support of sales for customer demonstration and information
• Create and maintain internal design and test verification test methods in line with the latest approval standards.
• Be accountable for accurate and timely release of testing data, including signoffs of quality control data as acceptable
• 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 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. 

This role would suit someone with significant experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment, ideally within pressings, assembly, fabrication, sheet metal or a related industry.

Manufacturing Engineer Function:

• The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for delivering and maintaining a well-engineered manufacturing process with quality controls, operator accountability and performance monitoring built in. 
• The role will include provision of documentation and training support to ensure all operator actions and decisions are clearly and unambiguously understood by the production operators and their manager.
• You will also be responsible for making sure the department manager and operators know how the process should be maintained and what the limits of its capability are. 
• The Manufacturing Engineer will also provide real-time process support to the production team and will make sure process problems are quickly brought to the attention of the manager. 
• You will be responsible for highlighting and evaluating improvement opportunities and for making clear the likely consequences of any proposed change. 
• Where appropriate you will take the lead, facilitate or just monitor any process change that is authorised by the department manager.

Manufacturing Engineer Salary: £40,000, 39 hours per week

This Manufacturing Engineer role is commutable from: Coventry, Solihull, Redditch, Rugby, Banbury, Daventry

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment, ideally within pressings, assembly, fabrication, sheet metal or related industry.
• A manufacturing engineering qualification to degree level (or equivalent experience) with production process design bias and a proven record of accomplishment of delivering results.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems techniques such as Lean, SMED, SPC, Process loading, PFMEA, 5S, Standard work, Poke Yoke, visual management, operator maintenance, Spaghetti diagrams, Yamazumi, single piece flow, no fault forward, kan-ban material control and VSM.
• The capability to use Solidworks, Draftsight, AutoCAD systems to create tooling or layout specifications and drawings.
• The capability to use Radan in order to program Laser, Turret Punch, Folders, etc
• Familiar with H&S and risk assessments and strategies to eliminate workplace hazards.
• Able to exploit the use of PC based systems and MS office tools to support the needs of the role.

In Addition

• Familiar with the requirements of Quality Management Systems and Quality planning processes required to support ISO 9001 and to drive continuous improvement.
• Able to create standard operating procedures and work instructions, have an understanding of ladder logic and able to read engineering drawings and schematic diagrams.
• Well organised and methodical, and able to plan work to balance conflicting priorities and meet deadlines.
• Administration skills, able to keep calm in a crisis, reliable attendance and good timekeeping.
• Flexible and able to respond to occasional unusual working hours and weekends.
• Work well as part of a team and also alone
• Experienced of working in a fast-paced environment where variants are high and lead times are short.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The Manufacturing Engineer will reduce and eliminate workplace hazards and ensure continuous improvements to workplace health and safety.
• Design new systems, equipment and processes for the introduction of new products or the improvement of existing ones. Supporting and Leading Continuous Improvement projects, driving out waste, reducing downtime and improving OTIFEF delivery to customers.
• Target inefficiencies quickly using problem solving techniques such as A3’s, Pareto, Ishikawa, and Root Cause Analysis. Support, cost estimate and document all engineering changes.
• Ensure non-conformances within production are eliminated and controls are in place to prevent reoccurrences and ensure all manufacturing processes are supported by the necessary training, documentation and Quality Controls.
• Create, improve, and review Standard Operating Procedures. Support the introduction of new products and changes to current products into production. Ensure all documentation is relevant and up to date.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning work flow, space requirements, equipment layout, and visual controls.
• Develop and evaluate manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors. As well as designing and implement data driven product quality and process capability improvements by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and processes; establishing standards and confirming repeatability within manufacturing processes, including 8D analysis

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

A leading manufacturer are now seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to lead with all H&S processes, policies, legislation and legal obligations across all site operations.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGER ROLE BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary of up to £38,000 dependent on skills and experience
• Company pension
• Site based at 1 manufacturing location in Telford

DUTIES OF THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGER:

• Lead the development of H&S objectives/targets and implementation of best practices. 
• Prioritise H&S actions/initiatives and successfully transfer these to operational plans relevant to the level of risk.
• Ensure H&S systems and policies are applied across all departments.
• Provide Qualitative and quantitative information on H&S including performance statistics and reviews.
• Lead the completion of H&S incident investigations and Learning Reviews.
• Proactively drive the development of on-site H&S competencies and approve H&S changes in design and operations.
• Management, co-ordinate and Delivery of inspiring H&S training.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE HEALTH, SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT MANAGER

• Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health and/or Environmental
• Minimum of general certification in NEBOSH
• Minimum 5 year’s, experience in EHS/Safety Management
• Experience in dealing with regulatory agencies (HSE, Environment Agency, Councils)
• Understanding and experience of Safety / Environmental Management Systems inc ISO 45001
• I would welcome applications from candidates who have gained experience within a manufacturing environment.
• A superb communicator
• Proactive, hands-on approach

The Health, Safety and Environemnt Manager role is commutable from Wolverhampton, Walsall,  Shrewsbury, Telford, Stafford, Cannock and surrounding areas.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994

We are seeking to recruit an experienced maintenance professional to join our management team as the Maintenance Manager to support our multi-disciplined engineering team at a leading manufacturer.
 
Benefits Available for a Maintenance Manager:

• £46,000 salary
• Annual Bonus
• Health care plan and life assurance
• Company Pension
• Share option scheme
• Commitment to career progression and development

Details of the Maintenance Manager role:

• Lead the site maintenance team to implement a robust planned maintenance system.
• Provide a timely and efficient breakdown service to minimise machine downtime.
• Manage revenue and capital spends within a significant budget.
• Develop and drive a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements of a Maintenance Manager 

• The position of Maintenance Manager will require you to have a proven track record in developing maintenance structures, where your individual input into the business has seen improvements in plant reliability, production volume, staff retention and overall profitability.
• It is essential that you have supported a team of Maintenance Engineers as either a Manager or Senior Supervisor where you have championed continuous improvement and managed plant related CAPEX projects. 

Preference is given to candidates that have climbed the ranks of Maintenance from an Apprentice level and are qualified to an HNC/HND standard. 

This Maintenance Manager role is commutable from Worcester, Redditch, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Stourbridge, Birmingham and surrounding areas.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service Recruitment Support since 1994