We are recruiting for an experienced FLT counterbalance driver / Warehouse Operative to work within a fast-paced factory environment.

Experience and responsibilities for this FLT counterbalance driver/warehouse operative – PM shift role:

• Must have a current FLT counterbalance license with a minimum of 2 years experience
• Ability to read technical drawings. 
• Good organisation & communication skills essential. 
• Checking ‘Work in progress’ at various stages of the production process to make sure all component parts are there; labels are there, and the job is ready for welding. 
• Always follow all Health & Safety rules in the workplace, without fail. This means behaving in accordance with the company Health & Safety guidelines.
• Ensure all work activities are geared towards achieving collective Operational KPI`s.
• Always follow Company procedures and processes.

Personal Attributes for this FLT counterbalance driver/warehouse operative – PM shift role:

• Good communication skills
• Flexible can-do attitude. 
• Ability to adapt to new technology and work to timetables and deadlines 
• to improve and implement best practice
• A flexible attitude to work

Hours and salary for this FLT counterbalance driver/warehouse operative – PM shift role:

• Monday to Thursday – 2pm to 10.30pm
• Friday – 2pm to 8pm
• Hourly Rate – £11.00 per hour
• Weekly Bonus - £75 per week
• Overtime during the week at x 1.33
• Overtime during the weekend at x 1.5

The following areas are easily commutable for this role as a FLT counterbalance/warehouse operative – Derby, Burton, Tamworth, Nottingham, and  Mansfield 

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

One of the leading Technology Research and Development organisations in the Midlands are currently seeking an experienced Systems Engineer, to design system solutions to enhance a vehicles, safety, performance and energy efficiency.

The company have over four decades of experience in the development and proving of electronic and mechatronic control and energy saving systems and applications for the Automotive sector. 

Systems Engineer – Salary Package:

• Salary £40,000 - £50,000
• Private Healthcare
• Pension Scheme 
• 33 Days Holidays (Inc Bank Hols)
• Childcare Voucher Scheme 
• A Multiple Project Technology Environment. 

Duties of a Systems Engineer 

• The analysis of customer requirements, functional safety requirements, relevant legislation and standards to develop system requirement specifications. 
• The use of proven system analysis and design methodologies to develop elegant efficient solutions to meet the project requirements. 
• Working closely with the Functional Safety Department to ensure the analysis and development of appropriate functional safety requirements. 
• Liaison with other engineering disciplines to develop system design specifications and algorithms. 
• Plan, conduct and review testing of new software, hardware and calibrations at a variety of levels including integration testing, dyno testing and vehicle level testing, sometimes including worldwide field trips. 
• The calibration of system functions to comply with project requirements. Complete sign-off procedures for vehicle algorithms, calibrations and final product testing. Undertake system and vehicle development and problem-solving within tight timescales. 
• Fully document the design development and verification of developed systems. 
• Understand and comply with company and customer confidentiality agreements and maintain the security of company and customer property. 

Systems Engineer – Requirements:

• A formal qualification / Degree in a relevant science or Engineering disciplines. 
• Experience of requirements analysis and management, preferably using dedicated requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Cradle, MKS).
• Good experience of Configuration management Tools (e.g., MKS) 
• Experience of systems design methodologies 
• Hands on experience of developing control algorithms for automotive applications 
• Knowledge or familiarity of, Software C-code, MATLAB, CAN and flexray communication protocols and toolchain. 
• A good understanding of electronic hardware techniques and an ability to interpret circuit schematics. 
• Knowledge of the use of microcontrollers within real time embedded systems 
• Proficiency with standard office tools: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. 

This is a great opportunity to be part of the generation of new energy saving and performance enhancing technologies for the vehicles of tomorrow. 

Commutable from: Coventry, Derby, Lichfield, Burton upon Trent, Birmingham, Leicester, Wolverhampton, Stafford, West Bromwich

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

One of the leading Technology Research and Development organisations in the Midlands are currently seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their Chassis Project Development Team.

The company have over four decades of experience in the development and proving of electronic and mechatronic control and energy saving systems and applications for the Automotive sector. 

Reporting to the Head of Department the role will become an important part of the Chassis Group, where the role will be responsible for developing and designing software for high performance embedded systems. 

Software Engineer – Salary Package:

• Salary £40,000 - £50,000
• Private Healthcare
• Pension Scheme 
• 33 Days Holidays (Inc Bank Hols)
• Childcare Voucher Scheme 
• A Multiple Project Technology Environment. 

Duties of a Software Engineer will include:

Dealing with embedded software for microcontrollers, using design practices and software life cycles in line with the ISO2001:2008 quality system and high integrity design standards. Providing close coordination of project activities throughout the duration of the project between both the development teams and the customer. 

• The interpretation of system requirements in collaboration with systems and hardware engineers to generate software requirements using semi-formal methods. 
• Develop Code implementation using C/C++ programming languages, assembly language and automatic code generation from modelled environments. 
• Undertake functional components, base software development and problem-solving within tight timescales 
• The use of Autosar BSW configuration and integration 
• The generation and execution of test plans and reports at all levels of the “V” life cycle, including unit/structural tests, integration tests and verification/validation tests 
• The generation and formal review of technical documentation and artefacts from the design process 
• Work to FMEA, HAZOP, FTA and other analysis techniques. 

What we are looking for in a Software Engineer

• A formal qualification in engineering, or a science-based subject (Ideally Software or Electronic Engineering related)
• Good industry experience in a similar role within an embedded system product development environment 
• Good experience of programming using C, C++, C# and assembly languages 
• Experience working with Autosar Base Software, Rte and SWC configuration 
• Experience of using requirements management and specification tools e.g., DOORS, MKS Integrity 
• Experience using configuration management tools e.g., MKS
• Experience with software analysis methodologies and tools e.g., UML, Rhapsody
• Experience with CAN based test tools e.g., CANoe, CANalyser, CANape, PCAN or ValueCAN
• An ability to interpret circuit schematics and understand the basic operation of electronics hardware, especially microprocessor peripheral support circuitry
• A good proficiency with standard office tools: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc

This is a great opportunity to be part of the generation of new energy saving and performance enhancing technologies for the vehicles of tomorrow. 

Commutable from: Coventry, Derby, Lichfield, Burton upon Trent, Birmingham, Leicester, Wolverhampton, Stafford, West Bromwich

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

One of the leading Technology Research and Development organisations in the Midlands are currently seeking an experienced Senior Hardware Engineer to support the complete range of life-cycle activities relating to the design, development, manufacture and test of both prototype and series production electrical and electronic hardware applications.

The company have over four decades of experience in the development and proving of electronic and mechatronic control and energy saving applications for the Automotive sector. 

Senior Hardware Engineer – Salary Package

• Salary £40,000 - £50,000
• Private Healthcare
• Pension Scheme 
• 33 Days Holidays (Inc Bank Hols)
• Childcare Voucher Scheme 
• A Multiple Project Technology Environment. 

Duties of a Senior Hardware Engineer 

This position reports directly to the Chief Hardware Engineer and includes the following primary duties: 

• Design of new, or update to existing, Automotive products (typically inverters / converters for hybrid and electric vehicles). 
• Liaising with the Systems, Control and Software teams to ensure an optimum solution. 
• Testing of the design once created in hardware. 
• Supporting the Programme team with new project acquisition by providing technical assessment and time estimates. 

Senior Hardware Engineer Requirements

• Ideally Degree-qualified in (Electrical and Electronic Engineering). 
• Good Experience of semiconductor technologies (up to 1200V). 
• Good exposure of Power Conversion; Converter and Inverter (up to 300kW). 
• Experience working with Infineon / NXP microprocessors (or similar). 
• Experience with Altium Designer. 
• Experience in the use of model-based development tools including Matlab, Simulink. 
• Experience in the use of electrical simulation tools; Simetrix, Simplis, Spice, etc. 
• Knowledge of applicable ISO standards. 
• Ideally some knowledge of designing for safety critical systems. 
• Ideally some knowledge of EMC best practice design.

This is a great opportunity to be part of the generation of new energy saving and performance enhancing technologies for the vehicles of tomorrow. 

Commutable from: Coventry, Derby, Lichfield, Burton upon Trent, Birmingham, Leicester, Wolverhampton, Stafford, West Bromwich

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

One of the leading Technology Research and Development organisations in the Midlands, are currently seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to support the complete range of life-cycle activities relating to the design, development, manufacture and test of both prototype and series production electrical and electronic hardware applications.

The company have over four decades of experience in the development and proving of electronic and mechatronic control and energy saving applications for the Automotive sector. 

Hardware Engineer – Salary Package

• Salary £40,000 
• Private Healthcare
• Pension Scheme 
• 33 Days Holidays (Inc Bank Hols)
• Childcare Voucher Scheme 
• A Multiple Project Technology Environment. 

Duties of a Hardware Engineer 

• Providing realistic estimates of time and budgets to complete designated activities.
• Liaising with Customer Representatives and other members of the Project Team to agree product hardware requirements, and to resolve specification deficiencies.
• Liaising with internal and external Test Facilities to plan and support product design validation activities.
• Liaising with internal and external Manufacturing Facilities to support product manufacture
• Assisting other members of the Project Team to understand the hardware design
• Promoting the orderly progression of hardware integration by ensuring assigned activities are completed to the schedule agreed with the Project Team. 
• Generating work plans for Electronic Technicians allocated to the Project
• Take a primary role in the hardware design and development process including hardware requirements specification and analysis, hardware system design, hardware functional design, hardware specification, participation in peer and formal reviews, preparation of test plans, specification and procurement of test equipment, coordinating and supporting the manufacture and test of prototypes. 
• Ensure that hardware development work is conducted in accordance with Company policies and procedures, and that such work meets relevant project, customer and company quality and safety standards

Requirements of a Hardware Engineer

• Ideally Degree-qualified in an engineering discipline (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 
• Good experience of small to medium volume manufacturing and assembly techniques appropriate to rotating electrical machines.
• Experience in the use of model-based development tools including Matlab and Simulink 
• Familiarity with external motor control systems including power electronics, control methods and position sensor requirements would be advantageous
• Good test and analysis skills 
• Proficiency with standard office tools: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc 
• Willingness to travel within the UK and worldwide

This is a great opportunity to be part of the generation of new energy saving and performance enhancing technologies for the vehicles of tomorrow.

Commutable from: Coventry, Derby, Lichfield, Burton upon Trent, Birmingham, Leicester, Wolverhampton, Stafford, West Bromwich

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

This is a technology-focused company, specializing in control system design, install and commissioning who are looking to recruit, a proven IT / Software Manager.

They have been supporting end users and mechanical system integrators for several years and over this time have become a specialist in automated systems.

Even during the pandemic, the business has gone from strength to strength, and they continue to grow, further still.

IT / Software Manager Hours and Benefits 

• £45,000 - £60,000
• Flexi time working
• Some home working 
• Health insurance 
• Employer pension contribution
• Company Performance based bonus
• Access to pool vehicles for travel

The Role

The business is looking to strengthen and reinforce the team with an IT / Software Manager. They are looking for a developer manager to join the Windows development team. You must have 5+ years with the below technologies;

• .NET, C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript 
• SQL Server
• Web API
• Client/Server based architecture
• Windows Server and desktop experience
• Basic office IT management of infrastructure

IT / Software Manager Key Experience Required 

• Consulting with management and software developers to determine software solution requirements.
• Evaluating software solutions and system performance, as well as supervising and helping the software development team.
• Demonstrating patience and using effective explanations when mentoring junior software developers.
• Managing the development, deployment, and integration of software solutions.
• Determining system specifications and analyzing test stage data prior to software installation.
• The IT / Software Manager will manage IT and software supplies for both internal and external systems.
• Managing the installation and configuration of software solutions.
• Collaborating with front end users and customers on software functionality.
• Resolving software deployment and integration errors, and documenting processes.
• Keeping abreast of new software technologies, as well as conforming to best practices in cybersecurity.

Commutable From: Tamworth, Coventry, Burton Upon Trent, Loughborough, Nottingham, Mansfield, Chesterfield

Overview for this Press Brake Setter / Operators role:

We are recruiting for an experienced press brake operator/setter position, whereby the operator needs to be comfortable setting the press brake, performing daily safety checks, understanding of the machine for operational and safety aspect is a must. Current presses operating 3x 3 Meter and 1x 4 Meter press.

The operator must be able to read technical drawings to produce the companies bespoke products. Whilst technical drawings are provided you will be expected to use your technical experience to ensure when setting your programme any issues you may come across will be dealt with and raised accordingly. Power press trained preferred but not essential. General understanding of fabrication is required.

Responsibilities and duties for this Press Brake Setter / Operators role:

• Always follow all Health & Safety rules in the workplace, without fail. This means behaving in accordance with the company Health & Safety guidelines.
• Ensure your press is in good working order before and after working shift.    
• Ensure all work activities are geared towards achieving collective Operational KPI`s.
• Ensure adherence to ISO: 9001, taking responsibility that quality checks are being done and that record-keeping within Prodsmart is maintained.
• Support a 5S approach, ensuring your area is tidy and organised including a daily audit of your working area at the start / end of the shift.
• To have basic knowledge and experience of working with the grades of steel used in Company fabrications (predominately Grade 304 with some DX51D & Grade 316).
• Report any machine issues to Management as and when they arise.

Experience required for this Press Brake Setter / Operators role:

• CNC Pressbrake Operation
• CNC Pressbrake Setting
• Good understanding of technical drawings
• Basic understanding of general fabrication
• Committed to high quality output and excellent customer service

Personal Attributes for this Pres Brake Setter / Operators role:

• Good communication skills
• Flexible can-do attitude. 
• Ability to adapt to new technology and work to timetables and deadlines 

Hours and salary for this Press Brake Setter / Operators role:

• Sunday to Thursday – 10pm to 6am
• Hourly Rate – £16.62 per hour
• Overtime during the week at x 1.33
• Overtime during the weekend at x 1.5

The following areas are easily commutable for this role as a Press Brake Setter / Operators – Derby, Burton, Tamworth, Nottingham and  Mansfield 

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

Overview for this Pressbrake Setter/Operators role:

We are recruiting for an experienced pressbrake operator/setter position, whereby the operator needs to be comfortable setting the pressbrake, performing daily safety checks, understanding of the machine for operational and safety aspect is a must. Current presses operating 3x 3 Meter and 1x 4 Meter press.

The operator must be able to read technical drawings to produce the companies bespoke products. Whilst technical drawings are provided you will be expected to use your technical experience to ensure when setting your programme any issues you may come across will be dealt with and raised accordingly. Power press trained preferred but not essential. General understanding of fabrication is required.

Responsibilities and duties for this Pressbrake Setter/Operators role:

• Always follow all Health & Safety rules in the workplace, without fail. This means behaving in accordance with the company Health & Safety guidelines.
• Ensure your press is in good working order before and after working shift.    
• Ensure all work activities are geared towards achieving collective Operational KPI`s.
• Ensure adherence to ISO: 9001, taking responsibility that quality checks are being done and that record-keeping within Prodsmart is maintained.
• Ensure you work to agreed tolerances as stated on drawings.
• Ensure all non-conformances are reported to Press Team Leader or Quality
• Support a 5S approach, ensuring your area is tidy and organised including a daily audit of your working area at the start / end of the shift.
• To have basic knowledge and experience of working with the grades of steel used in Company fabrications (predominately Grade 304 with some DX51D & Grade 316).
• Report any machine issues to Management as and when they arise.
• Able to read technical production drawings.
• Keep reliable production records on Prodsmart and in written form where required, ensuring ALL work completed is recorded properly on Prodsmart. Report any instances where this is not possible.
• Follow Company procedures and processes at all times.

Experience required for this Pressbrake Setter/Operators role:

• CNC Pressbrake Operation
• CNC Pressbrake Setting
• Good mathematical understanding to aid programming
• Good understanding of technical drawings
• Basic understanding of general fabrication
• To be able to communicate well to both colleagues and supervisors
• Be an effective team player.
• Committed to high quality output and excellent customer service
• Proven record of good productivity, quality, attendance, timekeeping, and flexibility 
• Flexible to meet the business needs including overtime where necessary

Personal Attributes for this Pressbrake Setter/Operators role:

• Good communication skills
• Flexible can-do attitude. 
• Ability to adapt to new technology and work to timetables and deadlines 
• to improve and implement best practice
• A flexible attitude to work

Hours and salary for this Pressbrake Setter/Operators role:

• Monday to Thursday - 2pm to 10:30prn, Friday - 2pm to 8pm
• Hourly Rate – £12.50 per hour
• Overtime during the week at x 1.33
• Overtime during the weekend at x 1.5

The following areas are easily commutable for this role as a Pressbrake Setter/Operators – Derby, Burton, Tamworth, Nottingham and  Mansfield 

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

An outstanding opportunity has a risen for a Technical Sales Engineer so do you have Technical Sales Engineering experience within the Under Floor Heating industry?

You will be supporting the sales of the company’s range of Underfloor Heating products and associated Heating Control Products.

Technical Sales Engineer Benefits:

• £20,000 – £30,000 + Dependant on experience 
• The chance to work with an independent family run business 
• Perfect position for someone looking to progress their career
• Yearly Bonus 
• Company Pension 

Technical Sales Engineer Duties:

• You will need to liaise and build good relationships with the company’s suppliers to get a solid understanding of product information to ensure the correct offers are made
• Daily preparing of project designs, quotations and drawings.
• Occasionally processing sales and purchase orders
• Supporting the development of quotation tools for production of quick and accurate quotations and designs

Technical Sales Engineer  Requirements:

• Knowledge of HVAC systems and in particular underfloor heating would be a distinct advantage 
• Background in Design and Estimating would also be beneficial although training will be provided for this
• Happy to work across all parts of the business 
• Must have a background in either Under Floor Heating, Building Services or Hybrid Heating Systems’

This is a multi-varied role and perfect for someone who is looking to advance their career as a Technical Sales Engineer at a growing business.

This role is commutable from: Leicester, Derby, Loughborough, Burton Upon Trent, Tamworth, Lichfield, Hinckley

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

A fascinating role has become available for an ENGINEERING CHANGE COORDINATOR.  You will be joining a uniquely welcoming and friendly organisation, who can offer plenty of potential for this role to embrace your own ambitions and commitment.

This is a fast-paced manufacturing Company, and as the ENGINEERING CHANGE COORDINATOR, your main tasks will be to coordinate engineering product and process change.  As the ENGINEERING CHANGE COORDINATOR, you will also provide support to the Process Engineers, relating to layouts and new product introduction.

BENEFITS

• £25,000 - £27,000
• Working directly with the Senior Management team
• Excellent Pension and holidays
• Early finish Fridays
• Busy and very friendly manufacturing organisation, very pleasant working environment
• A genuine chance to make an impact
• Other Benefits to be confirmed

DUTIES OF THE CHANGE COORDINATOR

• Coordinate engineering product and process change
• Ensure within budget
• Support the Process Engineer with regards to layouts and new product introduction
• Custodian of change register
• Engineering change control management
• Coordinate interdepartmental meetings
• Escalate feasibility and / or cost concerns of engineering changes
• Promote 5S

REQUIREMENT OF THE CHANGE COORDINATOR

• To have relevant Change management experience
• You will have gained your experience from preferably a high- volume production environment
• To have the ability to interpret and generate process / procedural documentation
• A flexible and adaptable approach

The role is commutable from Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Burton Upon Trent, Uttoxeter, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Stafford, Cannock, Loughborough, and Aldridge

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

We are looking for a QUAILTY ENGINEER, to join a busy, manufacturing organisation. 

If you are an ambitious, energetic QUALITY ENGINEER, who is looking for a dynamic, busy, fast paced environment, with genuine prospects, then this is the job for you!

This is an International multi-site organisation; the sky is the limit where your career could go. 

As the QUALITY ENGINEER, you will have the day-to-day control of quality assurance activities and provide support to APQP quality related activities.

BENEFITS

• £30,000 - £35,000
• Working directly with the Senior Management team
• Excellent Pension and holidays
• Early finish Fridays
• Busy and very friendly manufacturing organisation, very pleasant working environment
• A genuine chance to make an impact
• Other Benefits to be confirmed

DUTIES OF THE QUALITY ENGINEER

• Day to day control of quality assurance activities
• Develop the relationship with the Quality Manager
• Support APQP quality related activities
• Control Plans and Product validation
• Lead assembly dimensional analysis
• SPC, Control Plans and Quality Alerts
• Customer 8D reports
• Ensure robust containment
• Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions

REQUIREMENT OF THE QUAILTY ENGINEER

• ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
• Good knowledge of auditing as well as risk- based thinking
• To have gained your experience in a fast- paced manufacturing environment
• Excellent knowledge of Controls Plans and SPC
• Energetic and passionate about Quality
• This would suit a Quality Engineer who is looking for long-term prospects and commitment

The role is commutable from Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Burton Upon Trent, Uttoxeter, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Stafford, Cannock, Loughborough, and Aldridge

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

I am currently recruiting for an experience Applications Engineer for my client in the West Midlands:

This Application Engineers role will involve but not be limited to: 

• Meeting the cycle times required to achieve the levels of output required for production.
• Achieve the required levels of quality for PPAP and capability.
• Generate N.C. programmes
• Setting up hydraulic fixtures and proving out cutting tools 
• Optimise machine utilisation and performance.
• Programme on Fanuc and Siemens 840D 
• Ensure safe working practices.
• Receive instructions as appropriate, to ensure that the correct work is expedited to the required levels of workmanship.

Essential experience required for this Applications Engineers role:

• Proven experience in programming CNC milling machine is essential along with tool making experience. Having experience of a Motorsport/Automotive/Aerospace industry where the work has been unsupervised, you will be a time served machinist used to working to high tolerances and preference will be given to those who have a FANUC or Siemens 840 SL and PL programming experience. 
• It is expected you know how to read engineering drawings and use measuring equipment, understand tolerances and do your own self checking.

Turning machines within the business:

• Mori Seiki Lathes (NZX2000-800SY)
• Takisawa Lathes (LA250M / LA250YH / EX310)
• Fastems / FMS 
• Nakamura Lathes (WT-300)

Milling machines within the business:

• SW Machines (BA322 / BA400-2 / BA422 / BA600-2 / BA622 / BX621)
• Chiron Machines (DZ15W / DZ18.2)
• Matsuura Machines (MAM72-63V / MAM72-637-PC18 / H-Plus 630)
• Mazak Machines (VCS530C & Variaxis i600)
• Starma Machine (MT838)

Specific experience required for this Applications Engineers role:

You will need: Minimum 2 years CNC 5 Axis Programming experience the ability to set / operate CNC machines where required to read / work to technical drawings and the ability to work under pressure

• Positive and keen approach to work
• Understanding of working to deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Knowledge and understanding of drawings
• Knowledge and understanding of CAD models (including CAD software i.e., PowerMill / PowerShape)

Hours and salary for this Application Engineers role:

• Monday to Friday – working from 7:30 am to 5 pm (30 mins for lunch) 
• Salary - £30,000 to £40,000 per annum (DOE)

This role is commutable from Walsall, Cannock, Wolverhampton, Tamworth, Burton upon Trent and Lichfield.

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