This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Team Leader / Manager, to work with a leading manufacturer of advanced process technology, who have a rich, well-established background. They have sites here in the UK and overseas
The company's strength lies in its process expertise, engineering excellence and the ability to fully support customers worldwide. The service is complete - from design through installation and commissioning to lifetime support.
The purpose of the Mechanical Design Team Leader is to manage a team of mechanical design engineers of a specific product sector. This requires hands-on technical design leadership, in addition to managing the team workload, communication, quality, and long-term professional development of the team.
Pay, Hours and Benefits
£55,000
Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5pm, 1:30pm Finish on Friday’s
30 days holiday (inc statutory) plus an additional three days at Christmas
Mechanical Design Team Leader Candidate Requirements
Strong hands-on experience in 3D design, analysis and testing of mechanical systems
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise accordingly
Experience leading and developing other engineers
Commercially aware
A level of flexibility is required, as some UK and Global Travel is included
Mechanical Design Team Leader Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)
Technical
Provide technical direction to the team, producing sound engineering solutions to engineering problems, backed up with design analysis where appropriate.
Develop and implement innovative solutions to problems incorporating the latest materials, manufacturing processes and technology to drive the product range forward.
Manage product developments, ensuring changes are controlled and implemented across the product range to maintain a standard equipment offering
Take overall design responsibility for projects assigned to the team and manage them from project launch to completion ensuring all project deliverables are met.
Ensure all required design standards and legislation are met and that supporting documentation is produced and approved.
Take responsibility for equipment quality, resolving any design problems found during manufacturing or commissioning.
Coordinate technical support to sales to help produce accurate project proposals and to manage project risk.
Team Management
Direct day-to-day management of team members.
Recruitment and training plans for direct reports as well as mentoring of junior engineers.
Management of project cost, schedule and quality.
Review and provide feedback on prospects incl schedule, design hours and project risk.
Deputise for the Engineering Manager or other Lead Sector Engineers when needed.
Drive and be a role model for the company values & behaviours.
To be aware of and follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures, in respect of self and others.
This is a great opportunity within a leading company’s centre of excellence, which is privately owned and with operations in 20 countries. In the UK, they develop and manufacture bespoke products, with over 90% being exported.
They currently have a number of patents, world firsts and are committed to continuous product development on a concurrent engineering basis.
You will be joining a sizeable, well-established group who will welcome you into their team.
Please Note: Candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK permanently.
Mechanical Design Engineer Package and Benefits
£37,000 - £45,000
Hybrid working – two days per week from home following successful probation
Mechanical Engineering Degree or similar would be ideal. HNC /HND will be considered, along with the right experience.
3D design proficiency. Solidworks is preferred, but other 3D experience will be considered.
Strong product development experience.
Design for Manufacture.
Problem-solving abilities are essential.
Drafting experience.
A level of calculations experience.
Some GD&T and simulation experience would be useful but is not essential.
Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities
The Mechanical Design Engineer will lead development projects from initial concept through to full product realisation / implementation.
Assess and implement design change requests related to the full range of products.
Preparation, maintenance and revision control of 3D CAD models, drawings and BOM’s using SolidWorks CAD and PLM software.
Provide assistance to other departments and suppliers to help solve technical problems during manufacture and assembly.
Oversee validation testing required during the design change process and summarise results in a technical report. Wide ranging support to the R&D department in the research, testing and development of products.
Work closely with and support other departments (Production, Production Engineering, Purchasing, Quality) and suppliers to improve existing designs with respect to manufacturability and assembly.
Conduct calculations to validate the structural integrity of components and assemblies using a formula based approached for simple calculations.
This is a great entry level engineering opportunity within a global company’s centre of excellence, which is privately owned and with operations in over 40 countries. In the UK, they develop and manufacture bespoke products, with over 90% being exported.
They currently have a number of patents, world firsts and are committed to continuous product development on a concurrent engineering basis.
Please Note: Candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK permanently, without any future sponsorship support.
Trainee Sales Engineer Package and Benefits
£25,000 - £34,000
37.5 hours per week – with flexible hours, Early finish on Friday’s
24 days holiday, rising to 26 with service, plus bank holidays
Company performance bonus
Free life Assurance, Joint contributory pension scheme
Private medical insurance (after a qualifying period)
This is a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 35 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, with this role being part of that growth.
The Planning Coordinator will manage the end-to-end process, liaising with converters, customers and suppliers.
Planning Coordinator Salary and Benefits
£25,000 - £27,000
37.5 hours per week, 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday - Friday
23 days holiday, increasing with service, plus statutory
Meticulous and able to learn, follow and adhere to procedures to the letter.
Proven excellent planning and scheduling skills.
Organized and fastidious about accuracy, attention to detail, inputting quality and record keeping.
Self-motivated to take ownership of all tasks assigned.
Take full responsibility for the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of their work and who thinks outside the box.
Can juggle a number of tasks at one time, without detriment, and who can work under pressure.
Fast thinking, proactive, reactive and responsive to the requirements of the business.
Has excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and a good telephone manner.
An excellent administrator, computer literate with excellent IT skills – Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous.
Can work alone and as part of a team.
Planning Coordinator Key Responsibilities
Be the logistical customer liaison for this arm of the business.
Manage the end-to-end process of receiving an order, to delivery and ongoing customer support.
Coordinate and schedule the allocation of work between 4 branches.
Prepare quotations, purchase orders, work instructions and make bookings.
Order parts in line with the programme.
Deal with customers in a friendly, helpful and timely manner.
Work to a daily and weekly schedule ensuring all stakeholders are updated.
Ensure all work is completed efficiently and logically.
Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality Recruitment Support since 1994
I am looking to recruit a full time and permanent Maintenance Engineer to join an experienced and dedicated Engineering Team in Corby on a permanent night shift, working Sunday to Thursday, 22.00-06.00. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join the Maintenance department within a well-established factory. As well as being focused on continuous improvement and implementing specific products, you will also be responsible for maintaining the upkeep of the buildings and grounds areas of the Corby plant facility.
There will be opportunities to work overtime at weekends.
The package details for the role of Night Shift Maintenance Engineer include:
£50,048 per annum (inclusive of shift allowance)
40 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday, 22.00-06.00
Pension is 3% paid via salary sacrifice, saving you tax and NI contributions.
Annual Salary Reviews – an annual pay review is conducted every January.
Holiday – 20 days plus bank holidays, rising to 25 plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service.
As a Night Shift Maintenance Engineer your role will involve Maintenance of plant and equipment, Identifying, diagnosing, and fixing faults and breakdowns. Carrying out of planned Preventative Maintenance.
Desirable skills involve:
NVQ level 3 or higher in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent.
Core Level GCSE’s or Equivalent.
Experience/further education in engineering.
Knowledge of the FMCG food industry (desirable)
Knowledge of up-to-date maintenance techniques and policies (desirable)
The Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from Leicester, Northampton, Corby, Kettering, and Peterborough.
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 Maintenance, Reliability & Service Recruitment Support since 1994