MANUFACTURING PROCESS ENGINEER

This business has a long and proven history, going back over 100 years. They have progressed to become a market leader in high precision engineering, working with some of the world's leading companies.

They are part of a group of companies with a core interest in the manufacture of components for a variety of industries. Their advanced technology and commitment to quality and service has set them apart from others in their field.

Role Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer. Below is an overview of their ‘ideal’ candidate, but they are flexible and are open to considering candidates that do not necessarily have all the qualifications but have sufficient experience with a positive attitude and approach.

Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 per annum, dependant on experience
Hours: 38 per week, Monday to Thursday, 7:15 – 4pm, 12:15pm finish on Friday’s 

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Burton upon Trent, 

Candidate Requirements

• The Manufacturing Process Engineer will be minimum HND Qualified with a desired 2+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience.
• Strong knowledge and skills in the use of process development tools is preferred. Experience with Six Sigma/Process Excellence Tools/Lean Manufacturing and Methodologies.
• Good interpersonal, communication, planning and organizational skills, with ability to make and implement decisions.
• Knowledge of CNC controlled equipment and machine code/programming whilst not essential would be an advantage along with strong equipment fault-finding, troubleshooting capability.
• Managing implementation of projects, technology transfer and manufacturing support systems. A hands-on approach is essential, with ownership of products and processes.
• Must be a team player with good communication skills, written and verbal. Self-motivated striving to find lean solutions to improvements and issues.
• Has experience of conduct validation and process transfers for equipment, from conception through to Implementation.
• Has developed and submitted justification for capital equipment projects, with a proven track-record of supporting other plant personnel in process improvement & project management.

Manufacturing Process Engineer Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The Manufacturing Process Engineer develops, maintains, and ensures compliance with process control plans, quality assurance plans, and procedures.
• Assist in resolution of manufacturing issues and gives feedback for improvements in manufacturability. Plans and conducts activities related to the development of new processes including researching current and emerging technologies, evaluating process cost, quality, and capability alternatives, and performing process characterization and optimization using problem-solving and decision-making tools.
• Facilitates technology transfer from process development to manufacturing processes for new product introductions, lead and coordinate all activities for modifications of existing processes, prepare process development protocols and coordinate all activities related to their execution, whilst practicing good project management & cost control.
• Facilitates communication and relevant training activities and act as liaison between colleagues and other leaders at the site, ensuring that the performance and quality of products conform to established standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Provide day to day Manufacturing Engineering support for the workshop, identifying and initiating process improvements in conjunction with the Production Management team.
• Work with production, to build and ensure product quality and process capability is delivered, with the ability to conduct operational (Time & Motion) studies to maximize workflow and spatial utilisation.
• Must be able to read/interpret and develop engineering drawings, develop guidelines and best practices and apply lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices to maximise efficiencies throughout the company.

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

PROCESS ENGINEER

An exceptional opportunity has been created due to continuing expansion for a PROCESS ENGINEER.  This is a fascinating manufacturing facility, very much at the forefront of new technology.

This is a multi-site international manufacturing business, and as the PROCESS ENGINEER, you will be ensuring process capability and provide support and process improvement to new and existing programs.

Commutable from Cannock, Sutton Coldfield, Rugeley, Tamworth, Lichfield, Burton Upon Trent, Derby, Alfreton, Walsall, Great Barr, Minworth and Stafford

BENEFITS OF A PROCESS ENGINEER

• £45,000 -£50,000
• Work - Place Pension
• Early finish Friday
• Healthcare
• You will be joining a highly prestigious international manufacturing business 
• Very busy, friendly organisation
• Superb genuine progression available 

DUTIES OF PROCESS ENGINEER

• Evaluate existing processes
• Change management
• Track project timing confirm costs of engineering change
• Present layout proposals
• Ergonomic assessments
• Carryout / support on site trials
• Identification of obsolescence
• Ensure process adherence
• Ensure processes are correct, cycle time, manning, process flow, and manning
• Support new product introductions
• Evaluate PFMEA
• BOM’s

REQUIREMENTS OF PROCESS ENGINEER

• Degree or equivalent
• Relevant Process Engineer experience
• Gained from preferably a high-volume dynamic working environment
• A Mechanical aptitude
• To have the ability to interpret and generate process documentation
• A “can do” approach
• Experience of engineering change
• Layout and process flow knowledge

There is plenty of scope within this role if you are an ambitious Engineer.

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

CONTRACT MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER - STEEL

A Contract / Project Manager with steel experience, is required to join a continually growing, reputable structural company. With an ability to see a project through from start to finish, the suitable candidate will be responsible for managing a wide range of contracts for which they are responsible; negotiating subcontract orders, monitoring subcontracted work, as well as, start to finish project planning, costing and performing site visits and surveys.

Your place of work will be split between the head office client sites, along with regular client visits.

Package

• Salary £40,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience
• Company car

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

Essential Skills of the Contract / Project Manager

• Project / Contract managing experience, 5+ years
• Proven steel industry experience. Any rail-based experience would be highly advantageous
• Demonstrable Contract / Project Manager ability 
• CSCS Card
• IT literate
• Well-organised, structured, capable of meeting deadlines and overcoming challenges

Key Responsibilities

• The Contract / Project Manager will also get involved in negotiating subcontract orders and monitoring subcontractors, planning critical dates, or organising labour. 
• You will also be responsible for agreeing extra work to be done on a contract, helping to resolve any disputes that come up, and identifying areas for improvements in the contracting processes.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

PRODUCTION MANAGER

An exceptional opportunity has been created due to continuing expansion for a PRODUCTION MANAGER in a fascinating manufacturing facility, supplying into a wide range of different industry sectors, such as renewables, automotive, building and construction, marine and many more.

As the PRODUCTION MANAGER, you will provide leadership and hold overall responsibility for all production activities, 4 production teams, Quality, and continuous improvements.

Commutable from Sheffield, Alfreton, Nottingham, Derby, Kegworth, Tuxford, Uttoxeter and Rocester

BENEFITS OF A PRODUCTION MANAGER

• £39,000 - £42,000
• DAYS
• Work - Place Pension
• Early finish Friday
• You will be joining a highly prestigious, busy, large, reputable & friendly manufacturing organisation
• Superb genuine progression available 

DUTIES OF PRODUCTION MANAGER

• Overall production responsibilities
• 4 Teams reporting into you directly
• Ensure that the equipment is performing at optimum efficiency
• Provide analysis of processes and procedures and implement improvements
• Working closely with the Maintenance Manager to develop and improve planned maintenance stops
• Manage the overall design of plant layouts, material handling systems, manpower and procurement
• Develop and manage metallurgical operations
• Manage metallurgical and chemical engineering activities
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping
• Risk assessments
• Staff management

REQUIREMENTS OF PRODUCTION MANAGER

• You will have relevant Production Management experience
• Gained from within a metal / metallurgical environment
• Knowledge of continuous improvements
• To have previously managed a good-sized team
• To have led multi-disciplined teams
• Excellent work ethic, a natural leader

There is plenty of scope within this role if you are an ambitious Production Manager.

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

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

The business is an SME, with 150 employees and 60 years of manufacturing heritage. They have a global supply chain and export over 30% of their product to a world-wide network of customers. The operation consists of a fabrication facility, assembly area, large yard, logistics area and finished goods stores with the majority of product designed and manufactured by the company at their UK site. 

This is a company and role that offers realistic opportunities for career progression and development, being at the forefront of their industry and market leaders within it.

Mechanical Design Engineer Salary and Benefits

• £30,000 - £35,000
• Monday to Thursday 7:30am 3:30pm, 12:30pm on Friday’s
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Death in service benefit

Commutable From: Sheffield, Rotherham, Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Worksop, Newark on Trent

The Role

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible to the Mechanical Engineering Manager. You will join an established mechanical engineering design department, who are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic person, who is looking for a permanent role in a busy engineering design environment.

Mechanical Design Engineer Person Specification

• Mechanical Engineering degree or similar
• Mechanical design engineering background
• Strong Background in calculations and FE analysis
• 3D experience – desirable

Key Responsibilities

• Produce engineering drawings for the manufacture of client’s range of bespoke and new products and their derivatives. Liaising with Production and Installation departments to ensure best practices are implemented.
• Compile bills of materials (BOMs) via SAP for existing and newly designed products.
• Produce calculations as required during the preparation of designs and drawings.
• Modify and update drawings, calculations and BOMs to suit revised designs as required.
• Make site surveys and attend site meetings as and when necessary and produce reports as required.
• Issue drawings and maintain records in accordance with the Quality Assurance Scheme.

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

QUALITY ENGINEER

An exceptional opportunity has been created due to continuing expansion for a QUALITY ENGINEER.

This is a fascinating manufacturing facility, very much at the forefront of new technology, evolving constantly to keep pace with new innovation. They have multiple facilities worldwide, and this site here in the UK, is an impressive award-winning facility, which has retained a family spirit.

As the Quality Engineer, you will be reporting into the Quality Manager, and you will be a key member of the team.

Commutable from Birmingham, Cannock, Walsall, Lichfield, Barton Under Needwood, Burton Upon Trent, Derby, Shepshed and Loughborough

BENEFITS OF A QUALITY ENGINEER

• £35,000
• Work - Place Pension
• Early finish Friday
• You will be joining a highly prestigious award-winning organisation 
• Very busy, friendly organisation
• Superb genuine progression available 
• Other benefits available

DUTIES OF QUALITY ENGINEER

• Day to day control of all Quality Assurance activities
• Containment issues
• 8D
• Internal supplier liaison to improve Quality
• Mange customer related incidents
• Full use of Quality tools such as 8D, SPC and Control Plans
• Support APQP

REQUIREMENTS OF QUALITY ENGINEER

• It is essential that you have Quality Engineering experience
• Ideally, you will have gained your knowledge from within a manufacturing environment
• Previous success in Quality
• Good knowledge of Quality tools, such as SPC and Control Plans
• Experience of containment and 8D
• This is a dynamic working environment and would suit and ambitious, passionate Quality Engineer

There is plenty of scope within this role if you are an ambitious Engineer.

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

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

I am recruiting on behalf of a unique client that are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer. The Maintenance Engineering team plays a key role in driving systematic improvements in the plant. You must thoroughly and accurately carry out daily checks on essential plant, equipment, and machinery as part of the company preventative maintenance schedule.

Along with a salary between £39,000-£44,000 and a shift pattern of continental 4 on 4 off the company also has an excellent benefits package:

• 27 + 8 days annual leave 
• Workplace Pension
• Private healthcare programme 
• Life Insurance cover
• Long Service Reward Scheme 
• Christmas Thank You Voucher

For the Maintenance Engineers role, you must be a Qualified Electrical Engineer (NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering) or time served experience, Qualified Multi-Skilled Engineer (60% + mechanical bias). Must have knowledge of Motors, Gearboxes and Hydraulic systems (fully Conversant). Exposure to PLC’s is not essential but preferred. Previous experience from an industrial Engineering environment (heavy plant equipment)

We would be looking to talk to Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineers and Maintenance Electricians and the role is commutable from Chesterfield, Mansfield, Nottingham, and Sutton in Ashfield

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

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

I am recruiting on a very exciting opportunity for a Technical Maintenance Engineer to be the point of contact (POC) for technical communication with equipment support teams when troubleshooting or developing improvements (MCT, Quadra, etc.).

You will be assisting the maintenance team with various tasks including design, construction, equipment installation, system configuration, maintenance, developing preventative maintenance plans, and providing (internal) customer support.

• Monday to Friday role 6am start
• £40,000
• 25 + 8 days holiday.

A Level 3 installing electro technical systems and equipment, 2349/2395 Level 3 Award in the Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (2395-01) and minimum 17th edition BS 7671:2008 (2015) either of these would be desirable. 

The Technical Maintenance Engineer roles duties include:

• Supporting the maintenance team during planning, design, development, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting processes.
• Analysing existing systems and operations and developing documented preventative maintenance strategies.
• Identifying potential technical/mechanical problems and notifying the relevant personnel in a timely manner.
• Leading or contributing to process improvement strategies. 

We would be very keen to talk to Maintenance Engineers and Maintenance Electricians also that are based around Derby, Burton upon Trent and Tamworth.

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

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Are you a Production Manager looking to expand your career horizons, in a progressive, expanding progressive organisation, where your career ambitions will be realised?

This is a dynamic, growing high volume manufacturing organisation, where a role for a Production Manager has arisen.  This is a new role where you will be able to make this role truly your own.

The role is commutable from Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Aldridge, Lichfield, Tamworth, Derby, Atherstone, Cannock, Rugeley, Barton Under Needwood, Measham, Hinckley, Ashby- De- La- Zouch and Burntwood

BENEFITS of A PRODUCTION MANAGER

• £40,000 - £45,000 (Dependant on Experience, there may be some flex)
• Predominantly Days, but flexibility will be required
• Free Parking
• Outstanding Prospects
• Super working conditions, very friendly
• Dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Attendance Bonus
• Family days
• Use of Holiday home
• Bonus
• Healthcare
• Excellent Holidays and Pension contributions

DUTIES OF PRODUCTION MANAGER

• Oversee production process
• Coordinate all production activities and operations
• Supervise and motivate
• Drive a positive and energetic working environment
• Review worker performance
• Manage resources to ensure production plan is met
• Work with maintenance and other departments to minimise downtime
• Lead people in activity and process improvements
• Identify areas for improvement

REQUIREMENTS OF PRODUCTION MANAGER

• It is essential that you have strong Production Manager experience from within manufacturing
• This is a new role, and would suit an energetic, ambitious, focused and highly motivated Production Manager
• An emphasis on continuous improvements
• Beneficial if you have worked in a multi-line factory
• To have the ability to work at an operational and strategic level
• A firm grasp of Production Control
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing processes
• A natural leader, who understands how to motivate and inspire
• Lead by example
• A “can do” attitude

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

PROCESS ENGINEER

Are you a Process Engineer, with strong experience, who wants to be part of a large, established, supportive and friendly team as I am recruiting for a dynamic, International, multi-site, growing high volume manufacturing organisation, where a role for a Process Engineer has arisen.

The role is commutable from Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Aldridge, Lichfield, Tamworth, Derby, Atherstone, Cannock, Rugeley

BENEFITS of a PROCESS ENGINEER

• £40,000 (Dependent on Experience, there may be some flex)
• Days’ role – Early start, early finish available
• Free Parking
• Outstanding Prospects
• Super working conditions, very friendly
• Dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment

DUTIES OF PROCESS ENGINEER

• Process improvement to existing and new programs
• Follow engineering change management
• Track project timing and costs
• Present layout proposals
• Ergonomic assessments
• Carry out / support trials onsite / offsite
• Raise and book PO’s on SAP
• Identify obsolescence
• Ensure processes are correct, cycle time, manning, reject rate and process flow
• Promote good 5S
• Support new product introduction
• Identification for areas of improvements
• BOM ownership

REQUIREMENTS OF PROCESS ENGINEER

• It is essential that you have strong, relevant Process Engineering experience
• Supporting Qualifications in Engineering would be advantageous
• Ideally, you will have worked in a high - volume manufacturing environment, but other areas of manufacturing can be considered
• Evidence of working in a continuous improvement environment

So many prospects available, make this role suitable if you are an ambitious Process Engineer, looking for a long-term career option

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

DESIGN ENGINEER

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. 

Based at their ISO9001 accredited, purpose-built manufacturing facility in Derbyshire, they believe the future success and growth of their business is inextricably linked to the introduction of innovative, high-quality solutions.

Design Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £28,000 (possibly negotiable)
• 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility
• 31 days holiday, increasing with service
• Life insurance
• Profit related pay

Commutable From: Derby, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Nottingham, Mansfield, Worksop, Newark

Design Engineer Role Overview

Our client is looking for an additional Design Engineer to assist in delivering even more life changing products to their customers. 

You will be joining a family-owned business which is expanding rapidly in the UK and internationally. There is a positive, friendly and encouraging family culture across the business.

Person Specification

• The Design Engineer will need a strong mechanical bias, ideally coming from an automotive background (but not essential).
• Able to apply your fabrication skills to the bespoke design of various products.
• You must fulfill the demanding requirement of delivering both customer functionality and manufacturing repeatability, whilst providing on-site fitters with a solution which can readily be installed on site, with the minimum of inconvenience.
• The design journey must be documented to a high standard, with the information provided enabling other stakeholders within the business to prepare the engineers’ design for market. As such, the candidate should be proficient in the basic Microsoft packages, and ideally have an aptitude for CAD style drawing packages or similar.
• Optimal customer service is a pre-requisite for client and as such, the candidate should be comfortable in dealing with their customers on a one-to-one basis as the situation may occasionally dictate.
• Underpinning all of the above they are looking for a confident, self-motivated individual who enjoys the challenge of solving problems yet is able to deliver a high standard of work within a challenging timeframe.
• A clean driving license is essential for this role.

Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• A key member of the team, reporting into the Design Team Leader, you will design specific products focusing upon customer functionality, ease of on-site installation, and manufacturing repeatability throughout the design process. The procedure needs to deliver source material for additional stakeholders within the business targeting the prompt and efficient delivery of new products to the market.

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

TEKLA DRAUGHSPERSON

This is the opportunity for a Tekla Draughtsperson to join a UK leading business, who are long-standing, well respected and continuing to lead the way in their industry.

From their Midlands HQ, they support clients across a multitude of industries, including Engineering, Rail, Construction, Energy and Material Handling.

Role Overview

The Tekla Draughtsperson will be part of a team using Tekla to model structures from engineer’s designs and general arrangement drawings to translate design requirement into fabrication drawings, 3D modeling and information packs, to enable the successful manufacture and installation of Architectural and structural steel projects.

Tekla Draughtsperson Salary and Hours 

• £32,000 - £35,000
• Monday – Thursday, 7:45am to 4:45pm, 2:15pm finish on Fridays
• Sick Pay
• Life Insurance
• Free Parking

Commutable From: Leicester, Loughborough, Derby, Burton upon Trent, Nottingham, Tamworth, Hinckley

Tekla Draughtsperson Candidate Specification

• Experience within Architectural or structural Steelwork industries preferable.
• Detailed knowledge of interpreting Engineer and Architectural designs.
• Appreciation of fabrication methods and technologies.
• Good understanding of the codes and standards used in Steel engineering.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Competent user of Tekla Modelling software package.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Using Tekla to model structures from engineer’s designs and general arrangement drawings.
• Adding connections as detailed in the Engineers calculations.
• Generating drawings and exporting to other formats.
• Creating CNC data for production.
• Collaboration with third parties (Clients, Architects, Engineers).
• Detailing both fabrication and prep drawings for a variety of both structural & architectural contracts.

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