DESIGN ENGINEER

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer, to work with an established leader in their market, who are part of an international manufacturer, operating from a new, state-of-the-art facility.

They have a great work environment and a real family feel on-site, which you would be welcomed into.

The businesses' growth continues, increasing revenue by 6 million this past year, with further revenue increase expected going forward, including a recent acquisition of another company, further extending its product offering and expanding the geographical sales of the business.

With UK based assembly, the focus is on providing high quality products, customised to each customers' unique requirements in short lead times, whilst maintaining a cost base competitive with imported products.

Hours and Benefits

• £38,000 - £40,000
• 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Performance bonus, 15% of salary
• 33 days holiday
• Family type work environment 
• Tremendous company growth

Commutable From: Northampton, Wellingborough, Rugby, Kettering, Bedford, Milton Keynes

Design Engineer Role Function

The Design Engineer will create new products and take responsibility from inception to final design within an agreed timeline. You will meet customer and sales expectations through customizing existing products and components to their new product requirements within short deadlines.

Candidate Specification

• A proven Design Engineer, who is self-motivated and self-managing, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Essentially, you will have proven experience of designing from concept to final product.
• Simulation and Testing experience would be highly advantageous.
• At least five years’ experience in a product development role with plastic and rubber mouldings – ideally.
• Experience in metal work fabrication, and in sealing technologies to prevent the ingress of water and dust.
• HNC/HND qualified.
• Experience in 3D CAD, PTC Creo experience would be an advantage, but is not essential, other 3D proficiencies will be accepted.
• Works well to deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• The Design Engineer will manage projects to improve performance and reliability of present and future products, covering the concept, specification, tender and development of new products or components
• Design the aesthetics, materials and functionality of new products
• Use Creo CAD system to design and visualise projects create 2D drawings to enable procurement of tooling and components
• Create photo realistic images from 3D models and assembly’s for customer visualisation
• Undertake model making, prototyping and product testing
• Communicate effectively with customers, colleagues and vendors involved in a project, liaise with customers to identify their requirements
• Plan effectively to ensure projects are delivered on time, to standard and to budget

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

CELL LEADER

A role has become available for a Cell Leader within a well-known, large fast-paced manufacturing organisation. Their product range is vast and diverse and the very nature of what they produce, offers superb stability and consistency.

This is a permanent weekday night shift.

Commutable from Leicester, Peterborough, Oakham, Spalding and Kettering

BENEFITS OF A CELL LEADER

• £26,000 - £32,000 (Including Shift Premium)
• Hours of work are 10pm – 6am, Monday to Friday
• Annual Bonus paid at Christmas
• All PPE provided including safety
• Overtime Paid
• Superb long-term progression
• Steady busy manufacturing organisation

DUTIES OF CELL LEADER

• Maximise output within Cell
• Job changes including colour, material and label changes
• Waste reduction 
• Responsibility for setting and running the moulding machines
• Fault-finding and process improvements
• Quality checks
• Tool changes 
• Training and developing Cell Assistants

REQUIREMENTS OF CELL LEADER

• Experience of setting and operating moulding machines
• Good knowledge of process improvements
• Happy to work in a fast-paced dynamic working environment
• To work a permanent night shift
• Tool change knowledge would also be beneficial

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

QUALITY ENGINEER

To utilise quality and engineering skills in the provision of professional inspection, testing and improvement service in maintaining ‘best in class’ status.

The Quality Engineer will also apply enthusiastic initiative in problem-solving and the development of an ‘in-house’ customer service and supplier initiatives.

Quality Engineer Package and Benefits

• £34,000 - £36,000. Negotiable dependent on experience
• £4,200 bonus
• 30 days holiday (including statutory), rising to 34 days with service
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private medical insurance (after a qualifying period)
• Early finish Friday’s

Commutable From: Milton Keynes, Leicester, Peterborough, Rugby, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Banbury, Market Harborough, St Neots

Person Specification

• Minimum 5 years’ experience gained within Quality Engineering environmental Management (ideal industry being automotive / aerospace) – desirable, not essential.
• Degree or HND in Engineering Management systems or mechanical engineering.
• Significant knowledge and experience in controlling management systems in quality within an engineering or production/manufacturing environment.
• Managing multidisciplined quality teams.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001.
• Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) & ATeX experience would be useful, but training will be given. 
• Produce 8D’s, RCCM’s.
• Chartered status in Quality (CQI) and a Metallurgist would also be advantageous but isn’t essential.

Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

Culture and Improvements

• Instrumental in the development of a culture of determining root cause and providing cost-effective solutions.
• Become an active Operational process owner / team member. Ensure the continuous development of the Quality Management System (QMS) in consultation with the Operations management team.

Systems and Compliance

• Involvement in external accreditations such as ISO 9001- & third-party audits.
• Ensure that a continued proactive and inclusive approach to Quality standards are maintained and practically complied with throughout the entire business by liaison with all levels of the business

Measurement, Analysis, Root Cause and Action Management

• Lead timely completion and drive action achievement for Root Cause Analysis determined by NCR’s and scrap reports. Lead Quality investigations and subsequent improvements.
• Provide guidance on Quality tools and techniques to drive Quality improvement. Conduct scheduled Quality audits (as leader/member of audit teams). Monthly reporting to Quality Engineering Manager including relevant Key Performance Indicators. Lead improvement Kaizen and 8D teams.

 Communication and Training

• Instrumental in the operation of the monthly Quality Improvement meeting. Contribute to communication formats – Quality Flashes, Toolbox Talks, 8D. Identify needs, promote and initiate relevant Quality and related skills training. Support in the continued development of Quality Induction Training.

Testing

• Utilise relevant materials testing skills in providing a timely service in support of production activities – Dye Pen, Ferrite, Surface Checking, etc. Manage departmental material testing regime – external tests. Record events using recognised systems.

Customer Interface

• Liaise with customer representatives with respect to physical checks and inspections (in line with customer order and documentation requirements). Input of specific inspection activities to enable the development of ITP’s.

Supplier Interface

• Proactive liaison with relevant internal departments in problem-solving with suppliers. Immediate supplier liaison on problems associated to deviations to standards, specifications and drawings.

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

This is an excellent opportunity for an International Sales Manager who has strong experience in the Food processing industry. 

• Starting Salary - £40,000 - £60,000 - DOE
• Life assurance 3X your salary 
• 24 Days Holiday per year
• Private Medical Insurance

The successful candidate MUST have previous experience of working in the Food processing industry and will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in a senior/International Sales Manager role. 

Sales Manager Duties:

• As International Sales Manager you will establish and develop customer relationships at all organisational levels in a professional manner.
• Prepare and maintain sales reports, forecasts and contact information on a regular basis and in a timely manner
• To negotiate and secure orders and contracts that are profitable, commercially secure and technically sound
• Identify and develop Customer Services’ business opportunities with existing and new customers
• Ability to understand technical matters (products, processes, equipment) to a reasonable level

Sales Manager Requirements:

• To identify and develop opportunities and negotiate sales for the product range and to support the development of the global sales strategy
• An engineering qualification or relevant experience would be advantageous
• Fluency in another language would be advantage
• Comfortable spending approximately 30- 40% of your time abroad
• Ability to think strategically in regard to customers and markets

This is an exciting role and suitable for someone who has previously worked as an Account Manager, Head of Sales, Commercial Manager, Business Development Manager, International Sales Manager

This Sales Manager role is commutable from: Peterborough, Rugby, Cambridge, Leicester, Corby, Nottingham, Kettering, Stamford

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

PRODUCTION TIG WELDER

The Production TIG Welder will provide a high quality, efficient welding service within the production team and wider operations department. Working within a highly skilled and qualified welding team you will use a variety of jigs, fixtures, welding plant and manipulators to assemble and weld a wide range of products to exacting standards.

Production TIG Welder Package and Benefits:

• £28,000 - £30,000 (£13.50 - £14.50 per hour) dependant on experience
• £1,560 annual bonus
• 40 hours per week 7am – 4:15pm, Monday to Thursday, 7am – 12pm on Friday’s
• 30 days holiday (including statutory), rising to 34 days with service
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Early finish Friday’s

Commutable From: Milton Keynes, Leicester, Peterborough, Rugby, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Banbury, Market Harborough, St Neots

Production TIG Welder Person Specification:

• Proven experience of TIG welding within high technology production / manufacturing company.
• Experience of welder coding to EN287-1 / ASME IX and / or PED.
• Experience in welding stainless steel to a very high standard.
• General interest in engineering, welding, and factory production operations.
• Good PC skills including Outlook.
• Production experience in a small batch capital investment goods environment.

Production TIG Welder Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Carry out all required welding work, to the highest standard.
• Acquire the knowledge and qualifications for welding the complete size / range of instruments ensuring the necessary quality standards are achieved.
• Carry out basic assembly related work such as expanding, pressure testing, helium leakage testing as required.
• The Production TIG Welder will assist in other production related tasks, when required by the line team leader or Production Manager as appropriate within the line or wider production department.
• Work in accordance with Health & Safety procedures as set out by the company, especially regarding Manual handling and PPE.
• Support customer inspection activity.
• Maintain all welding equipment / hand tools in good working condition and keep the welding bays tidy / organised in line with company housekeeping standards.
• Assist in development of new production methods, to assist in improvements to the present product lines or development of new products.
• Perform TPM and preventative maintenance tasks on equipment and fixtures as requested.
• Support continuous improvement activity and take an active role in the implementation of improvements.

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