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

PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER

Our world-leading client is looking for a Product Design Engineer, inside IR35. The initial assignment duration is 6 months with the possibility of extension.

This is a hybrid role; you will be expected to work onsite 1 or 2 days per week.

For this role we're looking for an engineer with a design biased background who has some project management experience. You will need to be comfortable drawing up quality reviews and liaising with suppliers.

• Duration: 6 months, possibly longer
• Pay: £25.48 - £28.66 per hour (this role is inside IR35)

Product Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

• CREO experience is required
• PTC Windchill experience would be a big advantage
• Ideally Degree qualified, but this isn’t essential
• Prior entry level engineering equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required
• Knowledge of MS Office 

Product Design Engineer Job Summary

• This product focused position applies knowledge of engineering principles and design practices to create optimized design concepts and mechanical design specifications considering application, cost, weight, performance, reliability, durability, manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability. 
• This role effectively communicates the capability of a design concept to meet cross-functional requirements including assessment of alternative and competitive design concepts and works effectively across cross-functional disciplines to develop corporate and customer requirements including those required to resolve product issues.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Investigates Value Package Introduction (VPI) program team or field-based issues, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, owns problem resolution from a design perspective, while documenting results with guidance from more experienced team members.
• Applies and supports the execution of processes such as Critical Design Decisions, System Design and Validation Consideration Checklist, Design Review, and tools such as iDFMEA, DVA, GD&T, CREO, ANSYS Workbench required to enable high quality component and subsystem-level design decision-making and design refinement.
• Supports design decision-making in the areas of concept selection, concept optimization, and design
• Specifications.
• Owns problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems or services with a greater degree of technical complexity and ambiguity over the entry level engineer level and with greater accountability to the project team.
• Provides independent execution of established work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge; engages with the improvement of systems and processes.
• Involves minimal direct management of people but could involve the coordination and direction of work amongst technicians and/or temporary student employees.
• The Product Design Engineer contributes effectively toward team goals, exhibits influence within a work group and continues to develop proficiency in the competency areas critical to success in the role.

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

DESIGN ENGINEER

For over 60 years, this business has been constantly evolving their product portfolio to meet the demands and ever-changing needs for some of the world’s largest industries. From the design of their first ever product, the business has sustained manufacturing excellence, setting the industry standard.

Today they operate from a purpose built, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Northampton, where they routinely design and develop system solutions for bespoke applications.

Design Engineer Package, Benefits and Hours

• Salary £30,000 - £37,500, negotiable dependent on experience
• Excellent contractual benefits package to include a healthy contributory pension scheme, death in service, income protection benefits and health insurance, together with a non-contractual annual profit share bonus
• 33 days holiday 
• 37 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 08:30am – 17:15pm, Fridays 08:30am – 12:30pm

Commutable From: Northampton, Leicester, Coventry, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Banbury

The Role

The Design Engineer studies, researches, and develops ideas for new products and the methods used to make them. Working on a wide range of bespoke rotating machinery, that must be functional and reliable, easy, and safe to use, whilst ensuring the design is as cost effective and efficient as possible, including modifying existing products or processes to increase efficiency or improve performance.

Design Engineer Required Experience

• A 2.1 degree or HND in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 3D CAD / 2D CAD experience with Solidworks & PDM is strongly desired.
• Proven experience in an Engineering Design Environment.
• Rotating Machines / Machinery experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining and fabrication.
• MRP System Experience.

Design Engineer Person Specification

• A creative flair and design ability with strong visual and spatial awareness.
• Very strong attention to detail with ability to spot potential errors.
• Strong maths and IT skills.
• Analytical, self-starter and multi-tasker with good team working mentality. 
• Strong written and oral communication. 
• Proven time management, organisational and procedural abilities.

Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Producing General Arrangement, Assembly and detailed manufacturing drawings and BOM.s on time, and to cost, in accordance with schedules and planning, and ensuring that designs are suitable for manufacture.
• Change Management and Revision Control of Engineering Documents.
• Checking and Releasing of Drawings.
• Brainstorming design solutions. 
• Conducting and documenting formal design reviews.

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

PROJECT ENGINEER

For over 60 years, this business has been constantly evolving their product portfolio to meet the demands and ever-changing needs for some of the world’s largest industries. From the design of their first ever product, the business has sustained manufacturing excellence, setting the industry standard.

Today they operate from a purpose built, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Northampton, where they routinely design and develop system solutions for bespoke applications.

Project Engineer Package, Benefits and Hours

• Salary £35,000 - £45,000, negotiable dependent on experience
• Excellent contractual benefits package to include a healthy contributory pension scheme, death in service, income protection benefits and health insurance, together with a non-contractual annual profit share bonus
• 33 days holiday 
• 37 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 08:30am – 17:15pm, Fridays 08:30am – 12:30pm

Commutable From: Northampton, Leicester, Coventry, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Banbury

The Role

The Project Engineer will identify the technical challenges of various projects and derive appropriate solutions, coupled with the necessary organisational skills to lead projects within the allocated timescale and budget. You will be an excellent collaborator and able to build a strong rapport with our customers worldwide.

This is a detailed Engineering calculations role with some project leadership.

Project Engineer Person Specification

• Any experience of rotating equipment projects/industry would be highly advantageous.
• Qualified to either Bachelor or Master’s degree level in an engineering discipline with significant mechanical engineering content.
• Experience in technical design and CAD, with the ability to produce 3D CAD conceptual designs and 2D sketches
• Initiative-taking and enthusiastic, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Possessing excellent levels of detail and accuracy, and able to shoulder responsibility
• Microsoft packages, to include Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, to an intermediate standard. Experience of technical software packages would be desirable e.g., FEA & rotor dynamics

Project Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Identify technical risks at the earliest opportunity and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Work with the engineering team to brainstorm and review potential engineering solutions. Proactively consult with other internal departments and teams as required.
• The Project Engineer will take ownership of multiple engineering projects with active involvement in a wide range of products.
• Provide technical liaison from inception to realisation in the specification and / or design, development, and commissioning of customer and / or internal projects.
• Diagnose faults and rectify to validate products to a high quality.
• Ensuring designs meet all legislative requirements necessary and comply with company quality procedures.
• Produce specifications, test documentation and instructions to accurate exacting standards and assist with commissioning products as required.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Projects Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

An outstanding opportunity has a risen for a new Business Development Manager role.

This opportunity is perfect for Postgraduates with an IT degree or someone with 1/2 years of IT sales experience. Having a background as a Business Administrator/ Management or as a Software Engineering would be advantageous.
 
If you are looking to progress your career in IT then this position is perfect for you.

Business Development Manager Benefits:

• £23,000 - £27,000 – Basic salary
• Great Commission Scheme 
• Remote Working
• 20 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays 
• Private Medical Insurance

Business Development Manager Duties:

• Answer product and sales enquiries from channel partners and end users over email, on the phone and face-to-face
• Represent the company’s sales department in the Northwest of the UK
• Co-work with and support Marketing Department to organise national and international business events for product promotions
• New sales partner development and account management
• Promote the company solutions and drive business growth

Business Development Manager Requirements:

• Working experience related to storage, IP surveillance or networking products is desired
• Previous experience in an IT Sales role would be an advantage 
• Passion for IT & the company’s products 
• Clean UK driving license
• Good customer service skills 
• Experienced in public speaking 

This Business Development Manager role is ideal for somebody who is looking to progress or start their career in the IT industry at an established worldwide company.

This Business Development Manager role is commutable from: Northampton, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, Aylesbury, Bicester, St Albans

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

PROCESS ENGINEER

A once in a lifetime opportunity has become available within a global, high end prestigious manufacturing company for a Process Engineer.  This role of Process Engineer will play a key role within their global network.

This is a truly state of the art manufacturing facility, who embrace new technology, and are absolute specialists, and who want the best Engineers to join them on.

If you are an ambitious Process Engineer, who is genuinely looking for a genuine career progression, then look no further. as here, the future is reinvented every day.

BENEFITS OF A PROCESS ENGINEER

• £42,000 - £44,000
• Car scheme
• Superb Company Pension
• Outstanding prospects
• Bonus scheme
• Free parking
• Healthcare scheme
• Long established manufacturing Business
• A genuine chance to join a WORLD CLASS PRESTIGIOUS manufacturing business

DUTIES OF PROCESS ENGINEER

• Support both production and process planning
• Trouble shooting and problem solving
• Review Test systems
• Review test results to determine suitable parameters and support process optimisation of the Test system
• Select suitable test equipment
• Active participation in all processes of problem solving, Quality and continuous improvement such as WPS, 5a, KvO and CIP

REQUIREMENTS OF PROCESS ENGINEER

• Degree qualified or equivalent
• Process Engineering experience with strong technology knowledge
• To be able to demonstrate a good understanding of product testing and equipment
• An excellent understanding of quality methods and processes
• Highly motivated
• Superb problem - solving abilities 
• Ambitious and keen to develop your own career.

The role is commutable from Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Redditch, Coventry, Northampton, Dudley, Tamworth, Birmingham, Brownhills, Cannock.

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

This is an opportunity for you to join a highly successful Manufacturing business based in Banbury as a Production Supervisor within a dynamic and fast paced environment, with genuine prospects. 

In exchange for their expertise Production Supervisor will receive:

• A competitive salary of £32,000 + shift allowance.
• You will need to be available to work a mixture of AM 6am – 2pm, PM 2pm – 10pm and Night 10pm – 6am shifts.
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Free parking
• Uniform
• Busy and friendly manufacturing organisation

Key Roles & Responsibilities for the Production Supervisor:

• Lead and support a range of production employees for your shift. 
• Ensure Production is running in line with targets and requirements.
• Ensure records and processes are compliant.
• Manage team performance and drive improvements.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and H&S 

Skills & experience required for the Production Supervisor:

• Applicants will ideally hold an Engineering/Production qualification
• Successful candidates will have experience of supervising or leading production operative teams within manufacturing / assembly environment.
• Self-sufficient, self-starter, you will hold strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to lead by example and experience.

The role is commutable from Banbury, Bicester, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Oxford and surrounding areas.

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

This is an opportunity for you to join a highly successful Manufacturing business based in Banbury as a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQA). Working Days, Monday to Friday within a dynamic and fast paced environment, with genuine prospects. 

In exchange for their expertise Supplier Quality Engineer will receive:

• A competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on skills and experience.
• Working 8am – 5pm Mon – Thurs, 8am – 1.30pm Fri
• Pension, life assurance, free parking, uniform
• Busy and friendly manufacturing organisation

Key Roles & Responsibilities for the SQA Engineer:

• Manage the Plant SQA/SQD Function to improve quality in line with targets.
• Manage and develop Supplier partnerships
• As part of a team manage NPI 
• Management of APQP and PPAP
• Management of the supplier problem resolution process (8D problem solving)

Skills & experience required for the SQA Engineer:

• You will ideally hold an Engineering degree with a specialisation in Quality.
• Successful candidates will hold SQA experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment, ideally within automotive supply.
• I would be keen to hear from candidates who are passionate about Quality, results oriented, with strong written and oral communication skills.

The role is commutable from Banbury, Bicester, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Oxford and surrounding areas.

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