The Company:

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 for the turbomachinery market.

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.

The Role:

An experienced CAD Design Engineer is required to study, research and develop ideas for new products and the methods used to make them. Working on a wide range of bespoke rotating machinery, couplings and test beds 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Brainstorming design solutions
• Studying a design brief and researching whether it will work and be cost-effective
• Performing initial sizing calculations
• Assessing the usability, environmental impact and safety of a design
• Using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-assisted engineering (CAE) software to create viable solutions
• Conducting and documenting formal design reviews
• Producing detailed manufacturing drawings and B.O.M.
• Creating the inspection and test schedule

Person Specification:

• A 2.1 degree or HND in a relevant engineering discipline
• 3D CAD / 2D CAD experience and abilities
• A creative flair and design ability with strong visual and spatial awareness
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to spot potential errors
• Strong maths and IT skills
• Problem solver, self-starter and multi-tasker with good team working mentality
• Strong written and oral communication
• Proven time management and procedural abilities

Package, Benefits and Hours:

• Salary £35,000 - £40,000 dependant on experience
• Excellent contractual benefits package to include contributory pension scheme, death in service 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:

This vacancy has arisen within this businesses R&D department for an experienced Product Engineer, providing life-cycle support of existing products.

The main function of the role is to evaluate and implement design change requests, looking at how to make them more efficient, re-drawing AutoCAD designs in Solidworks.

The Company:

This is a great opportunity within clients centre of excellence, which is privately owned, with operations in 20 countries.

They currently have a number of patents, world firsts and are committed to continuous product development on a concurrent engineering basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing, maintaining and revision control of 3D CAD models, drawings and BOM’s using SolidWorks and Keytech PLM software
• Updating and correcting CAD modelling errors in legacy SolidWorks Drawings, Parts and Assemblies, Re-drawing legacy AutoCAD designs in SolidWorks
• Provide CAD draughting support to Research and Development Engineers
• Work closely with and support other departments (Production, Production Engineering, Purchasing, Quality) and suppliers to improve existing designs with respect to design for manufacture and assembly
• 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, provide input to new product development based on experience of existing products
• Performance of other tasks as detailed by the Development Manager - Mechanical and/or the Technical Director.

Person Specification:

• HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical and/or Production Engineering or related subject or relevant experience in lieu
• Excellent practical experience in 3D CAD is essential, preferably using SolidWorks
• Experience in PLM Systems and document revision control
• Familiar with the principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience in a product development and product manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of special materials such as austenitic and Duplex stainless steels, hastelloy, titanium, tantalum etc. would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of permanent joining methods such as welding, brazing, adhesive bonding etc and knowledge of manufacturing processes such as casting, injection moulding, machining, fabrication, forming etc.

Salary / Package:

• £35,000
• Bonus £5,000 per year
• Free life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Possible relocation assistance

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

My client, a successful, forward-thinking Technology company in Northamptonshire, have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Production Manager to join their friendly team. There is a great package, including some fantastic benefits on offer.

The successful Production Manager will have the following experience:

• Detailed knowledge and experience with high precision Vacuum Brazing.
• Experience in a complex manufacturing company within a supervisory or managerial position
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and NDT techniques including DPI, US and X-ray.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and ISO9001.

As the Production Manager you will receive:

• £25k
• Company Bonus
• Weekdays only + early finishes on Fridays
• Matched pension up to 5%
• Private medical insurance

If this role is of interest to you, please send your CV ASAP.

My client, a successful, forward-thinking Technology company in Northamptonshire, have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled QHSE Coordinator to join their friendly team. There is a great package including some fantastic benefits on offer.

The successful QHSE Co-ordinator will have the following experience:

• Knowledge of QHSE activities within a manufacturing environment.
• Awareness of the following quality standards: ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 17025.
• NVQ in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Computer literate.
• Experience updating and maintaining relevant documentation.

The Package:

• £26,500 (increasing to £27,500 after successful probation)
• Company Bonus
• Weekdays only + early finishes on Fridays
• Matched pension up to 5%
• Private medical insurance

If you are currently a QHSE Co-ordinator and are looking for a fresh opportunity, please send your CV ASAP.

Introduction:

Systems Development Engineer

A global facing engineering organisation who has a Northants based technical centre, is currently seeking a Systems Development Engineer to support their current product development programmes.

The position will support the production of the company’s product range with associated software, electrical and electronic tooling by hands on involvement through all stages of the product lifecycle. 

Duties will include:

• Development and maintenance of the hardware and software for Production tools using Visual Basic and developing .NET software with languages such as C# and microcontroller compilers (MPLAB XC8/XC16/XC32 or any other).
• Compilation and analysis of operational, test, and experimental data necessary for the design and integration of business systems using MySQL scripts (MariaDB or any other) and developing C# to MySQL interfaces.
• Development of action plans to achieve short and long-range efficiency goals, selection of new production methods, designs of production fixtures, and methods to monitor efficiencies.
• Provide effective interdepartmental support for the release of new tooling and the continuous improvement of the existing ones. Includes operator user manuals, training, report writing and repairing of electrical/electronic tools.
• Research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly / welding / testing methods and general production equipment.
• Networking with counterparts in other facilities (and external agencies) to leverage and share best practices (may require travel abroad).
• Within Production Engineering team represent manufacturing to assist new / revised product introductions including product conformance to DFM criteria, operator and system goals, training and implementation evaluation (PRISM “S” gate deliverables (internal procedure)).
• Detailed in-process debugging and fault finding across the mass flow product range and the designed tooling.
• Maintaining data and gathering backbone data.
• Representing manufacturing at all applicable phases of PRISM to ensure new / revised product launches are DFM and integrated effectively.
• To operate in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Adhere to all internal quality procedures including updating/writing QA procedures if required.

Education and requirements:

• BSc degree or higher in Electronics or equivalent
• Practical analogue/ digital / electromechanical design
• Proficient with programming in C#.NET or similar
• Competent with C/C++ embedded firmware for 8, 16, and 32-bit microcontrollers.
• Schematic entry and PCB design (preferably Easy PC).
• Excellent understanding of production tooling concepts / design
• Ability to assemble and test electronic designs.
• Experience of 3D CAD packages e.g. Solidworks.
• Robot Programming

This is a great opportunity to join a fast paced and growing technical centre with continued support and investment. For more information please forward your latest CV ASAP.

Introduction:

Mechanical Design Engineer (Product Support)

A global facing engineering organisation who has a Northants based technical centre, is currently seeking a Design Engineer to support their current product development programmes.

The position will be based within the R&D department providing life-cycle support of existing products. Their products are state-of-the-art and combine mechanical and electronic components and applications.

The duties will consist of but not be limited to the following:

• Evaluating and implementing design change requests related to the full range of products.
• Preparing, maintaining and revision control of 3D CAD models, drawings and BOM’s using SolidWorks and PLM software.
• Updating and correcting CAD modelling errors in legacy SolidWorks Drawings, Parts and Assemblies
• Re-drawing legacy AutoCAD designs in SolidWorks
• Provide CAD draughting support to Research and Development Engineers
• Work closely with and support other departments (Production, Production Engineering, Purchasing, Quality) and suppliers to improve existing designs with respect to design for manufacture and assembly.
• 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.
• Provide input to new product development based on experience of existing products.
• Performance of other tasks as detailed by the Development Manager - Mechanical and/or the Technical Director.

The right applicant will be educated formally in engineering - HNC, HND or degree in Mechanical and/or Production Engineering or related subject and have experience with the following:

• Excellent practical experience in 3D CAD is essential, preferably using SolidWorks
• Experience in PLM Systems and document revision control
• Familiar with the principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience in a product development and product manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of special materials
• Knowledge of permanent joining methods such as welding, brazing, adhesive bonding etc.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as casting, injection moulding, machining, fabrication, forming etc.

This is a great opportunity to join a fast paced and growing technical centre with continued support and investment. For more information please forward your latest CV ASAP.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic CMM operator to join a long-standing OEM supplier in Northamptonshire.

My client is looking for a CMM Operator/ Quality Auditor with IATF exposure and CMM experience to join their team!

The successful Quality Inspector will have the following experience:

• Experience operating CMM machines ideally experience operating a measuring arm
• Experience completing product audits
• Solid understanding of ISO9001, ideally IATF 16949
• Ability to interpret engineers drawings
• Competent completing visual inspections and using quality measurement equipment i.e. verniers and micrometers

The Package:

• Weekdays only with early finish every Friday
• 25 days holiday + statutory days
• Company Pension
• Private healthcare

If you are currently a CMM Operator and interested in this role please send your CV along with your salary expectations ASAP.

This Occupational Health Nurse role offers: an Excellent Salary Plus a Fabulous Benefits Package, incl - 35 days holiday incl bank holidays!  Quarterly Bonus!  Annual Pay Review!  Medical for you and Family!  Excellent Pension!  Free parking!  It offers a stable career within a Market leading organisation.  A super opportunity!

As the Occupational Health Nurse - you will be working for a true leader in their field - worldwide!!  They have sites in over 30 countries!!!  They are known and respected for their outstanding reputation for Quality and Customer Service.  They take care of their workforce - an amazing organisation to be part of!

As the Occupational Health Nurse your duties will include:

• Organise and deliver a comprehensive health surveillance service to the business as determined by Statutory Requirements, Company Policy and Business Need - including conducting Pre-Placement and Safety Critical Medicals, Due Cause Testing and routine health surveillance / screening.
• Provide expert advice and practical support to Line Management and HR in the management of sickness absence cases within the business, assessing individuals for fitness to work and establishing practical and value-adding rehabilitation programmes to ensure that cases are progressed appropriately. 
• Refer cases as appropriate to the externally provided Works Medical Officer and Physiotherapy services and provide the necessary management of and support at the regular on-site clinics, to ensure best value for the business from these provisions.
• Organise and deliver health promotion campaigns as appropriate.
• Advise and counsel individuals on Occupational Health matters, identifying possible health hazards and suggesting remedies to improve individual health.
• Assess and evaluate patients on Company premises in cases of illness or accident, providing immediate first aid treatment where appropriate and/or referring to local urgent care / A&E facilities as required.
• Support the Health & Safety function in the generation and review of Workplace and Ergonomic Risk Assessments.
• Maintain Occupational Health facilities, including clinical housekeeping, ensuring the adequate stock of medical supplies and arranging calibration of medical equipment to ensure that Occupational Health Services can be provided to a high standard, on demand.
• Maintain accurate and confidential Occupational Health Records which conform to the guidelines for record keeping laid down by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and in conjunction with current GDPR regulations.

I would be very excited to speak with you if you have / are experienced in:

• You will need to be a Registered General Nurse and will ideally possess the diploma / degree in
  Occupational Health, with proven experience as an Occupational Health Nurse.
• You will possess Excellent interpersonal skills - these are a pre-requisite for this role
• You will also need proven ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels
• Organisational skills are also essential

Benefits package for the Occupational Health Nurse:

• 35 days holiday incl bank holidays
• Quarterly Bonus
• Outstanding Pension
• Private Medical for you and your family
• Annual Pay Review

To find out more about this fabulous opportunity, please send your CV ASAP.

Introduction:

Probe Technical Recruitment is recruiting for an excellent opportunity for a Control Engineer to join a company with a proven background in heavy industrial plant and machinery who are a leading specialist in the manufacture of materials processing equipment and energy from waste power generation. They offer an exciting and stable career within a varied working atmosphere and the opportunity to develop your career within a friendly working environment. Along with a competitive salary the company offers 22 +8 days holiday, contributory pension and Health Cash Plan. There is also plenty of overtime offered on site.  

Duties for the role:

• Implement upgrades and improvements to existing Controls systems within the on-site Power Plant.
• Implement new software developments for Projects and product developments
• Develop and implement new Allen Bradley PLC/ HMI designs and modifications to existing ones.
• Knowledge of Wonderware Intouch SCADA
• Provide support for product implementations and commissioning of plant
• Review existing processes and work on upgrades / improvements.
• Display excellent analytical skills, with the ability to specify and implement new innovative Controls systems.

Requirements:

• You must be an experienced Control Engineer who also possesses a sound electrical and mechanical knowledge, and is familiar with contactor logic, safety relays and inverter drives. 
• Ideally from a thermal, steam, pressure systems, waste energy or power plant background.
• A suitable degree in electrical / controls / software engineering would be advantageous, coupled with at least five years’ experience in a related field.

Benefits:

• Salary: £40,000
• 22 + 8 Bank Holidays
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension Contribution
• Permanent

The role is commutable from Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Bedford, Milton Keynes and St Neots. 

The Role:

This vacancy, reporting to the Development Manager has arisen in this businesses R&D department for an experienced Approvals Engineer, with an engineering bias. 

This is a great opportunity within clients centre of excellence, which is privately owned, with operations in 20 countries.

They currently have a number of patents and world first and are committed to continuous product development on a concurrent engineering basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of documentation, testing and project management of all electrical approvals with various international agencies including:

• Hazardous area approvals e.g. ATEX, IECEx, cFMus (hazardous area approvals experience is not essential)
• Electrical approvals e.g. LVD

Work in cooperation with Electrical Approvals Engineers within the rest of the group as required for joint development projects.

Wide ranging support to the R&D department in the research, testing and development of client’s products.

Person Specification:

• A Degree would be preferable but is not essential
• Experience in the hazardous area approvals process for electrical equipment according to ATEX, FM, CSA, IECEx and NEPSI requirements is desirable – though experience in other areas of electrical standards compliance will be applicable
• Good working knowledge of the relevant standards
• Relevant industry knowledge advantageous
• Knowledge of EMC approvals process would be advantageous
• EU passport and willingness to travel occasionally

Personal Characteristics:

• High degree of self-motivation and ability to work in a highly organized and logical manner under minimum supervision within a multi-disciplined team
• Strong attention to detail - especially in documentation, standards and testing
• Willingness to take responsibility for approvals and their content
• Ability to multi-task and manage approval projects

Salary / Package:

• £40,000 - £45,000
• Bonus £5,000 per year
• Free life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Possible relocation assistance

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

Introduction:

Probe Technical Recruitment is recruiting for an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician to join a company with a proven background in heavy industrial plant and machinery. We can offer an exciting and stable career within a varied working atmosphere and the opportunity to develop your career within a friendly working environment. This role requires the maintenance and repair of a wide range of capital plant and machinery.

Requirements / Duties for the role:

• Industrial Electrician with Electrical Inspection & Testing (2391) Certification and BS7671 (17th or 18th Edition) Wiring Regulations.
• Single and 3 Phase Installations.
• Candidates will have good communication skills and a conscientious attitude to their work, a positive and proactive approach combined with the ability to work on their own.
• Time served qualified Electrician with experience in an industrial background, Minimum 5 years’ experience.

Benefits:

• Along with a competitive salary of £29,120 the company offers 22 +8 days holiday, contributory pension and Health Cash Plan.
• There is also plenty of overtime offered on site.   

The role is commutable from Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Bedford, Milton Keynes and St Neots. 

The Company:

Based in Northamptonshire, our client is a leading-edge engineering SME company that specialises in the manufacture of materials processing equipment and energy from waste power generation.  As a highly innovative and progressive design and manufacturing company, it prides itself on developing advanced engineering solutions within the sustainable energy, energy from waste and the design and manufacture of waste materials processing equipment.

Founded over 35 years ago and still privately owned, our client’s engineering innovation has always been a fundamental part of their business.  This has helped it to establish itself as a major player in its areas of expertise, namely:

o          Design and manufacture of equipment for the food and rendering industry

o          Processing waste into energy

o          Renewable energy production

The Role:

The Mechanical Design Engineer is a key role and will be accountable for ensuring the design and implementation of client projects for specialised processing and management of waste equipment, as well as providing engineering support to the on-site power plant equipment.

You will operate within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that the successful implementation of detailed designs meets the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Design and development of new project designs for external clients from conception through to successful completion.  Additionally, contributing to internal projects for optimising waste energy performance relating to the on-site energy from waste power plant.
• Excellent design analysis, with the ability to work from first principles, translating design concepts into 3D CAD models (AutoCAD Inventor), ensuring full alignment with customer requirements.
• Liaising with design draughtsman for 2D drawing production, and equally producing 2D drawings when required.
• Working proactively with senior colleagues and liaising with manufacturing to ensure strict compliance to quality and design standards.
• Good communication with all stakeholders ensuring full compliance to designs and budgets.
• Identify and provide solutions that meet the highest levels of Health & Safety, Quality and Regulatory standards.

 Person Specification:

We are looking for a proactive and experienced mechanical engineer with a good knowledge of design of mechanical machinery and a good appreciation of:

• Mechanical equipment
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Pressure containing equipment
• Piping layouts
• General steel structures.
• Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate experience in these key areas.

As important is the ability to be a quick learner and the ability to analysis problems using engineering principals to perform basic calculations.  Furthermore, you must have the ability to communicate initial design ideas and interpret engineering drawings to a high standard. A professionally qualified Mechanical Engineering Degree or Higher National Diploma would be advantageous coupled with five years’ experience in a related field.

The following key attributes are also essential:

• Proven experience in creating and maintaining CAD models and files (AutoCAD, Inventor)
• A hands-on approach, with the ability to liaise with workshop personnel in a manufacturing environment.
• A solid technical understanding of common computer operating systems and proficient use of MS Office applications
• A strong desire to work within a dynamic environment with exposure to a wide variety of projects and the chance to develop your career and broaden your skills and knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Salary:

£27,000 - £38,000 dependant on experience

Commutable from Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Bedford, Milton Keynes