The Role:

This is the opportunity for a Design Engineer to join a leading, family run business, who have crafted a diverse range of high-quality products for over 30 years. 

Customer satisfaction and offering products at the right price is key to what they do, with an ever-increasing number of customers actively recommending the business.

Due to continued growth and an influx of project work, they are looking to expand their R&D team. This is a key role in their next step in expanding their manufacturing business and a great opportunity to be a part of an innovative, fast paced and progressive company.

Salary and Hours:

• Salary £30,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience
• Hours - Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Working alongside the Design team and liaising closely with Senior Design Engineers and the Managing Director, the Design Engineer will be involved in the whole design process
• Modifying components and being a pivotal part of the Design team, the Design Engineer will have free reign in the design department
• Beyond the initial learning curve, there will be extensive conceptual design of the company's manufacturing processes

Person Specification:

• The Design Engineer will be fluent in Solidworks, other 3D CAD experience will be considered
• Strong mechanical background
• Experience with sheet metal, fabrications or structural metal design
• The right attitude, approach and desire to do things the right way

Commutable from Coventry, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Nuneaton, Corby, Northampton

Introduction:

We are seeking to recruit an Engineering Manager (facilities) to join a component manufacturer for many of the world’s biggest industries. The ideal candidate must be able to manage contracts and contractors’ budget and manage plant safety and Maintenance support.

Not only does this role include sociable working hours of 8-4 (with some flexibility) but they also offer an excellent holiday entitlement at 25 + 8 bank holiday, a company pension and shut down periods.

Benefits:

• Salary £40,000
• Excellent Holiday Entitlement 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays
• Standard Company Pension
• Shut Down Periods

Duties for the role of Engineering Manager include:

• Oversee and manage all the utilities and support services (all boilers, all compressors, air systems, all water systems, water towers, central vac systems, material expanders, vessels, material tanks, ovens, chimneys and sprinkler systems)
• Arrange and oversee Pat tests of equipment
• Arrange and oversee earth bonding in all areas
• Support on electrical projects and machine panels
• Communicate and report monthly, all developments and improvements on energy savings or waste from equipment
• Manage the security of the site, including buildings, plant and equipment.
• Drive and ensure compliance including ISO and Health & Safety Management Systems.
• Work closely with site safety and environment officers so we are up to date on all activities, legionaries’ readings, risks assessments and insurances checks etc.

We will also be keen to talk too Facilities Managers, Engineering Supervisors, Facilities Engineers who would like to become a Manager in the future. This is a great role for an Engineering Manager with experience with facilities who prioritise Health and Safety, assess risks and take required action.

The role is of Engineering Manager is commutable from Northampton, Kettering, Milton Keynes, Banbury and Wellingborough.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic Robot Weld Operative to join a long standing manufacturing company in Daventry.

The Successful Robot Weld Operative will receive:

• Around £10 p/h Dependent on Experience
• 20 Days Holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Weekday - Days Only
• Company Pension
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Free Parking on Site
• Training Provided and Long Term Progression Opportunities

Requirements:

• My client is looking for a Robot Weld Operative or someone in a similar role who is happy to train.

The successful Robot Weld Operative will have the following experience:

• Experience operating Fanuc CNC or robot weld machines.
• Ideally basic MIG welding skills.
• Keen to learn new skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work using their own initiative.

If you are currently in a Robot Weld Operative or interested in this line of work please send your CV ASAP.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Experienced Health & Safety, HR and Facilities Manager to join a longstanding manufacturing company in Daventry.

The Successful Health & Safety, HR and Facilities Manager will receive:

• £30-40k
• Great holidays
• Weekday - days only
• Company pension
• Bike to Work scheme
• Free parking on site

Requirements:

• My client is looking for a Health & Safety, HR and Facilities Manager who can be flexible and continue to thrive under pressure. Ideally with experience working in a small-medium sized business.

The successful Health & Safety, HR and Facilities Manager will have the following experience:

• Ensure all company Health and Safety policies and HR are reviewed and updated
• Develop Health and Safety, and HR training plans for staff
• Analyse and improve existing Health and Safety Processes and procedures
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance
• Liaise with external bodies
• Review HR processes and documentation
• Maintain HR and H+S records, ensuring GDPR compliance
• Managing contracts and contractors

If you are currently in a Health & Safety, HR and Facilities Management role, and interested in new opportunities do please give Heidi a call on 0121 321 4311.

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

Mechanical Design Engineer Salary:

• £32,000 - £40,000 Dependent on Experience
• Health Plan

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.

Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• 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 Design 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.

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

My client is looking for a Machine Setter with a strong Mechanical knowledge. Ideal for somebody who has recently completed an apprenticeship. Experience working within a plastic environment would be desirable.

The successful Machine Setter will receive:

• £21.5k-£23.5k DOE
• Paid Breaks!
• Professional development opportunities
• 3-month training course

Successful Machine Setter will have the following experience:

• Strong Mechanical knowledge
• Good work ethic
• Good longevity within past job roles
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment

Benefits:

• Training available
• Progression opportunities
• Company Pension
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• 2hrs paid breaks per shift

If you are currently a Toolmaker and you are looking for a fresh opportunity please do give Heidi a call on 0121 321 4311.

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:

• £35,000
• 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.