MATERIAL PLANNER

A role has become available for a Central Teams Material Planner within a well-known, large fast-paced manufacturing organisation that are at the leading edge of technology, giving them the edge over all of their rivals.

Their product range is vast and diverse and the very nature of what they produce, offers superb stability and consistency. 

As the Central Teams Material Planner, you key focus will be to ensure continuous raw material supply to all sites within the UK.

Commutable from Leamington Spa, Coventry, Solihull, Stratford Upon Avon, Banbury, Minworth, Rugby and Birmingham

Central Teams Material Planner Benefits:

• £36,000 - £40,000
• Work - Place Pension
• Early finish Friday
• Flexible hours
• You will be joining a busy, friendly organisation
• Superb genuine progression available 

Central Teams Material Planner Duties:

• Ensure continuous raw material supply to all UK facilities
• Maintain the MRP parameters to ensure stock held and ordered is within agreed parameters
• Weekly supplier schedule releases
• Report on daily supplier arrears
• Analysis of top 10 materials by value to identify potential cost-saving activities
• Management of supplier delivery slots and transport needs
• Vendor management including raising of Non-Conformity Reports

Central Teams Material Planner Requirements:

• You will be able to demonstrate relevant Material Planning experience from within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Extensive SAP experience will be required
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office packages, specifically Excel
• This would suit a friendly, energetic individual

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality 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

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

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

We are one of the most respected employers regionally who produce over 2 million products a year. 

We are seeking to recruit a proven Maintenance Supervisor who has experience of supporting plant and equipment within a fast-paced, automated manufacturing environment. 

Benefits of a Maintenance Supervisor:

• £60,000
• Unique Shift Working Options
• Regular Paid Overtime
• Annual Bonus
• Exceptional Company Pension
• Car Options
• GENUINE Ongoing Training and Career Development.

If you have hesitated about moving over the past few years, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor to join an organisation that have enviable reputation for producing world leading products.

Duties of a Maintenance Supervisor:

Working within a team of likeminded professionals, you will be required to lead a multi-disciplined team of engineers ensuring that preventive maintenance tasks are undertaken to schedule and that breakdowns are managed effectively to ensure minimal description to production. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Supervisor:

You must hold a documented apprenticeship and be qualified to a minimum of City & Guilds / NVQ 3 within either an electrical or mechanical discipline and have previous experience of managing or leading a maintenance team within a fast-paced manufacturing, production or process environment. Although this post is a senior role, it will still require you to have up to date “hands on” maintenance experience that will ideally include experience of supporting Plc Controls and Robot technology. 

This role is commutable from Bicester, Oxford & Aylesbury

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

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

We are one of the most respected employers regionally who produce over 2 million products a year. 

We are seeking to recruit a proven Maintenance Technician who has experience of supporting plant and equipment within a fast-paced, automated manufacturing environment. 

Benefits of a Maintenance Technician:

• £54,000
• Unique Shift Working Options
• Regular Paid Overtime
• Annual Bonus
• Exceptional Company Pension
• Car Options
• GENUINE Ongoing Training and Career Development.

If you have hesitated about moving over the past few years, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to join an organisation that have enviable reputation for producing world leading products.

Duties of a Maintenance Technician:

Working within a team of like-minded professionals, you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance tasks.

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician:

You must hold a documented apprenticeship and qualified to a minimum of City & Guilds / NVQ 3 within an electrical or mechanically discipline and have exposure to undertaking planned and reactive maintenance to plant and equipment within a fast-paced environment which has ideally includes both Robot Technology and Siemens S7 Plc Controls.   

This Maintenance Technician role is commutable from: Abingdon, Bicester, Oxford & Thame

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Maintenance, Reliability & Service 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

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

MATERIALS PLANNER

An opportunity for a Material Planner has become available to join a very busy, friendly manufacturing environment.

This is a busy manufacturing organisation, who are experiencing a steep upturn in work, which is offering greater stability and consistency.  

As the Material Planner, you will be given responsibility for ensuring a continuous raw material supply into their UK plants.

If you are a Material Planner, who is looking for an opportunity, that can offer you stability and growth, look no further!

The role is commutable from Coventry, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Daventry, Redditch, Banbury, Alcester and Evesham

BENEFITS OF A MATERIAL PLANNER

• £35,000 - £38,000
• EARLY FINISH FRIDAY
• Day’s position
• Flexible working hours
• Work Pension and Good holidays
• Free parking
• Excellent long-term prospects
• Plenty of development and progression

DUTIES OF MATERIAL PLANNER:

• Ensure continuous raw material supply to all plants here in the UK
• Review daily potential issues and risk to supply to plant
• Daily review of stock
• Maintenance of MRP parameters
• Weekly supplier schedule releases
• Daily supplier arrears reporting
• Regular analysis of top materials by value to identify cost saving activities
• Management of supplier delivery slots and transport needs
• Vendor management
• REQUIREMENTS OF MATERIAL PLANNER
• Essential that you have experience of Material Planning
• Ideally, you will have gained your experience from within a manufacturing environment
• MRP knowledge, SAP would be beneficial but not essential
• This would suit a motivated, energetic individual
• Results orientated

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing, Production & Quality 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

SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER

Our Client is a Made in Britain Company, with many, many years of history behind them. They continue to lead and innovate in their industry, due to being part of the corporation who are the leading global provider in their industry. 

Role Function

To support continued growth and development, client is looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer. This is a great opportunity to join a leading business.

• The Supplier Quality Engineer ensures that the supply chain companies continually develop their process in line with the design intent and verify their systems to ensure they are compliant with the end customer’s needs. 
• The SQE will support the SCM Manager / Quality Engineer responsible for delivering all aspects of the Supplier Quality Assurance function. 
• Work in a team environment with suppliers to develop and implement best practices that emphasise defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all customer requirements. Collect root cause analysis and provide corrective feedback to prevent line stops due to supply issues. 
• Manage the customer specific requirements and offer technical support to suppliers. Responsible for ensuring that the products produced meet quality standards required to minimise quality costs and maximise customer satisfaction whilst ensuring that procedures and processes are adhered to. 
• Manage the customer specific requirements and offer technical support. Work on multiple phases or sub-tasks of projects or entire projects of high complexity

Supplier Quality Engineer Salary: £35,000, 39 hours per week

Commutable From: Coventry, Solihull, Redditch, Rugby, Banbury, Daventry

Candidate Requirements

• Supplier sourcing management using the PPAP system is essential
• Automotive experience is preferable
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Qualification is preferable
• Experienced in root cause analysis techniques
• Self-sufficient and good organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills across all processes
• Leadership experience
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Keen eye for detail
• Trained in PFMEA

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The Supplier Quality Engineer will lead supplier interface from inception through to start of production.
• Work with purchasing to assess potential suppliers to ensure compatibility with the company Quality expectations.
• Manage part approval processes for parts on new projects, ensuring that pre-production builds have the right part, to the right Quality and at the right time.
• Managing quality concerns relating to allocated suppliers. Monitor and control conformity of production within the supply base.
• Supporting the supplier to resolve quality issues to ensure product quality and supply.
• Support manufacturing with new model build concerns to ensure build plans are maintained and issues are addressed in a controlled and constructive manner.
• Conduct supplier selection audits to assess capability and suitability. Working closely with the Purchasing department to ensure suitable supplier selection and feedback on supplier performance concerns.
• Assist with creating quality standards for new models and train manufacturing on model quality requirements.
• Working within the Quality team to create and implement new systems to act as a robust foundation for a brand-new Quality department.

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