Our Design / Research & Development Resource Team are equipped and experienced specialists in searching and sourcing relevant engineers at all levels. This team consists of experienced consultants supported by a specialist sector researcher, covering all aspects of the needs and demands of a modern engineering customer base, from blue sky concept design, research and development, right through to design for product launch.
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The name of Probe in the marketplace has developed an excellent reputation for quality thus ensuring that our clients come back to us having benefited from our superb service in the past. We also attract the very best engineers, should they be Contract or Permanent, because we have the level of vacancies they are looking for.
Having one of the largest databases of Design Engineers in the UK also means that we attract a very large portfolio of companies who regularly tap into our vast resources and professional expertise.
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This service is aimed at providing Contract Engineers at short notice, to work either on or off site to supplement your existing workforce. These engineers have all been interviewed and screened for their qualifications, suitability and experience and many have a strong working history supporting our customers with their project workloads.
The benefit to our Clients is he pure flexibility of being able to take on an engineering resource to complete a given task over a given timeline on a given budget, putting you in control of your project timelines. You can staff up & down to suit your particular workload with engineers who have the relevent skills to complete the tasks required.
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- 2D & 3D CAD Design, Modelling & Detailing on all the major CAD packages (Product / Mechanical / Styling / Electro-Mechanical)
- Electrical & Electronic Development / Test & Design
- Finite Element Analysis , Hand Calculations, Linear, Non-Linear - Dynamic, Static
- Mathematical and Simulation Software
- CFD - Thermal, Fluid, Flow Analysis and Dynamics
- NVH - Noise and Modal Analysis
- Research and Development / Test Engineering - Durability, Calibration, Test , Control and Feasibility
- Project Engineering / Management - Concept / Prototype / Process / Value Engineering / Design
- Senior Department Heads – Engineering / Design / Test / Development
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- £38,000 - £40,000 + Bonus, Pension, Healthcare
Company
With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years.
They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry. The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.
The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company.
Salary, Hours and Benefits
- £38,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience)
- 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s
- The chance to join a very successful and growing business
- Up to 10.5% company pension
- Company bonus
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Cash health plan
Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster
Role Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by resolving build quality problems, improving tools and processes and ensuring the smooth introduction of project related product changes and new features. To investigate, plan and implement new engineering processes/methods/tooling facilities in conjunction with Manufacturing departments.
Being actively involved in the continuous process improvement within assembly/manufacturing, the Manufacturing Engineer will be a key figure in your ability to:
- Identify and action waste elimination.
- Define and implement build processes with consideration to appropriate Health & Safety and Quality standards
- Using a “hands on” approach you will proactively utilise both lean principles and problem-solving tools and techniques within the workplace to respond to quality issues.
- Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems, ‘Cost of Quality’ concerns and issues raised by teams on Problem and Countermeasure boards, leading problem-solving teams where appropriate
- The Manufacturing Engineer will fully understand all Health and Safety implications for any proposed change and fully understand any production related cost.
- Management of BOMs and material movement through plan for every part
- Work with colleagues in all cross-functional projects to ensure smooth transition across the manufacturing facility.
Candidate Requirements
- Knowledge and use of quality analysis and problem-solving techniques.
- Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role.
- Ability to read engineering drawings.
- Understanding of Jig & Tool design - CAD experience would be advantageous.
- Manufacturing Engineering degree or HND / HNC equivalent is desirable.
- Industrial engineering techniques.
- Project management skills
- £35,000 - £37,000 + Bonus, Pension, Healthcare
Company
With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years.
They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry. The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.
The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company.
About You
You will be a process led, diligent CNC Programmer / Engineer, with an eye for quality and detail as well as good background skills in workload management and communication.
Able to demonstrate experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in a similar environment or industry. An ability to work and resolve issues within the production environment, quickly and accurately is a must.
Salary, Hours and Benefits
- £35,000 - £37,000 (dependant on experience)
- 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s
- The chance to join a very successful and growing business
- Up to 10.5% company pension
- Company bonus
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Cash health plan
Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster
Candidate Requirements
- An experienced Machinist with CNC (VMC/Milling) programming ability.
- Up-to-date knowledge of programming, setting and operating 3 axis CNC cutting machines.
- Autodesk Fusion 360 programming software experience would be useful.
- Working experience working within a tool room / plant and equipment maintenance environment.
- Good knowledge and practical understanding of mechanical engineering applications in product assembly, jigs and fixtures, plant and equipment.
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, machining and finish specifications. PC skills and experience of packages such as Excel and Standard Analyses: Nav, Creo, Windchill, DXF, Cad viewing packages.
- Be able to use and operate a wide range of manual machines such as millers, grinders, saws etc.
- MIG/TIG welding experience in the workplace.
- Experience of contributing to small group activities to drive improvement ideas.
Role Overview
- The CNC Programmer will programme, set and operate a variety of 3 axis CNC Machines for component and fixturing manufacture and assembly.
- As part of a small in-house team, the CNC Programmer will play an equal part supporting production with modified or bespoke machined components made from a variety of materials from nylon through to stainless steel, as well as working on longer term continuous improvement projects that require machined content (i.e. tooling, fixturing etc).
- Reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the CNC Programmer will work cross functionally with Production Leadership, Planning and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure production requirements for short turn-around components are met.
- You will work within the Tool room / Plant Maintenance function, in addition supporting the wider production operation in areas such as jigs and fixture repair, equipment maintenance and prototyping.
- £32,000 - £42,000 + Pension, Life Assurance
I ampleased to be supporting our industry leading manufacturing client in their search for a permeant Mechanical Design Engineer.
Benefits:
- £32,000 - £42,000
- 25 Days annual Leave + Bank Holiday
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance Scheme
This Mechanical Design Engineer role will see you creating 2D & 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor to customer specification to meet increased demand within this growing precision engineering business.
The ideal candidate will be a mechanical design engineer with liaising with clients, supporting technical issues from a design perspective and have exposure to manufacturing environments.
Design Engineer Experience:
- Mechanical Engineering qualification.
- 2D & 3D design.
- Manufacturing exposure.
This role is open to design engineers, mechanical design engineers, senior design engineers and design managers.
If you are interested in this “Mechanical Design Engineer” role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.
Commutable from: Leicester, Coventry, Lutterworth, Derby, Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Hinckley, Melton Mowbray, Tamworth, Burton Upon Trent, Corby.
- £28,000 - £35,000 + Overtime, Pension
CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator (Milling or Turning)
Due to an expansion, we are now recruiting for several roles! We offer a good variety of job roles, A good level of experience would be ideal but not overly required as some training can be provided. Roles include both manual work and machining (see below)
Salary/Benefits and Night Shifts for CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator
- Starting salary at £28,000 up to £35,000 (DOE)
- Company pension with a total weekly contribution of 8%.
- Health and Safety bonus system every 6 months for qualified individuals.
- Overtime paid at time 1/3 + Sundays paid at time 1/2.
- Monday to Thursday 8am – 4:30pm – Friday: 8am – 1am
Roles available for CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator
- Manual Vertical Borers Setter/Operators (Turning)
- Manual Horizontal Borers Setter/Operators (Milling)
- CNC Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer
- CNC Elgamill Setter/Operator/Programmer
Requirements for CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator
Manual:
- Have experience of setting and operating manual boring machines or have a similar background (in either milling or turning)
- Work to customer issued drawings and specifications to produce medium to heavy work pieces.
- Have the ability to self-inspect parts.
CNC Borers:
- Roles available for experience in Heidenhain control systems and Fanuc (Fanuc also uses Cimcon CADCam for programming)
- Work to customer issued drawings and specifications to produce medium to heavy work pieces.
- Have the ability to self-inspect parts.
CNC Vertical Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer:
- Have some CNC Setter/Operator/Programmer experience using Fanuc control systems (also uses Cimco CADCam for programming)
- Be able to work to customer issued drawings and specifications to produce medium to heavy workpieces.
- Have the ability to self-inspect the parts.
Join our team of CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator (Milling or Turning)
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become part of our talented team of professionals. With competitive pay, generous benefits, and ample opportunities for growth, this is your chance to shine. Join us as we embark on an exciting journey towards success.
This job is commutable from: Oldham, Manchester, Stockport and surrounding areas.
- £36,000 - £46,000 + Overtime, Pension
CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator (Milling or Turning) - Nights Role
Due to an expansion, we are now recruiting for several roles! We offer a good variety of job roles, A good level of experience would be ideal but not overly required as some training can be provided. Roles include both manual work and machining (see below)
Salary/Benefits and Night Shifts for CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator
- Starting salary at £36,000 up to £46,000 (DOE)
- Company pension with a total weekly contribution of 8%.
- Health and Safety bonus system every 6 months for qualified individuals.
- Overtime paid at time and a half – available after 1pm Friday until Monday – paid lunch break.
- Monday to Thursday 6pm – 6am.
Roles available for CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator
- Manual Vertical Borers Setter/Operators (Turning)
- Manual Horizontal Borers Setter/Operators (Milling)
- CNC Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer
- CNC Elgamill Setter/Operator/Programmer
Requirements for CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator
Manual:
- Have experience of setting and operating manual boring machines or have a similar background (in either milling or turning)
- Work to customer issued drawings and specifications to produce medium to heavy work pieces.
- Have the ability to self-inspect parts.
CNC Borers:
- Roles available for experience in Heidenhain control systems and Fanuc (Fanuc also uses Cimcon CADCam for programming)
- Work to customer issued drawings and specifications to produce medium to heavy work pieces.
- Have the ability to self-inspect parts.
CNC Vertical Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer:
- Have some CNC Setter/Operator/Programmer experience using Fanuc control systems (also uses Cimco CADCam for programming)
- Be able to work to customer issued drawings and specifications to produce medium to heavy workpieces.
- Have the ability to self-inspect the parts.
Join our team of CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator (Milling or Turning)
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become part of our talented team of professionals. With competitive pay, generous benefits, and ample opportunities for growth, this is your chance to shine. Join us as we embark on an exciting journey towards success.
This job is commutable from: Oldham, Manchester, Stockport and surrounding areas.
- £50,000 - £53,000 + Healthcare
With decades of experience, this UK leading business who are part of a large group, have remained at the forefront of their industry.
They are looking for a construction experienced Procurement Manager to develop processes and provide support across the business to ensure best practice and value for money is delivered in the procurement process.
Primary Role Focus
The Procurement Manager will develop robust procurement processes, ensure the business complies with the processes, manage supply chain, including negotiating deals / agreement.
Salary, Hours, and Benefits
- £50,000 - £53,000
- 39 hours per week, 8:30am – 5:00pm, 4:30pm on Friday’s
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 6% employer pension
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance program
- Private healthcare
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Discounts
Commutable From: Derby, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Tamworth, Lichfield
Candidate Requirements
- Proven Procurement Manager experience within construction or similar.
- Experience of the COINS ERP system.
Procurement Manager Key Responsibilities
Procedures:
- Develop procurement processes and roll out through the business.
- Ensure compliance with procurement processes including internal audit of buying team / administrators.
- Ensure all suppliers / sub-contractors’ approval and documentation are up to date.
- Manage supply chain to ensure compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
Sub-Contract / Supplier Agreements:
- Negotiate supply / hire agreements / frameworks, including rebates agreements and discounts.
- Monitor risks and opportunities in supply chain and set-up mitigation plans with supplier.
- Engage across the wider group so that the company can utilise group wide agreements.
- Negotiate and agree terms and conditions (back-to-back with the company contract).
- Representing Procurement in project meetings internally and externally, if so required.
- Achieve best value from the supply chain.
- Look to optimise procurement with the target of achieving cost savings across all areas.
Reporting:
- Produce management reports on spend, savings etc.
- Provide cost information to assist in pricing bids.
- Utilise COINS / Harmony systems to analyse spend.
- Ensure Suppliers / Sub-contractors adopt appropriate health and safety requirements.
- Follow up and engage with suppliers on NCRs.