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
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- 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.
- £55,000 + Hybrid + Car, Pension
This is a Work From Home role. Only 1 day a week onsite.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level and drive impactful change within your organization? Introducing the Program Manager – your gateway to becoming a visionary leader who can navigate complex projects, inspire teams, and deliver exceptional results.
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of a Program Manager has never been more critical.
The role of Program Manager has become available within a busy, very busy manufacturing organisation.
New business is arriving, hence the need for a Program Manager. This is a well-established business, with Head Quarters in Europe.
This is a business renowned for the longevity with their staff. Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, and this is what makes this organisation, the most pleasant place to be.
Commutable from Telford, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Stone, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Stoke on Trent, Market Drayton, Burton upon Trent, Walsall, Aldridge, Wrexham, Cannock, Stourbridge and Rugeley
Program Manager Benefits:
- £55,000
- Hybrid working – 1 day in office
- Increase after 6 month probation
- Company Car – OR Car Allowance (£4,500)
- Work - Place Pension
- The chance to be experience being part of a stable, consistent, growing organisation
- Hybrid working available.
- Long-term standing staff
- Extremely friendly and inclusive environment
- Stable and strong
Program Manager Duties:
- Lead product development programs
- Bring programs to successful conclusions with all targets met i.e, timing and quality
- Ensure project master plan is developed and reviewed
- Define necessary resources to meet targets
- Ensure customer specifications, (milestones, quality, packaging) are met
- That the program financial indicators are managed
- Ensure technical changes are executed
- Control expenditure against approved budget
- Perform risk assessments
- Attending office 1 day per week
Program Manager Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience with HNC
- Proven Program management skills
- Strong knowledge of methodologies and tools (planning and problem solving)
- Experience with project management financials, P&L understanding
- High volume production environment experience would be essential
- To have evidence of previous management of project cycles
- This would suit a natural Leader
- Strong team building skills
- £30,000 - £35,000 + 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 and Benefits
- £30,000 to £35,000
- The chance to join a very successful and growing business
- 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 CNC Machinist will programme, set and operate a variety of 3 axis CNC Machines (Hurco and HAAS) for component and fixturing manufacture and assembly.
- As part of a small in-house team, the CNC Machinist 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 Machinist will work cross functionally with Production Leadership, Planning and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure production requirements for short turn-around components are met.
- The CNC Machinist 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.
Candidate Requirements
- GCSE Level A-C, A Level in Sciences, BTec Level 3 Certificates in Engineering (or equivalent), Level 4 qualification preferred.
- Up-to-date knowledge of programming, setting and operating 3 axis CNC cutting machines (Hurco and HAAS in particular)
- Autodesk Fusion 360 programming software
- 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.
- 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.
- Strong PC skills and experience of packages such as Excel and Standard Analyses: Nav, Creo, Windchill, DXF, Cad viewing packages
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.
- £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus, Pension, Healthcare
The best opportunity of the year has arrived, if you are a skilled Machinist, who is looking for that special next role.
This is a superb facility, where your opportunities, are genuinely second to none. The working environment, is spectacular, giving you the most fabulous workplace. We are looking for people with passion and pride, who can work independently, or as part of a highly motivated team.
As a Skilled Machinist, you will operate and maintain a group of machines, within a complex manufacturing system, ensuring productivity and quality targets are achieved.
Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Tamworth, Wednesbury, Moseley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Lichfield, Atherstone, Nuneaton, Walsall, Aldridge and Cannock
Benefits available to Skilled Machinists
- Salary: £50,000
- Free parking on site
- Bonus
- 25 Days holiday (Bank Holidays on top),
- Healthcare
- Extremely generous Company contributory pension
- Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
- Pristine and modern working environment
- Market leader with more continued growth predicted.
- Unlimited Career progression
- And much more…
Responsibilities of Machinists
- Operate and maintain a group of machines within a complex manufacturing system.
- Working to tight tolerances
- CNC Turning and milling.
- Own Quality inspection – measuring own parts.
- Utilising grinding and polishing machines
- Gear cutting and heat treatment.
- Working on automated systems
- Set and Operate – No programming.
- Working a 3-shift system – nights is 4 nights, Mon - Thurs
Requirements for Machinists
- Apprentice trained to Level 3, or other engineering qualifications considered.
- To have worked in a fast paced, automated environment
- CNC turning knowledge, but CNC Milling experience also readily considered.
- Strong machining skills
- This would suit ambitious, energetic, initiative-taking individuals, who are looking for an incredibly special long-term career.
If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with genuinely exciting products, send your CV NOW!
- £50,000 - £55,000 + Car, Pension, Life Assurance
I am pleased to be supporting our industry leading manufacturing client in their search for an experienced Technical Manager
Benefits:
- £50,000 - £55,000
- 25 Days annual Leave + Bank Holiday
- Company Car
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance Scheme
The Technical Manager role is perfect for a candidate looking lead the technical services and new product development teams within a global company.
From a product development perspective, you will get to coordinate the development of initial new concepts for clients, onto prototyping & testing, and sign off approval for manufacturer.
Overseeing the technical aspects of the business you will ensuring the onsite quality & environmental standards are being met by the relevant teams.
To successfully meet the Technical Manager role requirements, you should have previous project management and leadership experience and a sound understanding design, engineering and modern manufacturing environments.
- Engineering and design understanding
- Leadership and project management experience.
- Manufacturing exposure preferred.
This role is open to Technical Managers, Development Managers, Project Managers & Engineering Managers.
If you are interested in this “Technical Manager” role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.
Commutable from: Dudley, Kingswinford, Brierley Hill, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Bridgnorth, Bilston, Wednesbury.