Tania's Monthly Pick Of The Bunch

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I hope you are well & thanks for checking out my Monthly selection of available Manufacturing, Production & Quality Engineering candidates which details a small selection of candidates who are currently seeking a new opportunity in your area.

Please contact me to find out more any of these candidates, or simply click on the relevant link to send me an email, alternatively, if none of these candidates match your requirements, or if you would like to discuss a current or future need, then please let me know.  I have Engineers of various skill-sets and experience register with me daily, plus an extensive in-house database that has been developed over 30 years, and access to all the leading Job Boards.

I hope you find this useful, and I hope to be able to assist you with your recruitment requirements, either now or in the future.

Tania Harris
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Manufacture, Production & Quality Engineering Division

   0121 321 4309   |      tania.harris@probejobs.co.uk   |      Let's Connect on LinkedIn

 

TOOL MAKER TH24061
Automotive Pressings
  • Fresh out of Apprenticeship – Level 3 Diploma – Engineering Technician (Toolmaker and Tool and die Maintenance technician
  • Try out and proving dies
  • Producing finished mold, presstool and die components
  • Producing CAD drawings on SolidWorks
  • No position available  after Apprenticeship completed
  • Will consider all types of Toolmaking, pressings, extrusion, die casting and flexible with all shifts
Birmingham
c£30,000 > Learn More <

 

SKILLED CNC MACHINIST TH24062
Aerospace / High Precision Engineering
  • Educated to Degree standard in Mechanical Engineering
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in  Advanced Engineering – CNC Machining centre
  • Simultaneous operation  of several different CNC and conventional machines
  • CMM inspection
  • Machine components to high  specification
  • Trained Apprentices
  • Oeprate / Set and basic programming of CNC Millers / Lathes and band saws
  • Maintained CNC lathe / millers and utilise live tooling
  • Set up 4 Axis, twin pallet and vertical milling machines
  • Development of new programs
Birmingham
c£40,000 > Learn More <

 

SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER TH24063
Tier 1 Automotive
  • QS9000 Internal Auditor
  • ISO TS 16949 Lead Assessor /Auditor
  • Apprentice trained
  • Member of the Chartered Institute of Quality Assurance
  • Chartered Quality Professional
  • Support NPPD and development projects within the factory, including ECR.
  • Dimensional checks including pre-despatch inspections and metrology of finished parts.
  • Reacting to customer complaints with 8D and PPS investigations.
  • Analyse and reporting customer and supplier quality data.
  • Auditing of quality procedures / documentation using MPA and LPA auditing.
  • Supervision and development of the quality technicians.
  • Operated in lean manufacturing environments using modern quality core tools and techniques including, PPAP, FMEA, APQP, BIQ, and maintenance of SOP’s and control plans.
  • Auditing & development of suppliers
Ashby De La Zouch
c£45,000 > Learn More <

 

QUALITY MANAGER / HSE ADVISOR TH24064
Manufacturing / CNC / Galvanising
  • ISO / TS16949:2009 & Process Auditing.
  • First Aid Certificate (Full).
  • ISO 18001 Lead Auditor.
  • IOSH Managing Safely Certificate.
  • NEBOSH General Certificate.
  • Auditing to ISO 14001
  • Develop and implement a health and safety strategy with a risk management approach in line with overall business strategy and industry compliance.
  • Continually maintain an appropriate awareness and knowledge of QHSE, facilities and industry legislation.
  • Manage a team of people responsible for guiding, supervising, and supporting the employees within the QHSE team.
  • Chair monthly health and safety meetings with key stakeholders, analysing trends and managing agreed actions.
  • Review and improve health and safety management system, risk assessments and SSOWs on a regular basis.
  • Managing the QHSE department's budget and resources.
Walsall
c£40,000 > Learn More <

 

ENGINEERING MANAGER TH24065
Aerospace / Forgings
  • Mechanical Engineering Craft Parts I – 4
  • Experienced CADCAM user
  • New part introduction (NPI)
  • Fixture design
  • Cad-Cam support for 3-5 axis machining- Vericut, Heidenhain, Fanuc, Okuma
  • Tooling procurement / design
  • Support the supply chain and design
  • Create Manufacturing Documentation / Plans. (Inspection Control, Standard Operations etc.)
  • Support Value streams for all aspects involved with the manufacture of casting prismatic parts
  • Procure new capital CNC plant
  • Improvements to method of manufacture
Birmingham
c£50,000 > Learn More <

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21 Jobs Found

 

SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation.  We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

We are the market leader and committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Quality Engineer to join our team. This role will oversee Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Production Quality, and Metrology functions, ensuring adherence to quality standards while driving continuous improvements

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Redditch, Studley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Atherstone, Redditch, and Curdworth 

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £50,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Employee discount (reward gateway)
  • Yearly incentive bonus paid out in December 
  • Long service award after 4 years of service 
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Access to BEN (charity for automotive workers)
  • Flexible start & finish times
  • Death in service (once passed probationary period)
  • 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top), increasing to 26 days after 1 calendar year, then increasing to 28 after 5 years
  • 12pm finish Friday
  • Company contributory pension
  • Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
  • Pristine and modern working environment
  • Market leader with more continued growth predicted

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • As Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing quality processes, leading a team of professionals, and driving improvements in product quality and efficiency. This role requires a strong leader with experience in quality assurance, problem-solving methodologies, and effective communication across teams and with customers.
  • Key Responsibilities:
  •  Manage and guide employees within the SQA and Production Quality teams, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Quality Standards Development: Define and implement local Business Unit (BU) quality standards, including work instructions, limit sample lists, and inspection plans, in coordination with BU Production Quality.:
  • Conduct weekly quality improvement meetings to review product quality metrics, scrap rates, and error analyses.
  • Drive the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and corrective action implementation to reduce scrap and improve quality outcomes.
  • Lead and coordinate the 8D problem-solving process for quality complaints.
  • Manage internal documentation and update customer portals for complaint resolution.
  • Generate and present 8D reports, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
  • Attend daily Production Quality meetings and monthly Team Leader meetings with senior management to report KPIs.
  • Occasional Supplier / customer visits

REQUIREMENTS

  • Significant Senior Quality Engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Quality standards and methodologies (8D, FMEA, Control Plans and PPAP’s) 
  • Familiarity with metrology and techniques
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Experience with Supplier visits
  • Excellent analysis, attention to detail 
  • To have the ability to coordinate 
  • All manufacturing backgrounds are considered 
  • Customer facing with superb communication skills

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!

 

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Health. Safety and Environmental Coordinator

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. 

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive HSE Specialist to join our team. This role involves identifying and mitigating site risks, enhancing working conditions, ensuring compliance with industrial safety standards, and promoting environmental sustainability. The ideal candidate will lead the development and implementation of HSE strategies while fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. 

Commutable from Lichfield, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Shenstone, Cannock, Appleby Magna, Minworth, Uttoxeter, Twycross, Atherstone and Aldridge

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions and life assurance
  • Wide range of staff discounts
  • Employee assistance programs including counselling services
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Early Friday finish
  • Long Service Awards
  • Family days
  • Further education sponsorship

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Risk Analysis and Improvement Initiatives
  • Identify and analyze site risks to improve working conditions, industrial safety, and environmental protection.
  • Develop and implement effective solutions to mitigate risks and enhance workplace safety and sustainability.
  • HSE Action Planning, propose an annual HSE action plan for site management.
  • Provide guidance and training to site management and employees to ensure compliance and promote a safety-first culture.
  • Actively participate in HSE network to share best practices and drive continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and manage relations with local authorities and organizations.
  • Oversee the reporting and analysis of HSE indicators (e.g., FR0t, environmental data) to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Organize and conduct HSE audits and training sessions to maintain high safety and environmental standards.
  • Investigate accidents thoroughly, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures.
  • Act as the management representative for ISO 14001 compliance.
  • Maintain and implement the Environmental Management System (EMS) across the business.
  • Report on EMS performance and provide improvement recommendations to the Plant Manager and senior management team.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven Health, Safety and Environmental experience 
  • Senior level experience
  • Ideally, your experience will be gained from within the manufacturing industry
  • Strong knowledge of ISO14001
  • NEBOSH Qualified


You will be representing Health, Safety and Environment within a fast paced, busy facility.  

Only UK experience can be considered due to the nature of the indsutry

 

SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM LEADER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM LEAD

Join Our Team as Supply Chain Lead – MRP & Warehouse

Are you ready to take the reins in managing and optimizing supply chain operations? We are seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Lead to oversee MRP & Warehouse functions and drive operational excellence.

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Specialising in either high quality off the shelf modules, to individual new developments.  We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

You may already be a Supply Chain Team Lead, who is looking for a fresh challenge.  Huge amount of new work is scheduled to arrive shortly, making this an exceptional opportunity, with genuine long-term stability and prospects.

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Redditch, Studley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Halesowen, Shirley, Northfield, Harbourne, Alvechurch, Bromsgrove and Curdworth 

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £50,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Employee discount (reward gateway)
  • Yearly incentive bonus paid out in December 
  • Long service award after 4 years of service 
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Access to BEN (charity for automotive workers)
  • Flexible start & finish times
  • Death in service (once passed probationary period)
  • 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top), increasing to 26 days after 1 calendar year, then increasing to 28 after 5 years
  • 11 am finish Friday – if worked
  • Company contributory pension
  • Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
  • Pristine and modern working environment
  • Market leader with more continued growth predicted
  • Unlimited Career progression

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the MRP & Warehouse team, providing performance appraisals and fostering growth.
  • Strategic Planning: Oversee resource planning, including material procurement, production scheduling, and delivery planning, ensuring seamless operations.
  • Host weekly meetings to maintain the integrity of master data and MRP- activities
  • Control and monitor budget allocations for MRP & Warehouse activities.
  • Inventory Management: Conduct regular inventory checks and annual counts in coordination with the Production Controller.
  • Process Optimization: Ensure compliance with company standards and continuously improve logistics processes, from goods receipt to dispatch.
  • Collaborate with the Quality team to generate 8D reports for resolving quality complaints.
  • Perform SAP checks to align system records with actual inventory.
  • Report KPIs in monthly team lead meetings and provide regular updates in daily supply chain briefings.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven experience in supply chain operations, material resource planning, and warehouse management.
  • You will bring knowledge that would also include exposure to manufacturing
  • Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide teams toward shared goals.
  • Expertise in data accuracy, budget management, and process optimization.
  • Familiarity with SAP and inventory control processes.


Join us in this pivotal role to shape our supply chain's efficiency and impact!

 

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER / BENCH HAND

We are a well- established, busy manufacturing organisation, ISO9001 accredited with the latest CADCAM technology on site.  

Are you a skilled Toolmaker Bench Hand ready to craft excellence and shape innovation? We're seeking talented individuals like YOU to strengthen our team and take your career to the next level!

Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Willenhall, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Dudley, West Bromwich, Essington, Aldridge, Brownhills, Great Barr and Cannock 

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £34,500  
  • Paid Overtime
  • Day’s role
  • Lunchtime finish Fridays
  • 33 days holiday (stats included)
  • Friendly supportive team
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Busy, consistent, stable organisation, offering long term career certainty 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manufacture, assemble, and maintain precision tools, jigs, and fixtures
  • Interpret technical drawings and specifications with precision
  • Perform hand-finishing and polishing of components for a flawless finish
  • Collaborate with engineers and machinists to ensure top-tier quality
  • Troubleshoot and repair tooling to maintain smooth production flow
  • Happy to work a Days role

REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven experience in toolmaking or as a bench hand
  • Ability to hand tools and measurement instruments
  • Keen eye for detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship
  • Strong understanding of machining techniques and materials
  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent teamwork skills
  • To be able to work from engineering drawings
 

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER.

Decarbonization is high on our agenda, and we support customers looking to reduce their environmental impact through the entire product lifecycle, from production to end-of-life.

Used in combination with other advanced materials, our products are accelerating the shift towards sustainable methods of manufacture for a greener future.

We work with the world’s leading manufacturers, such as OEM’s, Tier 1 automotive suppliers, marine, aerospace, and marine sector, to name but a few.

This role would suit either a Quality Control Engineer who would like the opportunity to develop skills further into Environmental, or you may be an Environmental Specialist, who is keen to add Quality to your repertoire.  This role offers a blend of technical expertise in quality and environmental standards,

Commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Wombourne, Walsall, Bloxwich, Oldbury, Kinver, Shenstone, Telford, Stourbridge, Cradley Heath, Bridgnorth and Stourbridge

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Day’s role
  • Market leader with more continued growth predicted
  • Unlimited Career progression
  • Chance to expand your Quality experience into Environmental
  • Or the chance to extend your Environmental knowledge into Quality Control as well
  • Unique manufacturing environment
  • Extensive growth predicted
  • Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Enhance the Quality Management System (QMS) by identifying gaps, assessing opportunities for improvement, and coordinating corrective action planning and execution.
  • Lead the accreditation process for BS EN 9001, AS9100, and ISO 14001 standards, ensuring that all required documentation is complete and up to date.
  • Conduct internal audits to evaluate compliance and identify areas for process improvement.
  • Ensure full legal compliance with regulatory requirements relevant to operational facilities.
  • Actively promote adherence to Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) policies, fostering a culture of compliance.
  • Oversee compliance processes and maintain effective reporting systems.
  • Serve as the primary contact for quality and environmental guidance, offering expert support to the business and liaising with regulatory and accreditation bodies as needed.
  • Provide training to new hires and current employees on all aspects of the Quality Management System.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Relevant Quality Control experience and / OR Environmental exposure and Health and Safety
  • Ideally, you will have gained your experience from with a manufacturing environment
  • A WAMITAB qualification is desirable, but not essential.
  • Good knowledge of EN 9001, AS9100 and or ISO14001
  • Experience of compliance

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!

 

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIONMENTAL OFFICER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Health, Safety and Environmental Officer.

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Specialising in either high quality off the shelf modules, to individual new developments.  We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

As the Health, Safety and Environmental Officer, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

Your role will focus on minimizing risks, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and fostering continuous improvement in EHS practices.

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Kidderminster, Walsall, Cannock, Cradley Heath, Bilston, Willenhall, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Kingswinford, Aldridge, Moseley and Aston

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
  • Free parking on site
  • Superb training and development opportunities
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Family friendly policies
  • Health cash plan
  • 24/7 access to GP
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Christmas shutdown
  • Service and recognition awards

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Policy Development & Implementation: 
  • Provide ongoing EHS training and ensure effective communication with employees on health, safety, and environmental matters.
  • Track EHS performance and report 
  • Oversee waste disposal, emissions control, and effluent discharge, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Coordinate emergency response plans
  • Stay informed on the latest health, safety, and environmental regulations
  • Promote initiatives to enhance employee health, safety, and overall well-being.
  • Benchmark practices against industry standards and integrate innovative technologies to enhance safety and environmental performance.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with operational teams to promote and improve EHS standards throughout the organization.
  • QMS and EHS System Development: Develop and implement Quality Management Systems (QMS) and EHS management systems, ensuring proper audits and corrective actions.
  • Accreditation & Certification: Ensure the organization maintains and achieves accreditation to relevant standards such as ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and ISO 50001.
  • Incident Investigation & Reporting: 
  • Risk Assessments & SOP Reviews: Conduct risk assessments, review Standard Work Procedures (SWP), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to ensure adherence 
  • EHS Auditing & Compliance: Monitor and audit production processes to identify unsafe behaviors and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Liaison with Authorities: Collaborate with law enforcement and investigators in the event of serious accidents or incidents.


REQUIREMENTS

  • In-depth knowledge of EHS legislation and procedures, Experience in creating safety plans and leading EHS improvement initiatives.
  • Familiarity with environmental regulations and best practices for managing waste, emissions, and other environmental impacts.
  • Experience with external audits and maintaining relevant certifications.
  • Good knowledge of 14001 and 45001 standards
  • Strong IT literacy
  • Ideally, you will have gained your experience from with manufacturing / engineering


Join us in creating a safer, healthier, and environmentally responsible workplace. If you're passionate about safety and compliance and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!