Scott's Monthly Pick Of The Bunch - Design

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!

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

• £34,000 - £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.

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. They are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £60,000 - £65,000
• Hybrid
• 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility
• The chance to join a hypergrowth business
• Up to 10.5% company pension
• Company bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Cash health plan
• A modern, forward-thinking place to work

Commutable From: Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster  

Role Overview

The business is looking to recruit a Senior Electronics Engineer to support the continuing growth of their design department.  The role will involve providing technical guidance to other members of the Electronics Design team, working alongside other engineering disciplines, designing hardware and embedded software to extend the businesses product range.

Candidate Requirements

• You will have a depth of experience of full product lifecycle.
• The Senior Electronics Engineer will hold a degree or similar qualification in Electronics Engineering or a comparable subject.
• Proven experience in embedded firmware design, development, and testing, along with, firmware unit, integration, and system testing.
• Solid experience in electronics hardware design, development, and testing; including PCB schematic design and layout.
• The Senior Electronics Engineer will have EMC design and test experience.
• New product development, and design validation process – FMEA, DFM.  
• Creation of supporting design documentation, development reports, BoM, build packs.
• Experience of electronics design within a highly regulated industry, with experience of working with third party approval/certification bodies.
• Experience in architecture design and architecture design tools, with a familiarity of machinery safety standards or similar.

Key Responsibilities 

• The Senior Electronics Engineer will be a lead electronics resource for the business.  
• Identify areas of improvement and assist implementing new processes.
• Design and maintenance of hardware and embedded software for use within company products.
• Assessment and documentation of products against specifications and standards.
• Coordinate with and assist other departments.