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MANUFACTURING ENGINEER 

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

If you are a Manufacturing Engineer, who is looking for a stable, pleasant working environment with a genuine chance to make a big impact, this could be just the job for you!

We specialise in design and manufacture a wide range of different products, utilizing a wealth of different manufacturing processes, such as CNC and Pressings.  

As our Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for independently managing assigned projects, ensuring their effectiveness beyond completion. These projects will primarily focus on continuous improvement efforts on the shop floor, employing appropriate tools and methodologies to drive impactful results. The role involves close collaboration with design, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to successfully introduce new products, troubleshoot production issues, and implement effective solutions.

Commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Great Barr, Lichfield, Burntwood, Walsall, Brownhills, Aston, Wednesbury, Minworth, Moseley, Kings Heath, Tyesley, Tamworth, Cannock, Willenhall and  Oldbury

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £41,000 (poss flex)
• Genuine chance to make a big impact
• Steady, stable organisation with growth predicted
• Lunch time finish Friday
• Plenty of off site parking available
• Friendly supportive organsiation
• Variety of different manufacturing  processes on site
• Long-term standing staff
• Relaxed culture

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI): Assist in the successful launch of new products, ensuring smooth transitions from design to production.
• Handle the ordering and monitoring of tooling, ensuring availability and readiness for production.
• Tool Trials and Approvals
• Create and maintain flow diagrams for product routes, ensuring accurate documentation of processes.
• Develop and implement control plans for production parts, ensuring consistent quality.
• Train operators on new methods, tooling, and fixtures, particularly for the introduction of new products.
• Obtain and review budgetary quotes for tooling and equipment to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Lead and participate in lean manufacturing initiatives, such as SMED, 5S, and other continuous improvement projects.
• Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA): Collaborate with the design team to apply best practices for manufacturability and assembly during the design process.
• Lead or support projects aimed at reducing production costs without compromising quality.
• Implement changes to methods or tooling as needed to support product improvements or customer requirements.
• Participate in Six Sigma projects to improve process efficiency and reduce variability.
• Cost Estimation 

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Evidence of successful implementation of continuous improvement projects
• Supporting Engineering  Qualifications are welcomed but equivalent experience is happily considered
• Exposure to tooling, SMED

We can only accept applications from people who have the right to work in the UK

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!

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.

This is a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

Quality Engineer Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £30,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience) 
• 39 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays – holiday allowance increases with service
• Life insurance cover
• Profit Related Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discount scheme
• Full PPE and Training Provided

This role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield, 

Quality Engineer Role Overview

The business is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing team.
You will be responsible for ensuring quality control, implementing improvements and maintaining compliance.

Quality Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and schematics
• Can conduct risk assessments and generate safe systems of work documentation
• Experience of simple project management
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems and testing methodologies
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills

Quality Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Investigate customer returns, establish the root cause and apply learnings
• Monitor the production cycle and report on malfunctions
• Inspect procedures for the production cycle and ensure their efficiency and compliance with safety and quality standards
• Approve or reject raw materials with respect to quality standards, recording supplier performance
• Maintain records of testing, information and metrics
• Develop, document and maintain a thorough network of Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure standards are maintained to our ISO 90001 system
• Assess adherence to industry codes
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

METROLOGY ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a METROLOGY ENGINEER.

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.

You may already be a METROLOGY ENGINEER looking for a fresh challenge, within a highly prestigious organisation

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

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 (Neg Dependant on experience)
• Free parking on site
• Flexible working hours
• 11.30am Friday finish
• 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
• 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

• Creating CMM programs, utilising PC-DIMIS
• Evaluate measurement data
• Daily planning and scheduling of metrology workloads
• Conduct and complete set ups, measurements and interpretations for part investigations
• Creating measurement programs for CMM with or without CAD model
• Drawing up initial sample test reports as per the VDA and PPAP template
• Calibration of gauges, maintain measuring equipment
• Re-qualification inspections
• SPC

REQUIREMENTS

• It is essential that you have relevant CMM Programming experience
• Ideally PC-DMIS
• Any QUINDOS knowledge would be advantageous, but not essential
• To have gained your experience from within a manufacturing environment
• Good working knowledge of PPAP’s and SPC
• Good level of IT Literacy

This role will suit an energetic, and ambitious  Metrology Engineer

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!

METROLOGY ENGINEER

We are offering a role for a METROLOGY ENGINEER to work on a permanent AFTERNOON  position.

An award winning leading Midlands manufacturer are looking to expand their Metrology department and are looking  for a Metrology Engineer.

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Hall Green, Tyseley, Solihull, Harbourne, Bournville, Handsworth, West Bromwich, and Hollywood

KEY BENEFITS for Metrology Engineer

• Salary: £33,000
• Plenty of free parking on site
• Overtime Paid
• Early Friday finish
• Discounted gym membership
• Annual training budget allocation
• Permanent afternoon shift
• 25 Days holiday plus Stats on top
• Employee recognition scheme
• Award winning manufacturing business

RESPONSIBILITIES for Metrology Engineer

• Measure components
• Working from customer drawings with limited supervision
• Programming CMM machines
• Dimensional investigation work
• Conduct hardness testing

REQUIREMENTS FOR A Metrology Engineer

• To be able to work from engineering drawings
• CMM Programming abilities
• An understanding of GD & T
• Previous experience of using verniers and micrometers
• IT literate

This is a super opportunity to be part of an established business, where there are unlimited career opportunities.

The Company

This is a great opportunity with a world leading supplier in their field, who are privately owned and with operations in 20 countries. In the UK, they develop and manufacture bespoke products, with over 90% being exported.

They have this exciting opportunity to become a key member of their dedicated UK external sales team, where you will be responsible for the account management and growth of the business, along with a responsibility for the achievement of turnover and profit margin targets across the Midland’s region.

Please Note: The Area Sales Manager must have proven sales experience within either; Instrumentation, Sensors, Valves, Pumps, Pneumatics or similar.

Area Sales Manager Package and Benefits

• £50,000 + bonus
• Company car
• Work from home role
• 37.5 hours, 8:30am – 5:15pm, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s (with flexible hours)
• 24 days holiday, increasing with service, plus paid birthday leave
• Life Assurance 4x salary, enhanced sick pay, private medical insurance, professional subscriptions

Area Sales Manager Candidate Requirements

• Proven sales experience within either; Instrumentation, Valves, Pumps, Pneumatics or similar. 
• ONC in Electrical / Instrumentation (highly advantageous but not essential).
• Degree in Engineering would be advantageous.
• A clean driving license.
• Has a good proven track record of field sales background.
• Strong negotiating skills and capacity.
• Ability and willingness to follow instructions of management and respond to requests from others in the team in a helpful manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Area Sales Manager Key Responsibilities

• Manage the market share within allocated geographic areas, industries or accounts in the Midland’s region.
• Develop and expand on a long-term basis certain nominated and parent company established Global accounts within the area of responsibility.
• Continuous focus, action and target setting for developing new business and building new customer bases in the Midlands region.
• Accountable for the establishment of both annual and monthly sales objectives in coordination with the Company’s strategic plan.
• Follow-up leads generated by marketing activities.
• Implementation of the sales and marketing plans.
• Assist in the reporting and forecasting functions monthly, as well as assisting in the reporting, controlling, forecasting, and managing of the allocated industries and accounts within the areas of responsibility.
• Provide an Industry and product reporting package as determined by Company Management.
• Expected to be knowledgeable of market and industry trends, competitors, and leading customer strategies. 
• Maintain appropriate data and information on the company CRM system 
• Other duties as determined by the Regional Sales Manager.