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METROLOGY ENGINEER

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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.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994

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Let’s craft the future, together!  Send your CV ASAP to be considered

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Company

This is a fantastic opportunity with a global company that continues to grow, both in size and revenue. 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.


Manufacturing Engineering Manager Salary and Benefits

  • Up to £50,000 - £55,000 (negotiable dependant on experience)
  • Excellent company pension
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Company bonus
  • Dental and health benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Annual group shares

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


Role Purpose

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Manufacturing Engineering Team activities and developing capabilities to meet the needs of the business. 

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, this role will play a key role in establishing a global network of efficient and high-quality manufacturing facilities that can leverage the advantages of being close to the market. 

You will be an excellent communicator who is driven and committed to quality and continuous improvement, very much production minded.


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  • Natural leader and change manager.
  • 5+ years experience leading a Manufacturing Engineering / Operations Excellence team.
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  • Must be an excellent collaborator working closely with your peer group, along with being an excellent communicator, capable of engaging with individuals one-on-one, communicating in a clear and concise manner and share information/new ideas with team members.
  • Ability to - dive deep into processes and drive results; to take on any task thrown your way, with hunger to continuously learn and develop; to meet tight deadlines and balance multiple, competing priorities.
  • Expert in use and set up of Enterprise Resource Planning systems.
  • Comfortable working in a high-pressure environment, in an agile and dynamic way to tackle unexpected & emerging issues.


Manufacturing Engineering Manager Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse current working methods implementing key KPI’s and implement improvements to improve the efficiency and quality of company processes.
  • Lead and support improvement projects, through effective change management. From minor changes through to Capex justification and commissioning of transformational changes.
  • To instil a continuous improvement mindset, appropriately train team members on key tools and techniques to drive CI.
  • Work closely with the manufacturing leaders to coach appropriate problem-solving tools and preventative actions.
  • Review current processes and ways of working to identify areas of improvement, gathering feedback and data from all internal stakeholders.
  • Work cross functionally to develop the site layout plans, value streams layout, organisation and standardisation plans to support our growth ambitions.
  • Support the reduction in overall manufacturing costs through best practice standardisation and operational development.
  • Provide mentoring and leadership to your team members.
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Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Moseley, Walsall, Minworth, Tamworth, Erdington and Castle Bromwich

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  • Free parking on site
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  • Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Set up and adjust power press machinery for production runs.
  • Conduct regular maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure efficiency.
  • Perform quality checks to maintain product standards.
  • Follow company procedures for safety and compliance.

REQUIREMENTS

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  • Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
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If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you, send your CV NOW!

 

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We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER

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Aswell as tooling repairs, you will also be supporting the Setters with troubleshooting on the tooling.  This would suit a Toolmaker, who is looking for additional responsibilities

This is a day’s role, with a choice of start and finish times.

Commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Telford, Walsall, Brownhills, Bloxwich, Sutton Coldfield, Halesowen, Dudley, Rowley Regis, West Bromwich, Smethwick and Wombourne

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  • Free parking on site
  • Day’s role
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  • Early Friday finish available
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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!

 

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They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.


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Benefits:

  • In return for your skills and experience, we offer:-
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  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Day Working
  • Generous Annual Bonus
  • Company Funded Pension
  • Company Funded Healthcare
  • Company Funded Life Cover
  • Exceptional Paid Holiday Entitlement
  • Early Friday Finish
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  • Have experience of supporting a wide range of internal lighting and power (Ideally both LV & HV)
  • Qualified Electrically to City & Guilds or NVQ level 3
  • If you have undertaken a recognised Electrical Apprenticeship and / or hold JIB or AM2 accreditation it will be at an advantage.

The role is commutable from: Birmingham, Coseley, Cradley Heath, Dudley, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Wednesbury & West Bromwich.