ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a DESIGN ENGINEER

Would you like to be part of a large, long-established organisation where you can continue to apply your considerable talent and skills as our

Design Engineer?  Look no further, we have just the job for you!
This role is key, giving you responsibility to create new product designs from concept through to production

Commutable from Birmingham, Redditch, Studley, Coventry, Bromsgrove, Earlswood, Solihull, Stratford Upon Avon, Kidderminster, Leamington Spa, Alcester, Evesham and Halesowen 

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £ 35,000 - £42,000 Negotiable – dependant on experience
• Free parking on site
• Very stable business
• Long established with multiple supplier base
• Unlimited Career progression – Super progression prospects
• Friendly supportive team
• Lunchtime finish Friday

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create new product designs from concept through to production
• Conduct design changes to existing products
• Attend NPI meetings
• Working with a wide range of materials, such as plastic injection mould, castings and metals
• This is a multi-dimensional role, with a range of projects on the go, at any one time
• Working closely with customers and suppliers
• Drive cost reduction projects 
• BOM and Part creation, drawing revision and Issues control
• Familiar with computer simulation and modelling programs
• If experienced, review Design Engineers work

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Qualifications to support experience- ideally, to Degree level
• It is essential that you have exposure to 3D & “D CAD, such as Solidworks or CATIA
• Ideally, you will have gained your experience from within a manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Knowledge of diecast, moulded, pressed or machined parts would be advantageous
• This would suit a friendly, sociable character
• To have the ability to work on a n umber of projects at any one time
• Keen eye for detail
• To have the ability build relationships

This is a super opportunity to be part of a stable, long standing, busy organisation, where your prospects are in your own hands.  This is a friendly inclusive team, and would make your working day, very pleasurable.

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. 

Mechanical Design Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £34,000 - £40,000
• The position will go hybrid after a bit of time in the role
• 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  

Mechanical Design Engineer Role Overview

The business is looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a pre‐existing Engineering project team focussed on the development, documentation and validation of multiple assemblies and subassemblies used within the company’s existing products.

Activities within this role will include providing technical review into existing assemblies made onsite, creation of new assembly drawings as well as planning for and performing any necessary validation testing required for final project approvals.

The role will be primarily focussed on the maintenance and development of existing products and assemblies, however, work may be supplemented by additional NPD work and projects.

Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Degree or similar qualification in Mechanical Design Engineering or comparable subject.
• Experience in 3D CAD software CREO and Windchill (other similar CAD software will also be considered).
• Ability to accurately read, layout and create 2D Engineering drawings, in particular assembly style drawings.
• Understanding of geometric tolerances and other similar Engineering principles.
• Understanding of Bills of Materials.
• Experience and understanding of ERP software(s) (Microsoft Navision preferred).
• Hands‐on approach to product testing.

Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities 

• Design and development of mechanisms, components, and assemblies with a focus on existing company products.
• Generation of mechanical drawings and specifications using 3D CAD packages.
• Inspection, testing and validation of designs and products.
• Support the introduction of parts and designs into manufacturing and production.
• Assessment and documentation of products against required specifications and standards.
• Assisting the Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and teams where necessary.

Company and Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity with a world leader in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered products.

The company has built a reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. With a global presence across Europe, USA and Asia, they are continuously innovating to meet the evolving needs of the industry. 

The Manufacturing Design Engineer will design and develop new products, from concept to final approval. Technically support customers and the manufacturing base. Analyse existing products and identify areas to improve product design and reduce costs.

You will be joining an established team, some of whom have been with the company for a long time, which highlights the excellent working environment here. 

Manufacturing Design Engineer Pay and Hours 

• £42,000 - £50,000 
• 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with some flexibility on start and finish times

Benefits
(There are many benefits, but to highlight a few)

• 32 days holiday’s including bank holidays
• Above average company pension contribution
• Annual bonus payment
• On site Gym, amongst other leisure areas onsite
• Life insurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Enhanced sickness benefit

Commutable from the following areas: Blackburn, Preston, Blackpool, Burnley, Bolton

Manufacturing Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Creo experience would be ideal, but any 3D design proficiency would be considered. 
• MathCAD experience is desirable. Besides this, any proven experience of calculations would be useful.
• Demonstrable experience from a Manufacturing or Machining environment. 
• Knowledge of different materials, manufacturing processes and assembly methods.
• A problem solver, with previous experience dealing directly with customers, preparing technical specifications and presenting proposals.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at any one time.
• Able to oversee and manage suppliers as required within a project’s development.

Manufacturing Design Engineer Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The Manufacturing Design Engineer will process new enquiries for the design department, ensuring all necessary follow-up action has been adhered to such as enquiry processing, delivery of quotation/design proposal for new contract research & consultancy.
• Develop close working relationships with clients and ensuring client liaison is continually adhered to.
• Undertake design and engineering analysis and support activity including FEA (dynamic, non-linear) on design projects within the department and as a dedicated service.
• Development and detailing of product design and engineering support from concept through to detailed design and manufacturing implementation, support as required across a broad spectrum of manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Undertake project management as directed by the Design Director. All project management activity to comply with industry guidelines and ensure good client liaison, budget management and the completion of project deliverables to agreed timescales.
• To perform stress and strain calculations to recognised formulae and clearly layout workings to allow colleagues to interpret and validate the design.

The Company

Operating from a new factory, this UK leading business has an outstanding reputation for quality, reliability and workmanship.

They offer a full design service, project management and product development facilities. While still focusing on the Retail market, they now offer design expertise, prototyping and manufacturing for the hospitality, healthcare, corporate, sport, leisure and education sectors.

CAD Designer (Shopfitting) Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £35,000 - £45,000
• 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm
• Hybrid working – two days per week from the office
• Modern manufacturing facility
• Onsite parking

This role is commutable from the following areas: Oldbury, Dudley, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, Stourbridge

CAD Designer (Shopfitting) Role Overview

Due to the growth of the company, the business is seeking an enthusiastic person to join their Design department. The role will be to specialise in the design of retail equipment within Interior Shop Fit Outs. Knowledge of CAD Design, Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks and having a background within retail shopfitting would be hugely advantageous. 

The ideal candidate will be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions but also act on your own accord, whilst working to tight deadlines and schedules. The role will be to create full production drawing packs, create cutting list and requisition sheets whilst supporting the rest of the team, ensuring all projects are delivered on schedule and on budget.

CAD Designer (Shopfitting) Candidate Requirements

• Highly proficient in Solidworks packages or Autodesk Inventor
• Experience in the design and manufacture of retail equipment / retail interiors (this experience would be a big advantage)
• An Engineering / Design degree would be useful, but is not essential
• Knowledge of different timbers, materials and joinery
• Good working knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
• Excellent engineering problem solving
• Proficient in MS Office
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – beneficial
• Full UK driving licence

CAD Designer (Shopfitting) Key Responsibilities

CAD design and development of retail equipment
Create full production drawing packs
Create cutting lists and requisition sheets

CAD Designer (Shopfitting) Soft Skills

• Attention to detail
• High attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Enthusiastic
• Team Player

Role and Company Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a bespoke and successful engineering business. A global supplier with over 40 years of experience, this is one of their most exciting periods, with an increase in demand for their product leading to growth and investment onsite.

If you are an individual who is looking for career growth and development, this role with become a Technical Manager role for the right person within 2+ years.

The role will allow for some hybrid working following successful probation.

Senior Design Engineer Salary and Benefits

• £40,000 - £45,000
• 39.5 Hours per week
• 8:45am – 5:00pm, 4pm finish on Friday’s, or you can work 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday
• Some hybrid working following successful probation
• Private health scheme 
• Company performance bonus
• Sick pay
• Immediate Start 

Commutable from - Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, Coventry, Stone, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Lichfield

Senior Design Engineer Candidate Requirements 

• Any experience within heavy engineering, castings or similar would be a huge advantage.
• Ideally qualified to HND or Degree level, but this isn’t essential. 
• You must have a sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and product design processes. 
• Proven experience using both AutoCAD 2D and Inventor. 
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment. 
• Mentoring and support of junior staff. 
• The right personality is key, you will be an excellent communicator and a good listener.
• Able to travel overseas when needed – this won’t be too frequent.

Senior Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• The Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for the management of design activities from concept through to production validation.
• The robust design of products in accordance with the department procedures.
• Investigating design factors such as function, materials, performance, interchangeability, cost, operational efficiency.
• Preparation of Project Engineering data for new product assemblies and components, 3D / 2D Drawings, BOM's, Technical Specifications.
• Customer technical liaison on new projects, ensuring that the designs meet the customer's requirements and often exceed their expectations and remain competitive to achieve sales growth and increase market share.
• FEA of critical components. 

The Company

The business is a niche company with over 60 years of manufacturing heritage and a worldwide presence. They have a global supply chain and export over 30% of their product to a world-wide network of customers. The majority of their work is product designed and manufactured by the company at their UK site. 

Contracts Manager Salary and Benefits

• £50,000 - £55,000
• Plus, car allowance (£500 per month, £6,000 per year)
• 37.5 hours, Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4:15pm, 12pm on Friday’s
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Early finish Friday’s

Commutable From: Sheffield, Rotherham, Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Worksop, Newark on Trent

Contracts Manager Role Overview

The Contracts Manager will profitably manage and develop the Contracts Department incorporating Installations, Maintenance & Electrical Design within the agreed Business Plan.

Contracts Manager Person Specification

• Experience of Project Planning, People Management and Motivation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, safely and profitably.
• A self-motivated Manager who is able to work well within a team of Managers and on their own initiative.
• Excellent multi-tasker with the ability to manage their time to meet deadlines.
• An excellent communicator, who is able to communicate effectively across all levels of the business. 
• A holder of a health and safety qualification, ideally IOSH or NEBOSH.
• Previous experience in the steel erection / steelwork industry would be an advantage.
• Possess excellent IT skills and knowledgeable in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel.
• Be prepared to role your sleeves up and get your hands dirty.
• Visit sites and clients in conjunction with the sales team and engage with clients to demonstrate a proficiency in company operations.

Contracts Manager Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all activities within the Department including Project Management, QS and estimating ensuring they all deliver on time and in compliance with the customer orders.
• Monitor and advise on overhead and profit management for projects.
• Negotiation with Sub-Contractors.
• To ensure adequate provisions are made to ensure the safe delivery of all activities, including (but not limited to) overseeing RAMS, training and the safe use of plant and equipment.
• Implement agreed Business Plans to achieve targeted growth and profit levels for the business. 

This is a senior position with an international group of companies who specialise in products for the Automotive industry.

The Quality Manager will have proven quality management exposure within the Automotive industry, and importantly, you will have demonstrable extensive experience of being ‘hands-on’ with quality, managing Automotive Quality systems and building a quality team. 

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £55,000 - £65,000, dependant on experience
• 40 hours per week, 8am – 5pm
• Early finish on Friday’s
• Private health care
• Employee Participation share scheme

Commutable From: Coventry, Leicester, Tamworth, Birmingham, Rugby

Role Purpose

The Quality Manager will manage all aspects of Quality, Quality Procedures & Business Operating Systems and to provide technical support to the business in the technical development of the Quality department and the operating equipment used to confirm quality assurance.

• Ensuring ongoing accreditation in accordance with the business needs.
• Develop / analyse the business through the agreed business systems.
• Identify & implement improvement projects through robust PDCA.
• The Quality Manager will assist the Managing Director in developing a cross-functional support team.
• Drive the continuous improvement programme.
• Liaise with customers / suppliers externally and internally as necessary.
• Manage the department to achieving key performance criteria.

Quality Manager Candidate Requirements

• Proven Automotive industry experience.
• The quality team is small, so you will be willing and prepared to literally be ‘hands-on’ and support the quality team when required. 
• IATF16949 experience is essential. An HNC in Engineering would be useful.
• Demonstrable experience in managing quality functions and implementing a quality management system.
• Man-management skills (inc. Disciplinary, Performance monitoring, Manpower planning and recruitment).
• Manufacturing / production experience (In-depth experience of production planning and lean manufacturing). 
• Customer liaison / Supplier focussed. Experience with excellent analytical & practical problem-solving skills. Financial awareness.
• Previous experience of developing efficient quality and business operating systems.

Key Responsibilities (but limited to)

• The Quality Manager will support / devise Quality and Environmental action plans, to meet all relevant standards including IATF16949 and ISO14001 and ensuring the complete and timely introduction of appropriate measures.
• Authoritarian with respect to decision making on customer affected quality issues.
• Ensure departmental & company procedures are aligned with the quality standards as
• determined by the customer and adhering to the company’s quality procedures thereby ensuring continued TS 16949 registration.
• Develop a cross-functional teamwork approach involving all departmental disciplines.
• Constantly monitor and analyse performance and implement continuous improvements.
• Maximize efficiency of operations via good management, a flexible manning approach to standardised work, practical problem solving, continuous improvement and plan, do, check & act methodology with built in quality.
• Devise and maintain a continuous training and development plan.
• Constantly improve and develop the process to ensure an efficient operation and delivering / improving the facility with all the necessary documentation so as to achieve full utilisation of the manufacturing resource focusing on consistent process that achieves the daily production targets.

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Maintenance Electrician to join an experienced and dedicated Engineering team near Wellingborough on a Monday – Friday day shift with a 37.5-hour week. The ideal candidate will provide both mechanical and electrical service to the Production Department in terms of maintaining machines and site services to achieve minimal downtime as well as reduced engineering costs. 

The package details for the role of Maintenance Electrician include the below and further at interview:

• Salary from £40,000+
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 
• 3% / 5% pension on Auto enrolment 
• 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays 
• Premium overtime rates 

Along with a HNC in electrical or electronic engineering and training in 17th / 18th Edition IEE wiring regulations, or equivalent. You must be a multi-skilled engineer with Electrical bias with either print/packaging / FMCG / food experience. Experience of PLC’s (programming and fault-finding), process controls and AC / DC and Servo drives.

Other key duties for the Maintenance Electrician role involve:  

• Undertake work of any kind as directed by the Engineering Supervisor
• Work on both mechanical and electrical plant and carry out installation work.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance to reduce future unplanned downtime.
• Respond to unplanned breakdowns, ensuring downtime is minimised.
• Undertake facilities maintenance where necessary.
• Supervise sub-contractors where necessary.

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from Northampton, Daventry, Lutterworth and Coventry

This is a very successful and growing 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.

Mobile Vehicle Technician Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £34,000
• 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life insurance cover
• Profit Related Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

This role is commutable from the following areas: Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough, Corby, Rugby

Mobile Vehicle Technician Role Overview

This business operates in a very niche and rewarding industry, working very closely with their customer, ensuring each customers individual needs are met. This is varied role, where two days are never the same.

The business is looking for a highly motivated team player, who is looking for an opportunity to be a part of making a difference to someone’s life by improving their mobility. There is a positive, friendly and encouraging family culture across the business.

They will provide an excellent induction and training program and on-going full support to enable you to be successful in the role.

Mobile Vehicle Technician Candidate Requirements

• The successful candidate will be an experienced Automotive Mechanic or Engineer who has extensive experience of Vehicle Mechanics, Electrics and Body Structure, who has undertaken a structured training scheme or recognised Apprenticeship.
• Be flexible and be used to working to high standards.
• Hold a recognised qualification in Motor Vehicle Mechanics or a related subject.
• Sufficient engineering experience to carry out light fabrication work, ideally including MIG welding.
• Good understanding of auto electrical wiring systems, ideally holding an IMI level 3 Electric/Hybrid vehicle training certificate (ideal but not essential).
• A desire to contribute to the ongoing success of the branch.
• Strong ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Hold a full clean driving license.

Mobile Vehicle Technician Key Responsibilities

• The Mobile Vehicle Technician will provide a professional installation service for all the company products.
• Travel as required to various customer and car dealership premises. A suitable vehicle and tools will be provided.
• Deal with customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Work to a weekly and daily schedule.
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard.