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Probe Technical Recruitment; Lichfield, Derby, Wolverhampton, Leicester, Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity for career growth, with the potential to transition into a Technical Manager position within two years. In a dynamic environment, you will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical components, using advanced CAD software. With a focus on quality and performance, you will ensure that designs not only meet but exceed customer expectations. This is an exciting time to join a company that values creativity and fosters professional development, as they continue to expand their market presence.

Benefits

Company Performance Bonus

Sick Pay

Immediate Start

Free Parking on Site

Excellent Company Pension

33 Days Holiday

Dental and Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Annual Group Shares

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering and product design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Inventor for design tasks.
• Ability to manage design activities from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies.
• Prepare technical documentation and project engineering data.
• Liaise with customers to ensure design meets requirements.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Principles

Product Design Processes

AutoCAD 2D

Inventor

3D CAD Software (CREO, Windchill)

Geometric Tolerances

Project Management

Technical Documentation

Education

HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

CREO

Windchill

ERP Software (Microsoft Navision)

Job description

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

• 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
• Company performance bonus
• Sick pay
• Immediate Start

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

• 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.
• 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.

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

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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 ourDESIGN, R&D & FEAvacancies, 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 Design R&D & FEARecruitment Support since 1994

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a DESIGN ENGINEER

• Free parking on site
• Familiar with computer simulation and modelling programs

REQUIREMENTS

To have the ability to work on a n umber of projects at any one time

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.

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.

If you are looking for an established career with a global leader in a period of real exciting growth, a business who are big advocates of organic growth and development of their staff, then this will be ideal for you!

Mechanical Design Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

• 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility
• Excellent company pension
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company bonus
• Dental and health benefits
• Life insurance
• Annual group shares
• Fantastic work environment
• Your chance to work for a global company who going through exponential growth

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.

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

• 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

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
• Proficient in MS Office
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – beneficial
• Full UK driving licence

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

• High attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines

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

• 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

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.

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

• 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
• 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.

This is your chance to join an internationally recognised business / brand, who are in a substantial period of growth. They have a unique environment, a great bunch to work with who are incredibly passionate about their products and the industry as a whole.

Most of their staff have worked in the industry for a long time and they are looking for an individual who wishes to grow with the company and share in their current and future success.

Role Overview

Due to continued growth, the business is looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer to join their established team on a full-time permanent basis. This is an important position within the R&D team, and you will be key in driving the development of new products from initial design, through to production and post-production maintenance.

Electronics Engineer Pay and Benefits

• 33 days holiday
• Sick pay
• Death in service cover
• Casual dress code

Commutable From: Northampton, Wellingborough, Rugby, Kettering, Bedford, Milton Keynes

• Degree qualified in electronics or similar engineering subject.
• 5+ years’ commercial experience in electronic design, ideally within audio electronics.
• The Electronics Engineer will ideally have audio experience working with ADC/DAC (Analogue/Digital Converters) and associated components, Op-amps etc.
• High speed digital electronics experience, working with microcontrollers, DSPs etc.
• PCB layout and design experience.
• A guitar or bass player of any experience level is preferred but isn’t essential.
• Project lead and design of system architecture.
• Responsible for all research and full development, through full life cycle, of assigned projects.
• Contributing towards new innovative design ideas to drive the company technology forward.
• Undertaking the building and testing of electronic prototypes.
• Brainstorming new product ideas and technical requirements/ specifications.
• Communicating with UK and overseas teams on project-specific topics.
• Assisting other day-to day technical activities of the R&D department.
• Possible, infrequent overseas travel as required – this is not essential, however can be an exciting opportunity for an engineer to broaden their knowledge and experience.

We are a well respected employer within the engineering sector and are seeking to recruit junior maintenance engineer to join day shift team.

If you are currently in an operator role and have some basic maintenance experience and are keen to develop these skills further (with our support) the role will see you progress into a full time maintenance post.

In return for your engineering and maintenance skills and experience, we offer:-

• Starting Salary of £32,000
• DAY WORKING
• Company Funded Pension
• Life Assurance
• Product Discount
• Early Friday Finish

Duties of a Junior Maintenance Engineer

As a proven Engineer you will be required to operate our equipment, allied to undertaking both planned and basic reactive maintenance tasks that will require you to hold good multi skilled abilities linked to both hydraulic and pneumatic skills.

Requirements of a Junior Maintenance Engineer

Ideally you will be apprentice trained and hold formal electrical or mechanical qualifications to a City & Guilds or NVQ standard, having gained your operating and maintenance experience within a fast moving manufacturing or production environment, however we are keen to offer you support to continue to develop your maintenance skills.

The role is commutable from Aldridge, Brownhills, Cheslyn Hay, Great Wyrley, Hednesford, Lichfield, Shenstone & Tamworth

I'm looking for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer in the Stoke area. We’re working closely to identify an Engineer that is qualified to a minimum level 3 in an engineering discipline. You will be part of a big multi-disciplined maintenance team on a continental shift rota. They will offer you a great package starting at £51,400 + shift cover premiums and OT. They also offer an extensive benefits package including a matched pension of up to 10% and training courses such as mech to elec and PLC training.

My client is a British firm that operates across the UK for a wider group, and they can offer you a secure position packed with benefits during an uncertain period.

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

• Pension matched up to 10%
• 24 days holiday.
• Cycle to work.
• Discounted products.
• Access to health and dental services.
• X4 death in service.
• Employee assistance programmes.
• Training and development (PLC courses etc).

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

• Assist with breakdowns.
• Planned and reactive maintenance.
• Improving and maintaining production equipment.
• Updating CMMS.
• Fault diagnostic and repair.

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include:

• Recognised engineering qualifications. (NVQ Level 3 as minimum).
• Electrical qualifications would be a bonus.
• FMCG experience.
• Knowledge around pneumatics.
• Knowledge with packaging machinery (advantageous).

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role.

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Stoke-on-Trent, Market Drayton, Crewe, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stafford, and surrounding areas.

We are offering a role for a TOOLMAKER – NIGHTS in the Birmingham area.

We blend heritage craftsmanship with forward thinking processes – and as our Toolmaker, this role is key in helping us deliver excellence at every stage of production.

Established for many many years, this role is an interesting and varied Toolmaker role, with superb long-term prospects genuinely available

Commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Handsworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Halesowen, Moseley, Redditch, Hollywood and Tyseley

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: Up to £38,000 - £45,000 Dependant on experience
• Plenty of free parking on site
• Paid Overtime
• Early Friday finish
• Discounted gym membership
• Genuine long-term prospects
• Long established and stable business
• Top quality products
• Charity events
• Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES for TOOLMAKER

• Manufacture, maintain, and repair a variety of press tooling, jigs, and fixtures
• Read and interpret complex technical drawings and specifications
• Perform inspections and testing to ensure tools meet strict quality standards
• Diagnose and resolve tooling issues swiftly and effectively
• Hapy to work Nights

REQUIREMENTS for TOOLMAKER

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a precision engineering or manufacturing setting
• Skilled in both Single Operation and Progression tooling
• To have the ability to read engineering drawings and using hand tools and general Toolroom equipment
• Detail-oriented with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and within a collaborative team