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Quality Manager |
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Cambridgeshire, England, Cambridgeshire |
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107747262 |
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09/02/2012 (16:30) |
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Personnel Futures |
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Background of post:
This is a senior management position, leading the Quality policies of the Company. The person is responsible for the Management Systems and for the setting, maintaining and improvement of standards.
Main responsibilities of the job
1) Produce and maintain the Quality Systems to ensure compliance to the standards and the customer’s requirements
2) Maintain the HSE Management Systems to ensure compliance to the standards and the customer’s requirements.
3) Authorise and control the issue of any supporting procedures and documentation.
4) Support the Management team in developing and improving the business processes to improve quality, safety and the environment within the Company
5) Manage the program of external audits to the ISO9001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO14001 standards and internal audits to the ISO9001 standard.
6) Ensure that the Inspection systems for all inspection and handling equipment are maintained in line with the documented procedures
7) Carry out regular reviews, report on the performance of the Quality Systems and identify improvements in the Management System.
8) Render assistance and service to the Company on Quality and HSE matters
9) Evaluate non-conformances and incidents relating to the product, process and procedures and recommend solutions, corrective action and future preventive action
10) Review contract documentation, identify special Quality requirements and ensure that such requirements are planned for, actioned and achieved
11) Evaluate sub-contractors and suppliers against the Companies requirements for Quality/HSE and liaise with the procurement department to maintain the approved supplier list
Person specification:
• Communication
The ability to gain rapport and credibility quickly as well as communicate at all levels is vital. Both written and oral communication skills are required to a high standard.
• Management
The position involves managing a department and ensuring that all work is organised to meet relevant deadlines. The ability to motivate and manage employees
• Compliance
To comply with all Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental standards and procedures established by the company’s policies and in accordance with the requirements of relevant legislation and any regulatory bodies at all times. To have read, understood and comply with the company Health and Safety manual, policies and procedures and to implement these, at all times, to ensure both your own safety and the safety of those who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
Knowledge and skills required
A Qality Management or Safety Management role in a manufacturing company. Experience of working in the offshore oil & gas industry is desirable but not essential.
A guide to line manager’s responsibilities
Develop team plans
- Involve team in developing and agreeing team targets/objectives in line with organisational targets/objectives
- Monitor performance
Conduct performance reviews of all staff
- Agree individual targets/objectives
- Agree individual development needs
- Review previous performance
- Provide constructive feedback
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Quality Manager |
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Cambridgeshire, England, Cambridgeshire |
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107746716 |
| Posted |
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08/02/2012 (16:56) |
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Personnel Futures |
| Description
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Background of post:
This is a senior management position, leading the Quality policies of the Company. The person is responsible for the Management Systems and for the setting, maintaining and improvement of standards.
Main responsibilities of the job
1) Produce and maintain the Quality Systems to ensure compliance to the standards and the customer’s requirements
2) Maintain the HSE Management Systems to ensure compliance to the standards and the customer’s requirements.
3) Authorise and control the issue of any supporting procedures and documentation.
4) Support the Management team in developing and improving the business processes to improve quality, safety and the environment within the Company
5) Manage the program of external audits to the ISO9001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO14001 standards and internal audits to the ISO9001 standard.
6) Ensure that the Inspection systems for all inspection and handling equipment are maintained in line with the documented procedures
7) Carry out regular reviews, report on the performance of the Quality Systems and identify improvements in the Management System.
8) Render assistance and service to the Company on Quality and HSE matters
9) Evaluate non-conformances and incidents relating to the product, process and procedures and recommend solutions, corrective action and future preventive action
10) Review contract documentation, identify special Quality requirements and ensure that such requirements are planned for, actioned and achieved
11) Evaluate sub-contractors and suppliers against the Companies requirements for Quality/HSE and liaise with the procurement department to maintain the approved supplier list
Person specification:
• Communication
The ability to gain rapport and credibility quickly as well as communicate at all levels is vital. Both written and oral communication skills are required to a high standard.
• Management
The position involves managing a department and ensuring that all work is organised to meet relevant deadlines. The ability to motivate and manage employees
• Compliance
To comply with all Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental standards and procedures established by the company’s policies and in accordance with the requirements of relevant legislation and any regulatory bodies at all times. To have read, understood and comply with the company Health and Safety manual, policies and procedures and to implement these, at all times, to ensure both your own safety and the safety of those who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
Knowledge and skills required
A Qality Management or Safety Management role in a manufacturing company. Experience of working in the offshore oil & gas industry is desirable but not essential.
A guide to line manager’s responsibilities
Develop team plans
- Involve team in developing and agreeing team targets/objectives in line with organisational targets/objectives
- Monitor performance
Conduct performance reviews of all staff
- Agree individual targets/objectives
- Agree individual development needs
- Review previous performance
- Provide constructive feedback
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Master Production Scheduler |
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£35000 - £40000/annum |
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Hertfordshire, England, Hertfordshire |
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107742665 |
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08/02/2012 (11:39) |
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Personnel Futures |
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Purpose of Role:
Plan and control all scheduling activities. Balance production and inventory levels with demand to support target consistent with 99% customer service levels, inventory turn goals and capacity utilisation.
Key Accountabilities:
• Develop Sales & Operating Plan summaries for assigned product families and selected SKU’s including demand, inventory and production data.
• Develop feasible, 12-month master production schedules for finished goods and component items based on capacity requirements. Calculate resulting requirements for raw materials, purchased parts and packaging supplies based on MRP methodology.
• Provide daily-bucketed schedules by SKU to manufacturing and install production compliance metrics to measure performance.
• Participate on Syspro design teams and lead site installation effort for new system. Eliminate the use of off-line spreadsheets and processes for scheduling.
• Lead efforts to install standard processes for the Master Production Scheduling function, in accordance with MRPII methodology.
• Interact frequently with sales, marketing and manufacturing personnel to balance supply and demand.
• Present 12-month demand, production and inventory summaries at monthly S&OP meetings.
Other Responsibilities/Detailed Duties:
• Achieve target customer service levels and inventory turn levels based on forecast error and bias trends, manufacturing capacity/flexibility and customer service and inventory turn goals. Review monthly.
• Review monthly sales forecasts provided by the Demand Manager. Monitor monthly feed of sales forecasts to DRP module of Syspro.
• Use Syspro Capacity Planning tools to determine if production will be constrained in future periods; load level production plan, and identify potential corrective actions such as: working overtime, adding equipment, outsourcing or expediting.
• As necessary, exercise project leadership for new computer based systems, in both selection and implementation processes. Using software vendor and other users as sources, learn operation of such system(s). Coordinate pilot testing. Conduct training programs for other users in department.
• Review New Product introductions, and Promotion Calendar to ensure that Supply Chain can support all program requirements.
• Issue actual versus scheduled production metrics weekly and ensure that 99% compliance to schedule is achievable. (Schedule Compliance Metric)
• Present summary of key information at weekly Management Production meeting.
• Work closely with Marketing and Demand Manager to plan and execute special and regional promotions.
• Participate in meetings, and keep up to date on issues related to Sales Forecast, Manufacturing, Planning, New Product introductions, Line Fill Rates, Metrics, and other related Supply Chain issues.
• Identify materials with no further use, recommend disposition.
• Coordinate production of assigned subcontractor(s) and movements of materials/product to/from this subcontractor(s).
Key Experiences and Qualifications:
• Business or Technical Degree
• APICS certification desirable
• experience in Manufacturing and/or Materials management, including at least two years in materials management.
• Experienced user of computer systems.
• Syspro and MRP class "A" experience desirable.
Personal Qualities:
• Tenacious
• Robust
• Proactive
• Extremely organised and able to multi-task well
• Able to work calmly, effectively and efficiently whilst under pressure
• Comfortable questioning and challenging others to ensure plans and orders are fulfilled according to schedule
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Senior Quality Engineer |
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£38000 - £50000/annum |
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Essex, England, Essex |
| Job Number |
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107742576 |
| Posted |
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08/02/2012 (11:38) |
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Personnel Futures |
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We are seeking committed individuals to work with Design & Manufacturing Engineers to ensure product and process designs are robust and reliable. These are demanding, results-orientated roles with genuine management progression potential and will therefore suit ambitious & highly motivated engineers who have the capability and determination to progress within the organisation.
Duties include:
• Utilising predictive quality techniques such as DFMEA, PFMEA & QFD to ensure the product and process design are optimised for quality/reliability.
• Participating in product & process design reviews to ensure quality & reliability are key attributes of the design.
• Creating control plans to ensure adequate checks and measures for quality & adherence to specification are conducted during both product & process development as well as manufacturing activities.
• Maintaining product & process validation records to satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Investigating adverse quality incidents & trends to identify root cause and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Providing training, coaching, facilitation & leadership to teams of R&D and manufacturing staff to support team-based quality improvement activity, together with maintaining awareness of current regulatory requirements & contemporary quality techniques.
• Conducting audits of processes & procedures in manufacturing and the supply chain to ensure the requirements of Control Plans are being satisfied.
The successful candidates will have an HNC, or equivalent, in an Engineering Discipline together with previous experience in a Quality Engineering role within an Electro-Mechanical or Electronics Manufacturing environment. Good communication skills and a high level of accuracy are essential. Experience in a Medical Device facility and knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR 820) would be advantageous
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Technical Trainer (Electro-Medical) |
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Bolton, Northumberland, England, Lancashire |
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120249655 |
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07/02/2012 (11:19) |
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Personnel Futures |
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Technical Trainer (Electro-Medical) required who is an enthusiastic, adaptable individual with a strong ability to learn quickly and work well in a team environment. Applicants must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate, through qualification or experience, exposure in undertaking technical training.
The Role
The successful candidate will develop a technical understanding on the complete range of medical products and be responsible for carrying out:
• Technical training on electro-medical devices in accordance with manufacturers and statutory regulations
• Provide first line technical support to an in-house workshop
• Liaise with the OEM where necessary
• Generate technical course materials
The Candidate
• Candidates must hold a HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
• Have previous experience in a training role
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Access is essential.
Other information
Hours of work: 9.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Salary £Negotiable
Role based in Bolton with first stage interviews being held on 15 and 16 February; second interviews on 5 and 6 March 2012
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Mechanical Design Engineer |
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West Sussex, England, West Sussex |
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107745621 |
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06/02/2012 (17:45) |
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Personnel Futures |
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Mechanical Design Engineers required to work within a Projects Team in the field of sustainable energy, district heating, cooling and power systems. You will be responsible for developing projects from original concept stage through design to installation, construction and commissioning of plant, for handover to internal Operations Teams. Feasibility studies are also undertaken for clients and this role may involve an element of collaborative work with the Commercial Team, carrying out and managing the efficient design of district energy projects, along with production of drawings, calculations, written descriptions and parts & materials selections.
Typical projects include the design and installation of:
• Combined heat & power (CHP) plant.
• Conventional heating and cooling plant (boilers, chillers and ancillary HVAC equipment).
• District heating & cooling pipe infrastructure.
• Metering and control stations.
• CHP associated electrical power plant and distribution
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Process Development Engineers |
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Cardiff, Wales, South Glamorgan |
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107731858 |
| Posted |
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06/02/2012 (17:44) |
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Personnel Futures |
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To manage the interface between design and manufacture on new product development.
To design, develop and maintain assembly processes, jigs and fixtures.
To provide support to production, improve yields and productivity.
To perform necessary GMP process validations and other quality system documentation requirements to support new product development.
• To work within project time and cost targets agreed for new product development and in house assembly jigs and fixtures.
• Maintain a record of all documentation, including drawings, sketches, calculations, records etc.
• Promote a positive and progressive attitude in all work activities.
EDUCATION:
ONC/HNC Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Experience of Mechanical Design for Manufacture
CAD
Fixture Design
New Product Introduction
Manufacturing Support and Improvements
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, awareness and understanding of Tool Room Shop processes and CAD skills.
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CNC Miller Programmer/Setter/Operator |
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£24000 - £25000/annum + bens |
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Woking, Surrey, England, Surrey |
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107745216 |
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06/02/2012 (11:48) |
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Personnel Futures |
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CNC Miller Programmer/Setter/Operator required to program, set and operate Bridgeport / Robodrill and/or Kitamura vertical and horizontal CNC milling machines all with Fanuc controls and to produce a quality end-product within set quality, tolerances and productivity time scales. Interpret engineering drawings or route cards.
£24-25K, 40 hour week – currently 8.00am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday with 30 minutes for lunch. Additional production bonus – when applicable – paid monthly in arrears (currently averaging approx 6% basic salary). Overtime when available and authorised in advance, at 1.5 times basic salary. Sickness Absence Pay, Non-contributory Company Health Scheme and Death in Service Insurance Schemes available after a successful six month performance review
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Recruitment Consultant |
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£20000 - £25000/annum + commission |
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Fleet, Hampshire, England, Hampshire |
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123217329 |
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06/02/2012 (11:44) |
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Personnel Futures |
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A specialist in Engineering and Technical recruitment for over 10 years in a wide range of industries, Personnel Futures prides itself for being a leading recruitment consultancy. We have seen good growth year on year, with an expansion in our business, we are looking to recruit an ambitious and dynamic Recruitment Consultant to start on a warm sell/desk with the potentially to bill immediately.
The ideal candidate will either be Recruitment Consultant with either an Engineering/Technical background in recruitment or will currently work within an Engineering environment in a technical discipline/capacity.
The role will involve:
Start a warm desk with the potentially to bill immediately
• Conduct a good quality of recruitment activity
• Ensure both Client and Company targets are met and exceeded
• Identify key potential clients to develop new business
• Maintain excellent customer service to your existing clients.
• Liaising and interviewing suitable candidates, working closely with candidates and clients throughout the entire recruitment process to ensure a successful placement.
Skills required for the role:
• Presentation and public speaking
• Planning skills
• Ability to work to targets
• A professional & confident telephone manner
• Ability to negotiate and close
• An assertive approach to recruitment and sales alike
• Ability to work in a face paced, busy environment
We offer excellent career progression, training and career development which is linked to your performance.
£competitive salary and excellent commission structure.
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Contracts Manager |
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£45000 - £50000/annum + Bens |
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London, Greater London, England, London |
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107745210 |
| Posted |
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06/02/2012 (11:41) |
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Personnel Futures |
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Contracts Manager required for a number of prestigious energy supply contracts which involve the supply of heat and electricity to a range of consumers CHP and boiler plant. The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications, extensive experience with reciprocating engine generators in stationary applications for power generation, experience of the operation of power generation plants with high levels of availability, output and efficiency along with an excellent grasp of engine control systems and heat recovery systems in a CHP application.
Additionally, a good understanding of building services maintenance and heating systems/boiler plant on a commercial/industrial level is required to understand fully the range of plant falling within the District Energy operational responsibility such as basic plant, CHP, hot water and steam distribution systems, low and high voltage electrical distribution systems, heating and air conditioning systems (*** please be aware that FM nor Building Services experience will not be sufficient - CHP knowledge and experience is essential***). Basic financial understanding of Budgets and Operating Costs is required. Delivering operational contract obligations ensuring contractual obligations are fully delivered, in accordance with, and where possible exceeding, the agreed budgets (maximizing turnover, gross margin and profitability)
Salary circa £45-55K depending on experience, Car or Travel Allowance, Mobile Phone, PDA, Laptop, Pension, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Plan, Childcare Vouchers (see JD)
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Technical Services Manager |
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£42000/annum + Ex Bens |
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London, Greater London, England, London |
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107745196 |
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06/02/2012 (11:24) |
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Personnel Futures |
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Technical Services Manager required with a strong technical and engineering background to support a number of prestigious Operation and Maintenance contracts related to District Energy Schemes and Energy back-up systems and be responsible for providing on-site technical expertise in order to allow the site operational team to deliver a high quality service to its Clients and Consumers. You will also need to have the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team along with an excellent understanding of maintenance practices associated heating and power systems/boiler plant on a commercial/industrial level.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in this field and the relevant industry qualifications including:-
Experience in District Energy SchemesManaging and training technical staffPPM development ideally in district energy / combined heat and power industryKnowledge and delivery of effective health and safety improvements in an operational environmentQuality assurance, auditing and document controlStrong IT skills including PPM databases
Based at the Central London Site Office with occasional travel to other operational sites currently Southampton, London, Leicester, Birmingham, working closely with the Site Operational team, Head Office and the wider Operational team across the UK.
Salary: circa £42K (see full JD), Company Car, Mobile Phone and PDA, Laptop, Pension, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Plan, Childcare Voucher Scheme
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Mechanical Design Engineer |
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£35000 - £45000/annum + bens |
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West Sussex, England, West Sussex |
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107745192 |
| Posted |
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06/02/2012 (11:20) |
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Personnel Futures |
| Description
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Mechanical Design Engineers required to work within a Projects Team in the field of sustainable energy, district heating, cooling and power systems. You will be responsible for developing projects from original concept stage through design to installation, construction and commissioning of plant, for handover to internal Operations Teams. Feasibility studies are also undertaken for clients and this role may involve an element of collaborative work with the Commercial Team, carrying out and managing the efficient design of district energy projects, along with production of drawings, calculations, written descriptions and parts & materials selections.
Typical projects include the design and installation of:
• Combined heat & power (CHP) plant.
• Conventional heating and cooling plant (boilers, chillers and ancillary HVAC equipment).
• District heating & cooling pipe infrastructure.
• Metering and control stations.
• CHP associated electrical power plant and distribution
Based in West Sussex working on projects UK-wide: flexible approach to travel and moderate overnight stays is essential.
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Maintenance Engineer (CHP Plant) |
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£34000 - £36000/annum + benefits |
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Stratford, Greater London, England, London |
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107745185 |
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06/02/2012 (11:13) |
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Personnel Futures |
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Mechanical CHP Engineers required to carry out Maintenance on CHP and boiler plant, MTHW and steam systems. Good understanding of CHP, chilled water and electricity plant is required. You will have previous experience in this field and a good understanding of operations and maintenance, gas fired reciprocating engines, Combined Heat and Power systems/boiler plant and distribution systems on a commercial/industrial level.
You must have a relevant technical qualification – including a commercial gas, experience of CHP and boiler plant maintenance, MTHW and steam systems. Fault-finding and practical skills, be able to work unsupervised and a Driving Licence. Experience of working on CHP or District Energy Schemes is essential for this position. Candidates from a building services or FM background will not be suitable.
There are 2 permanent positions: one static role in Stratford and one mobile roll across London of which a van will be provided. Salaries are between £34-36K + benefits.
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer |
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Surrey, England, Surrey |
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107741829 |
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03/02/2012 (14:48) |
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Personnel Futures |
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A vacancy has arisen for a permanent, full time technically competent, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, working within the Design and Development Department.
The design engineers are individually responsible for projects through the full life cycle of a product, from initial conception to full production. The role involves full liaison with industrial designers, toolmakers and sub-contractors, on and off-site and with all levels of staff in our large, modern manufacturing facilities.
The design team, currently comprising a number of permanent designers led by the Design and Development Director, use advanced design and development software packages (Pro-E Wildfire 4) and have state of the art prototyping facilities including a rapid prototyping machine.
Suitable applicants will have:
Extensive experience in the design of precision mechanical products, mechanisms and assemblies incorporating plastic mouldings, die castings and machined components.
Previous experience which may include design of consumer type products such as mobile phones and similar telecoms equipment, printers, fax machines, copiers i.e. products of a similar scale and intricacy to own, using similar materials.
Experience of machining, tolerancing and mechanical assemblies and mechanisms is also ideally required.
Extensive experience of 3D CAD systems is essential and with particular emphasis on Pro/Engineer Wildfire (4).
Candidates need to be dynamic, hands-on designers, able to work with minimum supervision and capable of dealing with more than one project at a time. Individuals with a keen interest and a high degree of self-motivation will thrive as part of our team in the informal working environment
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Product Development Engineer |
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£35000 - £40000/annum |
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Cardiff, Wales, South Glamorgan |
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107739980 |
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03/02/2012 (14:48) |
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Personnel Futures |
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Surgical instrument engineering design, post launch technical support and creation of design history file documentation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: o Development novel and effective surgeon-driven electro-surgical instruments that improve patient outcome and enable faster recovery. o Carry out engineering design activities which contribute to the entire development process including: research, concept generation and selection, development, CAD modelling, calculations, analysis, FMEA, engineering drawings, tolerance analysis, FEA, prototyping, testing, design for manufacture, design reviews, design verification and validation. o Provide input on product support issues to promote and maintain flow of revenue by participating in investigations, containment, corrective, preventive, improvement, inspection and cost reduction activities. o
Liaise with suppliers, customers, users and colleagues from the Group. o Communicate, document, report on, illustrate, discuss and present your work in a range of suitable media. o Drive activities to meet project delivery requirements. o Work to 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, other relevant standards, group policies and local procedures. o Be mindful of the needs and interests of the customer, patient and user and associated risks throughout all activities. o Provide input and support to the other project team members. o Carry out work to meet personal objectives identified in Performance and Development Reviews. o All other essential related duties as require.
EDUCATION: o Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design or similar
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES o Minimum 4 years experience in medical devices or similarly regulated industry. o Good CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred). o Dedicated, diligent and takes ownership o Organised with good time management skills - delivers to deadlines and budget constraints. o Excellent written and verbal communication skills. o Analytical, creative thinker and problem solver. o Team Player. o Awareness of medical device regulations and risk management methods.
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Senior Quality Engineer |
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£38000 - £50000/annum |
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Essex, England, Essex |
| Job Number |
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107740224 |
| Posted |
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03/02/2012 (14:48) |
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Personnel Futures |
| Description
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We are seeking committed individuals to work with Design & Manufacturing Engineers to ensure product and process designs are robust and reliable. These are demanding, results-orientated roles with genuine management progression potential and will therefore suit ambitious & highly motivated engineers who have the capability and determination to progress within the organisation.
Duties include:
• Utilising predictive quality techniques such as DFMEA, PFMEA & QFD to ensure the product and process design are optimised for quality/reliability.
• Participating in product & process design reviews to ensure quality & reliability are key attributes of the design.
• Creating control plans to ensure adequate checks and measures for quality & adherence to specification are conducted during both product & process development as well as manufacturing activities.
• Maintaining product & process validation records to satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Investigating adverse quality incidents & trends to identify root cause and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Providing training, coaching, facilitation & leadership to teams of R&D and manufacturing staff to support team-based quality improvement activity, together with maintaining awareness of current regulatory requirements & contemporary quality techniques.
• Conducting audits of processes & procedures in manufacturing and the supply chain to ensure the requirements of Control Plans are being satisfied.
The successful candidates will have an HNC, or equivalent, in an Engineering Discipline together with previous experience in a Quality Engineering role within an Electro-Mechanical or Electronics Manufacturing environment. Good communication skills and a high level of accuracy are essential. Experience in a Medical Device facility and knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR 820) would be advantageous
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Process Development Engineer |
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Cardiff, Wales, South Glamorgan |
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107741817 |
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03/02/2012 (14:48) |
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To manage the interface between design and manufacturing on new product development.
To design, develop and maintain assembly processes, jigs and fixtures.
To support to provide production improve yields and productivity.
To perform necessary GMP process validations and other quality system documentation requirements to support new product development.
To work within project time and cost targets agreed for new product development and in house assembly jigs and fixtures
Maintain a record of all documentation, including drawings, sketches, calculations, records etc.
Promote a positive and progressive attitude in all work activities.
To adhere to the “Rules and Regulations” of the company as laid out in the Staff Handbook
EDUCATION:
ONC/HNC/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Experience of Design for Manufacture, CAD, Fixture design, New Product Introduction and Manufacturing support and improvements.
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Quality Engineer |
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Cardiff, Wales, South Glamorgan |
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107737589 |
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Quality Engineering role supporting the vendor approval and component qualification of new product introductions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Support Design teams, providing directed quality engineering and regulatory expertise in support of component design realisation. Ensuring solutions are compliant, in the most efficient manner with ISO 134585, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, MDD 93-42-EEC
• Liaison with vendors for co-ordination of component qualification activities, review and approval of quality related documentation via ORACLE PLM or other systems.
• Initial and surveillance assessment audits of vendors quality and manufacturing systems.
• Assist in the development of appropriate component verification and validation strategies including test method validation for products, processes and components.
• Ensuring vendors generate process validation plans, review and approval of validation documentation as part of component submission documentation.
• Provide ad hoc Quality Engineering support in other areas such as: other projects, operations problem analysis, process analysis and process and vendor improvements.
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EDUCATION:
• HND or equivalent calibre in engineering, science or technology discipline
• Experience in a quality related field
• Lead auditor qualification
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Good technical drawing reading and understanding basic metrology, capability and measurement system analysis techniques
• Preferably experience of a Medical Device environment or similar regulated industry
• Exposure to quickly evolving environment with cross functional team working
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£34000 - £36000/annum |
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Cardiff, Wales, South Glamorgan |
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107736016 |
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New product introduction/transfer. Manufacturing support and improvements at Cardiff and related sites.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To manage the interface between design and manufacturing on new product development.
To design, develop and maintain assembly processes, jigs and fixtures.
• To support, to provide production improvement yields and productivity.
• To perform necessary GMP process validations and other quality system documentation requirements to support new product development.
• To work within project time and cost targets agreed for new product development and in house assembly jigs and fixtures.
• Maintain a record of all documentation, including drawings, sketches , calculations, records etc.
• Promote a positive and progressive attitude in all work activities.
• To adhere to the ‘Rules and Regulations’ of the company as laid out in the Staff Handbook.
• All other ad hoc duties as required.
EDUCATION:
ONC/HNC/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Experience of design for manufacture
CAD
Fixture Design
New Product Introduction
Manufacturing support and improvements
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer |
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Surrey, England, Surrey |
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107735695 |
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A vacancy has arisen for a permanent, full time technically competent, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, working within the Design and Development Department.
The design engineers are individually responsible for projects through the full life cycle of a product, from initial conception to full production. The role involves full liaison with industrial designers, toolmakers and sub-contractors, on and off-site and with all levels of staff in our large, modern manufacturing facilities.
The design team, currently comprising a number of permanent designers led by the Design and Development Director, use advanced design and development software packages (Pro-E Wildfire 4) and have state of the art prototyping facilities including a rapid prototyping machine.
Suitable applicants will have:
Extensive experience in the design of precision mechanical products, mechanisms and assemblies incorporating plastic mouldings, die castings and machined components.
Previous experience which may include design of consumer type products such as mobile phones and similar telecoms equipment, printers, fax machines, copiers i.e. products of a similar scale and intricacy to own, using similar materials.
Experience of machining, tolerancing and mechanical assemblies and mechanisms is also ideally required.
Extensive experience of 3D CAD systems is essential and with particular emphasis on Pro/Engineer Wildfire (4).
Candidates need to be dynamic, hands-on designers, able to work with minimum supervision and capable of dealing with more than one project at a time. Individuals with a keen interest and a high degree of self-motivation will thrive as part of our team in the informal working environment
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