Express Recruitment are excited to be working in partnership with one of the UK’s leading supply chain specialists of heavy industrial equipment and castings, catering for growing worldwide sectors, from Mining to Construction. Due to continued success, our client is keen to recruit a highly attentive and technically astute Global Technical Product and Quality Engineer. The successful candidate will drive their manufacturing process improvement operations throughout the business. 

The contracted working hours are 37.5 hours per week, 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Due to the demanding and varied nature of the role, the successful candidate will be required to travel overseas to China and other parts of Asia to visit client manufacturing facilities (typically 3-4 times per year). Their UK facilities are based in Nottingham.  

In return, you will receive: 

• A competitive starting salary of up to £45,000 

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays 

• Half day off for birthday and half day for Christmas shopping 

• Health cash plan 

• Sick pay scheme  

• Cycle to work scheme  

• Profit share scheme  

• Auto enrolled in the company pension scheme 

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Ensure industrial parts and precision components have been thoroughly assessed and inspected prior to exporting to suppliers 

• Consult closely with customers to ensure any pending issues or queries resolved in an efficient and professional manner 

• Co-ordinate risks and FMEAs to Technical Director  

• Take ownership of the implementation of ‘CSR’ policies within all factories to maintain and protect employee welfare 

• Investigate and implement continuous improvement and LEAN manufacturing techniques to manufacturing processes currently conducted by preferred vendors, by applying in depth knowledge of fabrication, casting, tooling, and materials 

• Prepare detailed product reports based on findings conducted via market research, identifying current competitor trends 

• Attend and represent the company at various educational workshops, as well as to maintain up to date technical knowledge of changes within the market  

• Travel to various manufacturing facilities throughout the UK and overseas, to assist with manufacturing process improvements 

Skills & Experience: 

• HND/Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or similar field  

• Demonstrable background within product development and industrial manufacturing  

• Proven knowledge of castings and heavy fabrication strongly preferred  

• Good understanding of applying FEA/FMEA analysis  

• LEAN Manufacturing Champion, in depth understanding of Kaizen, 5s, Six Sigma, 8D, 5Y, Poka- Yoke 

• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings (CREO), with capability of modifying 2D/3D drawings desirable  

• Solid shopfloor experience, with hands on capabilities to include milling, turning, grinding, fabrication and welding 

• Flexible with UK and overseas travel (holder of full Uk driving license and UK passport essential) 

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm 

Salary: c£45,000 D.O.E 

Location: Nottingham 

Job Type: Permanent  

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.