Production Engineering Manager

Production Engineering Manager
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £30,000 – £50,000 depending on experience and seniority
Employment Type: Permanent

Supervise the manufacture, assembly and testing of prototype generators by third parties whilst also developing production and manufacturing plans for future production. The role will involve the development of manufacturing and production processes, specifications, schedule of works, supply chain strategy, and quality procedures. Establishing and maintaining Client as a global leader in direct drive permanent magnet generators.

Production Engineering Manager – Essential Experience:

– Proven track record, with experience of manufacturing principles and processes, within an electro-mechanical industry
– Strong focus on continuous improvement
– Planning, assembly and scheduling processes involved in large rotating machines
– Oversight and responsibility for subcontracted manufacturing
– Electrical component manufacture/assembly
– Quality standards and processes
– Working knowledge of CAD tools
– Awareness of project management techniques
– Worldwide and European travel occasionally expected

Desirable:

– Production of electrical windings/coils, Casting production, Steel fabrication, Handling permanent magnets, FMEA, Health and safety and environmental requirements, Design for Assembly and Design for Manufacturing, Experience in both mechanical and electrical engineering

Production Engineering Manager – Qualifications/Training:

Essential:

– Engineering degree

Please send your cv to sp@tech-hiring.co.uk

Design Engineers Rotating Products

Our client is rapidly growing Engineering R&D company based in South Yorkshire.

Few position has now arisen for a design dept engineer (draughtsman, Engineer, Senior Engineer) to assist in the design of rotating products. You will have a degree in mechanical engineering and ideally experience in toolmaking or similar and drawing office practices together with the design of components and assemblies.

You should be highly competent in CAD modelling, Solidworks, or a similar CAD package.

The position will entail supporting projects through from conceptual design to detailed drawings for manufacture. also include modelling & preparing engineering drawings.

Experience of classic stress analysis techniques and knowledge of FEA analysis is an advantage.

An excellent benefit and remuneration package will be offered to the appropriate individual.

Please send your CV if you have experience in design of Rotating products.

Please send your CV to is@tech-hiring.co.uk

MECHANICAL DESIGN Special Purpose Machinery & Solidworks

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of taping machines for the electrical, conductor and oil pipeline industries is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design/ Project Engineer to join their current team.

POSITION: Mechanical Design/Project Engineer (Mechanical – Special Purpose Machinery)

SALARY & PACKAGE: £30,000-£35,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

LOCATION: Leicester

THE ROLE:
Using your proven experience as a Design/Project Engineer you will manage multiple design projects for special purpose machinery. Based in the design office you will work alongside the design team to design and detail special purpose machines. You will be involved in the development of existing products and new product innovation and conception.

This opportunity offers the right candidate a stable and rewarding career path with a successful and progressive company.

THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will have:

– A proven track record in design and detail of special purpose machinery
– Understanding of and competency in using AutoCAD 2D and Solidworks 3D
– Be able to manage projects, deliver on time and meet customer expectations
– Excellent communication skills for liaison with customers, the shop floor and suppliers
– Can do attitude
– Ability to work in a team environment
– Capable of working on own initiative
– Full Driving Licence

Knowledge of the following would be an advantage:

– Experience of servos and inverters and their uses (not actual programming)
– Inertia, stress calculations, torque, bearing loads, etc
– PLC’s and their uses (not actual programming)
– Electrical systems (not design, but basic understanding)
– Commercial awareness
– Estimating capability
– Ability to liaise with customers and suppliers
– MRP systems
– IT literate

Please send your CV to sp@tech-hiring.co.uk

Area Sales Manager UK Warwick

Area Sales Manager  for high ticket sales UK
Our client is multinational company Responsible for new business development with all the Company’s products in the UK, including servicing and maintaining the previous and potential business with the existing customers in the territory. Within the scope of business, the sale of  technology / machines , material and support contracts are equally important.
Principal Responsibilities:

Generation of Orders for all client technology, equipment, support contracts and material supplies as well as managing relationship with customers in the UKEnsure Order-Entry and Revenue Targets in the territory and with named key-accounts are achieved.Ensure growth of business above market average Act as main interface between client and customers. Participate in client’s Business Planning to represent UK market requirements Cost Management of Sales-Expenses

Job Tasks:
According to client QM-System for marketing process :Making offers to customers for client’s products and services  within the rules set by  QM-System for Order Generation Order GenerationNegotiation of ContractsProduct- and Company PresentationsArrange product testing with prospects prepare offersClose Contracts and final checkingActive follow-up and support incl. recognition and development of new projects within target companiesProvide regular and comprehensive feedback on market trends and competitive actions. Accompany customers and potential customers to headquarters in Germany re: equipment demos etc.Prospecting and targeting for new prospective business and clients with special emphasis on e-manufacturingFeedback of customer’s and prospect’s expectation into the client organisationMonthly Forecast (Order Entry, Revenue) for financial and production planning. Manage customer projects and maintain Project FilesPrepare and participate in 6 monthly international sales meetings and Regional Export meetings.

Education:

Educated formally in either mechanical engineering, computer science with focus on C-techniques or similar career

Experience required:

Proven Sales experience of 3 or more years in selling investment goods in the areas of CAD/CAM, Machine Tools or Laser-Technology.Expertise in Selling Rapid Prototyping systems is an advantageSales Experience in the territory mandatoryEfficient in English Language – verbal and writing efficiency to close complex contractsFluency in other languages is an asset
Skills/Abilities required:
High level of self-motivationAble to work independentlyAble to carry high work-loadObjectives-DrivenCreative thinking for successfully matching technology capability with customer requirementBe a Team-Player and be able to communicate very wellBe flexible and adapt easily to changing environmentsPresentable Personality able to represent client  in the public and versus customers willing to travel extensively within territory as well as occasional travel to Germany

Please send your CV to is@tech-hiring.co.uk

Location: Warick

Design Engineers (Rotating Products)

Our client is rapidly growing Engineering R&D company based in South Yorkshire.

Few position has now arisen for a design dept engineer (draughtsman, Engineer, Senior Engineer) to assist in the design of rotating products. You will have a degree in mechanical engineering and ideally experience in toolmaking or similar and drawing office practices together with the design of components and assemblies.

You should be highly competent in CAD modelling, Solidworks, or a similar CAD package.

The position will entail supporting projects through from conceptual design to detailed drawings for manufacture. also include modelling & preparing engineering drawings.

Experience of classic stress analysis techniques and knowledge of FEA analysis is an advantage.

An excellent benefit and remuneration package will be offered to the appropriate individual.

Please send your CV if you have experience in design of Rotating products.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Our client is high technology company that designs and manufactures revolutionary magnetic transmission systems and advanced electric motors and generators. It has a focus on low carbon sectors and is experiencing strong growth with development contracts with many blue-chip multinational clients.

A position has now arisen for an experienced senior mechanical design engineer to assist in the design of large rotating electrical machines. You will have a degree in mechanical engineering and ideally experience in the design of large electrical machines, however a minimum of five years’ experience in a relevant field such as automotive, or aerospace engineering is acceptable.

The position will entail taking projects through from conceptual design to detailed drawings for manufacture. You should have experience of classic stress analysis techniques and knowledge of FEA analysis is preferred.

You should be highly competent in SolidWorks, or a similar CAD package and be able to produce high quality engineering models, drawings and assemblies.  You should also be confident in dealing with suppliers and manufacturers.

An excellent benefit and remuneration package will be offered to the appropriate individual.

Please send your CV to is@tech-hiring.co.uk

Mechanical Engineer Edinburgh

Our client is a small, dynamic and innovative company which specialises in the development of direct drive permanent magnet generator technology for the wind, wave and tidal energy sectors and the provision of specialist electro-mechanical engineering services for the power engineering sector. They are currently working on the next generation of their innovative generator technology.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to provide mechanical design engineering for electrical machines and devices in an integrated engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing components, assemblies and machines using a wide range of computer aided engineering tools including Computer Aided Design (CAD) and structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The role will also involve the analysis of thermal, stress, fluid dynamics, power transfer, vibration and machinery dynamics problems.

The role will ultimately contribute to the technical delivery of the technology to 6MW scale and beyond.

* To assist in developing PMG technology
a. Electrical and electro-magnetic design of the 1MW prototype
b. Development of mechanical and structural design for application at the 6MW scale
c. Working closely with other engineering disciplines (e.g. mechanical and thermal engineers) to develop the fully integrated and optimal total design for generators.
* Deliver documentation and engineering drawings appropriate for the design, manufacture and test of generators.
* Assist in the development of new technology to establish and maintain the company as a global leader in direct drive permanent magnet generators.

The Person

* Mechanical Engineering degree
* Proven track record of experience, with at least 3 years experience in mechanical engineering, working within context of rotating machines.
* Detailed knowledge on the design of rotating machinery
* Using mechanical FEA tools
* Producing 2D and 3D mechanical drawings, Bill of Materials, and component specifications

Salary: £30K to £35K

Location: Edinburgh

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Edinburgh

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be expected to take responsibility for developing the mechanical/structural design of electrical machines. In the first instance this will focus on developing rotating electrical generator technology in the wind energy sector, focusing on the offshore market.

The Role

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will have a key role in the engineering development of technology and helping to ensure it is disseminated into a portfolio of high performance market ready products.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing components, assemblies and machines using a wide range of computer aided engineering tools including Computer Aided Design (CAD) and structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

The successful candidate will directly contribute to the development of IP for our client.

His primary duties will include but are not limited to the following:
1. To assist in developing Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) technology
a. Mechanical and Structural design of a 1MW prototype
b. Development of the electrical and electromagnetic design for application at the 6MW scale
c. Working closely with other engineering disciplines (e.g. mechanical and thermal engineers) to develop the fully integrated and optimal total design for the generators.
2. Work closely with engineering sub-contractors, manufacturing, test, electrical analysis, and thermal analysis partners.
3. Design configuration control and change management.
4. Develop test plans for the mechanical and structural testing of direct drive permanent magnet generators.
5. Develop new technology to establish and maintain the company as a global leader.

The Person

* Mechanical Engineering degree ideally with PhD level knowledge
* Qualifications leading to Chartered Engineer and membership
* Proven track record, with at least 5 years experience in Mechanical Engineering with rotating machines.
* Detailed knowledge on the design of rotating machinery.
* Using mechanical FEA tools to develop components and assemblies
* An understanding of heat transfer and thermal engineering
* Experience of working with third party engineering firms

Location Edinburgh

Salary: £45K to £54K

Application / Sales Engineer

Our client is forward thinking organisation to work at the forefront of magnetic systems design and manufacturing.

The position is to develop new business with new and existing customers through innovative mechanical design and manufacturing knowledge.

Whilst experience within the magnetics industry may be advantageous it is not essential as training and development from the UK’s most experienced and competent team will be provided.

A good engineering degree and excellent communication skills are essential. An extrovert nature and a passion for engineering excellence would aid a smooth transition to our team.

Graduates looking for a career with variety and an opportunity to travel and to develop should find this opportunity both of interest and excitement.

Please send your CV to is@tech-hiring.co.uk

Keywords: Application, Sales, Magnetic, Rotors, Motors

B1 Licensed Engineer (JETSTREAM 31 B1 )

Our well established client is looking for B1 Licensed Engineer (JETSTREAM 31 B1 )

Responsible for control of all airframe / engine / systems and parts manufacture engineering to meet the technical specification, internal quality requirements and the requirements of the regulatory bodies approvals held by employer, including ISO9001 / 2008 AS9100 and EASA Part 145 / Part 21 POA. Responsible for all aspects of airframe / engines and mechanical systems engineering.

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