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Technical Engineering Co-ordinator

We are currently partnering with a well-known manufacturing business who have been established for over 60 years. A proud and passionate business, they continue to grow rapidly and are currently looking for a skilled Technical Engineering Co-ordinator to join their team. Opportunities for development and career advancement within this business are just one of the reasons the employees really value the company’s values and culture.
As a Technical Engineering Co-ordinator, you will have a full plan in place to progress and become a full technical engineer, subject to successful reviews and milestones achieved.

Key responsibilities as Technical Engineering Co-ordinator

• Mentored by the Technical Engineering team you will determine the facilities and processes required for the manufacture of products.
• You will provide technical support to all relevant departments.
• You will have a full plan to enable you will have a full plan in place to progress and become a full technical engineer, subject to successful reviews and milestones achieved.

Experience as Technical Engineering Co-ordinator

• You will understand aerospace manufacturing methods and treatments would be a benefit.
• Baseline level of knowledge of Aerospace sector specifications

Benefits for Technical Engineering Co-ordinator:

• Competitive Salary £21,500 – £22,500
• Quarterly Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday (with service)
• Company sick pay
• Pension scheme

 
This is a full-time permanent position for the successful Technical Engineering Co-ordinator
For more information simply apply now or call Alison on 07483 025038 or alison.francis@holtengineering.co.uk

Technical Engineer

We are currently partnering with a well-known manufacturing business who have been established for over 60 years. A proud and passionate business, they continue to grow rapidly and are currently looking for a skilled Technical Engineer to join their team. Opportunities for development and career advancement within this business are just one of the reasons the employees really value the company’s values and culture.

As a Technical Engineer, you will provide technical support to relevant departments and ensure that Quality approvals are attained. You will determine the facilities and processes required within the manufacturing process.

Key responsibilities as Technical Engineer:

• You will support the manufacturing team, creating and managing Local control documents and Process control documents.
• Be involved with creation and flow including shop floor Inspection Control Documents and Process control documents, plans, and methods. This ensures verification is fully enabled.
• Review customer requirements to ascertain technical demands.
• Provide Technical support to all relevant departments across the business.

Experience as Technical Engineer:

• You will have experience in manufacturing including treatments.
• Experience in creating Local control documents and process control documents.
• Ideally Aerospace sector knowledge

Benefits for Technical Engineers:

• Competitive Salary £42,000 – £47,000 DOE
• Quarterly Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday (with service)
• Company sick pay
• Pension scheme

 
This is a full-time permanent position for the successful Technical Engineer
For more information simply apply now or call Alison on 07483 025038 or alison.francis@holtengineering.co.uk

Production Engineer

We are currently partnering with a well-known manufacturing business who have been established for over 60 years. A proud and passionate business, they continue to grow rapidly and are currently looking for a skilled Production Engineer to join their team. Opportunities for development and career advancement within this business are just one of the reasons the employees really value the company’s values and culture.
As a Production Engineer, you will have responsibility for continuous improvement of existing processes as well as developing and implementing new processes.
 

Key responsibilities as Production Engineer:

• Provide technical support to maintain production efficiency and quality.
• Decide and determine methods, machines, tools, and processes required for optimum production of the company’s products.
• Problem solves, be a solutions provider
• Amend planning sheets for the manufacture of components.

Experience as Production Engineer:

• You will demonstrate previous experience as a Production Engineer in a lean manufacturing environment.
• You must have experience of sheet metal, paint and treatments
• Experience of Continuous improvement, optimising process flows, operational timings, and production layouts
• Machine shop planning experience an advantage
• Engineering qualification ( HNC or higher )
• Be able to read technical drawings and CAD Models

Benefits for Production Engineer:

• Competitive Salary £42,000 – £47,000 DOE
• Quarterly Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday (with service)
• Company sick pay
• Pension scheme

 
This is a full-time permanent position for the successful Production Engineer
For more information simply apply now or call Alison on 07483 025038 or alison.francis@holtengineering.co.uk

Senior Design Engineer

The company, a full system life-cycle manufacturer of secure communication systems, antennas, image technology and embedded computing are looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join their growing team in Redditch. Their products can be found transmitting high bandwidth data across hostile terrain, enabling secure ticket sales on trains, processing colossal amounts of data or gathering scientific insight in the cold and crushing depths of the ocean floor!

The successful Senior Design Engineer will be joining a company that really care about their staff, placing safety as their number one priority. They will also be entitled to a very lucrative benefits package as well. 

Senior Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• Full Product Lifecycle Ownership:
  • Evaluate and interpret project technical requirements to develop innovative concept architectures and designs.
  • Design and develop hardware solutions from initial concept, through qualification testing, to final implementation and integration.
  • Ensure all customer requirements are meticulously met throughout the development process, demonstrating successful completion of Verification and Validation activities.
  • Support the creation of comprehensive test strategies and plans for formal qualification testing (including shock, vibration, EMC, and safety).
  • Produce and maintain all necessary design documentation.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Play an active role in key milestone events like internal and customer-facing Design Reviews.
  • Support the build of initial prototypes and qualification systems.
  • Support other Engineering Team members by sharing design information as required.
• Business Acumen:
  • Possess knowledge of Project, Product, and Business lifecycles, understanding Engineering activities at each stage.
  • Provide support, as required, to other areas of the Business.
• Supplier Management:
  • Work with external suppliers and manufacturers, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Essential Skills:
  • Experience in an Engineering environment, ideally defence-related.
  • Designing products for harsh environments (shock, vibration, thermal extremes).
  • Working knowledge of Military Specifications and Standards (advantageous).
  • Extensive knowledge of Electrical/Electronic/Computer components and systems.
  • Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals, processes, and standards.
  • Good understanding of EMC, particularly in design.
  • Experience of designing for longevity and usability/through-life support (Human Factors and Integrated Logistics Support).
  • Proficient in creating accurate and professional documentation.
  • Understands configuration control, change management, and security marking aspects of all types of documentation and drawings.
  • Experienced in managing own work and able to prioritise tasks to meet milestones.
  • Working effectively in a multi-disciplined environment (mechanical, electrical, electronic, safety, human factors, security, software etc.).
  • Strong attention to detail, conscientious, and takes pride in work.
  • Able to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
  • Fully conversant with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Eligible for SC Clearance.

Additional Expertise (advantageous):

• Knowledge of EU/UK safety and CE regulations.

Senior Design Engineer Rewards and Recognition:

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Time for You: Take advantage of generous paid time off, increasing with tenure, to relax and recharge.
• Financial Security: Plan for the future with a company-matched pension plan and the opportunity to participate in an Employee Share Scheme.
• Overall Well-being: Maintain your physical and mental health with access to a comprehensive healthcare plan, gym discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Lifestyle Perks: Save money on everyday expenses with retail and travel discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, and an EV scheme.
• Growth and Development: Feel valued and supported in your career with opportunities for advancement and skill development. (This last benefit can be implied by the responsibilities listed).

Senior Design Engineer’s please apply or if you do have any questions please email liam.nother@holtengineering.co.uk

Production Engineer

We are currently partnering with a global engineering business in the Poole area that delivers innovative engineering solutions to large global markets.  A highly thought of business that diligently supplies the world’s most demanding customers. This business continues to demonstrate a healthy approach to business and proudly encourages positive change. Our client is now looking for a Production Engineer to join the team.

As a Production Engineer, you will be responsible for identifying production concerns.

Key responsibilities as Production Engineer:

• To lead design for all required tooling, jigs, and fixtures and implement accordingly.
• Liaise with internal departments, communicating effectively. You will be one of the main points of contact between the Production and Engineering teams.
• Continuously improve existing processes and procedures
• Be able to provide support that may be required to the production teams and suppliers.

Experience as Production Engineer:

• Ideally you will have at least a few years of experience as a Production Engineer, with an Electronics focus.
• An understanding and appreciation of Electronics manufacturing, with an awareness of mechanical considerations
• Demonstrable experience in working to strict deadlines and able to manage multiple projects at any one time.

Benefits for Production Engineer:

• £35 – £40k Basic Salary
• Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
• Access to private health care, dental schemes, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options.
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave
• Pension: Excellent pension scheme
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees

 This is a full-time permanent position for the successful Production Engineer
For more information simply apply now or call Alison on 07483 025038 or alison.francis@holtengineering.co.uk

Manufacturing Engineer

I’m on the lookout for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a highly reputable and long established company within the Yeovil area. The role of the Manufacturing Engineer is to implement new and improve existing production lines and processes in order to maximise efficiency’s. You will be tasked to design, setup and develop these processes utilising lean principles to optimise productivity. 

 
The client is owned by a globally recognised powerhouse, collectively they employ over 100,000 globally. As the Manufacturing Engineer there will be plenty of opportunities to learn and grow within the business too. 

Manufacturing Engineer Role: 

• To assist the Technician team in determining the correct TPM activities and schedules.
• To design, setup and develop production lines / processes utilising lean principles to optimise cell productivity.
• Review existing production Cells and implement changes to improve labour utilisation.
• Provide solutions / improvements to address HSE issues
• Provide support to the manufacturing Cells and drive continuous improvement through RCA.
• Provide technical / Process support to Engineering Technicians in support of RCA.
• To ensure that all new or modified processes, equipment and materials are introduced and used in accordance with UK Health and Safety regulations and Company Procedures.
• Ensuring timely completion of Kaizen ideas
• Be a key driver in our safety first culture

The successful Manufacturing Engineer: 

• Ideally Degree Educated and/or Time served apprenticeship in Mechanical or Production Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Manufacturing Engineering related support or suitable discipline.
• Proven Experience in managing projects is essential.
• Six Sigma Green Belt qualification (or practical application) is desirable.
• Hands on practical Engineering skills 
• Demonstrable RCA problem solving skills.

How to apply for the Manufacturing Engineer Role: 

Please apply for the vacancy. If you are interested in finding out more get in touch with Liam Nother on the below information:
Liam.Nother @holtengineering.co.uk

Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

We currently have a position available for an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor for one of the local area’s largest and most successful manufacturing businesses  
Our client is a worldwide supplier of precision manufactured products provided to several of the globe’s largest industries.

As Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor, you will provide experience within production and R&D, leading and supporting project teams on continuous improvement of existing processes.

Key responsibilities as Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor:

• You will be involved in the new product design reviews, offering input for improvement in the manufacturing process and work flows.
• Lead and nurture a multi-skilled manufacturing engineering team to produce and implement growth, increasing capacity and reducing costs.
• Be involved with creating programs and instructions to allow manufacturers to meet customer requirements.
• Have a focus on continuous improvement.

Experience required as Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor:

• HNC/D in Engineering Mechanical engineering or apprentice trained with a minimum of 5 years of work experience in this area.
• 2D and 3D CAD, Ideally SolidWorks
• Organised, high attention to detail.
• MRP/ERP Savvy
• Good understanding of CNC workshop protocols and processes

Benefits for Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor:

• Competitive basic salary £50 – £55k DOE
• Bonus available
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Parking on site
• Early finish on a Friday

This is a full-time permanent position for the successful Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor. For more information simply apply now or call Alison on 07483 025038 or e-mail alison.francis@holtengineering.co.uk

Test Development Engineer

How would you like the opportunity to work for one of the local area’s most well-known Engineering Companies?
 
A market leader within their industry, with a strong order book and new markets continually being pursued with new product offerings in development.  This role sits within the Test function of the business, supporting the hardware development, test and verification in order to deliver electronic or electrical components and subassemblies into projects and products

Our client seeks a Test Development Engineer who is very much a “doer” as a primary and a strong Test Technician as a secondary. You will be mentored and supported by the Engineering Manager
The Test Development Engineer will be an experienced hands-on individual who has sound test knowledge and capability with a background in defence, aviation, aerospace, or military would be ideal.
 
 
 Responsibilities for the Test Development Engineer:

• Conduct Valve Development testing under the supervision and mentoring of R&D technicians, design engineers and the Engineering Manager, applying sound engineering practices in a timeframe consistent with business objectives.
• Design qualification test parameters for the validation of new products in accordance with project objectives and milestones.
• Apply relevant engineering standards, legislation, certification, and customer compliance ensuring comprehensive validation and reporting is delivered.
• Compile test reports as required for documenting design validation compliance and maintaining comprehensive traceability.
• Conduct concurrent engineering tasks optimising designs for manufacturing methodology, assembly, and testing processes.
• Develop test equipment capabilities and continuous improvement in data acquisition software/hardware and pressure/flow mechanical equipment.
• Conduct VAVE tasks to derivative and existing products, ensuring manufacturing costs are minimised and cost targets are achieved working coherently with production Engineers.

 
 
Experience required for the Test Development Engineer:

• Mechanical Engineering Degree, Diploma, or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Demonstrable key skills in and knowledge around materials, stress analysis, and practical mechanical assembly.
• Practical skills and good working knowledge of precision manufacturing, CNC lathes, milling, and general Fabrication.
• Experience or knowledge of engineering software, 2D and 3D CAD, FEA, CFD, Mathcad, and MS Office, preferably using Autodesk platforms (AutoCAD, Inventor, ANSYS).
• Professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organisational skills as the role will involve working on various projects simultaneously, including coordinating with other project team members, liaising with manufacturing and sales departments, reviewing progress as well as evaluating results.
• Commitment to work to deadlines and determination to see a job through to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Knowledge of high-pressure valves for Nuclear, Oil, Gas and Space.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering and solenoid design.

 
Benefits for the Electronics Engineer Manager include:

• Flexible working – Hybrid options
• Pension
• Competitive salary

 
This is a full-time permanent position for the successful. Test Development Engineer
For more information simply apply now or call Ian on 07734406996 or e-mail ian.broadhurst@holtengineering.co.uk

Senior Design Engineer

We are currently partnering with a local manufacturing business in Dorset to support their plans for business growth, and part of that is the requirement for more skilled staff including this vacancy for a Senior Engineer.

A crucial role within the business, the Senior Engineer will support the company’s growth and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities as Senior Design Engineer:

• You play a big part in creating and implementing in new designs and new product designs for this growing and forward-thinking business.
• Be responsible for assisting with technical and knowledge support within the business for other departments and clients alike.
• Be able to work with products from cradle to grave, seeing the entire process through.
• Create and evaluate accurate technical documentation.
• Be able to conduct thorough stress analysis calculations and reporting, FEA, CFD
• Be part of the monthly focus meetings with other departments

Experience as Senior Design Engineer:

• Ideally you will have a Degree in Engineering or a relevant equivalent.
• Ideally you will have a bias towards mechanical engineering.
• You will be experienced within a lean manufacturing environment with an understanding of manufacturing processes and methods.
• A continuous improvement focused approach.
• Experience as Senior Design Engineer within an engineering business
• You must have a solid demonstrable understanding of 2d and 3d design and be experienced with stress analysis.
• You will be the kind of individual who thinks outside the box and applies a positive approach in the face of challenging situations.

Benefits for Senior Design Engineer:

• Basic salary up to early £50’s DOE
• Pension
• On-site parking
• Supportive progressive business

This is a full-time permanent position for the Senior Design Engineer. For more information simply apply now or call Alison on 07483 025038 or e-mail alison.francis@holtengineering.co.uk

Mechanical Design Engineer

We are currently working alongside one of the globes largest and most prestigious manufacturing businesses, to help them find a number of experienced Design Engineers on a contract basis helping with critical projects.
 
The company are a long established and incredibly well known manufacturing company producing electro-mechanical solutions across the world for a huge range of industries. As a Design Engineer you will be involved in the design and development of a variety of solutions for a wide range of clients and customers from within a number of critical industries.
 
Key responsibilities as Design Engineer:

• Produce detailed design/layouts to meet customer requirement and specification.
• Support detailed estimates at the request of project leaders as a contribution to product development proposals.
• Ensure that ‘Design for Six Sigma’ principles are observed throughout all phases of the design process and apply data rational analysis to arrive at robust solutions
• Check design feasibility by performing design, stress and performance calculations using 3D CAD, finite element and traditional analysis methods.
• Work in accordance with procedures and design standards and to contribute to developing best working practices.
• Be responsible for the completion and checking of drawing packs and any other supporting documentation. This will involve prototype and production details and assembly drawings and associated tolerance analyses.
• To liaise with production engineering and production planning in order to achieve a design/detail package best suited to production and to be aware of changes in manufacturing technology.
• Support engineering change requests and process deviation/waivers where necessary.
• Be committed to delivering against project schedules and meeting project milestones whilst working within a multi project team environment.

 
Experience required as Design Engineer:

• Change oriented and able to develop innovative solutions in a fluid team environment
• Customer aware and a strong results focused work ethic
• Desirable to have 2-5 years’ experience of CAD, ideally in the field of precision components. Recent graduates will be considered.
• Basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Knowledge of six sigma and lean would be an advantage
• Knowledge of machining and other manufacturing techniques advantageous
• Experience of small component design, design for manufacture principles and fine tolerance components is desirable.
• Some understanding of generic engineering and/or Thermodynamic principles and the effect of material selection would be advantageous.

 
This is a full time contract position for the successful Design Engineer. If you do have any questions please email liam.nother@holtengineering.co.uk