Permanent Recruitment

**Up to £44k, 25 days holiday stats, days Monday-Friday**

This renowned manufacturer of plastic injection moulded products, sold directly to OEMs across the globe, is now seeking a Process Engineer to join their team.

Providing hands-on support on the shop floor and a leading role within high profile projects, you will help ensure OTIF targets are achieved, while maintaining their notorious high-quality standards.

As a Process Engineer your duties will include -

• Supporting NPI with tool trialling and creation of parameters
• Reviewing existing processes through feasibility studies and improving where necessary
• Working on multiple projects leading continuous improvement teams (Quality, Cost, Delivery)
• Leading problem-solving activities to solve customer concerns or rectify internal non conformances
• Creating, improving & managing a robust TPM activity within the injection machines, tools and robots.
• Liaising with Suppliers to ensure that activities are commencing on-time and in-line with requirements

To be successful in the role of Injection Moulding Process Engineer, the ideal candidate will -

• Have worked in Injection Moulding for the Automotive industry
• Have a full understanding & technical knowledge of injection machines, process parameters, robot programming, injection problem solving, injection and paint defects
• Be experienced with TQM within injection process
• Have knowledge of lean manufacturing principles - i.e. SMED, 5s, standardised work, levelled production & stop call wait
• Have experience in managing and improving production performance

On offer -

£38-44k

Working days Monday - Friday

25 days holiday entitlement with additional day off for your birthday

Attendance bonus schemes

Based near Cannock this role is commutable from locations such as Wolverhampton, Dudley, Derby, Stafford, Stoke, Coventry, Burton, Telford, Birmingham and Derby

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, click the "APPLY NOW" button below and we'll be in touch.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A customer-focused manufacturing solutions business requires a quality inspector to join their ever expanding team

Reporting straight into the director, you will drive quality objectives while meeting customer requirements, taking a hands on approach to quality assurance

Quality inspector responsibilities:

Ensuring all components are manufactured within customer specifications

The preparation of inspection files in

Building concise inspection reports, and storing them appropriately

Self-managing workload to maintain on-time delivery

Communicating feedback to key personnel

We'd love to hear from you if you have some of the following:

Experience with internal/external auditing

Any hands on experience with portable CMM

Ability to read and understand technical drawings and CAD models

Full understand of inspection systems and tools

Any prior knowledge of tool calibration would be beneficial but not essential

Quality inspector benefits include:

Competitive starting salary and pension scheme.

Flexible working hours

Array of Training programs.

If you are looking to join a business that puts you first, with flexible working hours, an incredibly healthy training budget, then this will be the job role for you.

If you are interested in this position, please apply through this advert immediately.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A Steel Operative / Overhead Crane Operator / FLT Driver / Material Handler is required for a steel processing company based in the Dudley area of the West Midlands. The company is performing really well and it is an exciting time to join a growing business within the industry.

This position is working on a temp to perm basis - with a permanent contract awarded after a probationary period.

Duties include:

• Operating an overhead crane to handle steel
• Driving a counterbalance FLT
• Assisting with loading / offloading steel on machine lines
• Banding, packing and palletising stock
• Working on Goods In / Goods Out

This position is working days and nights rotating;

6:00am - 6:00pm (6:00am - 2:00pm Friday) days - 56 hours per week
6:00pm - 6:00am (Monday to Thursday) nights - 48 hours per week

The rate of pay is £10.40 on days (first 40 hours) and £12.48 on nights (and anything over 40 hours on days).

If you think this Steel Operative role is right for you, APPLY NOW!

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

£35-40k Double Day shift, 34 days holiday, pension up to 7.5%

A leading manufacturer of plastic parts to prestigious OEMs is experiencing continued growth and as a result is seeking a Senior Injection Moulding Technician to join the team.

Working closely with the mouldshop management team, you will provide technical leadership for the mouldshop setting teams to deliver a step change improvement in levels of yield, quality, efficiency and productivity necessary to meet customers' expectations and support the Company's strategic objectives.

As Senior Injection Moulding Technician, your duties will include -

• Implementing best practise to achieve scrap reduction, improved labour efficiency, machine optimisation, reduced costs and improved quality
• Working with the Production Planner and Team Leaders to ensure that the day-to-day production tool changes are set to fulfil production programs ensuring all setting parameters are within the limits defined on the master set
• Ensuring all master setting data sheets for each part is up to date and optimised to ensure best possible part quality
• Carrying out troubleshooting on any moulding, quality or processing concerns
• Liaising with the Toolroom and Maintenance departments in the correct manner to resolve concerns with tooling and machine related issues

To be successful in the role of Senior Injection Moulding Technician, the ideal candidate will -

• Be an experienced plastic Injection Moulding Setter or Technician
• Have experience of troubleshooting and resolving process issues
• Have a strong track record of improving processes, reducing scrap and generating cost savings
• Have knowledge of a range of materials

On offer -

A salary of £35-40k

Company pension of up to 7.5%

26 days holiday, plus bank holidays

3 x Life assurance

An extensive benefits package that includes company rewards, high street discounts, and much more⣦

Based near Portsmouth, this role is commutable from locations such as Southampton, Bognor Regis, and Petersfield.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, click the "APPLY NOW" button below and we'll be in touch.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A designer and manufacturer of control systems solutions sold to business across the UK and globally, is now seeking Control Engineers at all levels to help ensure they continue to hit volume and quality targets. They design, manufacture, supply, install and commission their products and they've grown their customer base on the back of a hardworking, high quality, customer focused ethos that has enabled a healthy, organic company growth.

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Exciting development and training opportunities
• Pension

They are looking for 2 Systems Project Engineers (junior and / or senior) to take on the following responsibilities:

• Lead Projects from start to finish, through design and engineering for motor controls and automated systems
• Preparation of Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and associated design documentation
• Prepare accurate quotations / estimates for large value projects
• Specify & Design hardware solutions complying with all relevant standards (UKCA / CE / UL )

using E-plan and AutoCAD :

• Full Electrical Schematics
• Control Panel Enclosure Layouts
• Backplate Layouts
• Designing PLC & HMI Solutions including writing code, configuration & testing
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, sub-contractors and other businesses
• Taking a Lead role during Integration and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Maintaining regular communication with production to ensure a quality product is delivered

to the client

• Post installation & call out support duties
• General Project Engineering / Management Duties
• Work effectively in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment

I am keen to speak to candidates that have any of the following experience as a Controls Engineer

• A relevant qualification (HNC/HND) in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or similar
• PLC, SCADA and HMI experience (Siemens TIA Portal Wincc) and Rockwell FactoryTalk)
• AutoCAD or Eplan experience
• Full clean driver's licence

If you are an experienced Controls Engineer looking to join a business that truly values its employees, focusing heavily on training and progression to ensure you achieve your career goals, then apply now!

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A Design Engineer (Tooling) position has become available, within a business that supplies revolutionary technology to the ever-changing Automotive industry. As they continue to work through a huge period of growth, this award-winning company is looking to expand its various teams, including additional Maintenance, Production, and Design staff. The successful professional will be responsible for the ongoing design of tooling and fixtures on site, whilst liaising with the shop floor and production engineering staff on manufacturing concerns. In return, you'll receive company incentives such as flexible working hours and personal development opportunities.

Design Engineer duties include -

• Design simple hand-operating fixtures, through to more complex automated multifunction fixtures and tooling.
• Support resolutions of manufacturing-based concerns relevant to new processes, new products, productivity, waste, quality, and safety.
• Technical support for quoting new & modification of tooling and equipment.
• Establish, review, and maintain accurate product routings and time standards on the company's Priority ERP system.
• Analyse and produce processing time estimates for the manufacture of future products.
• Liaise with the Maintenance Manager to reduce plant/equipment failures.

Design Engineer desirable skills and experience -

• Experience in a similar position (assembly fixtures and tooling).
• Knowledge of modern manufacturing methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and pressure vessels would be an advantage.
• Relevant engineering education and/or training.

Position benefits include -

• Competitive starting salary and pension scheme.
• Friendly working environment and career progression.
• Opportunity to work for a market-leading business.
• Sociable and flexible working hours.
• Commutable from locations such as Coventry, Leicester, Redditch, and Birmingham.

If interested in this Design Engineer position, please apply through this advert immediately.

Keywords relating to this position include; Mechanical, CAD, 3D, Automated, Multifunctional, SPM, Special Purpose Machinery, Jigs, Fixtures, Metallic, Rubber, and Polymer Tooling.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

An Administrator is required to join a small manufacturing business in the Wednesbury area. A stand-alone position, reporting to the Director.

Duties of this Administrator role include;

• Sales order processing and management
• Raising PO numbers
• Handling incoming calls, resolving queries, and diverting calls
• Producing invoices, handling invoice and order queries
• Liaising with production, ensuring orders will be completed on time
• Stock management, stationery management and monitoring of health & safety procedures
• Using Excel daily, including VLookUps
• Supporting in general administration as required

To be considered for this Administrator role you will need the following experience;

• Excellent Microsoft Excel experience, including VLookUps (essential)
• Previous experience working for a manufacturing/engineering company
• Confident to work alone and manage workload independently
• Excellent communication skills

Working Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm, this is an office-based position in the Wednesbury area. Offering a salary of £23-28k dependant on experience. Ideally with a view to start in April 2023.

If you are interested in this Administrator role, please Apply today to start your application, or contact Lucy @ ASC Connections for more information.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A Quality Manager position has become available within a business that supplies advanced technologies to some of the most exciting organizations within the engineering space. On-site they not only produce volume products using modern-day manufacturing techniques, but they invest in prototyping that customers across the globe get involved with. Located near the Nottingham area, this company is working through a period of growth and is offering a competitive starting salary, sociable working hours, and personal development programs for the right engineering professional.

Quality Manager responsibilities include -

• Support plant process reviews and deal with supplier-related concerns.
• Manage any issues and liaise with the manufacturing team.
• Maintain weekly and monthly status reports, to ensure supplier projects are on time for delivery.
• Support the quality department with any issues as and when required.
• Review and monitor all 8D and APQP deliverables.
• Ensure customer queries are reported in a timely manner.
• Maintain the QMS and monitor quality KPIs.
• Provide training when required.

Desirable skills and experience -

• Senior Quality experience working within a Manufacturing environment.
• Ideally tool knowledge such as NPI, FAIR, 8D, and APQP.
• Auditing experience (IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 9001, etc)
• Relevant mechanical manufacturing engineering education, or training.

Quality Manager benefits include -

• Competitive starting salary package/bonus scheme.
• Friendly working environment and hours.
• Pension scheme and health care package.
• Working for a leading and ever-growing manufacturing business.

If interested in this Quality Manager position, please apply through this advert immediately.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Buyer

A forward-thinking, leading supplier to the automotive industry is recruiting a Buyer to work out of their Coventry Manufacturing facility. This is an exciting time to join the business as it is undergoing change, and growth and has a very strong customer base and future order book.

As the Buyer you will support the Purchasing Manager:

• Plan and schedule material deliveries in line with production plans working closely with the Production and Planning department.
• Work closely with suppliers to maintain relationships and ensure timely delivery.
• Control of costs for material usage and price variances.
• Ensure as the buyer you are implementing cost-reduction incentives.
• Oversee Stock Systems to ensure inventory is accounted for accurately using Excel/MRP system.

To be successful in the Buyer role you will have:

• Proven experience in a previous Buyer role with experience in purchasing in the manufacturing industry.
• An enthusiastic self-starter who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously to ensure tight deadlines are met.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems and Microsoft Excel is essential.
• A logical approach to problem-solving and the ability to make decisions based on facts.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.