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Goods Receiving
Applicants should have a good understanding of warehouse / stock control procedures, and have previous experience in an inspection role.
The successful candidate will be familiar with the use of measuring equipment, and have a keen eye for detail. Along with Goods Inward Inspection, the role will also include general warehouse and stock control duties.
Primary requirements summary
- Experience in goods receiving, in-process and final inspections on components, sub assemblies and completed assemblies.
- Must be able to read and interpret engineering documentation and mechanical drawings.
- Experience in using mechanical inspection tools.
- Perform detailed inspections on both Electronic and Mechanical components.
- Prepare non-conformance reports for discrepancies found during inspection
- Familiar in the use Microsoft applications with a knowledge of MRP with the capability to learn new computer programs/applications.
- Organisational skills and record filing experience and accurate data entry.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A formal engineering qualification in a relevant technical area could be advantageous.
- Previous experience in a light manufacturing (Mechanical/Electronics) would be useful.
This position will suit an individual with a positive and flexible attitude and is a team player. A competitive benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Please forward your c.v. by email tojobs@edinst.com or write to the address provided including your current remuneration.
Resources Manager, Edinburgh Instruments Ltd., 2 Bain Square, Kirkton Campus, Livingston. EH54 7DQ
Edinburgh Instruments Ltd. POSITION:Mechanical Design Engineer
1. Summary
The successful candidate must be able to conceptualise, interact with project staff and add value to the mechanical design process for a new and existing product development. The translation of design concepts into detailed mechanical drawings that are designed for manufacture is considered essential.
2. Principal duties
- To undertake the design of new or improved products/product development, including the modelling and the generation of mechanical detail drawings and bills of material
- Developing a project specification in association with the project team
- Producing details of specifications and outline designs
- To incorporate within product designs inherent reliability, repeatable and consistent performance in specified operating environment
- To plan and design new production processes when required
- To recommend modifications to designs following prototype testing or when problems arising in production
- Discussing and solving problems with manufacturing, sub-contractors, suppliers
- To produce, maintain, record and ensure safe keeping of computerised drawings and designs
- To write technical reports and technical support documentation as required
- To provide technical support to the Production and Sales and Marketing teams as required, especially in the development of product brochures and production support information
3. Qualifications
- Ideally a degree or higher qualification in mechanical engineering
- HNC/HND may be considered for a candidate with the right background experience
4. Experience
- at least 2 years experience in a mechanical/product design area or in a similar capacity in a scientific/technical company
- ideally experienced in using solid works modelling software>
- wide knowledge in design techniques, materials and methodologies and machine shop practices
- background in the design of opto-electronic systems would be advantageous
Summary of employment conditions
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm – ½ hour lunch break Friday 8.30 to 2pm
Benefits Package
Salary Package: a competitive salary will be offered to the right candidate.
After an initial qualifying period and subject to the company’s terms and conditions of employment paid sickness, death in service, permanent health insurance, private medical insurance, pension scheme, paid holidays and relevant statutory days as taken by the company.
Or write to: Resources Manager
Edinburgh Instruments Ltd, 2 Bain Square, Kirkton Campus, Livingston. EH54 7DQ. UK