Applications Engineer
The successful applicant for this position will be working in the Machine Tool Applications Department for the South East region, contributing to the turnover in excess of £2M maintaining targeted delivery performance. The purpose of the role is to carry out machine tool product installation at customer sites and provide training in both hardware and software probing cycles. One of the many benefits to the role is having a company car. All required tooling and PPE (personal protective equipment) is also provided.
The key outputs and deliverables of this role are:
- To carry out machine tool probing installations at customer sites and provide training in both hardware and software probing cycles.
- To create bespoke software cycles in accordance with customer requirement and procedures.
- To carry out customer service visits diagnosing and solving hardware and software problems.
- All applicants must possess the following:
- A proven track record installing electro/mechanical equipment.
- Educated to a minimum of HNC or an equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
- Computer literate in the use of Word, Excel, and Power point.
- A full driving licence.
Although not essential, it is also desirable if applicants have the following: Previous work experience in a Machine Tool application environment.
- To have knowledge of Goldmine Contact Management, although training will be given.
- Thorough understanding of schematics, wiring diagrams and 2D design drawings.
- Expertise in ISO programming and macro generation would be beneficial.
- Knowledge of H&S legislation and risk assessment.
The successful applicant for this role will be able to demonstrate first-class organisation and time-management skills. The applicant will possess excellent communication skills with staff and customers at all times, and will be able to show how they provide good initiative in problem solving when working with others. The applicant will also need to have the drive and self-motivation to operate as effectively alone as they would in a team environment. An analytical approach is required and the ability to document all findings is essential.
For any correspondence in relation to this role, please quote the reference no. SA4725. Thank you.
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Production Engineer
Encoder Products Division
A vacancy has arisen within the Encoder Products Division for a Production Engineer. The primary responsibility of the role is to support the production of optical encoders taking responsibility for all engineering issues, supporting production supervision and meeting targets to assist in the continual success of the business.
The main duties will include:
- Design and implementation of assembly and test processes for volume manufacture of Electro/Mechanical and Electronic products
- Analysis of and solution to electronic and mechanical related problems on optical/electronics/mechanical assemblies
- Working closely with Design Engineers in order to optimise designs for assembly
- Analysis of and solution to problems relating to the assembly process
- Training others as and when required
- Identifying weaknesses in processes and initiating appropriate actions
- Collecting data and investigating non-conformances to initiate corrective actions to achieve the division’s quality targets
- Supporting production on their daily targets and leading Production Technicians to ensure smooth assembly processes
It is essential that the successful candidate has the following:
- To be educated to HNC/Degree standard with relevant expertise in this field, preferably with a sound practical engineering background
- Skills in jig and fixture design, build and prove out
- PC literate
It is desirable that applicants have the following:
- Expertise of working in a production engineering role in a medium–high volume environment
- A background and practical expertise of working in a six sigma environment
- Familiarity with modern electronic assembly processes
The applicant for this role should be able to demonstrate an analytical approach to problem solving, and to be project orientated with the capability of managing small projects. The applicant must be able to express how they can work well as part of a team or autonomously, and how they have the ability to work with staff from other disciplines. The successfully applicant should also demonstrate excellent communication skills when working with others internally and externally.
Location:
This role is based at the New Mills site in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire.
For any correspondence in relation to this role, please quote the reference no. EP4598. Thank you.
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Renishaw requires an enthusiastic and self-motivated Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, to support its developing neurological activities. The successful applicant will have an expertise in medical device development, and will play a major role in the design and development of novel micro fluidic based drug infusion devices.
The key outputs and deliverables of the role are as follows:
- To design and develop a variety of implantable medical devices
- To select materials for implantable medical devices
- To produce a selection of appropriate manufacturing routes
- To generate ISO13485 / FDA regulatory documentation
All applicants must possess the following:
- Educated to at least degree level in Mechanical Engineering
- Proven expertise in the design and development of medical devices
- Expertise in the use of 3D CAD, preferably Unigraphics NX
- Experience and/or knowledge of fluid mechanics
Although not essential, it is desirable if applicants have the following:
- Proven expertise in the design and development of implantable medical devices
- Proven expertise in fluid mechanics with preferably some exposure to micro fluidics
- Expertise in fluid flow simulation (using Ansys or similar)
- Expertise in material and coatings selection for medical applications
- Knowledge and practical experience in rapid-prototyping technologies and processes
- Proven supervisory skills
Person specification:
The successful applicant for this role will need to show that they have the ability to apply innovation in design and development, as well describing their proven practical skills. The applicant must also possess strong interpersonal and organisation skills and should be able to demonstrate design excellence.
Location:
This role is based at the New Mills office in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire.
For any correspondence in relation to this role, please quote the reference no. NP4877. Thank you.
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Engineering Assistant
The above vacancy has arisen in the Encoder Design Department. The purpose of this role is to assist in the coordinating and creating of Renishaw Encoder product variants or specials, ensuring prompt customer delivery. This position reports into the Project Manager Specials/DO.
Key outputs and deliverables:
- The creation of specification or parts lists used for product specials from customer requirement
- The expediting of materials and interfacing with other Renishaw manufacturing sites to ensure material delivery for specials
- Modification and making changes to drawings as part of Engineering Change or CCARs using UG CAD system
- Data entry and engineering data gathering
Minimum qualifications and expertise:
- ONC/Part time served apprentice or training (of a technical background)
- A computer systems user of MRP/PC MS Office
- An understanding of part numbering systems and documentation issue control
- Basic CAD Skills (UG training will be given)
Although not essential, it is desirable if applicants possess the following:
- An HNC/Degree in Electronic, Mechanical or Production Engineering Assistant
- An apprenticeship or graduate trainee programme served
- UG CAD skills
- Knowledge of Encoder products
Person specification:
The successful applicant for this role will be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail, the ability to work unsupervised, and be able to provide examples of meeting target deadlines. The applicant must have good literacy skills and a liking of reading. The applicant should also express exceptional communication skills in writing and speaking.
Location:
This role is based at the New Mills site at Wotton under Edge, Gloucestershire.
For any correspondence in relation to this role, please quote the reference no. EP4873. Thank you.
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Product Marketing Engineer
Laser & Calibration Products Division
The Calibration Products Division is currently one of the most rapidly expanding businesses within Renishaw, driven by the successful release of the new XL-80 laser system together with additional new products and developments currently in both the design and feasibility stages.
A vacancy has arisen within Calibration Product Marketing for a Product Marketing Engineer. The successful candidate will be asked to provide technical and commercial support to sales subsidiaries worldwide and internal teams, covering the range of laser and ballbar systems.
The key outputs and deliverables of the role include:
- New Product Development programme liaison, including launch plan implementation
- Technically based marketing support (e.g. brochures, applications/case studies and product bulletins)
- Market and competitor intelligence reports
- Day-to-day subsidiary support on a wide range of technical and commercial issues
A good knowledge of the engineering and application of the systems will need to be developed, although additional technical resource is available through the Calibration Product Support team. Liaison will be required with a wide range of contacts in subsidiaries and with production, engineering, and tech support functions as well as close liaison with the Sales & Marketing Manager and the Marcomms Assistant.
Qualifications and expertise:
All applicants need to have the following:
- Degree level education (preferably engineering or marketing based)
- Strong commercial and technical aptitude, with thorough expertise of working in a marketing or engineering role within a manufacturing environment
- Ability to work on own initiative and be a proactive member of the team developing new processes and solutions
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to originate high quality and accurate materials (documents and presentations), as direct communication with a wide range of people is essential to the role
- To be PC literate with good skills in Microsoft Office
Although not essential, it is also desirable if applicants have the following:
- A good knowledge of desktop publishing (Quark, InDesign and Photoshop)
- Practical knowledge and techniques in gathering, collating and analysing market data
- Expertise in product development, project management and working under quality management systems
Person specification:
The successful applicant will need to show that they are proactive character, who is willing to propose, develop and implement initiatives when required. You should have a character that can easily co-operate with a wide number of people outside the team, maintain a positive and resilient attitude at all times, and have the adaptability to work with various business cultures worldwide.
Location:
This role is based at Woodchester in Gloucestershire – near Stroud and the M5. The applicant should also be willing to travel within the UK and overseas if required.
For any correspondence in relation to this role, please quote the reference no. LC4782. Thank you.
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Training Development Engineer
The above position has arisen with a focus upon developing training materials relating to machine tool products, their use, and application. The training materials will be targeted at a variety of audiences, from end users through to our own subsidiaries and internal staff.
The key outputs and deliverables of this role are as follows:
- To produce concise and approachable training material for a range of Machine Tool products
- To develop training materials as a range of products which may be offered to end users
- To research best practice in training material for Machine Tool applications, for different audiences
All applicants are required to have the following:
- A proven ability to create compelling training material for a wide range of audiences
- To be able to demonstrate an appreciation of technical training requirements
In addition to the above, although not essential, it is desired if applicants have the following:
- Knowledge of Machine Tool probing systems
- Enthusiasm for software and applications products
- Proven ability to self teach
- Knowledge of the benefits and constraints of working in a worldwide business
- Good desk top publishing skills, ideally using the ‘In Design’ package
Person specification:
The successful applicant for this position will have the ability to self teach new technology, and to apply this experience to helping others to learn. This individual will need to bring a creative vision to the project and to also see it through to the end.
Continuous improvement will be a key part of this role so the ability to collect and apply feedback points over time will be important, as will be the ability to prioritise this work against the development of new material.
This role has large scope for future development, so enthusiasm is required to help drive the implementation of training as a successful part of the Machine Tool product line.
Location:
This position is based at the New Mills site at Wotton under Edge, Gloucestershire.
For any correspondence in relation to this role, please quote the reference no. MP4859. Thank you.
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Software Engineer
Renishaw plc, a world leader in metrology, is looking to recruit a Software Engineer for the Laser and Calibration Products Division (LCPD), based at the Woodchester site.
The software department is responsible for developing saleable applications that are used to evaluate, calibrate, and otherwise enhance motion system performance. It also supports production through the creation of test rigs, and supports hardware design through the use of rapid prototyping.
Key outputs and deliverables:
The successful applicant will work in a small team of experienced software engineers, helping to develop commercial applications, and also support other design disciplines, and production, in the creation of exciting new products.
This individual will be expected to contribute to the full range of software engineering activities from requirements capture through to maintenance.
Qualifications and expertise required:
- A numerate degree with a grade of 2:1 or better. Applicants with degrees in Physics, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or Systems Engineering are of particular interest
- A good understanding and significant experience of C# and the .Net framework
- A working knowledge of UML
Although not essential, the ideal applicant will have one or more of the following:
• Knowledge of C/C++
• Mathematical skills/background
• Appreciation of Software Development Life Cycle and project management
• Knowledge of COM
• Knowledge of Bluetooth or USB
In all circumstances, a lack of experience may be compensated by a keen desire to learn new technologies, and to make a valued contribution to a successful multi disciplinary team.
Person specification:
The successful applicant to this position will be a highly motivated innovator, keen to keep their skill set up to date. The individual will be a good communicator who is both logical and accurate in their approach, and a good all round problem solver.
Location:
This role is based at the Woodchester site, Stroud, Gloucestershire.
For any correspondence in relation to this role, please quote the reference no. LC4852. Thank you.
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Software Engineer
Machine Tool Products Division
Productivity +™ is a family of PC based software products from Renishaw PLC, that allows users of Renishaw inspection and tool setting probes to easily insert probing routines into existing or new CNC machine tool programs. The product is under continual development with exciting new functionality being added annually. The above exciting new vacancy will work as part of the team developing this cutting edge CAD/CAM based metrology system software.
The key outputs and deliverables of this role are as follows:
- The implementation of new functionality, bug fixes and minor enhancements
- To provide requirements analysis and design and task documentation for new functionality
- To provide estimation of effort involved in tasks
Qualification and expertise required:
- To have substantial practical expertise of working with C++, which also includes thorough knowledge of working with ATL
- Windows development expertise
Although not essential, it is desirable if applicants have skills and expertise in the following:
- MFC & Windows SDK
- Writing graphics applications, ideally CAD/CAM packages or add ins
- Mathematical ability – particularly the ability to visualise and manipulate model/view transformations
- State machines
- Multi threading
- OO modeling techniques e.g. UML
- Knowledge of CNC machines
Person specification:
The successful applicant to this role will be able to show that they are self motivated, pro active, and will have the ability to be able to demonstrate how they have successfully met tight deadlines in previous projects they have been involved with.
Location:
This role is based at the New Mills site at Wotton under Edge, Gloucestershire.
For any correspondence in relation to this role, please quote the reference no. MP4829. Thank you.
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer within the CMM (Co-ordinate Measuring Machines) division. This division focuses on CMM products and has recently been responsible for the design and development of the Revo 5 axis motorised head system.
Key outputs and deliverables:
- To provide a lead role in new product design and development
- Assist in managing the product development, from concept to production
- To help provide technical guidance & support within the group
Qualifications and expertise:
All applicants must have the following:
- An Engineering degree and subsequent CAD experience
- Proven expertise in design, with innovative ability and a practical approach
- An appreciation of the requirements for design for manufacture and assembly
Although not essential, it is advantageous if applicants have worked on projects involving electronics and software.
Person specification:
The candidate should be self motivated with good problem solving, team working, communication & time-management skills.
Location:
This role is based at the New Mills site at Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire.
For any correspondence in relation to this role, please quote the reference no. CP4830. Thank you.
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Senior Plant Maintenance Engineer
The above position has become available at Renishaw. The successful applicant will work as part of a 3 shift plant maintenance operation, with the responsibility for the day to day supervision and performance of a team of multi skilled Plant Maintenance Engineers working predominantly on CNC machine tools. This role will report directly to the Works Engineering Manager.
The key outputs and deliverables of the role include the following:
- Direct supervision of day to day operations including, Engineer performance management, in terms time, quality and accuracy, and job feedback.
- Purchasing stock and cost management for the shift engineering team.
- Training and development of the shift engineering team.
- Fault and defect analysis.
- Equipment performance report generation and analysis.
Qualifications and expertise:
All applicants are required to have the following:
- ONC/City and Guilds or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Time served in a relevant maintenance engineering background.
- A comprehensive understanding of CNC Machine Tool Maintenance techniques and requirements.
Although not essential, it is desirable if applicants hold the following:
- Previous experience in a relevant supervisory role.
- Previous working knowledge of a range of CNC machine tools to include Mazak machine centres and Citizen and Mori Seiki lathes.
- Previous knowledge of cleaning machine and laser marking technology.
Person specification:
The successful applicant with be a proactive individual, who is a good communicator, and has excellent organisation and PC skills.
Location:
This role is based at the Stonehouse site in Gloucestershire.
For any correspondence in relation to this role, please quote the reference no. MD4846. Thank you.
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Senior Software Engineer / MR Physicist
The above vacancy has become available to further develop Neurological Planning Software, with specific reference to Image Processing and MR (Magnetic Resonance) Imaging capabilities.
The key outputs and deliverable of this role are as follows:
- Research and development into cutting edge image processing techniques.
- Providing full concept feasibility reports of these techniques.
- Delivery of components (in c# or Matlab) that implement these image processing techniques.
- Providing full design documentation and helping the coding team in the integration of these components into the main Neurosurgical Planning Software, creating requirement specs when necessary.
- To provide knowledge of MR. This includes MR Physics and experience of using MR Systems, with a view to improve MR Imaging for our software.
Qualifications and expertise:
All applicants need to have the following:
- To be educated to at least degree level in Maths, Physics or another related engineering discipline.
- Proven expertise in the field of image processing/MR Imaging.
Although not essential, it is desirable if applicants have the below expertise:
- A background in MR Physics/Maths.
- Experience of DTI, Angio etc. MR scanning and CT/X Ray/Ultrasound etc is highly advantageous.
- Professional experience in neurological or neurosurgical applications.
Person specification:
The successful applicant to this role will hold strong interpersonal and organisation skills, with good attention to detail. The individual will be capable of influencing and showing initiative when needed, and will be able to demonstrate their proven practical skills, and that they have the ability to record/interpret information to present back to the design team. The successful applicant will also need to have the ability to work equally well on their own and in a team environment.
Location:
This role is based at the New Mills site at Wotton under Edge, Gloucestershire.
For any correspondence in relation to this role, please quote the reference no. NP4926. Thank you.
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Quality Assurance Engineer
To support the developing neurological activities at Renishaw, the position of Quality Assurance Officer has become available. This role requires an enthusiastic and self motivated individual, whose main role will be to support the Regulatory and Corporate Quality team in maintaining the company’s quality management system in accordance with ISO 13485, FDA CFR 21 Part 820 and GMP.
The key outputs and deliverables include the following:
- Leading internal, customer and supplier audits (including risk based audits)
- Maintenance of Quality Management System procedures and processes
- Ensuring continued compliance with national and international standards and legislations
- To implement quality improvement programmes
- Progressing of customer complaints and vigilance issues
- Progressing of CAPA (corrective actions / preventive actions)
- Overseeing of quality control and quality assurance of the Neurological Product Divisions products
Qualifications and expertise:
All applicants must have the following:
- Educated to at least HND level in QA or a technical discipline
- Substantial practical expertise of working in a QA role that can be demonstrated
Although not essential, it is desirable if applicants have the below:
- A degree in a Technical Discipline
- Previous experience of working to ISO 13485 / FDA CFR Part 21 820 (QSR)
- Expertise as a trained auditor
- Supervisory skills and experience
Person specification:
The successful applicant will have the following characteristics:
- Strong interpersonal and organisation skills
- Capable of influencing
- Initiative
Within a work environment, the individual will be able to demonstrate that they can:
- Be accurate and provide good attention to detail
- Have the ability to record/interpret information
- Have the ability to work well both on their own and as part of a team
- Work to deadlines
- Be able to demonstrate their proven practical skills
Location:
This role is based at the New Mills site at Wotton under Edge, Gloucestershire.
For any correspondence in relation to this role, please quote the reference no. NP4928. Thank you.
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