Production Engineer

PURPOSE OF JOB:

To establish and organise efficient manufacturing processes through a program of continued assessment and improvement. To provide facilities in order to achieve quality and output targets in a cost effective manner. To provide a service to Production in technical solutions and manufacturing documentation.

MAIN TASKS:

• Ensure that cost effective methods of manufacture are used in all departments of the factory.

• Specify and order parts and materials for machinery, tooling and maintenance functions

• Advise on plant layout, mechanical handling and methods of storage.

• Advise and successfully project manage the introduction of plant and machinery purchases pursuant of productivity improvement and scrap reduction.

• Assist the Quality department solve manufacturing problems, possibly by means of supplier visits.

• Ensure that the shop floor documentation and manufacturing procedures are in place.

• Train, guide and assist operators in process operations

• Advise the Design and Development department on production feasibility of new product designs.

• Advise the design department on new products, so as ensure that they can be made efficiently, without detrimental effect to the products functionality and the personnel manufacturing/assembling the product.

• Project manage the design of jigs and fixtures and where possible manufacture them, so as to aid and improve production processes.

• Be involved in general maintenance duties/servicing machines.

Essential Requirements

• You must have previous experience in the use of CAD/Project Management.

Sales Engineer

Are you are a Lighting Sales driven professional, looking for a fresh new career with an employer who invests in YOU, and offers a fantastic package?.... then look no further. Our ability here at Thorlux Lighting to adapt and develop products utilising revolutionary technology reinforces our position as THE leading technical lighting provider, our Group consists of a diverse portfolio of lighting manufacturers based in the UK, Europe and the Middle East region covering areas of commercial, industrial, cleanroom, healthcare, education, retail & hospitality, road & tunnel and Emergency lighting. For further information please visit www.fwthorpe.co.uk.

Due to yet further expansion here at Thorlux Lighting we are actively growing our Sales force, and we have a vacancy available within the following areas:

Hampshire and Dorset

Purpose of role

The principle activity is to develop business with new customers, specifiers, lighting Consultants and end users, the role should provide a consultative approach to our customers, offering support and guidance on their lighting specification requirements leading to an increase in profitable business.

MAIN TASKS:

• Identify potential clients and requirements in the market and increase sales turnover.

• Achieve Sales targets.

• Gain knowledge of customer requirements and give feedback to Regional Sales Manager.

• To have on going competitor awareness, new products, prices, samples, literature and any other information and to feedback to Regional Sales Manager.

• Build and develop relationships with clients.

• Achieve a specification and ensure that this is followed through to a successful conclusion.

• Liaise with various departments within the Company to ensure satisfactory customer support/backup.

• Attend relevant trade shows, exhibitions, marketing forums, and trade association meetings and to actively promote the company at industry events where required.

• To carry out any task delegated by the Regional Sales Manager.

We offer an excellent range of benefits to include Pension, Life Assurance, Share Option Scheme, Company Bonus and 25 days holiday plus stats. Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development exist within the group. For further details please contact Cathy Armstrong on 01527 583200 or e-mail your CV to recruitment@thorlux.co.uk.