jobs at teknek

Design Engineer

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Design Engineer, the role will involve the design of new, or redesign of existing machines, to produce customer specific variants of our existing range of products. You will follow the project through the initial phases from specification to completion of manufacture.

You can demonstrate an ability in the use of 3D cad tools such as Pro/Engineer or similar  and contemporary design support tools such as Excel, Adobe Acrobat and similar. Working knowledge of sheetmetal design, pneumatics and drive train design are required. Excellent project management experience is a must. Knowledge and understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) as well as technical and compliance standards are qualities expected within the role.

  • Maintenance  and improvement of the RFQ (Request for Quotation) system.
  • Creation of machine selection documentation to aid Sales personnel.
  • Preparation of custom machine layout solutions.

Knowledge

2-3 years work experience in a Mechanical environment

Skills required AutoCAD, Pro Engineer or similar, 3D Cad an advantage.

Candidates will have a degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering and should possess extensive proven experience in a manufacturing environment.

Are you a design engineer - a self starter with the ability to work unsupervised?

Are you an excellent communicator - in order to communicate with a worldwide network of sales and customer contacts?

Do you have the ability to manage several projects simultaneously?

If so then you could be the person we are looking for!

ref. BT/TB
closing Date 15th September 2008

Please apply to Trixie Brown, Executive Assistant, Teknek Limited, River Drive, Inchinnan Business Park, Renfrewshire, PA4 9RT; or via e mail to helend@teknek.co.uk.

Technical Service Engineer

Are you a self starter, confident and assertive?

Proactive to do what it takes to get a job done?

Then you might be the person we are looking for!

We are looking for a dynamic person to troubleshoot our customer technical issues, often at short notice - and often to include overseas travel.

Do you have:-

A clean driving licence?

Proven experience of field service activities?

The ability to diagnose and repair faults across mechanical and electrical systems whilst working under customer supervision?

Can you :-

Proactively prioritise based on achieving targets and managing changing customer needs?

Manage his/her schedule and maximise results within a defined expense budget?

Act autonomously within agreed framework?

Are you?

An efficient administrator with excellent planning and organisation skills. 

Experienced in direct customer relationships with service excellence being key in every communication.

Our ideal candidate

Is likely to have a qualification in either mechanical or electrical engineering , or mechatronics.

Has several years experience in a field based service role or factory based maintenance role.

Can demonstrate history of successfully prioritising and managing own work load.

Ideally has experience of working with customers of multiple European nationalities, in location if possible.

ref: TBMM / 1
Closing date 5th september

Contact

If you are interested in pursuing this further please apply stating why you fit the job role to Trixie Brown, Executive Assistant, Teknek Limited, River Drive, Inchinnan Business Park, Renfrewshire, PA4  9RT or via HR@teknek.co.uk quoting the reference number and which vacancy you are applying for.

Business Excellence Manager

Teknek is going against the "norm" - we are a manufacturer in the West of Scotland who is delivering to multi-national organisations - the majority of which are based in the Far East.

In order to maintain and improve on this record we need to be 100% focused on quality and business excellence - our customers demand nothing less.

We are looking for a Business Excellence Manger to be part of a fresh team at our Inchinnan HQ  who has the ability to contribute at a strategic level but who is equally comfortable with detailed planning and delivery.

Do you want a new challenge? Do you have a passion for change? Are you keen to be part of a dynamic team in a successful private company? Then this might be the job for you.

Key requirements of the role:-

Can you show experience of implementing a business excellence model aligned to ISO and EQFM principles?

Have you experience of coaching and supporting business units in implementation of modern manufacturing techniques to include 8D analysis.

Can you develop, implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators aligned to business strategy focussing on Right First Time and defect elimination.

Be able to show experience of managing compliance and regulatory bodies, with proven expertise of supplier development

Understand and be able to demonstrate use of the full range of Continuous Improvement tools from inspection to Six Sigma.Key requirements of the role to:-

Implement the business excellence model aligned to ISO and EQFM principles.

Coach and support business units in implementation of modern manufacturing techniques.

Develop, implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators aligned to business strategy.

Be comfortable devising, using and managing via metrics: Right First Time (RFT), supplier performance and internal quality measures - Non Conformance Reports (NCR).Aligned to ISO standards implementation and strategic business goals.

Be familiar and comfortable with managing compliance and regulatory bodies, with proven experience of supplier development.

Understand the full range of Continuous Improvement tools from inspection to Six Sigma.

Qualifications / Knowledge

Likely to have excellent (5 years +) manufacturing exposure following degree level qualification in an engineering or closely related discipline. Excellent presentation skills with a passion for sharing knowledge.

Knowledge of either Automotive Academy or National Manufacturing Skills Academy accreditation

Experience of ISO 900, 1400, 16949 BSI/ISO

Environmental, H & S, Quality Standards, Calibration methodology.

If you are self motivated with a passion for business excellence, a leader who is also "hands on" can inspire others and lead through example then please send your CV immediately to capture our attention stating why you should get the job. A competitive salary package will be available for the right candidate. Ref BEM/NL/TB/3

REF : BEm/NL/TB/3

CLOSING DATE 5TH SEPTEMBER

Contact

If you are interested in pursuing this further please apply stating why you fit the job role to Trixie Brown, Executive Assistant, Teknek Limited, River Drive, Inchinnan Business Park, Renfrewshire, PA4  9RT or via HR@teknek.co.uk quoting the reference number and which vacancy you are applying for.

Design Engineer

  • To provide costing and feasibility studies to internal sales to facilitate fully costed final quotations for standard and custom designed machines.
  • To participate in the creation of customer specific custom machine layouts.
  • To provide assistance to sales on the correct selection of standard and custom designed cleaning solutions.
  • Creation and control of all relevant literature to aid Sales in the correct selection of standard and custom designed machines.
  • Maintenance  and improvement of the RFQ (Request for Quotation) system.
  • Creation of machine selection documentation to aid Sales personnel.
  • Preparation of custom machine layout solutions.
  • 2-3 years work experience in a Mechanical environment.
Qualifications
  • Engineering background (Mechanical) to HND level minimum.
  • Desirable to have CAD skills in AutoCAD or similar, 3D Cad an advantage.
  • Self starter with the ability to work unsupervised.
  • Excellent communicator.
  • Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
  • Must have excellent communications skills to communicate with a worldwide network of sales and customer contacts.
Ref : DBW/TB/3

Contact

If you are interested in pursuing this further please apply stating why you fit the job role to Trixie Brown, Executive Assistant, Teknek Limited, River Drive, Inchinnan Business Park, Renfrewshire, PA4  9RT or via HR@teknek.co.uk quoting the reference number and which vacancy you are applying for.

PRODUCT MANAGERS (2)  

Teknek is looking for additional Product Managers. From its base just outside Glasgow Teknek has for around 20 years led the field in maximising yields in critical production processes with its pioneering contact cleaning technology. With design and manufacturing in Scotland it exports over 90% of its output with Asia being the biggest sector.

The next phase of its ambitious plans will see further development in both existing and new markets, to help bring this about Teknek is seeking two Product Managers. These challenging roles have to balance strong commercial and marketing skills with detailed product and application knowledge so as to drive clear product and market strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates have to be able to demonstrate clear and proven skills in developing capital equipment sales in global markets.  Either from a technical background with well developed commercial skills or a consummate marketer who can operate in technical markets these roles require exceptional individuals.

Ideal candidates are likely to have a good honours degree, and have shown considerable development in their career. Candidates most likely to succeed are those that are able to operate largely autonomously, be able to thrive in a fast moving global technical arena, and respond well to a demanding performance culture. Excellent salary package offered for the right individual.

REF: PMTB1

Contact

If you are interested in pursuing this further please apply stating why you fit the job role to Trixie Brown, Executive Assistant, Teknek Limited, River Drive, Inchinnan Business Park, Renfrewshire, PA4  9RT or via HR@teknek.co.uk quoting the reference number and which vacancy you are applying for.

Buyer

We have a vacancy for a buyer reporting to our Supply Chain Development Manager at our headquarters at Inchinnan.

Key tasks include the day to day management of supply of production materials, expediting of priority materials.

The aim is to develop and deliver a collaborative supplier base, working with suppliers to extend lean methods through the supply chain.

The objectives are to monitor and improve supplier performance and eliminate waste from the supply chain.

Your responsibility is within supply chain KPI's, capable of sourcing new suppliers and developing existing ones.

The challenges are balancing Low Volume/ High Mix manufacturing requiring flexible supply chains.

An ability to work under pressure and to tight and demanding deadlines within and environment of continual change is essential.

qualifications

Previous knowledge/experience of Kanban and MRP management, IT skills including knowledge of Excel are required.

Negotiating and expediting skills concentrating on Supplier performance (QCD), Standard cost variation.

Salary negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

REF: NL/TB/O701

CLOSING DATE 5TH SEPTEMBER

Contact

If you are interested in pursuing this further please apply stating why you fit the job role to Trixie Brown, Executive Assistant, Teknek Limited, River Drive, Inchinnan Business Park, Renfrewshire, PA4  9RT or via HR@teknek.co.uk quoting the reference number and which vacancy you are applying for.