Quality Inspector
To provide day to day quality control inspection of the company.
Including:
goods inwards inspection of products and site returned goods;
in-process inspection of products
final inspection of products
Basic IT usage will be involved
The successful candidate will be able to read drawings, have worked in a similar role and be familiar with quality systems.
Air conditioning experience will be a distinct advantage.
Research and Development Design Engineer
For the design and development of air conditioning products;
Working as part of our General Products Technical Design Team, alongside mechanical and electrical engineers, the role involves the design, development and testing of new, standard and bespoke products for manufacture.
Production of necessary documentation to achieve design output and data for production and client purposes.
Review of existing products with a view to achieve continual improvement in design, production and performance.
Provide technical support and guidance for all departments and clients.
Contribute to the production and development of software systems/engineering tools to streamline activities of Sales/Projects/Technical departments.
Contribute to the production of necessary Technical bulletins and training aids.
Proposing and implementing of new technologies into the company product portfolio and processes.
The Candidate
Should be/have:
An experienced air conditioning design engineer having full knowledge in design in the following areas:
Psychometrics – being able to plot air conditions and perform the necessary calculations from a psychometric chart.
Heat transfer and heat exchange knowledge – have the ability to select different types of heat exchangers (mainly air to fluids).
Full awareness of a DX refrigeration cycle and the ability to select the necessary componentry including different compressor types, evaporators, condensers and all interconnecting pipework and valves.
Full understanding of airflow and air movement and the ability to calculate airflow requirements for applications including selection of different fan types.
Experience with control systems associated with AC systems.
Some knowledge of electrical design.
Experience of calculating operating noise levels from manufacturers base sound power data.
Hands on experience with undertaking performance testing on products to prove design outputs are achieved using a variety of test instrumentation for measurements of airflow, air pressure, temperature, RH, water flow and pressure, refrigerant pressure and temperature.
From a similar manufacturing background
Experience of dealing directly with clients, with a high level of customer service. Ability to access customer requirements and discuss design principles to achieve a suitable solution.
Good technical aptitude, ideally with a technical qualification, e.g HNC or Higher
Experience of working as part of a team and individually within what can be a pressurised environment.
A full driving licence
Good organisational skills with high attention to detail.
Highly computer literate.
Good communication and reporting skills.
HVAC Applications Engineer
This position is office based and will involve:
Providing quotations for various types of air handling equipment.
Undertaking design, technical schedules, cost estimations, component selections, energy calculations for new and existing products.
Using the AHU selection software program to design equipment to meet client specifications.
Processing projects on the ERP system to hand over jobs to allow production of equipment.
Supporting the technical design team with R&D projects.
Upkeep of standard and new product bill of materials on the ERP system.
Upkeep of departmental records and documentation.
Liaising with other departments.
Liaising with clients.
Applicants should:
have experience in a similar or related role, e/g design and estimating
have knowledge of or experience in the HVAC /refrigeration industry
have a basic understanding of AHU product and associated services
be comfortable working to tight deadlines, being able to prioritise workloads and work well under pressure with minimum supervision
be computer literate, with good experience in Microsoft Excel and Word.
have excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with customers.
A good understanding of the refrigeration systems would be preferred but not essential as on the job training would be offered.
Intermediate CAD/Design Engineer – Control Panels
To work within the electrical control panel department, duties to include:
Design for Control Panels/Baseplates
Production/Updating Electrical Wiring Schematics/General Arrangement Diagrams
Liaise with Clients & relevant departments within the Weatherite Group regards Projects.
Production Bill of Materials/Purchase Orders using ERP System
Applicants should:
Have experience in the design of control panel/baseplates or similar environment.
Have experience using AutoCad or similar system
Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Work well within a team or individually
Have attention to detail and organisation skills, being able to prioritise and work under pressure
Be computer literate.
This is a salaried position, with hours being 37.5 per week.
CAD Designer
Cad designer
(AutoCad 2d design & detailed draughts person)
Working within the Drawing Office, this position will involve the production of G.A drawings and detailed sheet metal parts for manufacture.
This position would likely suit an experienced sheet metal fabricator who wishes to develop into a CAD designer role. Training will be provided.
Applicants should:
be experienced in sheet metal work fabrication
have an engineering background
experience with CNC sheet metal machining
be able to work with minimum supervision and under their own initiative and motivation
have excellent communication skills
be IT literate
be flexible and able to play their part within a team environment
have strong communication skills
be able to collaborate with others to solve problems
in due course, be able to make decisions based on designs.
knowledge of air conditioning principles would be advantageous
WEATHERITE RAMPS UP RECRUITMENT DRIVE
An influx of new business is behind a series of new appointments and a ramping up of the company’s ongoing recruitment drive.
In the last six months alone, Weatherite Air Conditioning Limited, UK leaders in the design and manufacture of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment, has recruited 26 people in various positions including eight new apprentices across the Group of companies.
A part of its drive for new employment, Weatherite pledges a substantial investment into its Apprentice Training Scheme, ensuring the company has new talent with which to plan for future growth. It reaps the rewards of its investment in the scheme and has a steady flow of high achievers – many of whom choose to carry on with their education after their initial apprenticeship is completed.
Weatherite achieves this through its successful and on-going relationships with local school and colleges which encourages pupils to pursue a career in engineering.
Angela Hall, HR Manager at Weatherite Group, said: “Many of the candidates are not seeking an academic future, preferring instead to learn ‘on the job’, whilst obtaining a relevant qualification. The candidates we employ demonstrate that they have the right attitude and a willingness to learn and, as history has proven time and time again, we can help them become high achievers in an exciting and dynamic industry.
“We have a great rate of well over 80 per cent of our apprentices remaining with us for many years after gaining their qualification. Many also choose to enrol further on part-time courses, and we are happy to sponsor and fully support them in their future studies,” Angela continued.
“We do not see the demand for business diminishing in any way and will continue to look for ways to actively increase our presence in the West Midlands region and the HVAC marketplace. It is therefore imperative that we invest in new talent for the future.”
Given the challenges that have presented themselves throughout the pandemic, this has led to a great deal of focus on priorities. The company has recently invested heavily in expanding its premises and purchasing new machinery to cope with increased sales demand.
“We have a great employment retention figure, employing more than 200 people mostly from the local area. All companies operate as a team. I believe that this is reflected in our ability to attract and retain a high calibre of employees - at all levels of the business,” Angela added.
“We are confident that the opportunities we are creating are sustainable, and staff feel valued, supported and able to enjoy a fulfilling career at Weatherite Group.”
IMAGE CAPTION: New recruits at Weatherite
Intermediate CAD/Design Engineer – Control Panels
To work within the electrical control panel department, duties to include:
Design for Control Panels/Baseplates
Production/Updating Electrical Wiring Schematics/General Arrangement Diagrams
Liaise with Clients & relevant departments within the Weatherite Group regards Projects.
Production Bill of Materials/Purchase Orders using ERP System
Applicants should:
Have experience in the design of control panel/baseplates or similar environment.
Have experience using AutoCad or similar system
Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Work well within a team or individually
Have attention to detail and organisation skills, being able to prioritise and work under pressure
Be computer literate.
This is a salaried position, with hours being 37.5 per week
General Labourer
To provide general labouring and driving duties as appropriate.
Including:
- keeping factory clean and tidy
- assist with fabrication duties as appropriate
- delivering / collecting stock from suppliers
- deliveries to customers
The successful candidate should:
- have experience of working in a factory environment.
- hold a full driving licence is essential.
- be an experienced and confident driver as the vehicle is a 7m long pickup
A FLT licence would be beneficial but not essential
Design Engineer
The Role
Design Engineer based at our office at West Bromwich, West Midlands
For the design and development of air conditioning products;
Working as part of our General Products Technical Design Team, alongside mechanical and electrical engineers, the role involves the design, development and testing of new, standard and bespoke products for manufacture:
- Production of necessary documentation to achieve design output and data for production and client purposes.
- Review of existing products with a view to achieve continual improvement in design, production and performance.
- Provide technical support and guidance for all departments and clients.
- Contribute to the production and development of software systems/engineering tools to streamline activities of Sales/Projects/Technical departments.
- Contribute to the production of necessary Technical bulletins and training aids.
- Proposing and implementing of new technologies into the company product portfolio and processes.
The Candidate
Should be/have:
- An experienced air conditioning design engineer having full knowledge in design in the following areas:
- Psychometrics – being able to plot air conditions and perform the necessary calculations from a psychometric chart.
- Heat transfer and heat exchange knowledge – have the ability to select different types of heat exchangers (mainly air to fluids).
- Full awareness of a DX refrigeration cycle and the ability to select the necessary componentry including different compressor types, evaporators, condensers and all interconnecting pipework and valves.
- Full understanding of airflow and air movement and the ability to calculate airflow requirements for applications including selection of different fan types.
- Experience with control systems associated with AC systems.
- Some knowledge of electrical design.
- Experience of calculating operating noise levels from manufacturers base sound power data.
- Hands on experience with undertaking performance testing on products to prove design outputs are achieved using a variety of test instrumentation for measurements of airflow, air pressure, temperature, RH, water flow and pressure, refrigerant pressure and temperature.
- From a similar manufacturing background
- Experience of dealing directly with clients, with a high level of customer service. Ability to access customer requirements and discuss design principles to achieve a suitable solution.
- Good technical aptitude, ideally with a technical qualification, e.g HNC or Higher
- Experience of working as part of a team and individually within what can be a pressurised environment.
- A full driving licence
- Good organisational skills with high attention to detail.
- Highly computer literate.
- Good communication and reporting skills.