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Are you an apprentice trained metal machinist with CNC programming skills looking for your next challenge? We currently have an amazing opportunity available for an experienced CNC Operator, with experience of a twin pallet horizontal machining centre and knowledge of Fanuc control systems would also be a particular advantage, to join our fantastic team in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. 

KOSO Kent Introl Ltd have been manufacturing valves in Britain since 1967.

We engineer and supply high-quality valves to perform in some of the most severe service conditions throughout the world. As experienced valve manufacturers, we’ve built a reputation for providing high-performance products on time and at a competitive price.

Our products can be found right across the globe and are backed by first-class technical expertise and professional aftersales service. Our customers operate in some of the world’s most demanding industries. Whilst the opportunities may be vast, the consequences of failure can also be catastrophic. Our engineering quality, customer focus and fast technical responses give our customers the peace of mind they need.

The role comprises:

Scope: To produce a component to a given engineering drawing.

Principal Duties:

• Check the material issued against the production order matches the production order requirements
• Set all required jaws and tooling on CNC to produce that component
• Check for existing program or program from new
• Turn, drill or mill the component
• Self inspect the component on completion

Other Duties:

• To be flexible to move onto alternate machines when required
• To assist on the inspection bench when busy
• Stamp and debur components
• Update the KBS boards when moving material onto the next operation machine
• Involvement in KBS events/training

Skills and Experience:

• Slinging and lifting
• Manual handling
• Good communicator
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Responsible attitude towards Health and Safety
• Experience of twin pallet horizontal machining centre
• Fanuc control systems programming knowledge preferred

Qualifications:

• Time served Apprentice or equivalent.

Right to work:  Applicants must be able to evidence they have the right to live and work in the UK e.g. UK Passport, Settlement Status, without the need for sponsorship.

We currently have an amazing opportunity available for an experienced Research & Development Manager, ideally with a successful track record in the valve products sector, to join our fantastic team in Brighouse, West Yorkshire / Hybrid.

KOSO Kent Introl Ltd have been manufacturing valves in Britain since 1967.

We engineer and supply high-quality valves to perform in some of the most severe service conditions throughout the world. As experienced valve manufacturers, we’ve built a reputation for providing high-performance products on time and at a competitive price.

Our products can be found right across the globe and are backed by first-class technical expertise and professional aftersales service. Our customers operate in some of the world’s most demanding industries. Whilst the opportunities may be vast, the consequences of failure can also be catastrophic. Our engineering quality, customer focus and fast technical responses give our customers the peace of mind they need.

Dedicated to providing high-quality industrial valves, Research & Development is central to our operation. We’ve earned a reputation for continuous improvement and rising to engineering challenges. Valve Research & Development helps ensure that we keep that reputation.

Scope:
To manage research and development activities for the KKI UK business, including the management of
development engineers and special test functions. In addition the role will plan and monitor R&D spend and
provide key support in the development and delivery of the company strategic initiatives.

Principal Duties:
• Responsible for planning and managing the workload R&D team
• Responsible for providing guidance and support the development of the R&D team.
• Support development of R&D strategy
• Manage schedules, plan, prepare and maintain budgets for R&D projects
• Manage the Engineering special testing area, supporting both R&D projects and contract special testing.
• Management of technical literature for testing activities (F Procedures) and other technical literature
associated with new products
• Manage and maintain the companies NPI process
• Report on capacity management and workload of the team

Other Duties:
• Manage root cause and corrective action review of company NCN’s to determine opportunities for R&D
projects
• Support the wider engineering department with critical and special projects
• Research into new markets, applications and technologies
• Management of the departments design calculation templates
• Manage product commodity codes.

Skills and Experience:
• Experienced user of CAD 2D and 3D (AutoCAD & Inventor preferable)
• Competent in use of Windows MS Office, PLM & LN knowledge preferred but not essential
• Working experience in an engineering office environment
• Accomplished communicator written and verbal.
• 7+ years’ experience of design / applications or relevant experience in valve or similar industry
• Knowledge of design, manufacturing & assembly practices
• Previous working experience of Control / Choke design
• Passion for innovation
• Mentoring of engineers
• Detailed knowledge of valve standards B16.34, ASME VIII etc
• Awareness and drive to meet company timescales

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or HND (equivalent) in Engineering minimum

Remuneration: competitive salary and benefits package, including company pension scheme 5% employee/maximum 10% company, salary sacrifice scheme, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), birthday holiday, additional long service holidays, company sick pay, healthcare (Medicash), flexitime working, hybrid working, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, free on-site parking, easy access to the M62 network.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to manage research and development activities for the KKI UK business, including the management of development engineers and special test functions, plan and monitor R&D spend and provide key support in the development and delivery of the company strategic initiatives then please apply in writing with a letter of application and your curriculum vitae to: helen.holland@kentintrol.com.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and can provide evidence to support this (e.g. UK passport, settled status, indefinite leave to remain).

Closing date for applications: Friday 28th February 2025

NO AGENCIES THANK YOU.