Careers

At Shearline, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class precision engineering solutions across a range of demanding industries. As a forward-thinking, quality-driven manufacturer, we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where innovation and continuous improvement are part of our DNA. We are currently looking for a dedicated Quality Engineer to help uphold and further enhance the excellence our customers expect.

Key Skills Required:

• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent communication skills and can work independently and within a team.
• Experience in investigating both internal and customer Non-conformances including root cause analysis and corrective preventative action.
• The ability to multitask in a fast paced production environment.
• Experience working under ISO 9001/AS9100 processes.
• Knowledge of managing a ISO9001/AS9100 QMS and process creation would be advantageous.
• Experience maintaining suppliers.
• Auditing experience.
• Inspection experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe working practices at all times in accordance with the Health and Safety policy of the company.
• Support production with quality feedback and improvements.
• To promote a culture of customer focus throughout the organisation.
• Establish and maintain quality requirements with customers.
• Liaise with customers on resolution and corrective action implementation of quality issues.
• Dealing with customer returns /reworks.
• Creating and maintaining inspection plans for production.
• Producing quality documents as required by customer specific contracts including PSW, Certificate/Declaration of Conformity, Control Plans and statistical analysis supporting Process Capability.
• In conjunction with manufacturing staff, develop and review processes and assess effectiveness in achieving product realisation.
• Perform product audits against customer and statutory requirements and providing internal training in this activity.
• Maintaining a visible product traceability record system compatible with the AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Monitoring the quality of sub-contract product and liaising with suppliers when required.
• Managing the calibration of measuring equipment and maintaining a full equipment list in support of this activity.
• Delivering quality training to staff as required.
• Assist manufacturing in the deployment and maintenance of 5S workplace organisation.
• Supporting other functions within the Quality Assurance Department as and when required.
• Carry out any other general duties to assist in the smooth running of the company.

We are looking for a CMM Programmer to perform a variety of inspection and programming tasks within our Manufacturing facility.

Duties will include:

• CMM Programming using PC DMIS and M-COSMOS.
• Troubleshooting Issues with CMM programs.
• Helping with Inspecting parts produced, to ensure they are of the required specification and conform to the customers’ drawings if required.
• Meeting strict production deadlines.
• Maintaining cleanliness of CMMs.

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Proactive and adaptable.
• Take pride in producing accurate results and ensuring the quality of the finished product.
• A flexible attitude to work as no two days will be the same.
• Good communication skills.
• Good team player but with capacity to work alone.
• Methodical and accurate – to maintain excellent quality standards.
• Practical – prepared to consider different ways/methods of working.
• Capable of following verbal & written work instruction.
• Understanding of engineering processes.

Reporting directly to the Human Resource Manager you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the process of recruitment, including arranging interviews and issuing employment contracts.
• Supporting internal and external inquiries and requests related to HR.
• Assist the Human Resources Manager with day-to-day administrative duties.
• Compiling and maintaining personnel records and handle personnel information in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulations.
• Providing payroll with employee renumeration and benefit information.
• Support HR Manager in carrying out new starter inductions.
• Support HR Manager to continuously monitor and review HR policies and processes and implement changes where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with employment law requirements.
• Coordinating management-employee communications.
• Undertake projects, as required, to ensure the smooth running of the department.

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will be required to maintain absolute discretion and confidentiality and you will need the following qualities:

• CIPD qualification or qualified by experience is essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of the key principles of employment law.
• Prior office experience is essential with at least 2 years of working in an HR Office and using HR and payroll systems along with comprehensive IT and MS Office skills.

Latest start date: 1 July 2025.

Application deadline: 29 May 2025.

Based on the Cambridgeshire Business Park, in Ely, we are a well-established, sub-contract Engineering Company supplying components to the aerospace, automotive, medical and hi-tech industries.

This is an exciting opportunity in conjunction with a local College to complete an Apprenticeship in Engineering, which will give you a good basis for building your future career.

You could be working in any of the following areas:

• CNC Machining
• Welding and Fabrication
• Assembly
• Laser Cutting
• General Engineering

The apprenticeship

• You will be supported in your studies towards an NVQ Level 3 in Engineering, which together with the practical experience you gain, will provide you with the perfect platform for an exciting career ahead.
• After completion of your apprenticeship, you will also be given the opportunity to complete further training.
• You should have an interest in engineering, a certain amount of manual dexterity, excellent attention to detail, patience, a positive attitude, and plenty of enthusiasm.
• Although working as part of a team, we are looking for someone who has initiative and can in time manage their own workload.
• You must be punctual, reliable, flexible, adaptable and ready to rise to each new challenge.

Applications for apprenticeships for 2025 will be considered from April 2025.

Likely start date:  Summer of 2025.

If interested, please send your CV to:  hilary.austin@shearline.co.uk