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At Exactaform we pride ourselves on our amazing people. With over 70 employees we are always looking to bring in new additions to our team.

Current open positions at Exactaform

Exactaform are a constantly growing company, often looking for new additions to our amazing team. If you think you would fit well with our culture and values, feel free to apply to one of our open positions.
Principal Engineer
Job Overview
  • Role: Principal Engineer
  • Salary: £47,500 - £51,500
  • Location: Coventry 
  • Work Location: In person
  • Benefits: Private Health, Training and Progression Opportunities, Pension, Bonus, Training, Onsite Gym, Onsite Canteen, Airconditioned Modern Facility

Exactaform are currently on the lookout for a Process Engineer.

Skills & Experience: 

Essential: 

  • Hands on manufacturing experience with 10+ years knowledge of Cylindrical Grinding, and or Erosion, Laser finishing.  
  • A track record of collecting and analysing process and operational data to drive improvements.  
  • History of effective collaboration with various departments to achieve project objectives.  
  • Skills in challenging processes and facilitating change, including implementing new procedures and helping teams adapt to new technologies or methodologies.  
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.  
  • Worked alongside OEMs to implement process optimisation. 

Role & Responsibilities 

  1. Analytical thinking: Analysing data to discover areas that need improvements and upgrades, without compromising on quality. 
  1. Standard operating procedures- Planning and Implementing procedures for all new machines into production. Can demonstrate knowledge of SOPs and their intended purpose.  
  1. Cross-functional collaboration: work collaboratively with various teams, such as R&D, production, and quality assurance for integrated project success. 
  1. Continuous Improvement: Drive our culture of continuous improvement by developing contingency plans to anticipate and address unforeseen challenges promptly. 
  1. Assertive Nature: Prioritise decisions based on critical impact on production timelines and overall efficiency, within a fast paced and task-oriented manufacturing environment. 
  1. Mentoring and Leadership: Experienced in upskilling colleagues/apprentices by delivering support in training programs and sharing technical knowledge.  

 

Desirable Skills:  

  • Management and leadership experience  
  • Knowledge of laser/erosion of PCD desirable. 
  • Have experience with special cutting tool solutions.  

Behaviour: Problem solver,Positive attitude, proactive, self-motivated and a team player.  

Ready for the challenge?  

Apply Today! If you are a meticulous engineer specialising in application and process enhancements, then this one’s for you! Come and be a part of our team and help contribute to the overall goal of ensuring high-quality manufacturing processes at Exactaform. 

Note. Candidates must hold full working rights here in the UK, and due to the nature of our projects, be eligible for security clearance. We are unable to offer sponsorship. 

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Production Support Engineer
  • Role: Production Support Engineer
  • Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
  • Location: Coventry 
  • Work Location: In person
  • Benefits: Private Health, Training and Progression Opportunities, Pension, Bonus, Training, Onsite Gym, Onsite Canteen, Airconditioned Modern Facility

 

Are you a skilled and driven Production or tooling Engineer looking for a challenging new opportunity? Exactaform Cutting Tools is seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Production Support Engineer. With our focus on precision and quality, we're dedicated to designing and manufacturing cutting tools that meet the exact standards of our customers across a range of industries.

Who are we?

Exactaform are an ambitious manufacturing business based in Coventry, supplying global markets around the world. We are a manufacturer of Cutting Tools specializing in PCD – which means Diamond tipped for use in the Aerospace, Automotive, Motorsport and Medical industries. Typical customers will be machining Composites or advanced weird and wonderful materials, which keeps our R&D department busy. 

The reason our customers love us comes from our service, where we offer a guarantee to generate value in their production before they spend a penny. We can optimize their productivity to ensure increased output, or we can look to reduce their unit cost so they can manufacture cheaper, all supported by our own applications team.  

We have a fantastic base with an onsite Gym and Canteen for our employees to enjoy. This demonstrates our commitment to our teams, as we recognize that they are at the heart of the company’s continued success.

Who are you?

A driven and detail-oriented professional with a passion for precision engineering. With a can-do attitude and a strong work ethic, you are committed to ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance. With a background in engineering and manufacturing, you bring wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. You may have experience in a range of areas, including CAD drawings, setter operation of grinding/erosion equipment, route planning, and manufacturing techniques. You will confidently work collaboratively with others, ensuring that they are always focused on achieving shared goals.

What does the job involve?

Conduct inspection operations to ensure the accuracy and quality of cutting tools.
Process all internal rejects to minimize waste and optimize production.
Roaming inspection and first off verification
Plan engineering routes for manufacturing to ensure maximum efficiency and minimize downtime.
Provide production engineering support to ensure optimal tool performance and uptime.
Drive continuous improvement efforts through process improvement initiatives and the implementation of new technologies.
Assist operators with grinding or erosion equipment as necessary to support production

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related experience.
At least 5 years of experience in a production engineering role, with experience in Zoller inspection operation, reject handling process, planning engineering routes for manufacture, and process improvement.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
Experience operating grinding or erosion equipment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

What’s in it for you?

We are looking for committed and ambitious individuals who will fit within our culture. 
Our core values are:
1. Get things done, 
2. Take pride in every detail 
3. Stay down to earth. 

We aim to demonstrate that we are Driven & Ambitious, Passionate & Committed and that we can be flexible with a sense of urgency to allow us to meet customer demands. 

This role is given a high level of responsibility and autonomy and will be extremely rewarding.

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 per annum

Product Manager
    • Role: Product Manager
  • Salary: TBD
  • Location: Coventry 
  • Work Location: In person
  • Benefits: Private Health, Training and Progression Opportunities, Pension, Bonus, Training, Onsite Gym, Onsite Canteen, Airconditioned Modern Facility

 

 

Vision Statement

The company envisions a cleaner and greener future, providing tools and resources for meaningful change. We foster innovation and sustainability, creating a brighter future for generations to come.

 

Mission Statement

Through the provision of optimised cutting tool solutions and technical support, we generate measurable value for manufacturing companies around the world. We strive to be the partner of choice by increasing our customers productivity, reducing costs, and transforming their operations.

We strive for a future where manufacturing is greener, faster and more efficient thanks to the trans formative power of cutting-edge solutions and always challenging the status quo.

 

The Role - reporting to the Operations Director

The purpose of this role is a managerial position that is pivotal to developing and maintaining the Production excellence as a core strength of the company This role acts as an internal gateway for all production related operations. This is achieved through man management, improving productivity and efficiency from the shop floor by introducing or improving current lean principles being adopted. Training and up skilling current and new employees will play a major part in this role as will focusing on health and safety. All the aforementioned are prerequisites to ensure sustainable company growth can be achieved. This role requires an innovative person who is well positioned to deliver strong production and manufacturing competencies to support the company Vision and Mission and further enabling growth.

 

Desired Qualities

You are the type of person who:

  • Is methodical and thoughtful towards their work.
  • Sets high standards for themselves and others.
  • Has a meticulous attention to detail.
  • Uses Data to drive decisions.
  • Experience in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Understands and appreciates the scope of responsibility across different shifts.
  • Is not afraid to get their hands dirty.

 

Main Duties

1. Leadership + Management = Accountability.

The primary function of the Production manager is LMA, including recruitment, hiring, on boarding, training, mentoring, coaching and effective management.

2. Focusing on 3 work streams - Runners Repeater and Strangers, across 3 shifts with a direct headcount of 45.

3. Managing: OTD, Arrears, manufacturing outputs, capacity,

3. Lean management principles to be deployed for productivity/efficiency gains.

4. A focus on Health and Safety compliance throughout the shop floor.

5. Internal training and up skilling using GAP analysis and technical competencies.

6. Focusing on Customer/Product Rejects as a top priority.

 

Our core values define our culture:

Challenging the Status Quo: We push boundaries and embrace change to disrupt industry norms.

Drive and Ambition: Our team is relentlessly committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Passion and Commitment: Our pride in our work fuels our commitment to exceptional quality and exceeding customer expectations.

Sense of Urgency: We act promptly and decisively to ensure timely delivery and quick responses to customer needs.

Our aspirational values:

Credibility and Trust
Teamwork and Collaboration

Technical Manager

Job Title: Technical Manager

Salary: £54,000 - £59,000 DEO + plus Bonus

Contract: Permanent, Fulltime+ hybrid working.

Benefits: Private Health, Training and Progression Opportunities, Pension, Bonus, Training, Onsite Gym, Onsite Canteen, Airconditioned Modern Facility, hybrid working.

Working Hours: Monday -Thursday 7.30am-4.30pm & Friday 7.30am-12.30

Location: Coventry

Reporting to: Engineering Director

About Us

Are you ready to join a team that thrives on innovation, challenges the norm, and drives manufacturing towards a more sustainable future? At Exactaform cutting tools we are an ambitious business based in Coventry, manufacturing and supplying global markets around the world with advanced cutting tool solutions. We are seeking an experienced Technical engineering manager that is focused on process improvements, manufacturing strategies and projects in manufacturing business across a variety of industries.

Role & Responsibilities

Applications and Projects

  • Running, planning, and implementing internal projects to lead the application/ selection of cutting tools across a broad width of machining processes. This will entail working directly with customers to implement their cutting tool solutions.
  • Developing engineering machining solutions to inbound customer enquiries and challenges
  • Onsite application work including process optimisation, problem solving and cutting tool implementation (at customer).
  • Collaborate internally and externally with our customers and to support our sales team to identify where Exactaform can offer improvements to an existing process.

Technical Leadership

  • Leading, mentoring and manging all application related activity and team members.
  • Passionately train, mentor and coach others in the business to improve engineering and application knowledge and experience.
  • Supporting and training sales teams with application skills, process optimisation and cutter selection appropriate to customer needs, both remotely and at customer premises.
  • Building from scratch a team of application engineers who support both internally and externally throughout the business.
  • Collaborate with the wider engineering department to maximise company growth potential and high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Implement processes and systems the provide data to drive decision making for growth and sustainability.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

  • 10 years minimum experience running a CNC milling machine plus 3 years minimum programming/CADCAM experience

OR

  • Have a minimum of 10 years working within a cutting tool business with exposure to customer processes and application experience.
  • Can demonstrate experience of process optimisation including cutter selection.
  • Good knowledge of cutting speeds and feeds, and the effect on both cutter and component
  • Must be competent in Microsoft.

Desirable:

  • Can demonstrate experience where you have shared knowledge, trained, mentored, or coached other team members or colleagues.
  • Knowledge of cutting tools and geometries
  • Knowledge of cutter selection and optimisation
  • Have experience with special cutting tool solutions.
  • Management and leadership experience
  • Worked alongside cutting tool manufacturers to implement process optimisation or experience in customer facing roles, problem solving and project work.

Interview Process: The selection procedure will consist of a three-stage interview process, initially with a phone call to establish essential skills, the second stage will be through a team’s meeting and the final stage is a face-to-face interview.

Our core values define our culture:

  1. Challenging the Status Quo: We push boundaries and embrace change to disrupt industry norms.
  2. Drive and Ambition: Our team is relentlessly committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
  3. Passion and Commitment: Our pride in our work fuels our commitment to exceptional quality and exceeding customer expectations.
  4. Sense of Urgency: We act promptly and decisively to ensure timely delivery and quick responses to customer needs.

Ready for the challenge?

Apply Today! If you are a driven engineer specialising in application and process improvements, then this role is for you! Come and be a part of our team and help contribute to the overall goal of supporting engineering with effective machining solutions

Note. Candidates must hold full working rights here in the UK, and due to the nature of our projects, be eligible for security clearance. We are unable to offer sponsorship.

Are we the right company for you?

Finding a career that’s right for you, where you fit in and excel, is essential.

It’s just as important for us, too, that our people have a sense of belonging.

To help you understand if Exactaform is right for you, we've outlined our six core values. You’ll be a great fit here if they resonate with you too.

Our core values:


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Never accept the status quo.

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Passion and commitment to delivering exceptional quality.

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Stay driven and ambitious.

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Create with urgency.

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Foster teamwork and collaboration.

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Motivation and dedication to achieving true excellence.

We invest in our staff:

  • Private healthcare
  • Flexible bank holidays
  • Subsidised canteen
  • On-site gym and fitness equipment
  • Hybrid working for some roles
  • Flexible pension contribution
  • Internal progression opportunities
  • 24-hour employee assistance hotline

Why do our people choose Exactaform?

“There are some big reasons why I like working here: I appreciate the good relationships, the sense of control, and the flexibility to make changes without difficulty.

The company is expanding and improving, which we’re all passionate about driving forward. Plus, John and Jamie always reinvest in the company, ensuring tomorrow, rather than today, is secured.

Our staff and the culture here are different, too; it isn’t too corporate or restrictive. But, it’s the work-life balance and positivity that really stand out. It really is very good.

Now, I get to watch my grandchildren grow up and help others develop at work. I’ve mentored eight people now, passing my knowledge to a new generation.”

Ricki Nagra
Operations Director

Ricki’s Top Exactaform Benefits

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Relationships
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The company is
comfortable with growth

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Life comes first
at Exactaform

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Upload your CV today

We’re always looking to welcome the best people into our organisation.

What will your application process look like?

Having now employed over 70 team members, and interviewing countless, we have put together a simple but effective application process that automates all.
Step 1: Apply

If you think you match up well to a role and our culture, upload your CV.

Step 2: Meet

If chosen, a relevant team member will arrange an initial phone or video call.

Step 3: Test

Some roles require you to complete a skills test in your relevant area.

Step 4: Interview

You’ll then be invited for a face-to-face interview at our facility.

Step 5: Onboarding

After a successful interview, you’ll enrol in a comprehensive onboarding programme for approximately 12 weeks.

Step 6: Support

Exactaform will provide training, support and mentoring to ensure your success in your role.

Still have questions? Check out our Career FAQs


Office FAQs

Can I work from home?

Yes. Subject to role, hybrid working is in action at Exactaform.

What are the working hours?

7:30 - 4:30 Mon - Thurs

7:30 - 12:30  Fri

Is there opportunity for career progression?

Yes, Exactaform is a growing organisation, and opportunities arise frequently. All roles are advertised internally to offer staff priority.

Shop floor FAQs

What are the working hours and shift patterns?

Day: Mon -Thurs (6am - 4.15pm)

Night: Mon - Thurs (7.15pm - 5.30am)

Weekend: Fri - Sun (6am - 6.30pm per day)

When can I use the on-site gym?

Anytime a manager is on-site (this is typically all day before 5.30pm on weekdays).

Will I be provided with a uniform and PPE?

Uniform is provided. You’ll also receive one pair of work boots per year.

Want to speak to us about our career opportunities?

Get in touch today.