Logistics Engineer - Merseyside - Circa £35K (JWT-99988)

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Logistics Engineer
Merseyside, England
Circa £35K

Part of a global organisation, this well established manufacturer of luxury vehicles is currently enjoying success within the market place. They have invested over 200m in new equipment and are at the forefront of modern manufacturing practices and are now looking for a Layout and Logistics Engineer to have total responsibility for the planning, development and implementation of all internal processes.
As the Logistics Engineer you will cover all aspects of materials management from receipt at plant to presentation at point of fit (excluding packaging design / manufacture).

Daily Activities include but are not limited to:
Support Problem and Countermeasure meetings for both MPandL and Production.
Support plant Safety meeting activity for MPandL and Production.
Manage site pallet repair process and specification / contract requirements with contractor.
Review / follow up Production and MPandL End of Shift (EOS report) fall down issues relating to logistics engineering.
Drive internal department Work Group board process. Manage and update all metrics relating to master schedule and scorecard objectives.
Champion MPandL site environmental requirements. Review annual objectives and targets, aspects and impacts and programmes.
The successful candidate must have a degree in electrical engineering or relevant technical discipline with experience of AutoCAD and Practical Problem Solving and Lean Logistics in a manufacturing environment.

Must have the ability to analyse data and present potential solutions.

This role is mainly a dayshift role, but may be required to work 2 shifts to support production requirements. Must be able to work additional hours at short notice.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Paint Specialist - Halewood - £12.50 - 12.50 per hour (DC-99645)

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Paint Specialist
Halewood, Merseyside, England
£12.50 - 12.50 per hour

Our client provides tailored solutions to problems encountered by OEMs and their tiered suppliers throughout the component supply chain.

A new ongoing contract opportunity has arisen for a Paint Specialist with experience in rework.

Requirements for this role include:

- Qualified to City and Guilds Level 2 or NVQ 2 Certification as a minimum
- Minimum of 2 years experience in paint spraying.
- Ability to rework minor dings; dents; touch ups and polish work.
- Ability to diagnose faults.
- Communicate data feedback.
- Experienced in working with new launch models / programmes.
- Ability to problem solve.


In addition, the role will include but will not be limited to the following attributes:

- Understanding of the principles of OEM Plant Work.
- Awareness of safe working practices and basic (car care) behaviours on / off site.
- Understanding of the required standards of professionalism required (appearance, housekeeping and communication).
- Ability to read and understand Inspection Test Plans / WES.
- Ability to use standard inspection tools (micrometer, digital Calliper vernier etc).
- Ability to conduct basic electrical testing (e.g. resistance test, current, power).
- Ability to carry out basic reworking (e.g. drilling, filing, thread cutting, tapping).
- Able to record accurately inspection data results (tick boxes, score sheets etc).
- Ability to comply with Health, Safety and Environment Work Instructions / Risk Assessments etc.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Mechanical Specialist - Halewood - £12.50 - 12.50 per hour (DC-99643)

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Mechanical Specialist
Halewood, Merseyside, England
£12.50 - 12.50 per hour

Our client provides tailored solutions to problems encountered by OEMs and their tiered suppliers throughout the component supply chain.

A new ongoing contract opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Specialist with the following attributes:

- Qualified to City and Guilds Level 2 or NVQ 2 Certification as a minimum.
- Experienced in fault diagnosis, rectification and testing of any mechanical faults (engines, gear boxes, suspension, power train etc).
- Ability to strip and rebuild complex component / assemblies (as aforementioned).
- Experienced in working with new launch models / programmes.
- Experienced of working on diagnostics equipment.

In addition, the role will include but will not be limited to the following attributes:
- Understanding of the principles of OEM Plant Work.
- Awareness of safe working practices and basic (car care) behaviours on / off site.
- Understanding of the required standards of professionalism required (appearance, housekeeping and communication).
- Ability to read and understand Inspection Test Plans / WES.
- Ability to use standard inspection tools (micrometer, digital Calliper vernier etc).
- Ability to conduct basic electrical testing (e.g. resistance test, current, power).
- Ability to carry out basic reworking (e.g. drilling, filing, thread cutting, tapping).
- Able to record accurately inspection data results (tick boxes, score sheets etc).
- Ability to comply with Health, Safety and Environment Work Instructions / Risk Assessments etc.
- Be experienced in mechanical and trim fitting on various vehicles.
- Have ability to carry out thorough inspection of vehicles as per defined preparation programme.
- Capture of standard specifications, optional extras, inoperative functionality and identification of damaged or previously repaired.
- Be experienced in working on retrofit / campaigns.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

General Inspector - Containment and Rework - Halewood - £12.50 - 12.50 per hour (DC-99641)

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General Inspector - Containment and Rework
Halewood, Merseyside, England
£12.50 - 12.50 per hour

Our client provides tailored solutions to problems encountered by OEMs and their tiered suppliers throughout the component supply chain.

A new ongoing contract opportunity has arisen for a General Inspector, specialising in Containment and Rework.

- Understanding of the principles of OEM Plant Work.
- Awareness of safe working practices and basic (car care) behaviours on / off site.
- Understanding of the required standards of professionalism required (appearance, housekeeping and communication).
- Ability to read and understand Inspection Test Plans / WES.
- Ability to use standard inspection tools (micrometer, digital Calliper vernier etc).
- Ability to conduct basic electrical testing (e.g. resistance test, current, power).
- Ability to carry out basic reworking (e.g. drilling, filing, thread cutting, tapping).
- Able to record accurately inspection data results (tick boxes, score sheets etc).
- Ability to comply with Health, Safety and Environment Work Instructions / Risk Assessments etc.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Electrical Specialist - Halewood - £12.50 - 12.50 per hour (DC-99644)

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Electrical Specialist
Halewood, Merseyside, England
£12.50 - 12.50 per hour

Our client provides tailored solutions to problems encountered by OEMs and their tiered suppliers throughout the component supply chain.

A new ongoing contract opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Specialist, experienced in fault diagnosis, rectification and testing of electrical faults of sophisticated vehicles.

Requirements include:

- Qualified to City and Guilds Level 2 or NVQ 2 Certification as a minimum
- Experienced in fault diagnosis, rectification and testing of electrical faults of sophisticated vehicles.
- Experienced in working with the following diagnostics equipment (e.g. Terrain, CIRRUS, CYCLONE, CAN, LIN, MOST, VCATS, iView).
- Understanding of wiring diagrams for vehicle electrical systems and the ability to understand and interpret technical service manuals (GTR etc).
- Knowledge of quality / repair data capture systems such as FLAGS or equivalent.
- Experienced in working with new launch models / programmes.
- Ability to strip and rebuild common interior / exterior trim components (e.g. trims, lamps etc).

In addition, the role will include but will not be limited to the following attributes:

- Understanding of the principles of OEM Plant Work.
- Awareness of safe working practices and basic (car care) behaviours on / off site.
- Understanding of the required standards of professionalism required (appearance, housekeeping and communication).
- Ability to read and understand Inspection Test Plans / WES.
- Ability to use standard inspection tools (micrometer, digital Calliper vernier etc).
- Ability to conduct basic electrical testing (e.g. resistance test, current, power).
- Ability to carry out basic reworking (e.g. drilling, filing, thread cutting, tapping).
- Able to record accurately inspection data results (tick boxes, score sheets etc).
- Ability to comply with Health, Safety and Environment Work Instructions / Risk Assessments etc.
- Be experienced in mechanical and trim fitting on various vehicles.
- Have ability to carry out thorough inspection of vehicles as per defined preparation programme.
- Capture of standard specifications, optional extras, inoperative functionality and identification of damaged or previously repaired.
- Be experienced in working on retrofit / campaigns.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Fitter/Trimmer - Halewood - £12.50 - 12.50 per hour (DC-99642)

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Fitter/Trimmer
Halewood, Merseyside, England
£12.50 - 12.50 per hour

Our client provides tailored solutions to problems encountered by OEMs and their tiered suppliers throughout the component supply chain.

A new ongoing contract opportunity has arisen for a Fitter/Trimmer.

The individual will:

- Be experienced in mechanical and trim fitting on various vehicles.
- Have ability to carry out thorough inspection of vehicles as per defined preparation programme.
- Capture of standard specifications, optional extras, inoperative functionality and identification of damaged or previously repaired.
- Be experienced in working with new launch models / programmes.
- Be experienced in working on retrofit / campaigns.


In addition, the role will include but will not be limited to the following attributes:

- Understanding of the principles of OEM Plant Work.
- Awareness of safe working practices and basic (car care) behaviours on / off site.
- Understanding of the required standards of professionalism required (appearance, housekeeping and communication).
- Ability to read and understand Inspection Test Plans / WES.
- Ability to use standard inspection tools (micrometer, digital Calliper vernier etc).
- Ability to conduct basic electrical testing (e.g. resistance test, current, power).
- Ability to carry out basic reworking (e.g. drilling, filing, thread cutting, tapping).
- Able to record accurately inspection data results (tick boxes, score sheets etc).
- Ability to comply with Health, Safety and Environment Work Instructions / Risk Assessments etc.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Product Engineer - West Midlands - £28k - 32k per year (JUM-99966)

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Product Engineer
West Midlands, England
£28k - 32k per year

A leading supplier of fluid transfer products to the automotive industry require a Product Engineer to work within a small team reporting to the Programme Manager, the role requires a hands on engineer, with experience within a 1st Tier automotive environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead design interface and perform effective Engineering changes to release, and provide effective support to customer PST teams.
Responsibility for product compliance to all internal and customer specifications including driving new validations as required.
Support the product design validation through DFMEA and DVPandR documentation process through DV/ PV/ CV project phases.
Enthusiastic, Conscientious individual with a can do attitude providing attention to detail and ability to produce clear and accurate data.
Liaise with customer providing effective communication in demanding OEM environment.
To support related activities steering to customer program builds and support of internal launches combined with customer STA.
Skills and Specifications
Proven experience in automotive product engineering/ validation environment.
Knowledge of interpreting engineering drawings.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Time served experienced Engineering discipline.
Understanding of DFMEA techniques.
Engineering qualification.

Desirable
Experience of fluid transfer systems such as; TOC, PAS
Understanding of OEM practices.
Experience of CAD packages.

Overseas travel will be required when necessary to support engineering issues and provide program/ launch assistance.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Software Engineer - Gillingham (JUM-99926)

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Software Engineer
Gillingham, Kent, England
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Our Client is a World Leader in the innovation, Design and Manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection Equipment are and now looking for a Software Engineer to work on a contract basis to develop complex real-time electronic control systems for use with diesel fuel injection equipment.
The software engineer s main activities will be drawn from, but not limited to, the following:

Software
Use of RTW to generate auto code from Matlab/Simulink from executable specification
Manual coding of software from model specification using MISRA C under a defined process
Configuration Controlled and Managed by ClearQuest/ClearCase
Static Analysis using QAC to MISRA (plus local) guidelines
For PowerPC (Diab Data compiler) and C167 (Tasking compiler) target platforms

Testing
Participate in software review, debug and analysis
Software level module testing of hand written code using RTRT
Software level module testing of auto generated code using Reactis
Software level unit testing using Polyspace
Ideally the successful applicant will hold a degree with experience in an embedded application field.
Previous experience in developing real time systems with proven hands on experience on Matlab/Simulink and development of embedded C Code

An understanding of diesel application and associated fuel injection equipment with hands on experience on RTW would be ideal.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Calibration Engineer - Park Royal (JUM-99962)

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Calibration Engineer
Park Royal, Greater London, England
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Our Client is a World Leader in the innovation, Design and Manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection Equipment are now looking for a Calibration Engineer to work as a team member responsible for engine calibration development to achieve new levels of emissions legislation, fuel economy targets and application requirements.
Based at the heavy duty diesel technical centre, the role will be particularly varied.
It will involve investigation of system concerns and traditional calibration activities.
Frequent use of engine test cells, diesel test rigs, bench simulators and other climatic chambers is expected.

The nature of this position is particularly flexible, with a wide range of interesting engineering challenges to be faced daily.

Further tasks may involve visits to customer sites to support existing engine test resource, the successful candidate should therefore be prepared for some foreign travel to be mutually agreed.

An extensive and broad ranging opportunity for a candidate interested in the area of diesel fuel injection and associated control systems.
Educated to degree level or equivalent with proven hands on engine base calibration experience involving daily use and operation of engine test beds.
Vehicle calibration experience will be considered supplementary.
Experience with calibration processes and tool-chains such as ATI Vision, ETAS Inca, AVL Cameo and Puma;
Working appreciation of embedded control techniques including being able to follow Matlab / Simulink diagrams;
Excellent communication skills are essential. Will need to be able to communicate via reports, memos and presentations;
Understanding of calibration release process, and associated documentation.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Calibration Engineer - London (JUM-99923)

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Calibration Engineer
London, Greater London, England
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Our Client is a World Leader in the innovation, Design and Manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection Equipment are now looking for a contract Calibration Engineer to work as a team member responsible for engine calibration development to achieve new levels of emissions legislation, fuel economy targets and application requirements.
Based at the heavy duty diesel technical centre, the role will be particularly varied.
It will involve investigation of system concerns and traditional calibration activities.
Frequent use of engine test cells, diesel test rigs, bench simulators and other climatic chambers is expected.

The nature of this position is particularly flexible, with a wide range of interesting engineering challenges to be faced daily.

Further tasks may involve visits to customer sites to support existing engine test resource, the successful candidate should therefore be prepared for some foreign travel to be mutually agreed.

An extensive and broad ranging opportunity for a candidate interested in the area of diesel fuel injection and associated control systems.
Educated to degree level or equivalent with proven hands on engine base calibration experience involving daily use and operation of engine test beds.
Vehicle calibration experience will be considered supplementary.
Experience with calibration processes and tool-chains such as ATI Vision, ETAS Inca, AVL Cameo and Puma;
Working appreciation of embedded control techniques including being able to follow Matlab / Simulink diagrams;
Excellent communication skills are essential. Will need to be able to communicate via reports, memos and presentations;
Understanding of calibration release process, and associated documentation.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Design Engineer - Berkshire (PBA-98294)

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Design Engineer
Berkshire, England
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A world leading supplier of high performance transmissions, requires a Design Engineer to provide support due to increased product demand. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that for nearly two decades has ensured that customers from all sectors meet, or even exceed, their targets by drawing on their unique blend of design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Specialising in Transmission Technology, supplying the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Marine and Motor Sports Sectors.
Reporting to a Senior Engineer and working as part of a small cohesive team, the Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and detail of gearbox components and complete transmission systems in consultation with the production/manufacturing group.
Ideally Degree qualified, candidates will have proven experience within the design and development of rotating mechanical components preferably for Transmission, Driveline and/or Differential projects. Candidates will possess design capabilities using UG NX5.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Project Engineer / PMST Leader for Glasshouse and Lids Systems - 20150/TFI - £23.72 Ltd Co - Gaydon (TFI-99517)

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Project Engineer / PMST Leader for Glasshouse and Lids Systems - 20150/TFI - £23.72 Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
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Position Description:

Project Engineer / PMST Leader for Glasshouse and Lids Systems for forward model programmes.
Skills Required:

Proven Project management capability demonstrated by recent delivery on time and budget. Engineering knowledge of Lids Mechanisms component design, function, performance, production and manufacturing requirements. Knowledge of Electrical Systems and Body in White design. Excellent communications skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels. PC Literacy. Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word etc. Significant experience in use of engineering tools, FMEA, Six Sigma, problem resolution etc.



Skills Preferred:

CAD Literacy. Ability to manipulate and interrogate CAD data and use associated visualisation tools. Ability to generate CAD data in Catia v5 would be an advantage. Any person supplied should have a valid UK driving licence and meet the medical requirements of OEM facilities. Working knowledge of project delivery processes, GPDS / FPDS / PPAP. Working knowledge of change management processes, AIMS, WERS, PACN.
Experience Required:

Successful history of delivery within the automotive sector.



Education Required:

Ideally degree educated.



Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Automotive Camera System PMST Leader - 20212 - £27.94 Limited Co - West Midlands (TFI-99914)

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Automotive Camera System PMST Leader - 20212 - £27.94 Limited Co
West Midlands, England
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Automotive Camera System PMST Leader for Luxury car Programmes is required.


Skills Required:

Working knowledge of automotive camera/vision systems; vehicle system architecture; component design and validation
Skills Preferred:

Understanding of engineering design quality toolsets/processes.
Good communication skills.
Excellent specification generation and test experience.



Experience Required:

Proven track record in engineering project management and delivery.



Experience Preferred:

Knowledge of Driver Assistance Features.
Understanding of the Global Product Development System (GPDS)
Education Required:

Engineering Degree or equivalent



Additional Information :
Whitley/Gaydon

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Stability Control Software Engineer - 20205 - TFI/£26.84 LTD - Gaydon (TFI-99849)

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Stability Control Software Engineer - 20205 - TFI/£26.84 LTD
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
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Defining customer level functions and usage cases for stability control systems and their associated software definition including interface and communication requirements. Agreeing these requirements with the software team leading to successful software design.
The define of stability controls functions for implementation on new vehicle projects is to:

Develop functional requirements to deliver the required functions Create customer based usage cases to explain how the function should operate
Develop these functions, functional requirements and usage cases to the supplier in order to enable a robust first application to delivery.


Skills Preferred:

Doors, Microsoft Office, CAN Analysis


Experience Required:

Experience in software function definition and interface specification for vehicle networks. Experience in CAN network protocols.



Experience Preferred:

Experience in vehicle stability control systems and their associated interfaces


Education Required:
Engineering or electronic engineering degree


Education Preferred:

Engineering or electronic engineering masters

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Infotainment Systems Engineer - 20031/TFI - £27.94 Ltd Co Rate - West Midlands (TFI-99455)

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Infotainment Systems Engineer - 20031/TFI - £27.94 Ltd Co Rate
West Midlands, England
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Position Description:

Project management of infotainment system to a particular vehicle line (module leader). The module leader will be responsible for managing programme metrics (issues management status, sign off (DVP) status, cost status, weight status) and generating overall programme plans (software delivery plans, PSW delivery plans, issues resolution plans) and progressing/escalating issues which require assistance to the management team. The role will also require the engineer to report out the status of infotainment to senior meetings (CPE/CFE reviews) on a regular basis.
Skills Required:

Project management, self motivated, ability to drive supplier, ability to report out status, ability to manage engineers, project management knowledge.



Skills Preferred:

WERS, AIMs, eFDVS, presenting skills
Experience Required:

Automotive experience, either in supply base or for OEM, project management



Education Required:

Engineering qualification



Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Comfort Controls Module Leader - 20078/TFI - £27.94 Ltd Co - West Midlands (TFI-99174)

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Comfort Controls Module Leader - 20078/TFI - £27.94 Ltd Co
West Midlands, England
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Position Description:

Comfort Controls Saloons Module Leader
Skills Required:

Engineering project management

Vehicle system/component design understanding essential



Skills Preferred:

Understanding of engineering design quality toolsets/processes. Ability to communicate to all levels.
Experience Required:

Proven track record in engineering project management and delivery. Confident in delivering presentations.



Experience Preferred:

Knowledge of automotive electrical systems essential. Understanding of the Global Product Development System.



Education Required:

Engineering Degree or equivalent.



Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Automotive Development Engineers - Transmissions, Driveline or Air Induction - Basildon (NGO-99077)

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Automotive Development Engineers - Transmissions, Driveline or Air Induction
Basildon, Essex, England
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As a Component / Sub System or Systems Engineer within the Pti team, the successful candidate will have responsibility for design and release of the relevant PTi commodities into the affected vehicle lines. Lead the integration of the PTi commodity into the vehicle to meet DCDQ requirements and brand specific DNA goals with responsibility for the design, development and releasing of the systems to meet cost, weight, reliability, NVH and durability objectives. Responsible for gathering and analysing powertrain and vehicle functional requirements and translating these into component and sub-system specifications.
Skills Required:
Experience in a related engineering activity with experience of definition and development of hardware functionality is desirable. Familiarity with overall powertrain function and knowledge of Powertrain attributes (NVH, Durability, Cost, Weight etc) would be desirable. Experience of work planning and project management techniques and the normal suite of engineering development tools (FMEA, DVP, 8D, etc.) are desirable.




Experience in either Manual Transmissions Driveline, Air Induction.


Education Preferred:

Beng or BSc in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Calibration Engineer - Transmissions 36063 - £26.10 Ltd Co Rate - Basildon (NGO-98618)

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Calibration Engineer - Transmissions 36063 - £26.10 Ltd Co Rate
Basildon, Essex, England
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Our client is a leading OEM at the prestige end of the automotive market and has a passion for better ideas, whether pushing the limits of technology and design or bringing people together within a community.
Position Description:

Plan, lead and implement automatic transmission control calibrations to meet vehicle level targets for shift quality and scheduling, emissions, fuel economy and performance feel and driving smoothness. Assist in vehicle/powertrain issue identification and resolution. Lead, develop, and execute development work plans. Develop strategy and calibration improvements in response to quality and customer reports. Develop and maintain appropriate documentation for reporting to vehicle programme.



Skills Required:

Understanding of the principles and dynamic characteristics of automatic transmissions, internal combustion engines (petrol and diesel), driveline and installation systems. Knowledge of automatic transmission and engine control systems. Knowledge of the major powertrain attributes; PFandD, fuel economy, exhaust emissions, engine and transmission OBD.
Skills Preferred:

Knowledge of powertrains, vehicle sub-systems, electrical systems, controls system.



Experience Required:

PT development and calibration/tuning. Usage of PC based CAN development tools, vehicle diagnostic and calibration tools. Minimum of 2 years driving experience with full clean licence in categories B, BE, C1 and C1E. UK work permit EU.



Experience Preferred:

INCA Dev tools



Education Required:

Degree in mechanical engineering or EE or equivalent.



Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Project Manager - Powertrain - 36572 - NGO/£24.05 LTD - Basildon (NGO-99805)

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Project Manager - Powertrain - 36572 - NGO/£24.05 LTD
Basildon, Essex, England
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This position is in the PTIM Powerpack project office, coordinating Diesel Engine Powerpack planning for commercial vehicle programs



This role will require a candidate to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of P/Train component systems, especially focused on current Diesel engines.

The successful candidate will be required to work very closely with the Diesel engine team, the P/Train component, calibration and development teams to develop input and manage workstreams to successfully achieve the Powerpack project deliverables.
Skills Required:

Excellent project management skills.
Excellent Diesel Engine knowledge.
PC skills, Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc.
Be a good team builder, be able to manage large meetings and facilitate issue resolution. Good understanding of current vehicle emission standards and technologys.
Good understanding of component design processes.
(GPDS, Integrator, WERS, AVBoM, eFDVS etc)



Skills Preferred:
Good knowledge of DFMEA principles and other general quality tools. Working knowledge of calibration and P/Train control strategy.
Experience Required:

Experience of Diesel engine components and development and relevant P/Train components and systems, materials and production processes.


Education Required:
Degree preferred

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Purchase Engineer - Vendor Tooling - Gaydon - £23.10 - 23.10 per hour (DRP-99953)

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Purchase Engineer - Vendor Tooling
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£23.10 - 23.10 per hour

Our automotive client is a market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in the Midlands.

A new 6 month contract opportunity has arisen for a Purchase Engineer (Vendor Tooling) to provide Supplier Technical Assistance and Outsource Support.

Based in Warwickshire, the individual will be responsible for the following:

- Receiving exit packs and samples from Engineers
- Support generation of interim TKT data
- Conduct run at rate on dies post commission
- Review capability data against CRT and exit reports
- Sign off master part for TKT run, against DIMN data
- Organise Plant Line trial at customer facility
- Develop plan to deliver to Phase 3 PSW
- Handover to current Site Engineer
- Sign off interim PSW and commence serial supply
- Support update shared capacity model and validate


It is essential that the individual holds a full, clean driving licence as visits to other sites, as well as suppliers may be necessary.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Engine Development Engineer - 36511/NGO - £21.73 Ltd Co - Dagenham (NGO-99531)

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Engine Development Engineer - 36511/NGO - £21.73 Ltd Co
Dagenham, Greater London, England
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Position Description:

Engineering role within a project management team that controls a new engine development program. The role includes project managing the development of the components, sub-systems and completing engine sign-off in-line with deliverables. It includes liaising with functional engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, finance and vehicle teams to deliver the complete program. It includes creating and managing project delivery plans. It includes tracking project deliverables and control metrics, and producing reports.
Skills Required:

Technical and program management experience in the field of engine engineering.

Technical knowledge of engine components and development.

Self motivated with excellent team and leadership skills.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to produce management report out metrics and highlight issues.

Demonstrated ability to deliver within program constraints and manage change with a can do, positive attitude.

Ability to use appropriate quality tools and techniques

PC skills: MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project.



Skills Preferred:

Ability to liaise with cross-functional teams.
Experience Required:

Experience of major global projects with a demonstrated ability to plan and control. Experience of engine components, systems and materials and production processes used in component manufacture. Experience of product change systems. Knowledge of OEM Global Product Development System.



Education Required:

MSc in Mechanical Engineering, or similar, preferred.



Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Calibration Engineer - Transmissions 36063 - £26.10 Ltd Co Rate - Basildon (NGO-98618)

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Calibration Engineer - Transmissions 36063 - £26.10 Ltd Co Rate
Basildon, Essex, England
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Our client is a leading OEM at the prestige end of the automotive market and has a passion for better ideas, whether pushing the limits of technology and design or bringing people together within a community.
Position Description:

Plan, lead and implement automatic transmission control calibrations to meet vehicle level targets for shift quality and scheduling, emissions, fuel economy and performance feel and driving smoothness. Assist in vehicle/powertrain issue identification and resolution. Lead, develop, and execute development work plans. Develop strategy and calibration improvements in response to quality and customer reports. Develop and maintain appropriate documentation for reporting to vehicle programme.



Skills Required:

Understanding of the principles and dynamic characteristics of automatic transmissions, internal combustion engines (petrol and diesel), driveline and installation systems. Knowledge of automatic transmission and engine control systems. Knowledge of the major powertrain attributes; PFandD, fuel economy, exhaust emissions, engine and transmission OBD.
Skills Preferred:

Knowledge of powertrains, vehicle sub-systems, electrical systems, controls system.



Experience Required:

PT development and calibration/tuning. Usage of PC based CAN development tools, vehicle diagnostic and calibration tools. Minimum of 2 years driving experience with full clean licence in categories B, BE, C1 and C1E. UK work permit EU.



Experience Preferred:

INCA Dev tools



Education Required:

Degree in mechanical engineering or EE or equivalent.



Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

CFD Analyst - 20189 - KDN/£27.93 LTD - Coventry - £27.93 ph LTD Co Rate (KDN-99777)

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CFD Analyst - 20189 - KDN/£27.93 LTD
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£27.93 ph LTD Co Rate

Part of a global organisation, this well established manufacturer of luxury vehicles is currently enjoying success within the market place. They have invested over 200m in new equipment and are at the forefront of modern manufacturing practices.

Position: CFD Analyst



Skills Required:


"Construction of CFD models from CAD geometry using JLR toolset e.g: Star CCM+ / Catia V5 Report Writing "


Skills Preferred:
Programming skills (e.g. Fortan / Matlab etc)
Experience Required:

Proven track record in CFD analysis of Powertrain systems.


Experience Preferred:

Experience using Star CD and programming skills (e.g. Java, Fortan and Matlab etc).
Education Required:

Degree / Post Doctorate in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.


Additional Information :



NB: 2 off positions.
Required to provide fluid flow and heat transfer analysis of a variety of powertrain components and systems using proprietary software tools.


Required to be fully competent in using STAR CCM+ for analysis of engine/powertrain components

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Base Engine System Leaders 20199 - KDN/£23.74 LTD - Coventry - £23.74 Ph LTD Co (KDN-99847)

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Base Engine System Leaders 20199 - KDN/£23.74 LTD
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£23.74 Ph LTD Co

Part of a global organisation, this well established manufacturer of luxury vehicles is currently enjoying success within the market place. They have invested over 200m in new equipment and are at the forefront of modern manufacturing practices.



Position Title:
Engineer Specialists



Division:
Power Train
The role is to be a key system leader within the base engine department with technical leadership expertise in at least one area of base engine engineering.



Candidates must be technical leaders capable of managing a small team and providing technical guidance and decision making in at least one key area of engine engineering, FEAD or sensors and actuators.

Skills Required:
The base engine, sensors, actuators and Front end ancillaries drive (FEAD) departments are undergoing growth and need specialist engineers with delivery experience in areas of petrol / diesel system engineering, FEAD concept layout, electro-mechanical system engineering, fault diagnosis and technology strategy.

Essential skills include an in-depth knowledge of base engine systems engineering either in a design environment of a development and test environment.
High level of communication and organisational skills In depth knowledge of quality tools application and supplier management For test engineers an in depth knowledge of engine test methods on dyno and in vehicle a deep working knowledge of at least on specialised area of the department either within engine system design(Petrol or diesel), engine test and development .


Skills Preferred:
Additional skills preferred would be in the application of engineering systems on high performance diesel engines, combined with concept to launch experience.



Education:
Degree Preferred.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Engine Development Engineer - 36586 - KDN/£16.20 LTD - Dagenham - £16.20 Ph LTD Co Rate (KDN-99859)

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Engine Development Engineer - 36586 - KDN/£16.20 LTD
Dagenham, Greater London, England
£16.20 Ph LTD Co Rate

Our client, a leading OEM at the prestige end of the automotive market and has a passion for better ideas, whether pushing the limits of technology and design or bringing people together within a community.

They are now looking for a lead development of Engine Engineering lifetime resource estimations for Global engine development programs to support the Global Process.
Monitor and control the calendarisation of engine program annual resources for each program at respective milestones whilst maintaining lifetime targets.

Update program budget estimations in line with the latest design assumptions and track changes at each gateway.

Skills Required:

Develop a mechanism/process for budget allocation down to engine subsystem level for deployment across the respective Engine Engineering teams.
Align the global resource tool to reflect the true work content for respective subsystems and functional areas.
Map and align functional activities between FNA and FoE Engine Engineering to meet our clients objectives.
Study and deep-dive the resource estimation `cookbook` for each sub-system and functional area to identify inconsistencies and make recommendations for alignment.
Recommend improvements to the Global Resource Estimation Tool (GRM) based on subsystems complexity analysis and activity mapping.
Drive engineering efficiencies across programs with common objectives and deliverables. Work with engineering teams to identify and capture operational synergies.

Maintain robust documentary evidence of Engine Engineering resource estimations. Promote the adoption of common budget planning / business practice across engine program teams.
Skills Preferred:

Knowledge of Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) and vehicle subsystems.
Basic understanding of systems, e.g. WERS, AVBOM.



Experience Required:

Proven experience in development of Program Lifetime budget estimations in Automobile Industry.
Proven record in process-building/continuous improvement to manage complex and large business issues.
Analyzing and improving estimation software/models.
Reporting, leading meetings and presenting to Middle/Senior Management.
Proven skills in co-coordinating and aligning global multifunctional teams.
Controlling annual Program budgets



Education Required:

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Automobile).
A business qualification would be an advantage

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Powertrain Mounting System Engineer - 36527 - £26.51 Ltd Co - KDN - Basildon - £26.51 Ph Ltd Co (KDN-99774)

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Powertrain Mounting System Engineer - 36527 - £26.51 Ltd Co - KDN
Basildon, Essex, England
£26.51 Ph Ltd Co

Our client is a leading OEM at the prestige end of the automotive market and has a passion for better ideas, whether pushing the limits of technology and design or bringing people together within a community.



Position Description:

Powertrain Mounting System Engineer, responsible for design, development and testing of engine and transmission mounting components, for application in OEM vehicles worldwide.
Skills Required:

Design and development of mechanical systems. Project management and problem solving skills. Ability to work with minimum supervision. Keen to take on responsibility. Work in a multi functional environment and deliver tasks in time and with high quality. Good PC and communication skills.



Skills Preferred:

Working knowledge of OEM Releasing system (WERS) and Product Development System (GPDS) a distinct advantage.
Experience Required:

Candidates should have experience working in a Mechanical Engineering activity preferably in the automotive sector Experience in component durability and NVH would be useful to the position.



Experience Preferred:

Experience in Rubber to Metal and Aluminium casting industries would be a distinct advantage.



Education Required:

Candidates must have a minimum of HND in Mechanical Engineering, ideally educated to Degree level.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Cylinder Block Component Engineer - 35735 - £23.40 Ltd Co Rate - Dagenham - £23.40 Ltd Co Rate (KDN-97763)

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Cylinder Block Component Engineer - 35735 - £23.40 Ltd Co Rate
Dagenham, Greater London, England
£23.40 Ltd Co Rate

Our client, a leading OEM at the prestige end of the automotive market and has a passion for better ideas, whether pushing the limits of technology and design or bringing people together within a community.



Position Description:

Cylinder Block Component Engineer
Skills Required:

As a Cylinder Block Engineer you will be principally responsible for the design, development, sign-off and release of cylinder block systems into production.



Candidates RandR`s: Knowledge of cylinder block design. Knowledge of structural engine components. Knowledge of casting processes and materials as well as process control technologies. Knowledge of machining techniques and technologies as well as tolerance design. Ability to interpret CAE and CFD analysis data to determine impact on the geometry of castings. Development and maintenance of rigorous work plans that co-ordinate the efforts of foundries together with machining activities to ensure program delivery commitments are met.



Skills Preferred:

Must be proficient in Outlook, WERS, Excel, Word etc. Must be able to handle a varied work load within tight time constraints. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to operate within a diverse team environment.
Experience Required:

Experience in a similar discipline.



Experience Preferred:

Knowledge of OEM AIMS and E-Tracker systems preferred.



Education Required:

Engineering Degree or equivalent



Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Test/Development Engineer - Warwickshire - £20 - 25 per hour (KH-99941)

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Test/Development Engineer
Warwickshire, England
£20 - 25 per hour

Our client is a leading independent provider of product engineering, research, testing information and certification to the worldwide automotive industry and is based in Warwickshire.

An opportunity has arisen for a Test/Development Engineer on an ongoing contract basis.

Based in the structural test department at a vehicle manufacturer in South Warwickshire, you will be responsible for running whole vehicle structural and durability tests on 4 poster rigs.

Responsibilities will include overseeing the design and construction of test fixtures, running tests, programming control parameters and data collection

You will also be responsible for fabricating servo-hydraulic rigs for component testing, running tests and collating data.


Role Requirements:

- Minimum HNC, ideally a Degree is essential.
- Previous servo rig test experience is essential.
- Previous automotive experience on whole vehicle testing of some nature e.g. crash or structures.
- Candidates from an automotive rig testing background will be considered.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Budget Co-Ordinator - Gaydon - £15.60 - 15.60 per year + �15.59 Ph LTD Co Rate 1) (JWT-99863)

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Budget Co-Ordinator
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£15.60 - 15.60 per year + ?15.59 Ph LTD Co Rate 1)

Our automotive client is a market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in the Midlands.

Position Description:
Budget coordination work with APC team to identify affordable cost targets for outsource, create forecasts.
Work with PD finance to embed the costs into the PD budget and programme finance metrics, track spending etc.
Order cover coordination
Raise purchase order requests and monitor progress through the process to order cover Track invoicing against deliverables
Manage the fiscal year renewal of contracts via new order cover.
Management support.
Organise reviews, agendas, record actions etc.
Create monthly reports to management.
Create and update scorecard, master schedule, plans, timing etc for outsourced programmes.
Skills Required:

Demonstrate high level of motivation and resourcefulness, to be able to operate without direction
Good communication, interpersonal skills, self confidence, self motivation and be able to deliver with minimum supervision
Understanding and relevant experience in a purchasing or finance environment Demonstrate attention to detail, creation of and manipulation of complex spreadsheets Experience of budget control

Use of microsoft office and general PC skills Previous experience of working with third parties.



Experience Required:

Related purchase and/or finance team experience. If no suitable experienced candidates are available then graduates with appropriate degrees will be considered.



Experience Preferred:

Knowledge of our clients systems and processes (if not, training will be provided)
Education Required:

Relevant accounting and/or experience in financial and/or purchasing functions



Additional Information:

Gaydon/Whitley

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Data Analytics Audit Specialist - 36610 - JWT/ 23.97 LTD - Great Warley - £24 per year + �23.97 Ph LTD Co Rate (JWT-99894)

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Data Analytics Audit Specialist - 36610 - JWT/ 23.97 LTD
Great Warley, Essex, England
£24 per year + ?23.97 Ph LTD Co Rate

Our client, a leading OEM at the prestige end of the automotive market and has a passion for better ideas, whether pushing the limits of technology and design or bringing people together within a community.



The ideal candidate will have internal audit experience combined with direct experience using ACL at an intermediate to advanced level, including script development.



The General Auditors Office (GAO) provides internal audit support to manufacturing, sales and finance organizations across Europe.

The CAAT Audit Specialist will be required to help the team identify, prioritize and deliver opportunities for CAAT testing, working in conjunction with GAO audit staff and management.


The position will include the mentoring and support of staff in the learning and use of CAAT tools and techniques. Audit areas may include sales processing, payroll, general accounting, material planning.

Travel is expected to be less that 15% and limited to our clients site in Cologne on a Monday - Friday basis.

Experience of CAAT auditing to support any of Sarbanes-Oxley, FCPA, UK FSA , Fraud Detection or Data Protection areas would be of special interest.



Due to the nature of the role a specific Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure agreement must be entered into. A copy will be provided on request.

Experience Required:

Excellent presentation and communication skills.
English language (verbal and written).
Ability to effectively engage customer personnel in solution discussions to resolve issues regarding audit and controls analysis, continuous auditing, continuous monitoring, data access and analysis, and reporting.
Demonstrates effective personal time management and ability to multi-task.
Analytic and report writing skills.
Results oriented.
Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.



Education Required:

Professional accreditation preferred (e.g., CIA, CA, CGA, CMA, CPA, CFE, CISA etc.)

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

NVH Principal Engineer - Solihull (KH-99680)

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NVH Principal Engineer
Solihull, West Midlands, England
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THE ROLE:

The role involves a wide range of NVH related tasks ranging from leadership of NVH tasks towards external customers and suppliers as well as internal ones to simple FRF test work for identifying first bending modes and to complete sub system NVH in the vehicle environment. You will be involved in continuous development and updating of NVH test methodologies, and expectation is given to new ideas and proposals, too

Client is one of the world`s largest producers of vehicle safety systems supplying a wide range of vehicle manufacturers including VW, Ford, GM, Mercedes, Peugeot, Renault and Fiat. The design of these products is performed in the client`s prestigious technical centre in Solihull, home of high tech Engineering Research and Development activities for over 40 years.

What you will do:-

- Lead own NVH tasks defined for and in the NVH team within EPS Column Drive.
- Investigate, measure, analyse and report on NVH issues at any level using structured test methodologies to prevent production issues.
- Develop NVH specifications for the system and cascade them from vehicle to component level.
- Provide support to production sites around the World.
- Develop new component level specifications using proven test methodologies.
- Carry out administration tasks as time booking, report creating, etc. in timely manner.


What we are looking for:

Essential:-

- Extensive experience in practical NVH measurements and problem solving.
- Degree level qualified in a related subject area or proven practical experience.
- Experience with steering and steering products like bearing and motor noise would be advantageous.
- Experience with industry standard NVH equipment, LMS, PAK, Head Acoustics etc.
- Matlab and / or Labview with some programming expertise preferred.

Desirable:-

- Leadership of projects or program would be advantageous.
- Experience in performing operating deflection shape measurements and modal analysis would be advantageous, performed using LMS Test Lab.
- Experiment design experience using DOE, Shainin and / or Six Sigma methodologies would be advantageous.
- German language skills advantageous.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Electrical Systems Engineer - Peterborough - £23 - 25 per hour (KH-94719)

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Electrical Systems Engineer
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
£23 - 25 per hour

We are recruiting for an Electrical Systems Engineer position on an ongoing contract to be based in Peterborough.

This position will specifically support Tracked Machine applications.

This position will work with a team of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineers and be accountable for contributing to the cost-effective concepting, development, design, schematics and detailing of machine electrical systems and subsystems.
Candidates may work more directly with different organisational units, suppliers, customers and/or other teams located around the world.

This requires the ability to communicate technical information in a concise and accurate manner. Success factors for this position include demonstrating a mastery of electrical engineering concepts.

Major challenges facing candidates are meeting goals for project delivery dates, cost, defect free designs, reliability and performance, and managing multiple priorities


Minimum Requirements:

- An accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience.
- Candidates have usually gained 4 to 7 years of experience and are able to perform complex assignments.

- A self-starter with strong technical collaboration skills.
- Must have ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well employees in other units and suppliers worldwide.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Chassis Design Engineers / chassis packaging - Solihull - to £30/hr or to £42K (KH-99343)

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Chassis Design Engineers / chassis packaging
Solihull, West Midlands, England
to £30/hr or to £42K

A successful and expanding automotive tier 1 supplier of suspension and steering components is growing its technical capability and winning major new business. It is seeking several design and packaging engineers with chassis experience to work on a perm or contract basis for a minimum of 12 months.

Rates are up to £28-30 per hour or to £42K perm depending on experience. Less experienced candidates are encouraged to apply too.

Ideally you will have CATIA V5 experience with some experience of chassis, chassis systems or components, packaging chassis systems in either automotive, truck or motorsport, e.g. brakes, steering, suspension, subframe. Exceptional candidates will be considered without V5 experience but you must have a high end 3D systems and extra chassis systems.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Calibration Engineer - Crewe - £40k per year (KH-98722)

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Calibration Engineer
Crewe, Cheshire, England
£40k per year

Our client is a major manufacturer of prestigious vehicles committed to manufacturing improvement and engineering excellence with strong investment backing from a major global group and a new vehicle product range in development.

They are seeking to appoint a Calibration Engineer on a permanent basis. The individual will be responsible for the calibration of W12 and V8 engines to meet regulations and product enhancements concerning exhaust emissions, OBDII, fuel consumption, drivability and for all markets worldwide

Reporting to the Engine Calibration Senior Engineer, the individual will be responsible for the following:

- Creation of specifications for EMS calibration.
- Calibration of EMS using ETAS development tools (INCA etc) with Bosch functionality.
- Specification and validation of software functions.
- Compilation and validation of datasets.
- Planning test and development programs including: engine and vehicle preparation and instrumentation; test program specification.
- Conducting and supervising tests in test facilities across National and International locations.
- Planning and participation in hot and cold field trials in various locations around the world.
- Management of suppliers.
- Liaison with other departments.
- Support of prototype cars and engines.


Role Requirements:

- Degree in relevant engineering discipline or HNC in Engineering; or relevant experience.
- Significant experience of EMS calibration on Bosch ME7 or ME9 (or other EMS with electronic throttle control and torque based architecture) including engine mapping, exhaust emissions, OBDII and drivability in hot, cold and high altitude conditions.
- Experience of using INCA with Bosch functionality.
- A full understanding of exhaust emission and OBDII regulations and fuel specifications worldwide.
- PC literate, good communication skills, be proven self-starter and work independently.
- Communicate effectively at all levels
- Excellent problem solving skills

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

CAD / Packaging Senior Engineer - Coventry (KH-95976)

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CAD / Packaging Senior Engineer
Coventry and India
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Our client is one of the world`s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established for more than 60 years its product line-up has, more recently, moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles.

They are currently seeking to recruit a CAD/Packaging Engineer on an ongoing contract basis.

The position is based primarily in the Warwick area, although international travel may be required from time to time to meet programme requirements.

The individual will be responsible for the following:

* Vehicle Compatibility - Ensure detail component designs are compatible and lead resolution of cross-aggregate compatibility issues until resolution actions are agreed.
* Digital Vehicle Approval - Approve compatibility of all new releases, prior to data being released in Teamcenter.
* Work with interfacing functions to improve the robustness and usability of the PLM derived DMU.
* Identify package issues through weekly CAD and DMU reviews.
* Ensure vehicle architecture compatibility prior to Styling freeze.
* Maintain an issue management tracker.
* Update major issue status via the customer`s system.
* Ensure compliance to package standards e.g Standard clearances between components, ground clearance, tyre envelopes etc.
* Co-ordination and leadership of cross-functional teams consisting of internal and external personnel to confirm optimal solutions for issues.
* Ensure compatibility between occupant and mechanical package assumptions, development and delivery.
* Support the Package Buck Engineer.
* Reporting of issues status as required, including management reviews.


Core Requirements:

- Minimum of five years automotive experience is essential.
- Minimum of 5 years experience of working in Vehicle Packaging or a closely related function at a major vehicle OEM.
- Degree qualified or similar qualification.
- Firm understanding of design for serviceability and manufacture.
- Proficiency in the use of CatiaV5.
- Proficiency in Vismockup.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Demonstrates depth of knowledge in Whole Vehicle Package.
- Demonstrates good general knowledge of vehicle systems.
- Working in and leading cross functional teams.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong numeracy and literacy.
- Good logical reasoning.
- Effective team member contributing to improvements.

Desirable:

- Experience in the use of Teamcenter.
- Experience in working with GPDS and Virtual series process.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Assistant Buyer - Warwickshire - £10.50 - 10.50 per hour + �10.52 p.a (DRP-99205)

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Assistant Buyer
Warwickshire, England
£10.50 - 10.50 per hour + ?10.52 p.a

Our automotive client is a market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in the Midlands.To assist Technical Buyers in identifying and sourcing parts to existing or new suppliers to support significant reduction in number of parts not sourced. Primary Focus will be parts that have backorders outstanding and focus on parts that have no supplier sourced to determine if parts should be turned down (refuse to accept further dealer orders) or identify appropriate source in the event of a dealer order being made.
JOB DUTIES: Working within the purchasing IM Vendor team, supporting the Technical Buyers to identify suppliers (ideally within existing supplier base) and reach agreement on commercial terms ie: price, minimum order quantities, order multiples and lead times. Required to work directly with supplier, pre-procurement, parts engineering, pricing, engineering and the planning teams at CAT.. Updating status reports for management review. Knowledge of SAP to raise info recs for Buyer.
Experience Required:
Background/Experience and Skills: This position requires a commercial background preferably within Purchasing, but able to evaluate business case proposals. An understanding of processes and systems (SAP, MicroCAT) would be beneficial. SAP experience preferred. Must be able to work effectively as part of a team or under own initiative in a pressurized environment.. Must be an effective communicator and work with all levels of personnel, inside and outside of the company including frequent contact with external supplier representatives/management

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Jig & Tool Design Engineer - County Durham - £32k per year (KH-99465)

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Jig & Tool Design Engineer
County Durham, England
£32k per year

A new permanent opportunity has arisen for a Jig and Tool Design Engineer in the County Durham area.

In pursuit of new product introduction, cost effective production and Quality improvements, a vacancy has arisen for this role. Working within a team of dedicated engineers, the successful candidate will be required to execute mechanical component designs within the team, supporting the full model range. Components will include light and heavy steel fabrications.

Based in Peterlee and reporting to the Tooling Design Supervisor, the individual be responsible for the following:

- Direct and participate in the design, development and production of new product components and system concepts, ensuring designs meet functional requirements and comply to all engineering and regulatory requirements.
- Producing designs from concept stage to production of drawings complying to all engineering and regulatory requirements.
- Develop project plans, functional, design and technical specifications
- Take the leadership role in problem resolution process
- Lead and project manage procurement of outsourced fixtures
- Conduct technical evaluations and assessments of sub-contractor products


Role Requirements:

The following skills and experience are required for this posting:

- Engineering Degree
- 5-10 years experience tooling design and manufacture in a relevant field
- A strong engineering mechanics and mechanics of materials background
- Possess analytical skills with the ability to develop product concepts
- Possess a working knowledge/understanding of FMEA, DFMA, manufacturing techniques and project management
- Strong problem solving techniques
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Must be self motivated, flexible and able to work in a team environment
- Proficient use of Pro-Engineer (Wildfire II or Wildfire IV)
- Project Management of Turnkey equipment procurement
- Experience in Fabrication, Assembly Tack and Weld Fixture Design would be advantageous

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.