Friday, 15 July 2011

PLM Support Specialist - Oxfordshire - £38k - 45k per year + benefits (PBU-100810)

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PLM Support Specialist
Oxfordshire, England
£38k - 45k per year + benefits

Our client is a leading technical supplier to the automotive industry, and due to exceptional growth plans and current business requirements, they are looking to appoint a PLM Specialist (Windchill) as such we welcome applicant who meet the criteria below:

  • To configure and administer CAD and PLM Systems (ProE, CATIA and Windchill) e nsuring high availability and optimum performance of the CAD/PLM infrastructure.
  • To provide comprehensive end-user support for all CAD/PLM (and associated) systems and services within agreed Service Level Agreement parameters, or those determined by the IT Manager.
  • To identify, and implement, areas of improvement for both the CAD and PLM systems so as to adhere to accepted best practice principles.
  • Pursue opportunities to integrate PLM data with related business systems (e.g.ERP) and improve reporting.
  • Supporting and/or leading the delivery of planned CAD/PLM and related projects
  • Responsible for the day to day configuration, support and maintenance (administration) of the CAD/PLM systems.
  • Manage the transfer of CAD data with appropriate tools.
  • Manage the integration of CAD data into the PLM system.
  • Manage and lead the review for requirements gathering for on-going development of appropriate PLM processes and tools.
  • Develop, in conjunction with all relevant parts of the business standard data management processes and relevant documentation/training, where necessary.
  • Manage Data transfers between customers and suppliers and co-ordinate data translations.
  • Plan and implement CAD/PLM upgrades when required.
  • Provide the necessary CAD/PLM end-user user support.
  • Provide the necessary CAD/PLM end-user user training.
  • Raise helpdesk calls with software vendors to resolve technical issues and problems when required and develop FAQ knowledge base.
  • Take ownership for the management all CAD/PLM related licensing.
  • Fulfil technical sponsorship requirements, when/where required
  • 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.

    Military Customer Support Engineer - Gloucestershire - c.£40000 (RHN-101728)

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    Military Customer Support Engineer
    Gloucestershire, England
    c.£40000

    A world leader in complete, advanced technology propeller systems, our client`s all composite bladed, electronically controlled propeller systems have been selected for over 80% of the major turboprop aircraft in the last 10 years and they are working with internationally renowned aircraft manufacturers on many key programmes. This is a 12 month contract to cover maternity leave. The role of Military Customer Support Engineer demonstrates management of the military Aftermarket programs. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, execute objectives for self and the team, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

    To interface primarily with assigned external customers for all matters concerning new parts, inside sales, and total support, ensuring that both customer and client objectives are met. Establish, implement and monitor the Order-Thru-Remittance (OTR) process for assigned customers, cover all disciplines within the OTR process, including financial, contractual and legal relations with the customer, assume overall responsibility for customer satisfaction, serve as primary customer interface for OTR status and/or issues pertaining to spare part procurement, respond to all customer inquiries in a timely manner on the processing of customer orders, acknowledgements, Purchase Order amendments and alteration notification, clearly define and communicate problems as perceived by the customer and maintain complete and current knowledge of the product / OTR status including future use and needs of the customer.

    You must have a degree or relevant experience together with good customer service experience with proven leadership qualities, proven analytical ability, strong oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and leadership skills -experience in generating and negotiating Aftermarket support agreements, managing sales against business targets and coordinating sales and budges forecasts. It is also desirable that you have experience of managing a team in a high change environment and also experience of working in a matrix organisation, with interaction between Operations, Engineering, and Finance.

    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.

    Supply Chain Manager-Interim - West Midlands (RHN-101692)

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    Supply Chain Manager-Interim
    West Midlands, England

    Interim Supply Chain Manager required for leading manufacturer of automotive body panels for many of the world`s vehicle producers.
    As a key member of the Plant Management Team, the Supply Chain Manager will have responsibility for a team covering planning and control, supplier and customer management as well as despatch and stores.

    A successful Supply Chain professional, you will have demonstrable experience of leading teams and engaging both external and internal stakeholders. Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems is essential, along with ability to work in fast paced environment.

    - 3 years min Supply Chain leadership experience
    - Experience of managing budgets
    - Excellent organisation skills
    - Excellent mathematical and analytical aptitude
    - MRP/ERP

    A results driven individual, you must embrace viewing the supply chain as a single entity dedicated to the efficient flow of goods and services, with the target of eliminating waste and reducing the total acquisition cost.

    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.

    Systems Engineer - Intelligent Transport Systems - Warwickshire (RB-101792)

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    Systems Engineer - Intelligent Transport Systems
    Warwickshire, England

    The World`s largest supplier of essential components and systems for automobiles, including air conditioners, fuel injection systems, alternators, meters and filters among others is looking to recruit a Systems Engineer.
    Main aspects of the role:
    Support DENSO Sales UK Ltd - ITS and our customers to develop and produce in-vehicle Infotainment system.
    Testing prototype and production components, occasionally attending international conferences or workshops.
    Identify design and implementation issues, propose and gain approval for countermeasures; identify and propose future strategic options for technology, services, and products.
    Technical support for Infotainment, especially issue investigation / resolution, including quality response.
    Personal Requirements:
    Mechatronics, electronics, systems or related engineering degree or equivalent experience. Specific training in systems design/integration would be desirable.
    Knowledge of specific technical tools such as Canalyzer, Canoe, DOORS, ClearCase, Matlab etc. is desirable.
    Analytical approach to problems, data analysis with ability to use information to build and present a point of view.
    Approximately 30%-50% of your typical week will be at the customer`s site, and you will occasionally travel to other DENSO offices, therefore a full driving license and ability to travel within the EU at short notice is required.

    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.

    Telematics Engineer - Intelligent Transport Systems - Warwickshire (RB-101793)

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    Telematics Engineer - Intelligent Transport Systems
    Warwickshire, England

    The World`s largest supplier of essential components and systems for automobiles, including air conditioners, fuel injection systems, alternators, meters and filters among others is looking to recruit a Telematics Engineer for Intelligent Transport Systems.
    Your role will entail:
    Supporting DENSO ITS and their customers to develop and produce in-vehicle telematics components.
    Supporting hardware and software design.
    Testing prototype and production components, and providing issue analyses, resolution and reporting. This will result in identifying and proposing future stategic options for technology, services and products.
    Providing technical leadership in telematics and supprting customer meetings and workshops.
    A Telecommunications, Electronics, Systems or related Engineering degree - or equivalent experience - is essential. Specific training in wireless communications would also be beneficial.
    You may be required to occasionally attend international conferences and workshops.
    Knowledge of specific technical tools such as Canalyzer, Canoe, DOORS, ClearCase, Matlab etc. is desirable.
    Approximately 30%-50% of your typical week will be at the customer`s site, and you will occasionally travel to other DENSO offices, therefore a full driving license and ability to travel within the EU at short notice is required.

    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 Engineer - Aircon Engineering - Warwickshire (RB-101790)

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    Electrical Engineer - Aircon Engineering
    Warwickshire, England

    The World`s largest supplier of essential components and systems for automobiles, including air conditioners, fuel injection systems, alternators, meters and filters among others is looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer specifying in Aircon Engineering.
    The Role:
    Application and development of HVAC control systems for customer projects to include electrical components, software development tools and some hand on vehicle and bench test and simulation.
    Capture and rationalise customer requirements for new and existing projects, and design or support design of specifications to meet customer and project requirements.
    Coordination of projects to ensure timely deliveries and problem resolution.
    Problem solving of implementation or integration issues.
    Liaison with customers, internal DENSO design (Japan) and manufacturing centres (Spain and UK) and suppliers.
    Support development of HVAC and vehicle system with customer and other DENSO teams.
    Autonomy to manage day to day workload and make project planning decisions. Authority to proceed with detail design based on concurrence from customer, supplier etc.
    Personal Requirements:
    The ability to regularly travel to customer sites (company car supplied), and occasional overseas travel Flexibility for short business trips in Europe plus possibility of trip/s to Japan and to support overseas vehicle testing trips if support is needed.
    Degree or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic, or Automotive Engineering or similar subject, desirably working towards CEng or IEng.
    Fluent Microsoft Office skills, with an understanding of MATLAB and SIMULINK software, and experience of electronic circuit hardware (transistors, ICs, PCB design etc).
    Six months minimum work experience in engineering, either via a sandwich placement or post graduate experience.
    A clear thinker and good communicator, with the ability to work in a team and also to use your own initiative.

    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.

    Senior Engineer - Programme Manager Assistant - Coventry (KH-101707)

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    Senior Engineer - Programme Manager Assistant
    Coventry, West Midlands, England

    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.

    A new 6 month contract opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager Assistant to support the Programme Manager with daily tasks in delivering a specific project successfully.

    Duties to include, but not limited to:

    - Manage eFDVS requirement on the programme.
    - Manage programme timing, creating updated plans, containment plans and actions.
    - Interface with suppliers on supplier timing and eFDVS requirements ensuring acceptable delivery status.
    - Monitoring project resources and costs, gateway delivery and controlling and producing meeting minutes with the project team and client environment.

    Role Requirements:

    - Candidate must have their own transport to support meetings locally (travel will predominantly be within a 30 mile radius of the site)
    - Flexibility to work additional hours as required to support the project will also be required.
    - Experience of Microsoft Office and Project are essential
    - Recently Degree qualified or similar qualification
    - Strong numeracy and literacy
    - Strong work ethic
    - Good logical reasoning
    - Effective team member contributing to improvements and high customer service.
    - Demonstrates depth of knowledge in a relevant technical specialty.
    - Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status

    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.

    Service & Q.A. Engineer - APQP - Warwickshire (RB-101794)

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    Service & Q.A. Engineer - APQP
    Warwickshire, England

    The World`s largest supplier of essential components and systems for automobiles, including air conditioners, fuel injection systems, alternators, meters and filters among others is looking to recruit a Service and Q.A. Engineer.
    Your responsibilities will involve:
    Managing QA aspects of new product introduction on several projects, and planning/coordinating related SQA activites.
    Managing customer APQP and PPAP processes for assigned projects.
    The negotiation of project related items with all level of customer, and the communicating with appropriate functions within the DENSO and customer organisation.
    Maintaining a good relationship, trust and confidence with DENSO`s customers and plants.
    Having the initiative to raise quality concerns and follow a suitable resolution method.
    A degree/HNC/HND in Engineering is desirable.
    A good knowledge and experience working in an automotive environment from a sales, manufacturing or quality position.
    Strong communication and negotiation skills, with an approachable, pro-active disposition and an ability to work both as a team player and a individually as required.
    Commitment to completing projects on time, and an abiliy to work well under pressure.
    You will also be required to regularly travel from the office in coventry to customer sites and occasionally other DENSO offices.

    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.

    Applications Engineer - Diesel Engineering - Warwickshire (RB-101787)

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    Applications Engineer - Diesel Engineering
    Warwickshire, England

    The World`s largest supplier of essential components and systems for automobiles, including air conditioners, fuel injection systems, alternators, meters and filters among others is looking to recruit an Applications Engineer specifying in diesel engineering.
    Your responsibilities will include:
    Providing engineering applications support for the EU common rail diesel projects.
    Supporting the development of hardware specifications through discussions with the customer, manufacturing and headquarters in Japan.
    Providing engine application support, including FIE calibration and validation.
    Producing project plans to manage their own work and specify the requirements of those that feed into their work stream.
    Making engineering decisions and recommendations that would require approval from the Principle Engineer/Engineering Manager.
    You will have access to laboratory, chassis dyno and test bed facilities.
    Personal Requirements:
    Engineering Degree, preferably automotive or mechanical.
    To must be computer literate, and should have the ability to analyse problems in an controlled manner and also have experience of EMS and application tools.
    Engine development experience, on either Gasoline or Diesel engines.
    You should be prepared to travel to customer sites 2-3 times a week.

    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.

    Diesel Pump Rig Technician - Warwickshire (RB-101786)

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    Diesel Pump Rig Technician
    Warwickshire, England

    The World`s largest supplier of essential components and systems for automobiles, including air conditioners, fuel injection systems, alternators, meters and filters among others is looking to recruit a Diesel Pump Rig Technician.
    Budget has been agreed to purchase and install a diesel pump test rig in DSUK EMS Facilities. An additional technician is needed to be responsible for all installation and test work on this rig.

    Your role would include:
    Installation and set up of components for test
    Completion of tests, including creating automated test scripts where needed, and reporting of results.
    Liaison with customers (EMS staff) and suppliers (General Affairs (Admin) Dept, and external contractors / suppliers) and maintenance of the equipment.
    Health and Safety and Environmental compliance aspects, as relevant.

    You will also be expected to support other areas of Facilities section as needed during busy periods and to provide holiday / sickness cover.
    Personal Requirements:
    HNC or equivalent in Engineering Discipline
    Good mechanical fitting skills, with use of Visual Basic, C++, Labview or similar, for creation of automated test scripts.
    Clear understanding of hydraulic functions in diesel fuel injection systems.
    Performance testing and development on components, engines, or vehicles to include the design and manufacture of unique test fixtures and jigs in a prototype environment.

    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.

    Service & Q.A. Engineer - Warranty - Warwickshire (RB-101795)

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    Service & Q.A. Engineer - Warranty
    Warwickshire, England

    The World`s largest supplier of essential components and systems for automobiles, including air conditioners, fuel injection systems, alternators, meters and filters among others is looking to recruit a Service and Q.A. Engineer.
    This job role entails:
    Working closely with DSUK, DENSO and customers, monitoring quality issues for a range of products and customers, to plan and ensure resolution.
    Gathering warranty claim information to establish trends in the data, and reviewing data to identify key improvement activities, ensuring warranty targets are met over a 12 month period.
    Supporting quality investigations as and when necessary ensuring the correct tools and techniques are being used.
    Communicating with customer support lines and fielding technical product questions, then submitting reports to customers ensuring issues are closed out and following them through to financial settlement.
    Requirements:
    A degree/HNC/HND in Automotive/Mechanical/Engineering is desirable.
    A good knowledge and experience working in an automotive environment from a sales, manufacturing or quality position.
    Strong communication and negotiation skills, with an approachable, pro-active disposition and an ability to work both as a team player and a individually as required.
    Commitment to completing projects on time, and an abiliy to work well under pressure.
    You will also be required to regularly travel from the office in coventry to customer sites and occasionally other DENSO offices.

    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 Design Engineer - Engine Management Systems - Warwickshire (RB-101784)

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    Software Design Engineer - Engine Management Systems
    Warwickshire, England

    The World`s largest supplier of essential components and systems for automobiles, including air conditioners, fuel injection systems, alternators, meters and filters among others is looking to recruit a Software Design Engineer in Engine Management Systems.
    Your responsibilities would include:
    Designing / modifying the software for EMS ECU, and improving the software design process.
    Communicating with system/software engineers in UK/Japan/Sweden to define the specification and ensure the quality.
    Prepare/Maintain / Revise the timing plan / work plan / schedules.
    Promotion of quality improvement activities with DNJP/DSSE.
    Support EMS / ECU related problem / issues analysis and resolution.
    Personal Requirements:
    Honours degree in Engineering including strong electronics/electrical/software engineering elements.
    C or C++ language capabilities.
    Working knowledge of Automotive systems and their components, specifically Engine Management Systems (EMS).
    A team player but also self-motivated.
    Ability to work unsociable hours and occasionally overseas.

    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.

    Sales Engineer - Warwickshire (RB-101796)

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    Sales Engineer
    Warwickshire, England

    The World`s largest supplier of essential components and systems for automobiles, including air conditioners, fuel injection systems, alternators, meters and filters among others is looking to recruit a Sales Engineer to work out of its West Midlands based office.
    In this role you will be expected to:
    Handle daily issues relating to the engineering aspects of Rotating Electrics and Wiper Business from the side of both the customer and DENSO, then establishing the solutions of these issues.
    Ensure effective progression of projects, with reporting as required to customers, manufacturing sites, DENSO Sales UK management, and DENSO Japan Headquarters.
    Support to the SQA team on quality and warranty related activities.
    Participate in VA/VE activities internally and towards the customer.
    Adhere to DENSO Sales UK procedures relating to the boundaries between jobholder and line manager. Additional authority will be delegated once relevant capability has been proven.
    Personal Requirements:
    A degree in Engineering, preferably within the mechanical or automotive field, with a minimum of 1-2 years automotive (or similar) industry experience. This could have been gained pre, during, or post the degree study period.
    A clear thinker and relationship builder with good communication, liaison and numeracy skills.
    A willingness to support Company wide initiatives in support of Continuous Improvement .
    A great team player that must NOT demonstrate a maverick or lone-player attitude.

    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.

    Facilities Engineer / Assistant Manager - Warwickshire (RB-101785)

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    Facilities Engineer / Assistant Manager
    Warwickshire, England

    The World`s largest supplier of essential components and systems for automobiles, including air conditioners, fuel injection systems, alternators, meters and filters among others is looking to recruit a
    Day to day running of the EMS Department test facilities at Coventry. This will include: supervision of personnel, scheduling of work, liaison with customers (EMS staff) and suppliers (General Affairs (Admin) Dept, and external contractors / suppliers) and maintenance of test equipment.
    Day to day decision making regarding workload and priorities, EMS Dept budget preparation and control, supplier selection and recommendation for subcontract services.
    Managing the operation and use of two chassis dynamometers and two engine dynamometers, plus associated plant equipment and gas analysers for emissions work. Additionally, machine shop and vehicle workshop areas are included in this role. This will increase in FY11 to include installation and operation of a Diesel Pump Rig.
    Planning and control of work load in the Facilities area including holidays etc., managing staff to deliver all required work on target.
    Input to long term plans for budget for both expenses and investment, especially long term facilities plans and investments.
    Requirements:
    HNC or Degree in Engineering Discipline.
    Experience in supervision, performance testing and development on diesel and gasoline engines and vehicles and EMS interface software
    Good team player, relationship builder, good communication 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.

    Control Software Modelling & Validation Engineer - Peterborough - £26 - 30 per hour (KH-101365)

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    Control Software Modelling & Validation Engineer
    Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
    £26 - 30 per hour

    A new ongoing contract opportunity has arisen for a Control Software Modelling and Validation Engineer in the Peterborough area.

    Working as part of an Engine Controls Team, the individual will be responsible for the development of engine control strategies for engines developed. This involves requirements capture, control strategy development, model based software development and software verification and validation.

    The team also works on key engine projects to meet global emissions regulations using new engine and after treatment technology. This includes machine, industrial and marine applications from 56kW to 16MW.

    The individual will be responsible for the following:

    - Plan and execute verification and validation testing for electronics/control system software either on a test bench / HiL tester and/or on engine or development machines.
    - Troubleshoot and resolve electronics/control system issues encountered during build and test of engines in development labs and on machine operation. Interface between user areas and electronics system development engineers to implement solutions to affected users.
    - Conduct control system tuning/calibration activities on test bench or on engine/machine to achieve desired system response.
    - Create sub-system software models from specifications using Matlab and Simulink.


    Essential:

    - Degree in Software, Electronics/Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
    - Able to use Matlab and Simulink for model based software development to create embedded software.
    - Able to use electronic system calibration tools e.g. Vector CANape to record data and alter controller parameters.
    - Experience of using HiL testers for validation testing.

    Desirable:

    - Experience of dSPACE HiL testers and ability to programme automated tests and reporting.
    - Understanding of engine control related aspects of engine subsystems ( fuel, boost, after treatment)
    - Understanding of engine dynamometer test processes.

    KEY COMPETENCIES:

    - Good communication skills
    - Problem Solving and Analysis skills
    - Ability to effectively and efficiently manage workload
    - Customer Focus
    - Initiating Action
    - Work Standards

    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.

    Assembly Maintenance Supervisor - Liverpool - 30K to 35K (GW-101614)

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    Assembly Maintenance Supervisor
    Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    30K to 35K

    A supplier of exterior vehicle appearance systems to some of the world`s leading car and vehicle manufacturers are currently seeking a Assembly Maintenance Supervisor
    To carry out and supervise planned , unplanned and predictive maintenance to support the operational requirements of the business. Candidates must be able to manage people , plan maintenance procedures and be conversant with modern plc equipment including Siemens and ABB. Ideal candidates would have worked in a lean environment.
    Manage a team of maintenance craftsmen and be able to develop skills and introduce better maintenance systems. Ideally conversant with modern plc`s including Siemens and ABB.

    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.

    Manufacturing Change Engineer - Shrewsbury - 30K to 35K plus benefits (GW-101380)

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    Manufacturing Change Engineer
    Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
    30K to 35K plus benefits

    Our client is the main stamping site for this multi-site manufacturer of automotive body panels for many of the world`s leading vehicle producers.
    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Change Engineer to manage and lead our engineering change process. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for driving forward continuous improvement initiatives, identifying improvement opportunities, reducing operational costs whilst increasing productivity, quality and efficiency via Lean Manufacturing principles. With experience of managing or coordinating business improvement projects and acting as a change agent using technical and lean tools.
    The successful candidate will manage and lead the Engineering Change Process ie.
    Assess customer drawings for feasibility / changes
    Est viable concepts to bring about these changes
    Develop quotations and lead times which need to be agreed with customers
    Manage the change into the production process within budget and maximise profit for the Plant
    Manage / lead the internal changes generated


    They will need to be from a technical engineering background, understand our processes (pressing and robot/ped welding), be commercially aware and have experience of engineering change / lean / 6-sigma (methodology if not an accredited belt) / project 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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

    Celll Team Leader - Shropshire - 25K to 35K - dependant upon experience (GW-101533)

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    Celll Team Leader
    Shropshire, England
    25K to 35K - dependant upon experience

    Our client is a well established supplier of prototype and small batch cast components for the Motorsport and Automotive industry. Facilities include design, casting and machining.
    An experienced Production Team Leader is required:
    - Manufacturing cell operations Late Shift
    - Liaise with Manufacturing Manager and Cell Leading Hand to set priorities and targets for daily and weekly cell production
    - Team leading the cell afternoon and late shift operators; to include providing training and instruction, identifying training needs
    - Data control and route card maintenance
    - Progress products through all processes
    - Ensure all quality checks including CMM validation are carried out as prescribed by the process instructions
    You will be an experienced Production / Cell Team Leader from within an automotive manufacturing environment.

    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.

    Line Leader - Assembly - West Midlands - c£21K (GW-101134)

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    Line Leader - Assembly
    West Midlands, England
    c£21K

    A major first tier supplier to OEM`s with injection moulding and assemblies directly to track side. Well established business thriving due to their product quality and on time delivery.
    To assist their Group Leader / Managers and all operators in their day to day duties in the Assembly area to ensure that customer demands are met. Must be able to plan and organise work and ideally have experience in the assembly of plastic and some electrical components.
    Assembly currently operate a 2 shift pattern.

    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.

    Tooling Engineer - Coventry (GW-101036)

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    Tooling Engineer
    Coventry, West Midlands, England

    Our client is a major automotive manufacturer of car bodies, truck cabs and other automotive products. Predominantly involved in the manufacture of low volume products with a great deal of product development.
    Develop an excellent relationship with customers and work to automotive quality processes and procedures. Work closely with the design and development teams across a number of sites and be able to communicate well with toolmakers both internally and suppliers. Ideally from a press tool making background.
    Liaise with both internal and external suppliers and be able to project manage changes in specifications.

    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.

    Maintenance Fitter - Wednesbury - £15 - 17 per hour (KH-101839)

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    Maintenance Fitter
    Wednesbury, West Midlands, England
    £15 - 17 per hour

    A successful and expanding automotive tier 1 supplier of suspension and steering components is growing its technical capability and winning major new business.

    A new contract opportunity has arisen until January 2012 for a Maintenance Fitter, based at their site in Wednesbury.

    The individual will be required to work on shift and will be responsible for the following:

    * Diagnosing and fixing mechanical faults on a wide range of equipment including CNC machines and automated assembly processes
    * Supporting preventative maintenance activities
    * Identifying and recommending machines spare requirements
    * Coaching and supporting apprentices
    * Analysing breakdowns and recommend improvements
    * Willing to cover Team Leader role for absence/holiday


    Role Requirements:

    * Qualified to City and Guilds or equivalent in Mechanical/ Maintenance Engineering.
    * Proven track record in mechanical fault finding and repairs.
    * Extensive experience of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
    * Working knowledge of electrical/PLC systems would be desirable.
    * Ability to work both alone and as part of a team.
    * Proficient verbal and written communication skills and PC Literate.
    * Self motivated, flexible and ability to undertake training in additional skills.
    * Ideally an experienced timed served engineer.

    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.

    Export Sales Manager - Surrey - 28000+Bens (SMIC-101835)

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    Export Sales Manager
    Surrey, England
    28000+Bens

    Our client is a market leader in the design and manufacture of percussion driven earth anchoring products. A new position for an Export Sales Manager exists as part of its expansion programme. Based from offices in Surrey you will be responsible for developing sales in Europe directly by identifying new business opportunities and strengthening existing relationships. As a result, this role will require considerable travelling throughout Europe and the ability to communicate in French and German is a necessity. A flexible approach to work will also be needed.

    Plan and prioritise personal sales activities with existing and prospective customers towards achieving agreed business objectives, including costs and sales - especially managing personal time and productivity and maintain and develop existing and new customers / distributors through accurate quotations and ethical sales methods, collaborating with others effectively to optimise quality of service, business growth, and customer satisfaction.

    The company is seeking a team player who is ready for the challenge to help them develop their business in line with ambitious growth targets. The successful candidate must be organised, extremely proactive in their approach and able to demonstrate a proven track record in Sales and Management. Your personal skills should include an ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal including presentation skills), being able to influence and persuade and to work independently under pressure and also collaborate with others when required.

    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.

    Principal Engineer - Interior Manual - Coventry - £0 per hour + Contract Rates (KH-98648)

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    Principal Engineer - Interior Manual
    Coventry, West Midlands, England
    £0 per hour + Contract Rates

    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.

    A new ongoing contract opportunity has arisen for a Principal Engineer (Interior Manual)

    This role is primarily based in the Coventry area, although travel overseas will be required to support the project.

    Reporting to the Lead Engineer (Interior Trim - Interior Trim Manual), the individual will be responsible for creating a Design Manual for Interior Trim that details the best practices from leading OEM`s to support the development of future vehicles.


    Role Requirements:

    - Degree qualified or similar qualification.
    - A minimum of five years automotive experience is essential.
    - Good understanding of materials, manufacturing techniques and design.
    - Writing reports and creating presentations to support research work.
    - Strong numeracy and literacy.
    - Good logical reasoning.
    - Capable of leading a project element with support from more senior staff when necessary.
    - Effective team member contributing to improvements and high customer service.
    - Demonstrates depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality. Some will already be chartered or working towards
    chartered status.

    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.

    Senior Engineer - Interior Trim PMST Leader - Coventry - Contract Rates Apply (KH-98728)

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    Senior Engineer - Interior Trim PMST Leader
    Coventry, West Midlands, England
    Contract Rates Apply

    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 currently have an ongoing contract opportunity for a Senior Engineer for Interior Trim. The role is based in Coventry and the individual will report to the Interior Trim Lead Engineer.

    Duties to include:


    - Leading and supporting the Interior CAD Team taking direction from the individual Trim PE.
    - Responsibility for feasibility and detail design of Interior Trim.
    - Development of concepts to solve issues prior to engineering release.
    - Ensuring the CAD Team meet the project release dates.
    - All work will be carried out on Catia V5 release 17.


    Role Requirements:


    - Degree qualified or similar qualification.
    - A minimum of five years automotive experience is essential.
    - Strong numeracy and literacy.
    - Good logical reasoning.
    - Capable of leading a project element with support from more senior staff when necessary.
    - Effective team member contributing to improvements and high customer service.
    - Demonstrates depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality. Some will already be chartered or working towards
    chartered status.

    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.

    Sales Manager-Specialist Products - Surrey - c.£25000 (SMIC-101832)

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    Sales Manager-Specialist Products
    Surrey, England
    c.£25000

    Our client is a market leader in the design and manufacture of percussion driven earth anchoring products. A new Sales Manger position exists as part of its expansion programme. Based in Surrey as Sales Manager-Special Products you will be responsible for developing and strengthening new sales opportunities in the UK. As a result, the role will require considerable travel and a flexible approach to work.

    You will be required to plan and prioritise personal sales activities with existing and prospective customers towards achieving agreed business objectives, including costs and sales - especially managing personal time and productivity and maintain and develop existing and new customers through accurate quotations and ethical sales methods, collaborating with others effectively to optimise quality of service, business growth and customer satisfaction.

    You will be a team player who is ready for the challenge to help develop the business in line with ambitious growth targets. The successful candidate will be extremely proactive in their approach and able to demonstrate a proven track record in Sales and Management. Individual personal skills required include an ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal including presentation skills), influential and persuasive, be able to work independently under pressure and also collaborate with others when required.

    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.

    CMM Programmer - Wellingborough - £15 - 23 per hour + 15/hr to 23/hr (JSK-98375)

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    CMM Programmer
    Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
    £15 - 23 per hour + 15/hr to 23/hr

    The company is a leading international development partner to the automobile and engine industry. They are looking for a CMM Programmer for a 3+ month contract

    To assist in all aspects of operational quality and also to support all manufacturing.

    Experience of programming Mitutoyo equipment using Cosmos and possess scanning 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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

    Test Systems Engineer - Northampton - £30k - 35k per year + 30K to 35K + Pension + PHC (JSK-99651)

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    Test Systems Engineer
    Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
    £30k - 35k per year + 30K to 35K + Pension + PHC

    This company leads the world in integrated engine and powertrain solutions from clean sheet design concept through castings, manufacture and vehicle installation to calibration, onboard diagnostics and telemetry.

    They are looking to appoint a Test Systems Engineer who will be responsible for the Test facility rig development and support any electronic design required for test equipment. Further responsibility will be to support the development of test control systems and test automation systems. Also to be responsible for the support of test processes on current and future test bed installations and for the development of Engine test automated mapping (ICAM) and Simulated Vehicle emission software and testing on transient engine dynamometer (TVSIM).

    Duties incude:

  • Review and investigate testbed concerns
  • Investigate and establish the root cause of problems arising on any of the testbeds/rigs, and draw up plans for testbed upgrades required to address these in a comprehensive and cost effective manner.
  • Specify, in conjunction with the Test Group, a minimum standard of measurement ability acceptable for the CT test beds
  • Work with the Test Facility Senior Principal Engineer to improve the technical capability of the Test Facility and present this to other relevant departments via the Test Group
  • To investigate and implement best practice for the current equipment installed in the testbeds
  • Investigate, support and resolve operating software issues and resolve using in house tools or external suppliers
  • Assist with the development of electronic systems
  • Assist in investigating testbed problems that arise during the course of testing
  • To support the development and implementation of an effective continuous improvement strategy
  • Monitor the effectiveness of current equipment and assist in developing a suitable preventative maintenance program

    Qualifications
  • HND Required, Degree is desirable

    Skills and Experience
  • Self motivated, ability to communicate effectively and work with others in a team
  • Team player with the ability to communicate at all levels.
  • At least 3 years experience of Engine Test bed systems
  • Experience of equipment commissioning processes
  • An understanding of fluid dynamics
  • A sound knowledge of engine emissions control technology
  • A working knowledge of engine test control systems and software would be an advantage
  • Good technical competence in conducting experiments
  • Understanding of PID tuning, and basic Control Engineering principals would be advantageous
  • Understanding of instrumentation equipment to support investigation of installations

    Competencies
  • Good problem solving skills are essential
  • The ability to approach new technical challenges with an open mind
  • Ability to lead technical arguments constructively, and provide sound justification for proposed actions/solution
  • 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.

    IT Manager-Server Operations - Gloucestershire - 40000-45000 Dep on Experience (SMIC-101778)

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    IT Manager-Server Operations
    Gloucestershire, England
    40000-45000 Dep on Experience

    The company currently supplies electronic systems to the aerospace industry for both civil and defence applications. As IT Manager-Server Operations you must have the ability to energise, motivate and drive a team to meet its objectives. You will promote strong accountability and ownership within the team and be primarily the point of contact for team and escalation point for all UK Operations. You will represent interests and act as liaison for this team at Management meetings, undertake direct supervision and development of staff, undertake prioritisation of work-flow, issues, incidents and other work assigned to team, schedule and facilitate meetings to drive issues, team objectives or clear bottlenecks and drive regular Team meetings and 1-on-1 s.

    Maintaining and driving standards and policies, delivering strong focus on Performance and Availability, ensuring that all systems are adequately protected, in terms of security and system backups, monitoring and reporting on system downtime, backup failures and other metrics that could affect critical systems, or as requested by management, ensuring all change goes through the Change Management lifecycle process. In addition, you will be responsible for the management and timely resolution of Service Desk calls, Change Requests and Work Orders and creating and maintaining procedures, processes and documentation. Solid project management skills are essential.

    The company is looking for a confident and resourceful manager with at least 3 years experience in managing a team and someone with a positive Can-Do Attitude and outlook, self motivated and able to plan, organise and prioritise own work. You will also have strong interpersonal skills, be a solid team player with good organisational skills who is customer Focussed and adept with the ability to work under pressure. You must also have good analytical skills to be able to thoroughly analyse problems and implement well thought out solutions, be happy with flexibility in working hours, a fast learner and keen to develop. Occasional Inter-site, regional or global travel as required.

    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.

    Purchase Manager - Non Production Purchasing - West Midlands (LO-101713)

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    Purchase Manager - Non Production Purchasing
    West Midlands, England

    Our client is a world leading commercial vehicle manufacturer who, more recently, has moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles.

    You will be responsible for the routine administration of the POR system from creation through Management Approval to order placement, maintenance of PO database, reporting on PO status, resolution of queries and the management of the contractor process. You will also be responsible for the development and maintenance of the Preferred Supplier Register, RFQ and Tender process for major suppliers of services to the company. You will review the existing procurement system and processes to identify omissions, non-value added activities and bottlenecks with process metrics to substantiate. In conjunction with all process stakeholders and as part of the Purchase Team, you will develop a revised procurement structure which improves total value to the company with reduced throughput time and manual intervention.

    You must have a degree or purchasing diploma qualification together with membership of a professional body (CIPS) or equivalent and experience of major contract tendering and evaluation for capital goods and services. In addition, you must be able to work with the Engineering Team to obtain best value on the procurement of prototype and small batch components and have an understanding of the structure of processes and procedures required for a total procurement function and its place within a Quality Management System. You must also have an understanding of legal frameworks and contract law and have effective negotiation, analytical and evaluation skills and a sound commercial and financial awareness. In addition, you must be able to build strong supplier/customer relationships, have a demonstrable track record of cost-down achievement, staff management and leadership experience. Although based in the West Midlands, you will be required to undertake limited travel to suppliers in the UK and Europe as required together with occasional international travel.

    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.

    Buyer - Peterborough - £0 per year + �35,650 - �42,000 pa (DRP-101806)

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    Buyer
    Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
    £0 per year + ?35,650 - ?42,000 pa

    An opportunity currently exists for a Buyer who will join theUK based team, providing support to the Manufacturing Materials category (which includes Petro products, weld wire, paint and most hazardous materials), with a global understanding and a regional focus on EAME (Europe, Africa and Middle East) markets, suppliers, and business units.
    Key activities:

    Provide leadership for sourcing
    Understand and Interface with BU partners.
    Understand the global and regional market for the category
    Develop and Communicate regional sourcing strategies
    Develop strong source plan coverage in Europe, by sub-category
    Conduct Request For Proposals as appropriate
    Negotiate contracts with suppliers
    Develop and execute cost and spend reduction projects
    Optimize the size of the regional supply base
    Execute Supplier Collaboration Ideas
    Participate in and support internal business partner strategy setting and planning
    Work with BU partners, attorneys, other purchasing personnel and suppliers
    Essential:

    Experience is preferred in purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering.
    The position requires an undergraduate degree from a college or university or equivalent experience.
    A minimum of four years of buying related experience.
    Strong Negotiator, able to interpret, analyze and negotiate contractual cost elements
    Strategic, analytical, problem solving, and project leadership skill.
    Effective communicator, in written and oral form. Fluent in the English and able to effectively communicate with people across the business where English is not the first language
    Well-developed interpersonal skills are required in dealing with sensitive issues, and reaching consensus on specific actions.
    Functional leadership. Capable of leading teams, suppliers and Business Units to effective solutions.

    Desirable:

    Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
    Second European language would be advantageous
    Experience of using 6 Sigma Techniques

    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.

    Principal Software Systems Engineer - West Midlands (KYU-101805)

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    Principal Software Systems Engineer
    West Midlands, England

    The Role:
    You will lead this development, striving for customer delight with timely deliveries, novel system functions and high quality software. You will lead a team in the generation of software design documents to appropriate software quality and safety standards, review of software implementation and perform system level testing and issue resolution. As the post covers the interaction between software and hardware a broad understanding of a range of engineering disciplines, such as electronic hardware and control and software development for embedded systems, will be an advantage.
    What you ll do

    Plan, coordinate and report the function development, testing and release for a specific application throughout the product lifecycle both internally and with customers and suppliers. (Overseas travel will be required from time to time)
    Provide leadership to function development teams both internally and off-shore
    Translate customer specifications into software requirements documents for implementation by the software team
    Work with the software suppliers to ensure that all software deliverables meet requirements and standards
    Lead system integration and testing requiring development work on bench rigs and in vehicle.
    Contribute in the relevant areas of ECU and software safety analysis (eg. dFMEA, FTA)
    What we are looking for

    Essential:
    Experience of team leadership and delivery in a technically and commercially challenging environment
    Able to work motivate and work effectively within a team with a strong positive attitude
    2.1 or better degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
    Understanding of software/systems design and tools and methods
    Knowledge of using real-time embedded software (C language) to support algorithm development activities
    Experience of writing formal software requirements specifications

    Desirable:
    An understanding of analogue and digital electronic hardware
    Matlab and/or Simulink experience preferably with automatic target code generation
    Familiarity with SPICE or equivalent
    Understanding of CAN-bus communications and diagnostics over CAN
    Knowledge design for safety-critical applications and/or automotive component development and industrialization
    Six-Sigma Green Belt certified

    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.

    Senior Software Systems Engineer - West Midlands (KYU-101807)

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    Senior Software Systems Engineer
    West Midlands, England

    The Role
    You will support this development, striving for customer delight with timely deliveries, novel system functions and high quality software. You will support the generation of software design document to appropriate software quality and safety standards, review software implementation and perform system level testing and issue resolution. As the post covers the interaction between software and hardware a broad understanding of a range of engineering disciplines, such as electronic hardware and control and software development for embedded systems, will be an advantage.
    What you ll do

    Assist with all aspects of the function development, testing and release for a specific application throughout the product lifecycle both internally and with customers and suppliers. (Overseas travel will be required from time to time)
    Translation of customer specifications into software requirements documents for implementation by the software team
    Working with the Control Team to develop, simulate, prototype and evaluate new algorithms
    Working with the software implementers to ensure that all software deliverables meet requirements and standards
    Provide support for system integration and testing, requiring development work on bench rigs and in vehicle
    To contribute in the relevant areas of ECU and software safety analysis (e.g. dFMEA, FTA)
    What we are looking for

    Essential:
    Able to work effectively within a team and with a strong positive attitude
    2.1 or better degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
    Understanding of software/systems design and experience of tools/methods
    Knowledge of real-time embedded software (C language)

    Desirable:
    Self motivated and able to work without direct supervision
    An understanding of analogue and digital electronic hardware
    Matlab and/or Simulink experience, preferably with automatic target code generation
    Knowledge of safety-critical applications and/or automotive component development and industrialization
    Familiarity with SPICE or equivalent
    Understanding of CAN-bus communications and diagnostics over CAN
    Six-Sigma Green Belt certified

    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 - Driver Assist System - Cirencester (KYU-101808)

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    Software Engineer - Driver Assist System
    Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England

    An exciting opportunity to join a world-class team responsible for delivering innovative Driver Assist Systems to a variety of prestigious vehicle manufacturers. Already supplying market leading 77GHz radars, the team is currently developing next generation 24GHz radars for both truck and car markets. The radars enable a number of advanced safety features improving both driver safety and comfort. One of the world s largest producers of safety systems supplying a wide range of global vehicle manufacturers
    This is a fast-paced sector requiring strong design and problem-solving skills to support projects with short design cycle times and high production volumes
    The role encompasses the full scope of the software development process, from capturing requirements, through architectural and detailed designs, to code implementation and verification. The successful applicant will become a major contributor to a highly motivated software development team developing software solutions to meet demanding safety and quality standards

    What you ll do
    Develop real-time embedded software for a range of radar sensors
    Capture and analyse the relevant software requirements
    Undertake software design tasks with the minimum of supervision
    Ensure software designs are fully suited to the target microprocessor platform
    Ensure verification of software designs against the software requirements
    What we are looking for

    Essential:
    Educated to degree standard in relevant discipline
    Good interpersonal and communication skills
    Good practical understanding of embedded software development methods and tools
    Real-time, embedded C skills with hands-on debugging experience
    Experience in developing robust, real-time software for low cost, high volume manufacture
    Experience of verification techniques for real-time embedded software
    Flexibility to adapt in a fast paced working environment

    Desirable:
    Experience in developing software for the automotive industry
    Knowledge of automotive diagnostic protocols
    Experience of CAN communication protocol and related test tools
    Appreciation of AUTOSAR architecture

    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.

    Buyer - Stafford - 26900 - 33900 (LO-101645)

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    Buyer
    Stafford, Staffordshire, England
    26900 - 33900

    A leader in engine design and manufacture, the business has seen significant growth over the past few years and is looking to strengthen its Site Purchasing team with the recruitment of an additional 2 Buyers. Joining a team of 7, the positions will be based in Stafford and will support the direct material spend for the site.

    Provide leadership for sourcing for locally managed spend categories, implement sourcing strategies for strategically managed spend categories, undertake cost control, including implementing low cost country sourcing opportunities and be responsible for the management of a number of key supplier relationships. You will identify and implement cost reduction opportunities with key suppliers, effectively manage day to day operational issues, manage NPI to deliver business unit objectives and understand and interface with Business Unit partners. In addition, you will drive local compliance to negotiated source strategies, provide purchasing support to other functions for tactical issues, track Supplier Performance and provide feedback to the wider business and manage local supplier relationships and development.

    Experience is preferred in purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, sales and/or engineering. The position requires an undergraduate degree from a college or university or equivalent experience. You must be a strong Negotiator, able to interpret, analyze and negotiate cost elements and have an analytical, problem solving and project leadership skill. You must also be an effective communicator, in written and oral form, fluent in English and able to effectively communicate with people across the business where English is the second language. In addition well developed interpersonal skills are required in dealing with sensitive issues, developing others, and reaching consensus on specific actions.

    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.

    Commodity Manager - Bristol - Upto £38000+Bens (LO-101406)

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    Commodity Manager
    Bristol, England
    Upto £38000+Bens

    A talented Commodity Manager - Electrics is required by this dynamic first tier supplier to the global aviation industry. A leader in composite and metallic technologies, the business is equally focused on military and civil markets. As Commodity Manager you will be responsible for developing and implementing a commodity strategy that benefits the business by developing supplier relationships and reduces cost and risk within the supply chain.
    Key Accountabilities:

    Develop and implement short, medium and long-term commodity strategies that are aligned with site and divisional objectives, analyse suppliers` cost competitiveness and work with suppliers to reduce cost through product and process improvement, hold regular Senior Business Review meetings with key suppliers, employ risk management to identify and assess the risk of a supply failure and develop contingency plans or take pro-active action to minimise or eliminate risk, ensure contracts are in place with all suppliers within commodity, delivery of appropriate procurement tasks within the Bid Process, supplier negotiations to support New product Introduction and Transition projects.
    Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

    You must have a degree qualification in Business Administration or other relevant discipline, be CIPS qualified and have previous experience in Aerospace together with experience in implementing industry leading best practices.

    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.

    Procurement Manager - Oxfordshire (LO-100727)

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    Procurement Manager
    Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Leamington Spa, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwick, Daventry

    A Procurement Manager is required by this high performance engineering company who work with a range of high technology industries, including Motorsport and Aerospace. The Procurement Manager is responsible for all aspects of procurement for a Value Stream (VS) and reports up through the Supply Chain organisation, in order to ensure consistency with established Supply Chain strategies but also has a focused dotted line relationship to the Program Manager/Value Stream.
    As Procurement Manager you will manage all PIM purchase orders and resource allocation (including PIM sourcing transition), from initial hardware requirements to full rate and handover to VS and develop and implement all best practice initiatives. You will also ensure all PPV is managed and reduced in accordance with budget needs, ensure adherence to VS savings in line with commodity plan and strategy, represent site as a point of contact and representative for VS supply chain issues to external customers as required, ensure improved indirect purchase order management and drive down the indirect purchasing cost with support from Commodity Managers. In addition, you will ensure all transfers into DLF/KANBAN and schedule needs are met, identify future transfer options and manage execution with VS and SC, provide the management of the escalation process as and when required, ensure there is a good flow of communication and understanding between SC (NPI, Commodity Managers, and Supplier Development) and the VS and maintain best practice for system parameters.
    You must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively, strong organisation, planning and tactical execution abilities, an understanding of purchasing systems, excellent written and verbal communication ability, in depth understanding of Supply Chain Management practices as well as automated and manual procurement systems. Being a Certified Lean Practitioner/Six Sigma Black Belt is 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.

    Executive Electrical Engineer - Norwich (RB-101532)

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    Executive Electrical Engineer
    Norwich, Norfolk, England

    Our client is an established engineering consultancy operating at the forefront of innovation and technology within the automotive industry. Recognised globally for their products and engineering capability they are now looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer to provide electrical systems support to a variety of projects, undertaking mainly design based activities and development support for a range of low voltage electrical systems on a range of prototype and production vehicle projects.
    The role will include specification and ownership of focused vehicle subsystems (eg. Electrical distribution systems, IP and switches, lighting, access systems, electrical system harnesses) involving integration, packaging or occasional component design.

    There will also be a requirement to plan the detailed electrical content and resource requirements of future engineering projects.

    You will also supervise the technical delivery of junior electrical engineers.
    Degree qualified, you will have previous experience in this type of role and applicants with vehicle design and integration experience for electrical and electronic components would be preferred.

    Any previous experience of CAN network systems or high voltage systems would be advantageous but not essential.

    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.

    12v Electrical Engineer - Norwich (RB-101531)

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    12v Electrical Engineer
    Norwich, Norfolk, England

    Our client is an established engineering consultancy operating at the forefront of innovation and technology within the automotive industry. Recognised globally for their products and engineering capability they are now looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer to provide electrical systems support to a variety of projects. You will undertake mainly design based activities and development support for a range of low voltage electrical systems on a range of prototype and production vehicle projects.
    The role will include ownership of focused vehicle subsystems (eg. Electrical distribution systems, IP and switches, lighting, access systems, electrical system harnesses, etc) involving integration, packaging or occasional component design.

    You may be required to work off site, including international travel.
    Ideally you will have previous experience in this type of role and applicants with vehicle design and integration experience for electrical and electronic components would be preferred.

    Any previous experience of CAN network systems or high voltage systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

    Engineering degree required.

    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.

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    Quality Engineer - West Midlands (KYU-101799)

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    Quality Engineer
    West Midlands, England

    This is an exciting opportunity to provide the necessary focus on prototype component quality activities to ensure robust delivery of units to our customers. The individual will support the prototype teams with the skills required to successfully apply quality and problem solving tools and will be in permanent contact with critical suppliers. The role will also require representing engineering quality and interfacing with the customer s engineering/quality functions.

    With additional technical centres and multiple plants throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas the focus of the role is very much global, giving the chance to influence products worldwide.
    What you ll do

    Visit, audit and approve prototype suppliers and production suppliers for the capability to manufacture prototype components.
    Help suppliers to understand the key requirements.
    Drive problem resolutions by appropriate methodologies such as 8D.
    Provide focus on robust identification of Key Characteristics, Prototype Control Plans and flow through to the APQP tool set.
    Provide a focus on quality planning during early stages of prototype development and a managed transition with Supplier Development Engineering as projects progress.
    Work with the Prototype Department to ensure that prototype builds have proper quality planning.
    Understand and plan for any customer specific engineering quality requirements.
    What we are looking for

    Essential:
    Degree level qualified in a relevant engineering discipline with practical engineering experience
    Strong manufacturing focus and understanding of quality tools
    Good problem solver with experience of different methods
    Willingness to travel
    Good communication (presenting and interfacing) skills.
    Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment and with multi-disciplinary systems.

    Desirable:
    Six Sigma certified

    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.

    Robot Programmer / Maintenance Engineer - Darlaston (KH-101718)

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    Robot Programmer / Maintenance Engineer
    Darlaston, West Midlands, England

    A successful and expanding automotive tier 1 supplier of suspension and steering components is growing its technical capability and winning major new business.


    A new 3 month contract opportunity has arisen for a Robot Programmer/Maintenance Engineer.

    The person is required to reprogramme and commission an ABB spot welding robot to a new configuration. This will include set up, test and trial runs.

     

    Contract hourly rate is negotiable depending on experience

    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.

    CNC Machining Maintenance Technician - Peterborough - Up to £35K plus benefits (RST-101087)

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    CNC Machining Maintenance Technician
    Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
    Up to £35K plus benefits

    We are recruiting for a permanent CNC Machning Maintenance Technician based in Peterborough.

    A number of opportunities exist for highly motivated individuals to join the experienced Maintenance team working on our client's world-class CNC machining facilities.

    As CNC Machning Maintenance Technician, you would be a fully indentured apprentice, have several years of experience in a manufacturing environment, be self-motivated, enthusiastic and eager to develop new skills.

    You will be expected to be a team player within a rotating shift environment, engaged in TPM, continuous improvement as well as operational maintenance support of our manufacturing assets.

    Electricians -
    Experience of PLC and CNC control systems would be a distinct advantage. The ability to fault find using diagnostic software and test equipment, follow technical drawings and 17th ed IEE Regs are all essential in this role.

    Fitters -
    Experience of hydraulic and pneumatic machine tool control systems, large CNC single spindle machining centres and all mechanical aspects of machine tool maintenance are required for this role.

    Driving license, recognised forklift license, cherry picker lift license, would also be an advantage to an applicant but not essential.

    Benefits offered by our client include an annual bonus, employee assisted share scheme and a Company Defined Contribution Pension. Holiday entitlement is equivalent to 25 days and 8 statuary days.

    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.

    Manufacturing APQP Project Engineer - Peterborough - £26,953-£33,691 (RST-101264)

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    Manufacturing APQP Project Engineer
    Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
    £26,953-£33,691

    We are recruiting for a Manufacturing APQP Project Engineer on a permanent contract based in Peterborough.

    As Manufacturing APQP Project Engineer, this role is vital to implement and deliver manufacturing APQP into the production environment, requiring a high degree of commitment to process quality specifically within the Assembly, Test and Finish fields.

    The individual will be a key contributor capable of guiding and influencing other teams in their sphere of expertise. A driven and dedicated individual with a proven track record is essential, capable of further career progression within the company.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    * Provide expertise in the development and roll out of Manufacturing APQP (APQP)
    * Be directly engaged with other parts of the business at all levels to ensure delivery against set deliverables
    * Plan and coordinate APQP elements to ensure robust quality processes are in place and adhered to.
    * Responsible for demonstrating a professional ability with the company values and behaviours at all times

    KEY COMPETENCIES:
    * Technical / Professional Knowledge
    * Innovation
    * Accountability/Decision Making
    * Teamwork / Cooperation
    * Planning and Organisation

    QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
    Essential:
    * Qualified in a Manufacturing or Technical Engineering discipline
    * Significant experience within a current Manufacturing / Quality role
    * Automotive manufacturing engineering experience within an Assembly, Test, Finish environment
    * Project management / Coordination / Facilitation experience involving cross functional teams
    * Ability to implement Quality systems process tools and techniques (FMEAs, Controls Plans, etc)
    * Excellent MS Office and PC skills

    Desirable:
    * Knowledge of NPI
    * Design for manufacturing knowledge and experience
    * Track record of having led cross functional projects

    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.

    Wednesday, 13 July 2011

    Maintenance Engineer - Birmingham - £27k + shift allowance (mainly days and pm) (GW-101743)

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    Maintenance Engineer
    Birmingham, West Midlands, England
    £27k + shift allowance (mainly days and pm)

    Manufacturing business involved in the manufacture of high volume precision components. Growth in volumes has created a need for recruitment of good quality and committed staff.
    To maintain complex plant and equipment producing high volume metal based components. Candidates ideally should be apprentice trained with an electrical qualification and at least two years experience of maintaining manufacturing plant. Knowledge of plc equipment is essential and the ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
    Maintain complex high volume production equipment. Knowledge of plc essential as is the ability to use own initiative and be able to contribute to the team performance.

    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.

    APQP Engineer - Birmingham (GNI-101130)

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    APQP Engineer
    Birmingham, West Midlands, England

    Reputable First Tier supplier to German and British based OEM`s with injection moulding and assembly on site.

    A vibrant order book and expansion to the Team means that a requirement exists for a First Tier Automotive APQP Engineer to:
    manage the Quality Planning Requirements for new product introduction
    develop processes and systems to improve APQP operation
    supervise and support APQP/PPAP Engineers
    Reporting into the Senior Quality Engineer and working closely with Project Managers (UK and abroad) and the Customer SQA you will be tasked with achieving approved PPAP submission, improved APQP process efficiency, management overview of APQP status and support to supplier development.

    Potential problem identification at an early strage, on-time product aproval and improved global communication between the Project Managers are key challenges to be faced by the post holder.
    The ability to speak German or to have previous First Tier Automotive experience with German Manufacturers is strongly desired for this post, as is an HNC/HND in a relevant Engineering discipline. Knowledge of ISO/TS16949 essential.

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

    Chassis Analysis Principal Engineer - Coventry (RGR-100568)

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    Chassis Analysis Principal Engineer
    Coventry, West Midlands, England

    Based on a very attractive University campus in Coventry, this Centre of Excellence in the development of Electric Vehicles (EV) and Hybrid Powertrains has an opportunity for a talented Chassis Analysis Principal Engineer to lead vehicle Chassis CAE analysis. Support passenger car and commercial vehicle Chassis CAE Analysis.

  • CAE - ADAMS Chassis/Car simulation and analysis of suspension systems and vehicle dynamic performance
  • CAE - FE based structural durability of Chassis systems - Suspension members, subframes, knuckles and body structure using Hypermesh, IDEAS and Abaqus
  • Creation of road spring, damper and bush specifications
  • Degree qualified or similar
  • Strong numeracy/literacy
  • Minimum of 5 years automotive experience essential
  • Capable of leading a project with minimum supervision
  • Demonstrate a depth knowledge in chassis structural FE and dynamic analysis (ADAMS)
  • Demonstrate depth of knowledge in vehicle chassis systems and dynamics, including experience in vehicle test and development
  • Extensive general knowledge in vehicle chassis systems
  • Knowledge of Matlab an advantage
  • Willing and able to spent up to 1 week per month overseas including regular travel to India
  • 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.

    Durability & Structural CAE Principal Engineer - Coventry (RGR-100549)

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    Durability & Structural CAE Principal Engineer
    Coventry, West Midlands, England

    Based on a very attractive University campus in Coventry, this Centre of Excellence in the development of Electric Vehicles (EV) and Hybrid Powertrains has an opportunity for a talented Principal Durability and Structural Engineer to lead whole vehicle durability CAE analysis. Durability CAE Principal Engineer working on vehicle programs within the structural and safety CAE team. The job includes the following responsibilities:

  • Lead the durability CAE competency and implement industry best practice tools and techniques
  • Support the programme teams in system specification for durability requirements
  • Complete durability analyses of body structures using appropriate CAE tools; Nastran, Optistruct, LS-Dyna, Abaqus, nCode
  • Complete whole vehicle and sub-system durability analysis where required
  • Critique and appraise current processes
  • Provide secondary support for crash and NVH analysis team
  • The ideal candidate would be an experienced Durability analyst with secondary competencies in Crash and NVH analysis.
  • Degree qualified or similar qualification
  • Minimum of 5 years automotive experience essential
  • Demonstrate depth of knowledge in relevant technical specialty
  • Already chartered or working towards chartered status
  • Evidence of achieving results through effective leadership
  • Able to translate business plan into individual objectives for staff
  • Must be able to spend up to 1 week per month in India
  • 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.

    Tuesday, 12 July 2011

    Project Management Analyst - Basildon - £19.80 - 19.80 per hour (NGO-101513)

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    Project Management Analyst
    Basildon, Essex, England
    £19.80 - 19.80 per hour

    A Project Management Analyst is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Dunton, Basildon, Essex.

    Description
    Position Description:
    Working within a commercial vehicle team. The successful candidate will project manage the delivery of components or sub systems. Liaise with programme team, suppliers, manufacturing and purchasing, etc. Manage component validation programme including order and supply of components and arrangement of rig and vehicle test. Analyse internal test standards and create project delivery plans. To project manage a product development team through the development of a new vehicle content on a complex commercial vehicle. This role gives an ideal opportunity to further develop your project management skills working in an exciting cross cultural and cross functional environment.

    Job Requirements
    Skills Required:
    The key requirements to fill the role are that the candidate has project management skills, preferably in the automotive sector. The candidate should also demonstrate good leadership and communication skills (drawn from diverse areas such as Engineering, Design, Purchase, Manufacturing, Finance and Marketing) through complex issues to deliver an optimum solution. The candidate should possess the capability to handle wide ranging assignments from senior management presentations to detailed analysis.

    Details
    Experience Preferred:
    Experience of working in a cross cultural environment would be preferable.

    Education Required:
    An engineering degree, preferable MBA level. 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 Technician - Northamptonshire - £150 - 170 per day (KH-101730)

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    Test Technician
    Northamptonshire, England
    £150 - 170 per day

    Our Client designs, develops, and manufactures powertrain components for use within the motorsport industry. They are currently seeking to recruit a Test Technician on a 3 month contract basis.

    Based in the Test Operations Division and reporting to the Team Leader, the individual will work as part of an established team, with constant challenges to improve quality and capability.

    Duties to include:

    * Involved in the development, commissioning and operation of steady state and transient test beds including the support to commission of new systems
    * Installing and testing production and development racing engines
    * General maintenance of the test bed including driveline maintenance and repairs
    * Identification and resolution of engine faults including entry into the fault system
    * Provide support to the relevant Test Engineer


    Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

    - At least 2 years experience of engine testing and test automation systems
    - Sound mechanical knowledge of engines
    - Engine electrical and electronic systems knowledge an advantage
    - Aptitude for computing, MS Office and knowledge of ECU systems would be an advantage
    - Test data processing and interpretation
    - Engine assembly

    Essential Qualifications

    - Engineering Apprenticeship/BTEC/HNC Mechanical Engineering preferred

    Personal Competencies

    - Thoughtful, methodical approach
    - Flexible
    - Able to demonstrate initiative
    - Self motivated and able to remain calm under pressure
    - Ability to integrate into existing team

    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.

    Packaging Engineer - Liverpool - £19.60 - 19.60 per hour + �19.62 per hour (KYU-101726)

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    Packaging Engineer
    Liverpool, Merseyside, England
    £19.60 - 19.60 per hour + ?19.62 per hour

    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.
    Investigate claims for missing, damaged or wrongly shipped parts
    Develop modifications to packaging specs
    Develop packaging quality / process improvements
    Provide first point of contact IT support
    Investigate `child` part procurement
    Support review meetings with customer territories
    Education to degree level preferred

    Hours are 7.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.
    Overseas travel to India and other territories will be required

    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.