Friday 9 September 2011

Cost Engineering Manager - West Midlands - c.50000 (SMIC-102668)

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Cost Engineering Manager
West Midlands, England
c.50000

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

As Cost Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for focussing on core vehicle commodities - from Exterior to Interior, through Power Train, Chassis, and Electrical - you will be the coordinating lead across a range of key areas, including cost targeting, cost reduction workshops, benchmarking VA / VE and more. As a senior business driving force, you will also be expected to deploy Parametric Cost Estimating and Should Cost techniques and to identify and support the implementation of cost reduction opportunities. Ultimately, you will help the company to secure the best possible advantage throughout the programme life cycle.

This is a pivotal role, in which your recognised expertise as a business advisor will see you leading teams and working closely with a range of parties including Design Engineers and Purchasing teams. You ll influence the direction of programmes and commodities (always ensuring the establishment of robust targets), and support cross-functional, cross-brand and supplier charge.

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.

Cost Estimator/Cost Engineer - West Midlands - 26000-40000 Dep on Exp (SMIC-102672)

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Cost Estimator/Cost Engineer
West Midlands, England
26000-40000 Dep on Exp

Our automotive client is a market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in the Midlands.
Focussing on a specific vehicle commodity - from Exterior to Interior, through Power Train, Chassis, and Electrical you will be responsible for delivering Should Cost estimates for a specific sub-set of parts. Your varied duties will call for you to support the Purchasing Team in their negotiations with suppliers and work with Design Engineers.

Bringing valued expertise to the decision making process, you will act as a business advisor, identifying and supporting the implementation of cost reduction opportunities. You will influence relevant programmes and commodity directions and support cross-functional, cross-brand and supplier charge outs.

You will need to demonstrate a range of relevant manufacturing process knowledge, together with technical awareness at both the production process and cost driver level. You will have either a degree / professional qualification or an equivalent level of experience. Excellent communication skills are vital, together with a proven ability to think on your feet and make appropriate decisions. Ideally, you will also have some experience of 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.

Facilities / Plant Engineer - Northampton - £0 per hour + Pro Rata rate (JCO-102225)

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Facilities / Plant Engineer
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
£0 per hour + Pro Rata rate

Our Client designs, develops, and manufactures powertrain components for use within the motorsport industry. They are currently seeking to recruit a Facilities / Plant Engineer on a 2 year contract basis.

The individual will be required to work a flexible shift pattern as dictated by the business needs.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the successful individual will be responsible for the following:
* To technically manage all Machine Tool and Mechanical plant infrastructure.
* To demonstrate the behaviours and cultural values that are the foundation of the type of service quality we wish to embrace within the organisation
* To work shift patterns as dictated by the business needs
* To pursue the Facilities Engineering strategy for Machine Tool/ Mechanical General Plant and Infrastructure Systems and to maximise your synergies, experience and knowledge to pursue best practise, maximise value and demonstrate real savings by these measures
* To be responsible for all aspects of the following Facilities Engineering - Manufacturing and Mechanical process equipment services:

- Infrastructure
- Quality
- TPM/PPM schedules
- Identification of suitable service and spares suppliers based on QCT
- Risk Management
- Reactive maintenance response - first line diagnosis
- Process/procedures/SOPs/Risk Assessments
- Innovation
* To assist in additional Facilities related services including Operational Risk Management; Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Management and Infrastructure and Plant Project Management.
* Maintain regular links with facility and operational teams.
Essential Requirements:

- Minimum Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, CandE, etc)
- At least 5 years of experience within in a Plant/Facilities Engineering Machine Tool Control function in a production environment or a related development environment
- At least 5 years of experience of delivering complex projects across many engineering disciplines
- Proven ability to work in a successfully in a fast paced, highly dynamic and constantly demanding environment
- Ability to challenge ideas while maintaining the respect and confidence of colleagues
- Proven ability to successfully manage, control the scope, and deliver complex control projects
- Ability to calmly trouble shoot and deliver convincing, value money solutions to tight deadlines
- Excellent IT skills

Desirable

- Conversant with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SAP
- Experience in controls design and project management
- Experience of AutoCAD
- Experience of Siemens Design software writing
- HV switching

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 Buyer - Interior Trim - West Midlands - £0 per hour + �20.16 per hour (JCO-102122)

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Senior Buyer - Interior Trim
West Midlands, England
£0 per hour + ?20.16 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.
Senior Buyer Interior Trim required with analytical, numerical, negotiation skills
IT Literacy
Purchasing or business related experience required
Experience in automotive
Educated to A Level/HNC
First degree

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 Buyer - Body & Exterior - West Midlands - £0 per hour + �20.16 per hour (JCO-102126)

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Senior Buyer - Body & Exterior
West Midlands, England
£0 per hour + ?20.16 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.
Senior Buyer Electrical required with analytical, numerical, negotiation skills
IT Literacy
Purchasing or business related experience required
Experience in automotive
Educated to A Level/HNC
First degree

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 Buyer - Powertrain - West Midlands - £0 per hour + �20.16 per hour (JCO-102120)

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Senior Buyer - Powertrain
West Midlands, England
£0 per hour + ?20.16 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.
Senior Buyer Powertrain required with analytical, numerical, negotiation skills
IT Literacy
Purchasing or business related experience required
Experience in automotive
Educated to A Level/HNC
First degree

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 Buyer - Programmes - West Midlands - £0 per hour + �20.16 per hour (JCO-102127)

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Senior Buyer - Programmes
West Midlands, England
£0 per hour + ?20.16 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.
Senior Buyer Programmes required with analytical, numerical, negotiation skills
IT Literacy
Purchasing or business related experience required
Experience in automotive
Educated to A Level/HNC
First degree

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.

Detail Design Engineer - Wolverhampton (JCO-98462)

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Detail Design Engineer
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England

A leading aerospace supplier of electronic fuel control systems requires a Detail Design Enginer, initially on a 6-month contract basis, based in Wolverhampton.

As Detail Design Engineer you are to provide design support through all stages of the design process, from proposal preparation through design development and detail design to manufacture, qualification and 'in service' within a multi-disciplinary Engineering team.
* Report to the Engineering Manager/Technical Lead of the multi-disciplinary PIM team for day to day management.
* Be responsible to the Chief Design Engineer for the quality and integrity of his/her work.

Principal Accountabilities:
* Produce high integrity manufacturing package deliverables. #detail drawings, assembly drawings, parts lists etc.
* Develop design concepts and configurations of a wide range of actuation systems products which may consist of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical or mechanical elements.
* Be involved in problem solving activities throughout the manufacturing, qualification and in service phases of the project.
* Ensure design work undertaken is conducted in accordance with engineering procedures and work instructions
* Provide Design engineering support and direction for student placements and students on work experience within the multi-disciplinary project team.
* Liaising with customers and suppliers to resolve product design issues.

Note: Occasionally, the Detail Design Engineer may be required by the Company to perform other tasks which are not included in the above description, but are within the capabilities of the individual and where necessary training will be given.

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.

In-vehicle Networks Design and Test Engineer - Coventry - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (TFI-102246)

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In-vehicle Networks Design and Test Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

An In-vehicle Networks Design and Test Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in the West Midlands.

Description
Position Description:
In-vehicle Networks Design and Test Engineer. The Networks Delivery Team is responsible for the design, development and sign off of data busses including CAN, LIN, MOST, and the software kernels and hardware needed to support them. The team is also responsible for defining and maintaining Central Car Configuration mechanism, parameters, and ruleset.

Candidate’s primary duties would include:
•Responsibility for design of vehicle CAN and LIN network signalling in VNA
•Cascading networks standards
•Planning and running the Networks DVP, including circuit reviews and practical labcar testing
•Supporting hardware and software review activities
•Driving issue resolution within all stated areas

Job Requirements
Secondary duties could include:
• Responsibility for maintaining MOST FCAT releases utilising Veronica tool, and CCF parameter and ruleset generation

Skills Required:
Candidates shall be able to demonstrate a good understanding of vehicle communication networks (CAN, LIN, MOST), and network design requirements. Shall have an understanding of hardware and software design, and Electrical Integration concepts such as diagnostics and SWDL. Shall have excellent negotiation skills, ability to build relationships with other departments and suppliers, project management and communication skills, be self motivated and able to work to a high standard with minimal supervision. Understanding of the whole vehicle electrical system and the relationships between different features and functions. Ability to use CAN, LIN and MOST network analysis tools including CANalyser. Use of diagnostic tools and software download tools including ASL. Use of oscilloscopes and electrical test equipment.

Skills Preferred:
Previous formal in-vehicle networks training.

Details
Experience Required:
Essential experience includes design, integration and debug of complex functions spanning multiple ECUs, CAN & LIN network design or validation, and the use of CAN & LIN development tools.

Experience Preferred:
Use of eTracker, AIMS, eFDVS, and VNA. Prior experience of OEM vehicle CAN, LIN or MOST networks. Previous experience in a vehicle networks design role.

Education Required:
HNC

Education Preferred:
Degree

Additional Information:
The Networks team are scheduled to move to Gaydon during 2012 - exact date currently unknown.

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.

Plant Maintenance Technician - Lichfield (KSA-102814)

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Plant Maintenance Technician
Lichfield, Staffordshire, England

Our client is Europe`s third largest automobile equipment supplier and one of the global leaders in six major vehicle modules: seat, cockpit, door, acoustic package, exhaust and front end modules. They are looking to take on a plant maintenance technician. This person will be required to participate in the Total and Preventive Maintenance (TPM) for all equipment and facilities.


-Install, repair and maintain all equipment and facilities in accordance with internal specifications in a safe and controlled manner
-Analyse mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality
-Try out equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime
-Record operational data, such as pressure readings, length of stroke, feeds and speeds for use in setup and preventive maintenance records and ensure preventative maintenance is completed in a timely manner
-Review production schedule and, when equipment is not scheduled for production, perform scheduled maintenance
-Participate in Production System Efficiency and Quality System Efficiency workshops to support continuous improvement: propose and implement continuous productivity, process and quality improvement actions for all facilities
-Facilitate equipment moves on the shop floor
-Train operators on the safe operation of production equipment and to train production staff on basic maintenance operations in line with task transfer
-To carry out any further duties as may be considered reasonable and requested.


The ideal candidate will have/be:
-Technical diploma, preferably with a specialisation in maintenance
-1st tier automotive experience
-At least 3 years of maintenance/engineering experience within a fast paced manufacturing environment
-Proven ability to undertake tasks of substantial variety or complexity which require an extensive knowledge of fabrication/processing techniques, tools, materials, machines and equipment
- Electro-mechanics and automation skills
- Working knowledge of Quality system and Health, Safety and Environment skills
- Advanced skills in computer aided maintenance management systems
- Strong technical problem solving skills
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a matrix organisation
- PRC experience
- Exposure to robots
-Plastics preferable but not essential
- Minimum bi-lingual (English required)
- Strong PLC skills both fault finding and programming

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.

Thursday 8 September 2011

Serial Manufacturing Engineer - West Midlands - £30k - 35k per year + Up to £35,000 (STR-102844)

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Serial Manufacturing Engineer
West Midlands, England
£30k - 35k per year + Up to £35,000

An opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer with an established first tier automotive supplier in the West Midlands. Working in a challenging but collaborative environment with a complex, technically innovative product for some of the largest and most successful automotive OEMs in the world.

As Manufacturing Engineer, the main objective of the role is to ensure that during product life the manufacturing processes are monitored, opportunities for improvements are identified, and the internal / external targets are achieved. This role is essentially around PU encapsulation of glass for cars.

The main responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer are:
- Process optimisation based on the 7 wastes principle
- Budgeting for new equipment and CAPEX
- Establishing technical specification for new production equipment
- Developing lean work practices and standardised work processes
- Establish MTM time study and identify standard cycle time per station.

The ideal Manufacturing Engineer will have first tier automotive experience, preferably in an assembly plant. German speaking is 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.

Maintenance Technician - West Midlands - £30k - 35k per year + Up to £32,000 (STR-102842)

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Maintenance Technician
West Midlands, England
£30k - 35k per year + Up to £32,000

An opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Technician with a major automotive first tier supplier based in the West Midlands. Working in a challenging but collaborative environment with a complex, technically innovative product for some of the largest and most successful automotive OEMs in the world.

As Maintenance Technician, the main objectives of the role are:
React to production call in case of breakdown in very quick manner.
Ensure TPM plans are followed and executed
Spare parts are ordered in time to avoid production stoppage or excessive machine down time.
Attend improvement meetings to ensure maximum up time machine
Ensure the maintenance shop is always tidy and safe to work
Ensure maintenance requests are dealt with in a prompt manner.

The ideal Maintenance Technician will have a sound education to ONC/NVQ level (or apprentice trained) in an electrical/mechanical environment. You will have experience of working in an automotive tier 1 or tier 2 supplier. Knowledge and experience in automated production lines is 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.

Project Engineer - West Midlands (JPR-96123)

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Project Engineer
West Midlands, England

This major Aerospace global company manufactures complex mechanical assemblies and systems. This forward thinking company provides excellent career prospects and has new opportunities for Project Engineers to work in the Engineering (Project or Development function). These roles in Birmingham could also be called Development Engineer.

The Project Engineer will work in a multi-disciplined engineering team responsible for designing, developing and qualifying complex , mainly mechanical assemblies. This will be a broad based role including in the main development, test and qualification activities but also customer, supplier liaison and project engineering activities.

You will preferably have an engineering degree and relevant development, test or projects experience in a precision mechanical engineering field. Experience from aerospace , automotive or other sectors will be considered. You will be an EU citizen as some defence work may be involved.

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.

Shift Leader - Derbyshire - £30k - 35k per year + 30K to 35K (GW-102685)

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Shift Leader
Derbyshire, England
£30k - 35k per year + 30K to 35K

Multi National American owned manufacturing business employing over 600 people with an annual turnover approaching 120m. Automotive supplier and regarded as one of the top three producers in Europe. They enjoy a close relationship with their customers and are continually striving to improve quality, cost and service.

To lead, supervise and coordinate all shift production and people issues to ensure that all manufacturing targets are met on Health and Safety, quality, volume and cost. Lead a team of 15 supplying three departments with product. Candidates must be quick thinkers and a robust team player

To support and deputise for Department Manager
You will be an experienced team leader from within the automotive industry.

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 Director - West Midlands (GW-102835)

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Manufacturing Director
West Midlands, England

Successful traditional manufacturing business supplying major safety critical components globally. Processes include hot metal manipulation and machining backed up with a state of the art design and technical facility. Growing order book following a major investment programme. Current turnover is 20m.

Manage the manufacturing facility and all support functions while reporting to the Managing Director. To develop the culture of continuous improvement through a team of over 70 while achieving budgetary targets. Develop a manufacturing strategy to take the business forward and to take advantage of a Global market. Candidates ideally should have an engineering degree and has the experience need to change attitudes and management style.

Manage production via three department managers whilst working closely with planning, quality and maintenance with a team of over 70 working shifts. Scope for developing the processes and the people to improve productivity and growth. Reporting to the Managing Director.

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.

Repair Engineer / Process/ Re-manufacture - Alfreton - £23.5k - 30k per year + Benefits (PBU-102827)

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Repair Engineer / Process/ Re-manufacture
Alfreton, Derbyshire, England
£23.5k - 30k per year + Benefits

Our client is a world leader in the manufacture and repair of gas turbine components, and due to it`s on-going growth in the UK market is seeking to appoint an experienced Repairs Engineer. If you feel you meet the criteria below, please apply along with your CV for consideration

  • To be capable of reading and accurately interpreting detail part drawings, engine manuals and OEM published repair data, including service bulletins, specialized repairs and various other technical instructions in various formats.
  • To be able to use Information Technology equipment and systems in the role of carrying out his tasks and duties.
  • To be able to create process planning, route sheets and data cards from approved data.
  • To be able to innovate and develop new and improved processes, repairs, and methods to increase component repair ability yields.
  • To be physically fit in order to manually lift reasonable loads
  • To engineer all chemical and metallurgical processes in the
  • Company, to include component stripping, component welding, heat treatments, plasma coatings, thermal coatings, spray applied coatings, HF clean and brazing.
  • To monitor all metallurgical and repair processes to ensure compliance with the Company s control procedures and systems of work.
  • To identify customer requirements for material analysis.
  • To section components as appropriate.
  • To analyse the structure of samples.
  • To communicate with external mechanical testing houses for life of samples

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.

Digital Tuner Components Project Manager - Coventry (TFI-102752)

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Digital Tuner Components Project Manager
Coventry, West Midlands, England

A Digital Tuner Components Project Manager is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in the West Midlands.

Description
Position Description:
Development and Project Management of Digital Tuner components, specifications and sign-off for our client’s vehicles. Support of feature owner reviews of the audio system requirements.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Management of package issues, delivery of diagnostic results, delivery of PSW, delivery of component EMC sign-off, system sign-off, and general issues management. Project management, self motivated, ability to drive supplier, ability to report out status.

Skills Preferred:
Knowledge of CAN / MOST / Ethernet Software and database administration.

Details
Experience Preferred:
Automotive experience, either in supply base or for OEM.

Education Required:
Engineering or IT Qualification.

Additional Information:
Whitley based, with travel to Gaydon and other sites as necessary.

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.

Linux Software Engineer - Gaydon (TFI-102452)

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Linux Software Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

A Linux Software Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
Position Description:
Management of Linux (Meego) based Middleware for Next Generation Infotainment (NGI). The software will be related to a Linux distribution, be GENIVI compliant, and will be linked to various web portals. The job will involve supplier management, and interfacing to internal Feature owner customers. Foreign travel will be required (India). Required to support RFQ in September 2011, and onwards into software production.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Project Management experience. Understanding of software development and licensing.

Skills Preferred:
Clearcase C++

Details
Experience Required:
Past experience of managing software in automotive, consumer electronics or telecoms industry.

Education Required:
Engineering, Software or IT qualification.

Education Preferred:
Ideally degree qualified.

Additional Information:
Please note multiple locations.

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.

Electrical Programmes Engineer - Gaydon (TFI-101629)

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Electrical Programmes Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

An Electrical Programmes Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
Position Description:
The Electrical Programmes Engineer will be a member of the Electrical Engineering Project Leadership team. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the robust and timely delivery of all Electrical deliverables from programme start through Engineering sign-off and launch of a new product at Job1.

Job Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure alignment between Electrical Engineering and programmes teams, other functions e.g. chassis, powertrain, manufacturing, etc. Ensure team priorities are established to deliver project deliverables. Coordinate the resolution of critical concerns to ensure closure . Coordinate change management activities for electrical parts in support of programme timing objectives. Promote use of problem solving tools as appropriate. Ensure targets cascaded from the programme to Electrical Engineering are appropriate to required content and achievable - cost, investment, weight. Ensure facilities/vehicles are available to allow completion of requested design validation work. Co-ordinate BOM validation exercises. Clarify requirements to succeed through clear interpretation of deliverables to Module Leaders and Component Engineers. Support consistent Project Reviews and Senior Escalation reviews to a set format. Weekly publication of programme status sheet, updates of project management tracking tools as required. Co-ordination and tracking of validation plan status for engineering sign off reporting.

Details
Skills Required:
Knowledge and understanding of whole vehicle electrical systems. Ability to lead the resolution of business, technical and process issues within a Project Team environment. Ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation. Ability to assimilate large quantities of data. Knowledge of Quality/Problem Solving Tools. Excellent presentation skills.

Experience Required:
Able to demonstrate good project management experience and a track record of successful project delivery. Experience in developing new processes and procedures to improve quality and delivery.

Additional Information:
Electrical engineering is currently based at Whitley but will transition to Gaydon over the coming 12 months. The successful candidate will be expected to support activities and meetings within Electrical engineering and at the programme base.

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.

Hybrid Electrical Systems Engineer - Gaydon (TFI-101172)

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Hybrid Electrical Systems Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

A Hybrid Electrical Systems Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
Position Description:
Working as part of the Hybrid Systems Team the chosen candidate will be responsible for:
•Commissioning of complex electrical systems
•Developing commissioning test documents and ensuring vehicles and rigs are delivered according to project timing
•Supporting with fault finding electrical issues on fleet vehicles
•Liaising with Hybrid Controls Team to determine hardware requirements
•Liaising with Electrical Distributed Systems Team in developing harness requirements
•Liaising with Hybrid Controls Team to determine controls interfaces and developing signal database files to support
•Developing and releasing Electrical Architecture Diagrams
•Reporting and managing issue resolution with AIMS and eTracker

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Experience in fault finding electrical issues in an automotive environment. Knowledge of automotive electrical powertrain systems. Knowledge of hybrid electrical systems would be beneficial. Knowledge of automotive diagnostics standards and Software Down Load concept. Experience in developing electrical test plans to support commissioning of prototype vehicles and rigs. Capable of reading and administering CAN database files (Vector DBC format). Experience of systems engineering and/or complex system integration. Good communication, interpersonal skills, self confidence and a 'passion for the product' are personal qualities needed to succeed in this high pressure environment, being self motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision.

Skills Preferred:
Strong communication skills. Strong organisational skills. A high level of diligence and personal integrity. Ability to work within a team. Sound judgement.

Details
Experience Required:
CANalyzer, CAPL programming and good computer literacy.

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.

Manufacturing Engineer - Northamptonshire (KH-100428)

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Manufacturing Engineer
Northamptonshire, England

Our Client designs, develops, and manufactures powertrain components for use within the motorsport industry. They are currently seeking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer on an initial 6 month contract basis but likely up to 2 years.

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

- Designing new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones.
- Working with other engineers such as mechanical engineers and electrical engineers, to ensure all products and system
requirements are taken into account from the initial product conception to finished result.
- Examining and tendering for new equipment to ensure the highest quality at the best price.
- Liaising with the research and development department to ensure the company is at the forefront of ground breaking research.
- Keep up to date with current and developing trends at national and international levels in the manufacturing industry.


Essential Requirements:

- Experience of CNC machining in a precision engineering environment.
- Previous experience of RandD type activities (Rapid change environment).
- High level of CNC programming competency in Fanuc or Heidenhain languages.
- Experience of CAD CAM and verification software.
- Demonstrated capability to work in team or independently with successful, achievable results.
- You must have a minimum of HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline (e.g. Manufacturing or product design)


Desirable Attributes:

- MSc or BSc in Mechanical Engineering or similar (e.g. Manufacturing or product design).


Personal Competencies:

- Strong communicator with authoritative approach to engineering and manufacturing feedback.
- Logical thinker able to resolve complex problems and develop new ideas / concepts for ongoing issues.
- Able to forge relationships with external experts to help develop all internal processes.

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 Facility Planner - 20841 - 22.35 Ltd Co - Gaydon - £22.30 - 22.40 per hour + �22.35 Ltd Co Rate (JWT-102797)

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Test Facility Planner - 20841 - 22.35 Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£22.30 - 22.40 per hour + ?22.35 Ltd Co Rate

Position Description:
Working for global test facility planning area you will be required to conduct complete analysis of component test activities, i.e. quantities, cost; lead/support engineering discussions on component testing requirements; lead/support discussions with internal facility managers/team to ensure internal facilities are fully utilised; lead/support cost discussions with OEM test sites and OEM component suppliers; lead/support strategic discussions regarding component test requirements; deliver all required administration, task management and planning; you may be required to travel in UK and overseas.
Skills required:

A comprehensive knowledge of automotive engineering and component rig testing activities ability to manipulate and interrogate component test requirements and procedures excellent analytical/numerical skills proven leadership and project management skills excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels an intermediate/advanced knowledge level in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. A team player, flexible, committed and motivated to deliver in all circumstances especially within a small team environment.

Skills preferred:
Good presentation skills, good negotiation skills, good organisational and prioritisation skills.
Experience required:

Experience of a component rig test environment with a full understanding of functional, performance, climatic, reliability and compliance testing automotive industry experience, preferably within OEM previous experience of working in a team environment, yet able to deliver excellent results with complete autonomy experience of working to tight deadlines.

Experience preferred:
Experience of supplier management and negotiation. Experience of OEM systems and processes.

Education required:
Degree in relevant technical subject and a clean full driving license.

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 Facility Planner - 20840 - 22.35 Ltd Co - Gaydon - £22.30 - 22.40 per hour + �22.35 Ltd Co Rate (JWT-102796)

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Test Facility Planner - 20840 - 22.35 Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£22.30 - 22.40 per hour + ?22.35 Ltd Co Rate

Position Description:
Working for global test facility planning area you will be required to conduct complete analysis of component test activities, i.e. quantities, cost; lead/support engineering discussions on component testing requirements; lead/support discussions with internal facility managers/team to ensure internal facilities are fully utilised; lead/support cost discussions with OEM test sites and OEM component suppliers; lead/support strategic discussions regarding component test requirements; deliver all required administration, task management and planning; you may be required to travel in UK and overseas.
Skills required:

A comprehensive knowledge of automotive engineering and component rig testing activities ability to manipulate and interrogate component test requirements and procedures excellent analytical/numerical skills proven leadership and project management skills excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels an intermediate/advanced knowledge level in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. A team player, flexible, committed and motivated to deliver in all circumstances especially within a small team environment.

Skills preferred:
Good presentation skills, good negotiation skills, good organisational and prioritisation skills.
Experience required:

Experience of a component rig test environment with a full understanding of functional, performance, climatic, reliability and compliance testing automotive industry experience, preferably within OEM previous experience of working in a team environment, yet able to deliver excellent results with complete autonomy experience of working to tight deadlines.

Experience preferred:
Experience of supplier management and negotiation. Experience of OEM systems and processes.

Education required:
Degree in relevant technical subject and a clean full driving license.

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 Facility Planner - 20839 - 22.35 Ltd Co - Gaydon - £22.30 - 22.40 per hour + �22.35 Ltd Co Rate (JWT-102795)

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Test Facility Planner - 20839 - 22.35 Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£22.30 - 22.40 per hour + ?22.35 Ltd Co Rate

Position Description:
Working for global test facility planning area, you will be required to conduct complete analysis of component test activities, i.e. quantities, cost; lead/support engineering discussions on component testing requirements; lead/support discussions with internal facility managers/team to ensure internal facilities are fully utilised; lead/support cost discussions with OEM test sites and OEM component suppliers; lead/support strategic discussions regarding component test requirements; deliver all required administration, task management and planning. You may be required to travel in UK and overseas.

Skills Required:
Excellent negotiation skills; a comprehensive knowledge of automotive engineering and component rig testing activities; good analytical/numerical skills good communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, self-motivated and a passion for the role an intermediate knowledge level in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint, able to deliver excellent results whilst meeting tight deadlines a team player, flexible, committed and motivated to deliver in all circumstances especially within a small team environment.

Skills Preferred:
Proven leadership and project management skills, good presentation skills, good organisational and prioritisation skills.
Experience Required:

Experience of supplier management and negotiation, previous experience of working in a team environment yet able to deliver excellent results with complete autonomy experience of working to tight deadlines.

Experience Preferred:
Experience of a component rig test environment with a full understanding of functional, performance, climatic, reliability and compliance testing automotive industry experience - preferably within OEM experience of OEM systems and processes.

Education Required:
Degree in relevant subject a clean full driving license.

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.

Design Engineer - Stafford - £32 per hour (KH-101886)

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Design Engineer
Stafford, Staffordshire, England
£32 per hour

A new ongoing contract opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer in the Stafford area. This new position will report to the Design Manager and supports the NPI, Cost down, Localisation and Product Support functions of the business.

The Departments current core activities are to Design components and systems, which allow the Product to evolve into a functional assembly of parts and comply to the desired Product Objectives.

This is a key role to support the localisation of manufacturing by designing robust parts and systems to drawing standards, keeping the local method of manufacture firmly in mind. Quality, Part Manufacturability, Engine Assembly and Cost are a key deliverable from the Design criteria.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Design of components to company standards as well as liaising with the Purchase / PCE / Quality teams during the Design phase and beyond is essential to meet the Business targets.
* Working within a small team to deliver planned activities ranging from Design of Crankcase castings to fabricated pipe work will be in scope of the job.
* React to Mechanical validation issues in a timely manner using the failure mode analysis tools, which feeds directly into the Pre-Production Reliability Development (PPRD) quality system.
* Support to the Development function is required through FMEA attendance and component APQP reviews.
* Ensure all activities are carried out to company operating procedures and local processes to ensure compliance with Quality standards.
* Significant travel may be necessary.


PERSONAL KEY COMPETENCIES:

* Focus on Quality
* Decision Making
* Information Monitoring
* Initiating Action
* Innovation
* Effective communication
* Planning and organising skills
* Team work


ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Considerable Design experience of complex volume mechanical components.
* Engineering Degree or other equivalent qualification/experience.
* ProE Wildfire 4 operating knowledge.
* APQP / DFMEA process experience.
* Fluent with Microsoft Office package (PowerPoint / Word / Excel / Project).


DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:

* Engine component Design experience.
* Engine application knowledge.
* Knowledge of International component suppliers

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

Test/Development Engineer - Hydraulic Test - Warwickshire - £20 - 25 per hour + d.o.e (KH-99941)

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Test/Development Engineer - Hydraulic Test
Warwickshire, England
£20 - 25 per hour + d.o.e

Our client is a leading independent provider of product engineering, research, testing information and certification to the worldwide automotive industry and is based in Warwickshire. It is seeking an engineer to be based at a client site in Gaydon Warwickshire

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

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

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

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

As well as experienced engineers, the client will also consider less experienced candidates but with strong hydraulic control experience.


Role Requirements:

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

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

Rig Test Technician - Northamptonshire (KH-101730)

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Rig Test Technician
Northamptonshire, England

Our Client designs, develops, and manufactures cutting edge powertrains for use within the motorsport industry.

They are currently seeking to recruit a Rig Test Technician (shaker table / vibration table) until the end of this year possibly longer.


Duties to include:

- Set up and installation of engine components on rig
- Installing accelerometers
- Running tests via bespoke control software
- Collecting data


Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

- Understanding of NVH or environmental test (shaker)
- Basic instrumentation
- 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.

Lead Applications Engineer - Huddersfield - £40k - 50k per year + ben. (GCK-102831)

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Lead Applications Engineer
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
£40k - 50k per year + ben.

Our client is a leader in design, manufacture and support of world leading turbo chargers and associated equipment.

A global company with headquarters in Huddersfield UK, we also have manufacturing and support facilities in Brazil, China, India, Holland and the USA, all are committed to providing the highest possible levels of service and satisfaction to our customer base.
Leads the Global Applications team for LD.
Works with derivative and platform teams to fulfill needs of customer engine programs.


Maintains and develops key knowledge of customer applications and the turbocharger product.


Is responsible for all tailoring applications work with delivery partner.



Ensures product offerings are aligned to product roadmaps.

Takes the lead role in communicating PQC items.

Working with TPL leads the development of the turbo tech profile and agrees it with customer.

Develop application approval program, including worst-case duty cycle definition.

Runs applications FMEAs where necessary.

Works with platform leaders to define applications guidelines for the product planning process.

Ensure all customer related data is included in product release documentation.

Appreciation of turbocharger systems and air handling requirements of diesel or gasoline engines.


Experience of Engineering design or service or problem solving with diesel engines or turbochargers.


Design and/or project experience with release of new products.


Knowledge of Gasoline and or Diesel engine.


Knowledge of trucks/chassis installation.


Understanding of release/production systems required.



Essential: Bachelor or Masters Degree level Engineering or related subject.



MBA or other Business qualification.


Knowledge of component integration to engine systems.

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

Supplier Quality Improvement Engineer / SQI - Huddersfield - £28k - 37.5k per year + Bonus (PBU-102833)

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Supplier Quality Improvement Engineer / SQI
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
£28k - 37.5k per year + Bonus

Our client is a leader in design, manufacture and support of world leading turbo chargers and associated equipment.

Due to growth plans a position of SQI / Supplier Quality Improvement Engineer has become available, and as such we welcome applicants who want a fresh challenge, and meet the requirements below: To track and manage key quality metrics for the programs, suppliers and department.
To summarize and present status at key Functional and Management Reviews.
To manage select set of suppliers and interface with plant customers.
To oversee, direct and continually improve the activities of Supplier Quality Management.
Travel between 20% and 40% may be required

To manage the successful re-sourcing of current product or process approval of new product utilizing the tools of APQP
Implementation of Quality management and process improvement tools

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering / related subject or relevant experience (Engineering apprenticeship or experience of working within a quality function)
  • Quality, Audits, APQP, PPAP, Run @ rate, Supplier Assessment
  • Working within a TS16949 / ISO 9001 auditing and management system experience 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.

Engineering Manager - Huddersfield - £38k - 48k per year + Bonus (PBU-102830)

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Engineering Manager
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
£38k - 48k per year + Bonus

Our client is a leader in design, manufacture and support of world leading turbo chargers and associated equipment.

Due to growth plans a position of Engineering Managerhas become available, and as such we welcome applicants who want a fresh challenge, and meet the requirements below:

  • Quantify the critical parameters within the product design / specification.
  • Develop and maintain the critical parameter tree for the product
  • Design freeze sign off in line with customer expectations
  • Develop the design verification plan for product approval and track activity to the plan
  • Validation sign off in line with customer expectations
  • Develop standard practices in Engineering
  • Product reliability growth tracking
  • Lead the team through the FMEA process
  • Lead the design review process.
  • Project technical risk management identify risk levels and conduct appropriate activity to mitigate / eliminate risks
  • Ensuring product meets all safety and legal standards
  • Understanding the cost impact of engineering change to the product
  • Ensure IP opportunities within the technical team are captured and processed.
  • Identify and sponsor 6 sigma projects as appropriate
  • Coach and mentor junior engineers Experience with automotive component industry
    Experience with diesel engines
    Experience with complex engineering design 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.

Applications Engineer - Huddersfield - £27k - 42k per year + benefits (GCK-102824)

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Applications Engineer
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
£27k - 42k per year + benefits

Our client, Cummins, is a leader in design, manufacture and support of world leading turbo chargers and associated equipment.

Due to growth plans a position of Lead Applications Engineer has become available, and as such we welcome applicants who want a fresh challenge, and meet the requirements below:

Responsible for engineering aspects of current and new products at the customer level.
Builds and leads technical relationships with key potential and existing customers
Works with account management team to identify new business opportunities and to develop technical understanding of opportunities. Leads the Global Applications team

  • Works with derivative and platform teams to fulfill needs of customer engine programs
  • Maintains and develops key knowledge of customer applications and the turbocharger product.
  • Is responsible for all tailoring applications work with delivery partner
  • Ensures product offerings are aligned to product roadmaps
  • Develop application approval program, including worst-case duty cycle definition
  • Runs applications FMEAs where necessary
  • Works with platform leaders to define applications guidelines for the product planning process Appreciation of turbocharger systems and air handling requirements of diesel or gasoline engines Experience of Engineering design or service or problem solving with diesel engines or turbochargers Design and/or project experience with release of new products Knowledge of Gasoline and or Diesel engine Knowledge of trucks/chassis installation Understanding of release/production systems required

    Essential: Bachelor or Masters Degree level in Engineering or related subject.

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 / Electronic Prototype Vehicle Engineer - Basildon - £26.60 - 26.60 per hour (TFI-102512)

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Electrical / Electronic Prototype Vehicle Engineer
Basildon, Essex, England
£26.60 - 26.60 per hour

An Electrical / Electronic Prototype Vehicle Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Essex.

Description
Position Description:
Electrical and electronic support for prototype vehicles and rigs.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Understanding of OEM electrical and electronic systems and their interaction.

Skills Preferred:
Awareness of vehicle systems and their interactions.

Details
Experience Required:
Experience of vehicle electrical and electronic systems and their interactions and vehicle debug processes.

Experience Preferred:
Working on vehicle and rig prototypes an advantage.

This position is required to support the Dunton Fit4Test team. Experience of working on prototype vehicles and rigs an advantage.

Education Required:
Degree

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.

Electrical/Electronic Components Special Vehicle Engineer - Basildon - £19.80 - 19.80 per hour (TFI-102498)

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Electrical/Electronic Components Special Vehicle Engineer
Basildon, Essex, England
£19.80 - 19.80 per hour

A Special Vehicle Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Dunton, Basildon, Essex.

Description
Position Description:
Electrical/Electronic Components Special Vehicle Engineer

AWD Project Engineer will work in the SVE AWD team supporting development of AWD applications for future models. Will also have responsibility for OPD, TVM and quality actions on current model AWD.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Strong knowledge of automotive systems. Prior knowledge of G8D or similar concern resolution process essential, problem solving experience, good communication skills/presentation skills and good team player.

Skills Preferred:
Prior knowledge and skills working on driveline or transmission systems would be an advantage. Knowledge of OEM design and releasing systems especially WERS and AVBOM.

Details
Experience Required:
System and component design experience in the field of automotive electrical or electronic engineering.

Experience Preferred:
Prior experience with commercial vehicle applications.

Education Required:
Candidates must have a minimum of HNC/HND in electrical or electronic field, ideally educated to Degree 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.

Realtime Modelling & Simulation Engineer - Gaydon - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (TFI-101174)

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Realtime Modelling & Simulation Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

A Realtime Modelling & Simulation Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
Position Description:
Realtime Modelling & Simulation Engineer

Our client’s Hybrid Department are looking to recruit an accomplished Modelling & Simulation Engineer, with experience of developing electro-mechanical system models and implementing them offline, on HIL rigs and dynos, in the Matlab/Simulink environment.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
•Complex electro-mechanical system modelling experience is vital, including model design & development, not just operation
•Experience with realtime hardware (preferably using dSpace products) is also vital
•Substantial experience with Matlab/Simulink
•Degree qualified (preferably in an engineering discipline)
•A strong understanding of physical laws and their mathematical representations
•Excellent communication and documentation skills
•Self-motivated and able to work consistently and productively whilst under pressure, often with competing priorities

Details
Experience Required:
Automotive development experience. Knowledge of legislative fuel economy test methods. Experience in the development of hybrid vehicle technologies. Experience of real-time hardware.

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.

Technical Support Engineer - Sittingbourne (JWT-101916)

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Technical Support Engineer
Sittingbourne, Kent, England

Our client is looking for an experienced Technical Support Engineer to support internal and external customers.

To support and participate actively in the development of new products and systems.
Respond promptly and professionally to all product and systems enquiries.

To provide phone based technical support to internal and external customers in relation to plasterboard and plaster systems, non.-wallboard product ranges and Exterior Wall Systems.

Respond to requests by phone, fax or mail in order that enquiries can be dealt with promptly and efficiently and problems brought to a satisfactory conclusion without delay.

Provide advice and technical and engineering calculation input such as drawings and design data so that the most suitable solution may be found to design problems and correct products recommended for use.

Respond to requests from other departments for input onto projects requiring technical information such as RandD or Marketing for literature production.
Ideally B (ENG) educated in a building or engineering related field.

Computer literate with working knowledge of CAD preferably AutoCAD, Microsoft Word , PowerPoint and Excel .

Working knowledge of the internet.

Structured problem evaluation and problem solving skills.

Ability to work well as part of a team or own initiative.

Ability to carry out structural engineering queries using calculation and design.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Customer focused.

Level headed under pressure.

Knowledge of plasterboard systems installation and plaster systems advantageous.

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

Project Engineer - Birmingham - £0 per hour + Competitive rate (LHI-102829)

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Project Engineer
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
£0 per hour + Competitive rate

Our client is a leading supplier to the aerospace sector and are currently looking for an experienced Project Engineer initially on a 12 month contract.
We require an experienced Project Engineer with a proven background in delivering projects to agreed budgets and time frames. This role will be to develop, manage and co-ordinate various delivery programmes with a "hands-on" approach, building and maintaining fluid, working relationships across various departments from design, operations, quality through to production. You will have the responsibility to "push" programmes through to positive conclusion and to overcome any obstacles that may arise throughout the process.
You will have experience of interpreting specifications, preparing technical proposals and reports. You will need to be fully conversant in Microsoft Project and Office with excellent organisational skills. An understanding of Microsoft Access would be an advantage. Tasks will include organising weekly programme meetings and addressing any programme hold ups/problems that may occur.
Our client is looking for a person with strong "people skills", someone that can influence and drive teams forward whilst communicating easily with shop floor staff through to senior management - a highly driven individual with proactive personality and strong interpersonal skills. Ideally you will hold a relevant engineering degree, however this is not essential though a proven project engineering background is. Our client operates within the aerospace sector, however experience of this industry is not essential as they will look at applicants from across a variety of manufacturing environments. The emphasis of this role is in the "character" of the person and their ability to deliver projects within a pressurised 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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Product Engineer - Huddersfield - £30k - 40k per year + Benefits (PBU-102828)

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Product Engineer
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
£30k - 40k per year + Benefits

Our client is a leader in design, manufacture and support of world leading turbo chargers and associated equipment.

Due to growth plans a position of Product Engineer has become available, and as such we welcome applicants who want a fresh challenge, and meet the requirements below As an experienced Product Engineer, you`ll be responsible for Engineering support for a range of current Production Products. Supports and develops Engineering activities within the plant. Participates in quality and process development, and acts as liaison between plant and other Engineering groups

  • Provide Engineering support to Supply Chain on source approvals of turbocharger components over the model range, including engineering approval work.
  • Engineering support for Cost Reduction Activities
  • Engineering support for Quality improvements
  • Engineering support for Process Change approval
  • Support New Product Introduction into the plant, supporting other functional areas where necessary
  • Evaluate risks and authorise disposition of material which does not conform to Engineering specifications Failure Analysis: Investigate test and field failures to determine root cause of failure and initiate a corrective action of current product
  • Support/lead cross-functional design reviews both internally and with external suppliers
  • Provide product knowledge training for other functions as needed formally or informally
  • Turbocharger product knowledge
  • Experience in manufacturing or design
  • Basic understanding of Quality processes
  • Understanding of design processes CoC, FMEA, Design Review

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 Product Engineer - Huddersfield - £38k - 48k per year + Bonus (PBU-102826)

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Principal Product Engineer
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
£38k - 48k per year + Bonus

Our client is a leader in design, manufacture and support of world leading turbo chargers and associated equipment.

Due to growth plans a position of Principal Product Engineer has become available, and as such we welcome applicants who want a fresh challenge, and meet the requirements below: Lead the design and development process for complex and / or critical assigned sub-system(s) from concept through to handover to new product team; responsible for all aspects of form, structure, functional performance, quality, durability, reliability, cost and project timing and for the guidance, development and output of the direct report engineers.

The engineers reporting to the group leader may be dispersed globally to deliver projects to appropriate global markets.

  • Support the Chief Engineer in advanced engineering concept selection
  • Developing concepts through to readiness for use in customer programs, including verification, analysis and test, using Advanced Engineering technology development process
  • To ensure concepts are fit for manufacture
  • Manage the engineering costs for product and project
  • Liaise with internal and external suppliers
  • Work with customer advanced engineering groups in understanding requirements and concept development
  • Quantify the critical parameters of the engineering concepts in the technology development phase
  • Manage the technical requirements for the concept approval process
  • Develop the concept verification approval plan and track activity to the plan
  • Lead complex issue and failure resolution processes, using appropriate tools, for processes, architectures and components

    Essential Requirements Experience with automotive component industry
    Experience with diesel engines and/or turbochargers
    Experience with complex engineering design projects
    Combined electrical and mechanical 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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Switch Engineer - Warwickshire - £0 per hour + �26 per hour (DRP-102620)

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Switch Engineer
Warwickshire, England
£0 per hour + ?26 per hour

World renowned manufacturer of luxury sports cars who is looking for a Switch Engineer to Design and Develop new and modified switchgear across all vehicles.
Manage component suppliers to design and develop switches and switch panels from concept through to production.
Manage the commodity to ensure that it delivers all of its Engineering Release and Concern metrics.
Manage the commodity to meet all program function, cost and weight targets.
Develop with the assistance of suppliers and the Quality department, robust DFMEA s and DVP test plans; ensure these are cascaded to the appropriate functions.
Run regular PMST reviews with all of the appropriate areas of the business and manage the deliverables to meet the program milestones.
Manage the commodity CAD packaging through supplier reviews.
Develop commodity timing plans and ensure the project timing supports the milestones.
Generate presentation material to be delivered to Senior Management.
Support vehicle builds and provide support with problem solving ( 8D process).
Support activities into weight saving by use of new materials using the supplier where necessary to assist.
Ensure the latest features and technologies are used within the budgetary constraints of the vehicle programs.
Engineering Degree or Equivalent Qualification.
At least 5 years experience in automotive switchgear design and development.
Extensive knowledge of A surface componentry.
A good understanding of switchgear haptics.
Good Experience and knowledge of vehicle electrical systems.
Experience of project managing switchgear suppliers.
Project managed new or modified switchgear successfully into production.
Working knowledge of Relevant Regulations and approvals.

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.

Vehicle NVH Engineer - Warwickshire - £0 per hour + �26 per hour LTD (KYU-102456)

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Vehicle NVH Engineer
Warwickshire, England
£0 per hour + ?26 per hour LTD

World renowned manufacturer of luxury sports cars.
In this role you will be expected to:
- Provide robust vehicle and component level targets for NVH attributes, and to ensure the targets are deliverable following AMPCS requirements.
- Analyse and report following NVH benchmark test procedures
- Understand component tolerance, manufacturing variability, degradation when establishing achievable targets over time and use.
- Provide PMT areas with design proposals to achieve the agreed NVH targets.
- Ensure all targets are achievable with agreed components/vehicle design and manufacturing capability under all required environments.
- Document the benchmarking data, test procedures, target setting process, history of design modifications within the deadline.
- Represent NVH in meetings involving any of the above. Present slides, answer questions, take away actions, and make sure all actions are complete before the relevant deadlines.
Personal Requirements:
- Engineering Degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline.
- Significant experience of NVH test and development within the Automotive industry.
- Knowledge and experience of NVH system (ArtimiS, LMS, FFT etc).
- Experience with DVPs would be very useful.
- Ability to present information and communicate to all levels in an effective manner.

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 - Battery Components - Coventry - £0 per hour + Contract Rates Apply (DRP-99957)

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Buyer - Battery Components
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£0 per hour + 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.
Procurement of Engineered components and systems from a developing and world wide supply base to support transfer of battery assembly
Work with Engineering and Project Management to provide Purchase input from the start of supplier engagement
Negotiation of Design and Development Contracts as well as identification of Production volume supplier of parts required.
Liaison with Manufacturing Quality Team
Running of the RFQ tender process
Timely processing of Purchase Order Requisitions and issuing orders
Monitor and report performance of Purchase
Identification and evaluation of alternative suppliers to extend Preferred Supplier List
Establish target list of key purchase commodity groups and through negotiation and supplier management obtain `best value` procurement
Drive systemic reduction in 80M costs through Purchase action in collaboration with engineered change
As part of Purchase Team, develop infrastructure of processes and systems
Degree or Purchasing Diploma qualification
Membership of a professional body (CIPS) or equivalent
Ability to work cross functionally to obtain best value on the procurement of
prototype and low volume component supply
Effective negotiation, analytical and evaluation skills
Sound commercial and financial awareness
Ability to build strong supplier/customer relationships
Experience of procurement on an international basis
Demonstrable track record of cost-down achievement
Previous Automotive experience highly preferable
Knowledge of Purchase of Engineered Parts
Conversant with Quality Management Systems, specifically ISO 9001 and TS 16949 as applied to Tier 1 Suppliers
Understanding of SQA Processes, especially PPAP
Significant travel to Norway and liaison with Miljo Team
Travel to suppliers in the UK and Europe as required
Occasional travel to India and cell supplier in Korea
when requested.

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.

Wednesday 7 September 2011

Continuous Improvement Leader - Huddersfield - £42k - 46k per year (GCK-102819)

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Continuous Improvement Leader
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
£42k - 46k per year

Our client is a leader in design, manufacture and support of world leading turbo chargers and associated equipment.

A global company with headquarters in Huddersfield UK, we also have manufacturing and support facilities in Brazil, China, India, Holland and the USA, all are committed to providing the highest possible levels of service and satisfaction to our customer base.
The Continuous Improvement Leader is responsible for improving performance and reducing waste utilising my clients operational excellence and COS practices.



Responsible for improving the product (or process) value stream from the customer order to manufacture and delivery of product.



This person will be a team member in local plant staff.



Work with leader team to identify sponsor, belt and team.




Lead and direct the functional resources as needed to improve the value stream and has responsibility for Cost, Quality, Delivery and Safety.



Manage the tactical plan to move from the current state to the future state.



Manage the resources required (but are not limited to) ME, maintenance, materials, quality and product engineering.
Allocate resource for the value stream is scalable according to size and complexity of the value stream.



Ensure Functional Excellence is maintained through a matrix organization supporting multiple value streams.



Identify correct tool to be used i.e. Six Sigma, A3, Why-Why, 7 Step, Kaizen etc.
Formal education in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
Significant amount of practical experience.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black 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.

NPI Buyer - Huddersfield - £29k - 36k per year + 29k-36k + ben (GCK-102816)

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NPI Buyer
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
£29k - 36k per year + 29k-36k + ben

Our client is a leader in design, manufacture and support of world leading turbo chargers and associated equipment.

A global company with headquarters in Huddersfield UK, we also have manufacturing and support facilities in Brazil, China, India, Holland and the USA, all are committed to providing the highest possible levels of service and satisfaction to our customer base.
Component sourcing for NPI programs.



Support of WW commodity strategies within new product launches.



Develop and maintain a cost effective NPI supply base, supportive of business and customer needs across NPI.



Achieve companies material cost targets of new product launch, via cost development tracking and supplier negotiation.



Accurate updates of CBOMs (Cost of Bill of Materials) and provision of information to account management for customers.



Identify and manage cost out projects with suppliers to achieve new product launch costs, working closely with pre-production technologies and Class 4 teams.



Effective Management of new tooling costs on programs



100% on time delivery from suppliers to meet customer program need dates.



Control of prototype costs prior to program launch.


Automotive Purchasing experience.

Knowledge of operating systems (ie Oracle).

Experience of dealing with a global supply base.

Relevant degree preferred or equivalent level of experience.

CIPS is an advantage.

6 sigma belt training 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.

Financial Controller - Northamptonshire (KH-102817)

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Financial Controller
Northamptonshire, England

Our Client designs, develops, and manufactures powertrain components for use within the motorsport industry. They are currently seeking to recruit a Financial Controller on a 2 year contract basis.

Reporting to the Head of Controlling, the individual will be responsible for the following:

- Provide financial control and business partnering to department heads, and budget holders.
- Prepare budgets and forecasts and provide transparency for overhead and payroll and benefit costs and investment.
- Build relationships and establish channels of communication in order to obtain meaningful assumptions on which to base budgets and forecasts.
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of the business and programmes such that assumptions and actual results can be critically appraised and challenged.
- Provide transparency of actuals on a monthly basis and to tight reporting timelines and support stakeholders in identifying countermeasures to address issues which pose a risk to the budgets.
- Challenge the status quo and look to continually improve methods and processes.
- Support business partners with a view to evolving and improving business processes with particular focus on cost accuracy and transparency within SAP
- Daily liaison with the Head of Controlling to align activities and provision of information
- Regular liaison with Company Accountant and Finance Director to supply relevant financial information


Essential Requirements:

- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- Proactive approach to business partnering together with continually improving methods.
- Experience of influencing and challenging senior stakeholders.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Strong management accounting experience within an operations based business environment.
- Experience of business process improvement and driving through change.
- Solution driven and focused.
- Not afraid to challenge senior stakeholders.
- Is a determined contributor who will go the extra mile to support a world class team achieve its objectives on and off of the track


Desirable Attributes:

- Good knowledge of SAP and in particular the Finance and Investment Management modules
- Experience of presenting to senior stakeholders including Management Team level.
- Experience gained within an engineering and manufacturing environment (preferably automotive or aerospace

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.

Development Engineer - 3175 - Leicester - £30k - 33k per year (SMA-102503)

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Development Engineer - 3175
Leicester, Leicestershire, England
£30k - 33k per year

This is the first career level in engineering and represents a shift from learning and assisting to fully contributing in assignments that are broader, more complex and challenging in nature.
The key role of this engineering position is to move from learning and assisting others to fully contributing. The bility to gather relevant information, compare and contrast data, identify relationships and predict and manage failures is critical. Challenges include challenging the status quo and championing new initiatives, collaborating with team members and other teams, and keeping abreast of advancing technology.
You will also perform needs analysis and initiate ideas; evaluate new products, processes or systems; communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members and other business units; contribute to the design of new products and processes; perform product and process maintenance; collaborate with and support other engineers, managers, marketing personnel, customers and suppliers, maintain technical currency and represent the company externally.
The role requires an accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience and excellent analytical skills. Incumbents have usually gained 2 to 4 years experience and have exhibited the ability to work on increasingly more complex assignments. Experience working with a different unit or working with different products, processes or systems is desirable. You must also have the ability to communicate effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well employees in other units, customers and suppliers.

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 - Chassis Systems - West Midlands - £25k - 50k per year + Market Rate (KYU-96704)

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Principal Engineer - Chassis Systems
West Midlands, England
£25k - 50k per year + Market Rate

Brake Systems Engineering is responsible for delivering some of the latest automotive safety features such as ESC and Brake Assist, using cutting edge technologies to enhance driver, passenger and pedestrian safety.

Your work will be validated on test tracks and race circuits around the world, and at our winter testing facility on the frozen lakes of north Sweden

As part of this team, you will develop your expertise in:
Control algorithm development: Creation of new techniques/processes for slip control systems, requiring excellent software coding skills and a sound background in vehicle dynamics to realise the astonishing levels of control possible .
System Application: Tailoring of electronic systems to meet the needs of a global customer base and ensure that legal, customer, performance and safety standards are achieved
Vehicle test: On the frozen lakes in northern Sweden and proving grounds around the world, the engineering of slip control systems requires professional levels of vehicle control skills together with the discipline to consistently repeat demanding limit-handling manoeuvres
Data Logging Systems: In-house data acquisition system allows high speed monitoring of analogue, thermal, high-speed serial and CAN data channels. With other industry standard logging tools, the ability to interpret data from the logging systems play a major part in performance analysis and enhancement.
Customer management. To ensure that the development process runs smoothly, regular direct contact with the customer is essential, from defining system requirements to final performance sign-off.
What we are looking for:

Essential:

Educated to degree standard
Experienced in vehicle development and high-speed test track driving
Familiar with C programming language for PC and embedded applications
Familiar with Vector CAN products, including customising for use in system calibration

Desirable:

Self motivated and able to work without direct supervision
Excellent communication skills, particularly reporting
Ability to work with MS Office applications
Willing to travel extensively, and for several weeks at a time
German language skills advantageous

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

Product Engineer - Rugby - £20k - 25k per year + 20K to 25K + excellent benefits (JSK-99187)

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Product Engineer
Rugby, Warwickshire, England
£20k - 25k per year + 20K to 25K + excellent benefits

Our client is a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of value added products and systems for the automotive industry and aftermarket.

They are looking to appoint a recently graduated (at Honours or Masters level) Product Engineer who will have product design responsibility through simulation and drawing creation to provide support to customers and engineers. The role will also involve creation analysis reports and feedback to customers on engine projects

The role will include:

  • Carry out simulations of bearings for new and prototype engine projects using in-house software and provide support and feedback on bearing design
  • Provide design support and product selection for quotation to sales and applications staff
  • Undertake field analysis on returned parts and provide results for a variety of management staff and departments
  • Provide instructions to metallurgical staff for in-depth investigations on component damage and failure mechanisms
  • Interpret metallurgical results
  • Create CAD drawings based on product standards which will be distributed globally using network links
  • Interface with sale and applications staff to obtain product details for new applications/quotes

    You will have:
  • at least a first degree (and preferably Masters level) in automotive or mechanical engineering
  • Strong knowledge (practical or theoretical) of internal combustion engines is essential (demonstrated by appropriate final year project)
  • CAD experience of Catia V5 and Pro-E preferable
  • Good interpersonal skills and capable of communicating with people at all levels
  • Maintain high levels of accuracy especially when working under pressure
  • If you have a second language, or English is your secoond language, then so much the better

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.