Electronics Test Diagnostic Engineer - Birmingham (PKT-103057)

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Electronics Test Diagnostic Engineer
Birmingham / Solihull

An excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer, working in the West Midlands area for a leading aerospace supplier of electronic fuel control systems.
This role is based in the West Midlands, close to the M42 and is commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Redditch and Warwick.

You will be the first Tier of diagnostic support for electronic control products in the manufacturing diagnostic areas and to progress technical investigations to a successful conclusion where practicable. You will report directly to the Diagnostics Module Team Leader
Tier 1 support for all failures within the allocated diagnostic areas for ICT or Unit test.
Use the tools provided to progress diagnostic investigations through to a repair solution in a timely manner.
Raise documentation to record test failures in accordance with the test plan.
Complete investigation documentation in accordance with Test Assurance guide lines and company procedure.
To escalate technical problems and investigations where applicable.
Enter and log CINCOM route data when necessary to progress an investigation.
You will be qualified with a HND/HNC/BTEC, or equivalent experience in electronic engineering or related discipline.
Self motivated with good communication skills and can interface well with other functions within the business.
Performs well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
A degree of self-management and self-motivation with ability to work on own initiative.
Possess the necessary enthusiasm, drive and commitment to achieve results.

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

Buyer (Electronics) - West Midlands - £0 per hour + Market rate (KYU-103108)

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Buyer (Electronics)
West Midlands, England
£0 per hour + Market rate

An exciting opportunity to join a world-class global purchasing team responsible for $560M annual spend on all sorts of electronics components. One of the world s largest producers of electric steering systems, braking system and safety system, supplying a wide range of vehicle manufacturers including VW, Ford, GM, Mercedes, Peugeot, Renault and Fiat.

Electronics purchasing data assistant will support the whole team including five different commodities to collect, consolidate, validate, analyse data. It is a fundamentally important work for the team and the organization. Being patient, careful, accurate, strict, zero-error is absolutely essential for this role.
This is a very fast-paced sector requiring excellent time management, task management, priority management, quick reaction, performance delivery. To ensure the satisfied result, effective communication within the team is required, especially with the data users. This role requires excellent excel and PowerPoint skills.

What you ll do

Source electronics components according to the BOM list of new programmes
Carry out global competitive sourcing activities on the current mass production components
Document sourcing decisions following the purchasing process
What we are looking for

Essential:
Purchasing experience:
Min. 3 years of purchasing experience in Electronics in automotive industry
Understand common purchasing process
Be able to analyze supplier s quotes
Be able to negotiate with suppliers to make sourcing recommendations

Computer skills:
Be able to use excel (2003 and 2007), PowerPoint, access excellently
Be able to use most of the excel functions to do data analysis/consolidation

Communication, team work, personality
Have experience of dealing with people(incl. colleagues and suppliers) from different countries in a professional manner
excellent team player and performance driven
Smart, hard working, moderate, efficient, assertive, self-motivated, careful, accurate
Be able to manage multi-tasks/ priorities to deliver on time

Desirable:
Electronics Engineering background would be an advantage
Multi-language speakers would be preferred

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

Electronics Test Design Engineer - West Midlands (PKT-98936)

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Electronics Test Design Engineer
West Midlands, England

An excellent opportunity for a Test Systems Design Engineer, working in the West Midlands area for a leading aerospace supplier of electronic fuel control systems.
This role is based in the West Midlands, close to the M42 and is commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Redditch and Warwick.
As Test Systems Design Engineer you will be required to:
- To design/develop software and hardware required for testing aerospace products.
- The work covers all aspects of test development, from software/hardware design from requirements definition, integration testing, test process validation, operator training, liaising with internal and external customers and suppliers.
- You will be expected to manage test equipment requirements for electronics and/or hydro-mechanical products at various stages of their lifecycle.
- Control of test system hardware design, internally and with external suppliers.
- Development, integration testing and control of application test software.
- Software programming skills.
- Electronics background.
- Ability to design system level test hardware, understanding of analogue/digital interface circuitry, ability to analyse circuit diagrams for function in current designs.
Candidates will need to:
- Have a flexible approach, able to analyse software and hardware problems relating to complex electronic test equipment, and production units.
- A strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively within engineering team and with external suppliers.
- Be a team player and able to work under your own initiative.
- Drive to achieve positive results.
- Test equipment design, integration test and support.
Software development experience specifically for test systems development.

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 - 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.

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.

Quality Engineer - Northampton - £25k - 35k per year + Bonus (PBU-102770)

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Quality Engineer
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
£25k - 35k per year + Bonus

Based at our clients major manufacturing facility and the lead plant for worldwide sales of high horsepower engines, supplying international markets in the electricity generating, mining, marine and locomotive sectors.

Due to growth plans they are now looking for a Quality Engineerand as such we welcome applications who meet the criteria below:

• Daily reactive support for Quality issues
• Driving Quality issues to resolution, coordinating activities across internal departments.
• Ensure supplier issues are contained and reported for follow up with Central SQI.
• Ensure maintenance of Quality controls and processes in Assembly area
• Driving continual improvement activities internally and with the supply base. Minimum HNC (or working towards), Degree preferred.

Relevant experience in manufacturing, preferably engine or automotive
Minimum 2/3 years experience in a Quality or similar function
6 Sigma green belt 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.

Quality Inspector - CMM - Brackley - £25k - 35k per year + Benefits (PBU-102586)

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Quality Inspector - CMM
Brackley, Northamptonshire, England
£25k - 35k per year + Benefits

Our client is a leading technical supplier to the automotive industry, and due to exceptional growth plans and current business requirements, they are looking to appoint a Quality Inspector / CMM as such we welcome applicant who meet the criteria below:

• Dimensional inspection of sensitive and safety critical components to Prodrive drawings and specifications
• Visual and dimensional inspection of non-sensitive components to Prodrive drawings and specifications
• Responsible for the programming and operation of the co-ordinate measuring machine
• Liaison with engineering, internal manufacturing and suppliers
• Calibration of inspection and workshop tools and equipment Laser Scanning
• Responsible for the filing of all inspection documentation, part traceability information and the recording of suppliers quality performance
• Provide first off inspection for in house manufacturing
• Adhere to all company quality accreditations

Ad hoc duties as specified by Quality Control Supervisor

Nationally recognised engineering qualification NDT trained to PCN level 2

Previous experience within a batch prototype-manufacturing environment, preferably in motorsport, aerospace or research and development as well as a good knowledge of Quality Assurance standards
You will need to be highly computer literate and competent in DPI and Ultra Sonics, hand tool inspection, laser etching, ultra sonic flaw detection, CMM CNC and manual CMM

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.

Mechanical Design Engineer - Brackley - £30k - 48k per year + Benefits (PBU-102616)

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Mechanical Design Engineer
Brackley, Northamptonshire, England
£30k - 48k per year + Benefits

Our client is a leading technical supplier to the automotive industry, and due to exceptional growth plans and current business requirements, they are looking to appoint a Mechnical Design Engineeras such we welcome applicant who meet the criteria below:

• Mechanical Design of components and systems
• Integration of these components and systems into vehicles, or other subsystems
• Technical liaison with customers, suppliers and manufacturing
• Preparation of BOM s and other project documents to fulfil project and process requirements
• Support the Team Leader, and other engineers with client quotations
• Completion of 3D CAD component models and assemblies (Catia)
• Completion of 2D detail drawings of components
• Support with physical build, evaluation, and validation
• Write effective and appropriate reports to document your work.
• Candidates with proven experience of concept design will be given preference

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.

Quality Engineer-Aerospace - Leicestershire (GSI-102619)

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Quality Engineer-Aerospace
Leicestershire, England

Our client acquires, develops and applies new ideas and improved components to support their customer s products. They also offer design, development, manufacture and software services and products to the aerospace, space, energy and transport industries.

Reporting to the Quality Manager (based at Lincoln site), the individual will be responsible for the following:

This role is a requirement to bolster the small Quality department the firm has; the department is split between to their two offices in Lincoln and Leicestershire. Some travel between the offices may be required; they need an experienced Quality Engineer to provide support to the Quality Manager assisting with preparing procedures, implementation and continuous improvement. you will need a sound understanding and the ability to implement the some of the following methodology/quality management tools: 6 sigma, Pareto, Kaizen, 5Ys and 8D.

They ideally need a person whop has proven experience in the Aerospace experience and it is essential that you have completed internal audits to ISO9001 standard as this is the standard the office is working with; there could be a small amount of a SQE role also. You will act as a point of liaison for customers and staff alike so you must feel comfortable answering Quality questions and more technical enquiries too.
It`s a permanent role with a very friendly and busy firm; paying a good market salary and offering an immediate start with benefits.

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

IT Technical Support - 3rd Line Help Desk Support - Northampton (KH-102559)

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IT Technical Support - 3rd Line Help Desk Support
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England

Our Client designs, develops, and manufactures powertrain components for use within the motorsport industry, specifically F1. As such flexibility is important as is a willingness to work unsociable hours when a race is on.

They are currently seeking to recruit an ongoing contractor to work as third line IT support. The contract will be offered on a FTC basis so would suit someone seeking long term work rather than a jobbing contractor

You will be the last port of call responsible for resolving incidents and problems that have escalated through 2nd and 1st line support procedures. You will have expert knowledge of cisco systems, Exchange, Microsoft windows 7 etc.

This role is suitable for an experienced professional seeking career progression within a dynamic organisation. Please note candidates with experience in a fast paced SME are prefferred over large blue chips as it is breadth of experience that is important.

Educational background is unimportant although you must be certified on Microsoft products and cisco systems; ambition and flexibility are vital

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.

Materials Planner - Leicester - £9 - 12 per hour + Up to 12/hr (JSK-103098)

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Materials Planner
Leicester, Leicestershire, England
£9 - 12 per hour + Up to 12/hr

Our client handles movement of vehicles and parts for a major automotive manufacturer. They are looking for a Materials Planner initially for a 3 month contract but likely to be continued thereafter.

The role will:

• Manageand monitor the status of ordered parts/materials and (de)expedite delivery of items to meet requirements
• Work through Material Planning checklist daily
• Establish root causes and work to resolve any issues which could affect supply
• escalate where appropriate, any issues/areas needing attention
• Work to KPI`s on
  • Availability
  • Back Order/Past Due Reduction
  • ETA coverage
• Support Supply Team initiatives
• work closely with clients, supply base, customer support, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Operations and Inbound Logistics teams
  
  
• Requires prior experience in or knowledge of Manufacturing or Logistics Operations (preferably Automotive)
• Vendor Management skills
• Strong Planning and Organising skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Target driven, persistent and a self-starter
• SAP knowledge desirable but not essential
• Driving Licence holder as occasional visits to suppliers will be required

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

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

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Purchase Manager - Non Production Purchasing
West Midlands, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Birmingham, East Midlands, Oxfordshire

Our client is a world leading commercial vehicle manufacturer who, more recently, has moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles.
You will be responsible for the routine administration of the POR system from creation through Management Approval to order placement, maintenance of PO database, reporting on PO status, resolution of queries and the management of the contractor process. You will also be responsible for the development and maintenance of the Preferred Supplier Register, RFQ and Tender process for major suppliers of services to the company. You will review the existing procurement system and processes to identify omissions, non-value added activities and bottlenecks with process metrics to substantiate. In conjunction with all process stakeholders and as part of the Purchase Team, you will develop a revised procurement structure which improves total value to the company with reduced throughput time and manual intervention.
You must have a degree or purchasing diploma qualification together with membership of a professional body (CIPS) or equivalent and experience of major contract tendering and evaluation for capital goods and services. In addition, you must be able to work with the Engineering Team to obtain best value on the procurement of prototype and small batch components and have an understanding of the structure of processes and procedures required for a total procurement function and its place within a Quality Management System. You must also have an understanding of legal frameworks and contract law and have effective negotiation, analytical and evaluation skills and a sound commercial and financial awareness. In addition, you must be able to build strong supplier/customer relationships, have a demonstrable track record of cost-down achievement, staff management and leadership experience. Although based in the West Midlands, you will be required to undertake limited travel to suppliers in the UK and Europe as required together with occasional international travel.

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

Senior Order Analyst - Automotive - Wolverhampton (GSI-101882)

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Senior Order Analyst - Automotive
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England

This firm are a sister company of a global firm and they specialise in the automotive markets with vehicle less that 150 BHP. Annual turnover of around $150M with 30% sales to outside OEM`s.

They have a very strong reputation and very good customer base which includes about 70% of sales to it`s own sister company. A good location, good work which and a very high desire to achieve; the firm will be fusing itself with the global company over the next two years as part of it`s wider business strategy.

A really interesting, hands on and varied role; this is a fixed term contract of 2 years made available by the current incumbent moving into another role.
This job is suited towards a very organised person with excellent Excel skills (including analysing data, macros and charts) and has previous customer service experience.

The role will be manually intensive as much of the orders for the firm are paper based (they use a computer system dating back to the 60`s) so you must be happy with this for the two years. The firm are in the process of implementing SAP so if you have experience in this, it would be beneficial.

Ideally a graduate (reasons to be explained in the telephone interview with Jonathan Lee) who is happy to work with the current software and provide the excellent customer service the firm already give to their client`s
This role is a fixed term contract for two years based on an annual salary; there is a possibility that a permanent job could result after the period has ended but that isn`t guaranteed.

A good salary is offered and this is an immediate start; a very hands on role where you will be given a lot of responsibility and will work through a tough transitional period in the firm.

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.

Commodity Manager - Wolverhampton - £1 - 2 per year + Attractive Salary & Benefits Package (LO-100612)

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Commodity Manager
Stafford, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Birmingham, Walsall, Stoke, West Midlands, Midlands
£1 - 2 per year + Attractive Salary & Benefits Package

Leading Global Aerospace Systems supplier seeks Commodity Manager - Bought Out Finished Goods. This organisation provide Primary Flight Controls, Thrust Reverser Actuation and High Lift Systems, to the world`s major civil and military aircraft constructors.
As Commodity Manager you will lead Bought Out Finished (BOF) sourcing activities including contract negotiations and supplier management. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies that meet program and operations requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

Working with Programmes and Operations Management on supplier management and development.
Specific activities include: quoting, negotiating and initial procurements through to high production rates. Responsible for meeting quality, cost and delivery targets. Develop local sourcing strategies for BOF. Negotiate appropriate, new sources/second sources.
Person Specification

Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with commercial acumen including negotiating and contracting skill.

Qualifications include :
Possession of an MBA an advantage
Must have strong strategic, contractual and commercial skills Must possess Computer skills, knowledge of MRP and supply chain initiatives.
Contract negotiation experience is essential.
Specialised knowledge of UK and USA Government Contract Conditions would be an advantage.
Strong work discipline is key to this role.
Effective communicator.
Technical knowledge/Engineering background an advantage. Excellent time management/prioritisation.

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

Powertrain Manufacturing Engineers - Warwickshire - Attractive salary (STR-103041)

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Powertrain Manufacturing Engineers
Warwickshire, England
Attractive salary

An opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer has arisen with a market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in the Midlands. Due to increased demand they are now recruiting across several core engineering areas.
Working at the forefront of delivering advanced Power Train technology across an extensive product range, you will be a core member of an established team responsible for delivering Power Train programmes and associated machining, assembly and test processes.
The successful Manufacturing Engineer will ideally have a relevant degree qualification with a strong professional track record of delivering tough schedules in Power Train. You will have demonstrable knowledge of machining processes and facilities (particularly CNCs), together with proven experience across facility installation and commissioning, assembly and test operations, and the use of quality tools, such as DFMEA / PFMEA

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.

STA Engineer - Warwick - Job Car + Attractive Benefits Package (LO-97502)

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STA Engineer
Warwickshire, Coventry, Solihull, Midlands, Oxfordshire, Leicestershire, Midlands
Job Car + Attractive Benefits Package

Jaguar Land Rover is a business built around two great British car brands that design, engineer and manufacture in the UK. With a world-renowned reputation for the development and marketing of a world-class range of the most desirable and exhilarating vehicles money can buy, Jaguar Land Rover sells its products in over 150 markets worldwide and they are going from strength to strength. As part of its expanding and dynamic Purchasing function, you will be joining a truly global business with a rich heritage and exciting growth plans for the future.
The STA function is responsible for the capacity and quality performance of all new product and current vehicle suppliers and performs an important role within the Purchasing Department.

The STA function is responsible for planning, monitoring and controlling supplier manufacturing processes and activities to enable high quality and on time execution of product programmes effectively and efficiently whilst maintaining and improving current car performance.
Skills, experience and qualifications required:
Qualified to degree level within an engineering or business discipline
Experienced within a Vehicle Engineering/Quality function and familiar with the Global Product Development System
Knowledge and experience of APQP/PPAP/8D
Able to facilitate resolution of complex cross-functional issues
Good leadership/negotiation/communication and interpersonal skills
Able to operate effectively at all levels of the organisation
Self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative
Computer literate

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.

STA Programme & Resident Manager - Warwick - Car + Excellent Benefits Package (LO-97503)

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STA Programme & Resident Manager
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Car + Excellent Benefits Package

Jaguar Land Rover is a business built around two great British car brands that design, engineer and manufacture in the UK. With a world-renowned reputation for the development and marketing of a world-class range of the most desirable and exhilarating vehicles money can buy, Jaguar Land Rover sells its products in over 150 markets worldwide and they are going from strength to strength. As part of its expanding and dynamic Purchasing function, you will be joining a truly global business with a rich heritage and exciting growth plans for the future.
As STA Programme and Resident Manager at Jaguar Land Rover you will be an integral part of the STA function that is responsible for the capacity and quality performance of all new product and current vehicle suppliers and performs an important role within the Purchasing Department.

STA Programme and Resident Manager supports new programmes under development, including planning, reporting and efficient utilization of programme resources. An integrated part of the role is communicating strategy for implementation of supplier quality methods such as APQP, PSW Planning and Flawless Launch to the Programme Teams and supply base. Provide support to plant for resolution of critical current vehicle concerns or supplier performance issues.

The Programme and Resident STA Manager works in the Purchasing department and is mainly involved in new programme initiatives.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
The STA Programme and Resident Manager`s main tasks include:

- Sourcing, High Impact, JLRQ
- Communicating Programme Requirements
- APQP Status Review, Program Team Support, PPAP Disposition/Status
- Changes in Program Deliverables
- Quality Resolution, Flawless Launch, Assembly Plant Launch Support, Lessons Learned Best Practices
- Lead/Co-ordinate Programme and Resident STA Engineers

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 Simulation Engineer - Warwickshire - 35K to 45K (STR-103086)

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Manufacturing Simulation Engineer
Warwickshire, England
35K to 45K

An opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer has arisen with a market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in the Midlands. Due to an increase in demand, they are now recruiting across several core engineering areas.
As Manufacturing Engineer you will support the very latest products, from concept to launch. You will work closely with Manufacturing and Operations teams to ensure ultimate build integrity. You will be involved with designing, developing and implementing manufacturing solutions.
The successful Manufacturing Engineer will have a relevant degree (or equivalent) with proven engineering experience in a relevant industry. You will demonstrate good IT skills and an awareness of Process Authoring Tool simulation and virtual toolsets, such as Digibuck, Process Simulate, CATIA V5 and GSPAS. Ideally you will already have some vehicle manufacturing and launch 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.

Project Engineer - Shropshire - £30K to £35K (STR-103093)

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Project Engineer
Shropshire, England
£30K to £35K

An opportunity for a Project Engineer has arisen with a leading global supplier of advanced technology, systems and components - diverse product line includes car air conditioning and heating systems, electrical automotive and electronic control products, fuel management systems, radiators, instrument panel clusters, filters, robotics, telecommunication products and information processing devices.
The main purpose of the Project Engineer role is to understand and realise production engineering strategic goals and objectives. To deliver and improve products and processes through the use of process flow, P-FMEA tools, and to effectively manage change.

As Project Engineer you will also be responsible for defining long term plans and actions to reduce leak and scrap ratios, and ensuring the management of new tooling introduction through timing and ISIR control.
The successful Project Engineer will be degree / HND qualified in a relevant discipline, extensive production engineering experience is required.

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

ICT Technical Sales Consultant - Birmingham (SMA-103076)

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ICT Technical Sales Consultant
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Our client is a software consultancy and services company, headquartered in Belfast with engineering and sales offices in Birmingham and Dublin.

The purpose of the Technical Sales Consultant is to broaden the relevance and volume of intelligence available to the company`s sales team about specific customer engagements. This position will require regular travel to customer sites across the UK and occasional travel to corporate headquarters in Belfast.
As Technical Sales Consultant you will be required to undertake a range of roles including consultancy, producing and delivering demonstrations and presentations and assisting with the production of final proposals. The customers engages will primarily be from the local authority market. You must be able to understand stakeholder needs and to quickly and clearly communicate how a particular solution would meet those needs.

You will undertake consultancy engagements with customers, provide technical leadership on software demonstrations and technical presentations, share responsibility for ongoing development of customer demonstrations and work with both customer account teams and marketing specialists to build, maintain and share a pool of industry and other domain knowledge relevant to the target market. You must  have done a similar role for at least 3 years.

 

IDEAL: working in public sector ICT sales selling CRM Microsoft software. 

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.

Plant Maintenance Technician - Lichfield (RB-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.

Project Managers / PMST - Chassis Systems - Gaydon - £0 per year + to 33/hr or 45K (KH-99345)

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Project Managers / PMST - Chassis Systems
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£0 per year + to 33/hr or 45K

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

It is seeking several PMST leaders with experience of delivering automotive projects ideally within chassis. Perm or contract to work on a perm or contract basis for a minimum of 12 months. Rates are up to 33 per hour or to 45K perm depending on experience. Less experienced candidates are encouraged to apply too.  Location is Gaydon and Banbury.

- HNC/HND /Degree
- Good drive and communication/focused
- Experience of managing component project management and supplier management
- Knowledge of GPDS very much preferred
- Not necessarily from Chassis background (but must be from a mechanical background)
- Very computer literate (Excel, Powerpoint and Word)
- Commercially aware.

Happy to consider good project engineers from the tier 1 or tier 2 industry if they have the right drive and knowledge

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

Senior Catia Design Engineer - Sub-Frame - Gaydon - £34 - 37 per hour (KH-100741)

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Senior Catia Design Engineer - Sub-Frame
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£34 - 37 per hour

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

A new ongoing contract opportunity has arisen for a Senior Catia Design Engineer, specialising in sub-frame activity.

The individual will require experience in the automotive industry, along with experience of designing large sheet metal welding components, preferably sub-frames.

The Engineer should understand the pressing and welding processes as well as tolerance issues which usually come along with these parts

A good level of Catia V5 is required, as well as an understanding of the function of the subframe within the suspension (NVH and vehicle crash questions, static and dynamic stiffness requirements, definition of what is needed and why)

The individual should be willing and be able to balance out cost, weight, timing, function and quality targets.

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.

FEA Engineer - Oxfordshire (KH-101201)

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FEA Engineer
Oxfordshire, England

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

An urgent ongoing contract requirement has arisen for an FEA Engineer to be based in the Oxfordshire area.

The individual will be responsible for undertaking static analysis on stress and strain of mechanical parts, using FEA techniques


Role Requirements:

- Minimum BSc (Hons); MSc or PhD preferred
- Abaqus or Nastran experience essential
- Experience of analysis of suspension parts in steel/aluminium

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

CNC Programmer on F1 - Hypermill - Northampton (JCO-103072)

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CNC Programmer on F1 - Hypermill
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England

Our Client designs, develops, and manufactures powertrain components for use within the motorsport industry. They are currently seeking to recruit a CNC Programmer until Christmas 2011

The individual will be responsible for programming high precision 5 axis milling machines using Hypermill (Vericut to check)


Role Requirements:

- You must be familiar with Heidenhaim and/or FANUC controlled 5 axis milling machines
- You must have Hypermill experience
- Vericut would be useful but not essential
- You will come from a race or aerospace background or be able to demonstrate complex part experience

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

KERS Coordinator - Northamptonshire (DC-102023)

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KERS Coordinator
Northamptonshire, England

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

The individual will be responsible for creating and maintaining the KERS specification documents for Long Run, Track Test and Race, ensuring hardware is built to the correct specification, available for use when required and updates/changes are accurately controlled.

Role Responsibilities to include:

1) Maintenance of the Specification Meeting Documents:
a) Add/remove KERS hardware from the document as appropriate according to the TLKP
b) Add relevant information from DPS/HPS/PRS ECN releases
c) Distribute agenda and minutes for the meeting
d) Lead the Specification Meeting and chase any actions resulting from it (i.e. outstanding ECNs)

2) Create Engine Requests derived from the Specification Meeting minutes.

3) Ensure the parts are available to support the desired engine specification and build schedule or adjust the specification if required
a) Liaise with Planning in the case of new parts and kit alignment
b) Liaise with the Re-use group within build in the case of second hand parts
c) Feedback to Engineering where appropriate when parts are not available to meet the desired build schedule
d) Ensure that the ER and kit documents are kept in line with any changes
e) Chase Concessions through Engineering sign off
f) Coordinate the specification of Red Dot items

4) Act as point of contact between Assembly and Engineering to resolve build quality, schedule and specification issues.

5) Provide relevant engine specification data to Trackside for each event

 

Qualifications, Experience Required:

* Build specification management
* Motorsport Powertrain Build/Strip experience (engines, HV electronic systems)
* Engine/KERS use and logistics in testing and racing (Rig, Dyno, Trackside etc)
* Working with Engineers and Engineering Drawings as required to ensure spec requirements are satisfied
* Computer literate (preferred F1 database experience, SAP knowledge, competent in Excel)

Personal Competencies

* Clear Communicator
* Good attention to detail
* Creative, lateral thinking
* Decision maker
* Common sense, good negotiation skills

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

Electronic Hardware Engineer - Northampton (KH-102141)

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Electronic Hardware Engineer
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England

Our Client designs, develops, and manufactures powertrain components for use within the motorsport industry. They are currently seeking to recruit an Electronic Hardware Engineer.

The individual will be responsible for the electrical design of electronics hardware and applications into high performance automotive applications (microprocessor control units, high current drive stages, Sensor and actuator interface circuits etc.

The Engineer will also be responsible for:

- Specifying electronic tests and validation
- Providing rapid root cause failure analysis and solutions to the business
- Document specifications as required

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

Interior Designer - AutoCAD - Warwickshire - £15 - 20 per hour + To £20 PH LTD (GSI-102585)

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Interior Designer - AutoCAD
Warwickshire, England
£15 - 20 per hour + To £20 PH LTD

Midlands based Interiors firm consisting of approx 10 staff from Junior Designers through to the 3 Directors of the firm. They have a solid base of repeat business clients which has steered them through 2010 and are now looking to grow with this new member of staff.

As a practice, they are very design orientated and offer a bubbly work atmosphere with a friendly design based staff.
This is an out and out design role; you`ll be preparing new design from the clients brief and working under a Director. The concept will then be developed with a Technician with a view to working together to get a tender package completed; as a designer you`ll have design autonomy based upon the clients brief.

There isn`t any out and out Technical work with this role but you`ll need to have some Technical expertise when presenting to clients and talking through their ideas.

You`ll need to have a strong Commercial project background twinned with experience in another sector also. There isn`t any 3D work involved with the role but you`ll need to be confident in front of clients and AutoCAD proficient.
This contract should see you through to Christmas; it could go on into 2012 depending on workload. A very nice firm that work on high end projects and are contract friendly.

This could be very suitable for a strong Part II also who has worked in a design practice on Commercial schemes.

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.

Engineering Team Leader - West Midlands - £0 per year + Market Rate (KYU-99490)

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Engineering Team Leader
West Midlands, England
£0 per year + Market Rate

The Role

TRW is delivering leading electrical steering technology to European, Asian and American vehicle manufacturers. We provide our customers with tailor-made solutions for their vehicle launch programmes in global markets.

As the Engineering Team Leader for steering columns, you will be responsible for product development, from concept through to launch, of upper steering column modules for global OEMs. In this role you will lead a multinational team of design and development engineers for Column Drive EPS products.
What you ll do

Requirements Capturing: Working with customer teams to capture and flow-down vehicle manufacturer specifications to component level
Product Design and Development: Leading a team of qualified engineers to generate market-leading innovative solutions
Design Validation and Release: Compile comprehensive validation plans for design release into customer application programmes
Project Management: Develop robust designs to provide minimum re-engineering for future applications
Innovation: Identify future trends and technologies to maintain market competitiveness
What we are looking for

Essential:
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Experience in leading a product development team in automotive industry
Self motivated and able to work without direct supervision
Willing to travel globally
Strong customer and supplier facing skills

Desirable:
Second European language

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 Mechanical Systems Engineer - Solihull - £0 per hour + Market Rate (KYU-102935)

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Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer
Solihull, West Midlands, England
£0 per hour + Market Rate

Our client is a major automotive component supplier manufactures high integrity, engineered, electro-mechanical systems. With strong vision and investment plans, and an excellent order book, they are now seeking to appoint a Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer on a permanent basis in Solihull.
We are looking for a Mechanical Systems Engineer to deliver systems for a number of high profile and challenging global applications with European vehicle manufacturers. You will work alongside the Electrical Systems Engineer and lead our design teams in achieving outstanding results.

The role is ideally suited to an engineer with a drive to exceed customer expectation and who is willing to take ownership for a significant part of the system by driving the design teams to deliver correct, safe and robust designs to time, to budget and to the highest quality.

* Capture customer requirements documents, generate system requirements and flow down to sub-system requirements. Review and agree requirements with customer and sub-system design teams as necessary
* Lead design teams to ensure timely delivery and effective integration of each sub-system into a complete system that meets system level targets
Applicants are required to have experience in:
Essential:
* 2.1 or better degree in a relevant engineering discipline
* Excellent understanding of mechanical design principles in both 2D and 3D CAD
* Rigorous and positive approach to issue resolution
* Demonstrated ability to work proactively
* Knowledge of a range of engineering disciplines

Desirable:
* A working knowledge of electronics
* Experience of mechanical design for a high volume product

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 Project Manager - West Midlands (KYU-100684)

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Technical Project Manager
West Midlands, England

The Role
An exciting opportunity to join a world-class team based in TRW s prestigious technical centre in Solihull. TRW is one of the world s largest producers of electric steering systems supplying a wide range of global vehicle manufacturers.
Reporting to the ECU Applications Engineering Manager and working in a dynamic, multi-project environment, you will manage the electronics engineering interface with Customers, EPS System teams and Electronics Manufacturing sites including requirements capture and compliance, open issues tracking and resolution, project schedule tracking and adherence to project milestones, technical coordination of the electronics engineering process towards meeting all performance criteria and deliverables within the project budget constraints.
What you ll do
Define, plan, coordinate and review the ECU Application team s activities by using the relevant Engineering processes and procedures to ensure that the specific technical objectives in respect of product function, cost, quality, validation and delivery within the overall project timescales are achieved
Manage design releases and changes including metrics and reporting
Provide cohesive technical leadership for the project through design reviews, against specified objectives and deliverables, towards achieving the necessary approvals
Coordinate requirements, procurement and delivery of prototype samples including price quotation and cost recovery.
Own all technical issues resolution and related metrics, reporting and escalation
Plan, monitor and report on project expenditure for headcount, materials and purchased services to ensure that spends are kept within budget with escalation to program and engineering management level when needed.
What we are looking for

Essential:
Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Relevant project management experience
Good communication and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to work proactively
Rigorous and positive approach
Overseas ability to support customers globally when required

Desirable:
Knowledge of electronics design, validation techniques and requirements
An understanding of electronics components and experience in the processes, assembly techniques and testing involved in the volume manufacture of automotive electronics
Six Sigma certified
Ability in a foreign language, such as Mandarin, French, Italian or German

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

Software Engineer (Steering Systems ) - Cirencester - £0 per hour + Market Rate (KYU-102936)

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Software Engineer (Steering Systems )
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England
£0 per hour + Market Rate

Our client is a major supplier of advanced electronic controls, wiring and body electrical systems to the automotive industry. We are seeking to appoint a Software Engineer (Steering Systems) on a 6-month contract based in Cirencester.
As Software Engineer (Steering Systems), you will make a major contribution to the development of high quality, robust software solutions using state of the art techniques to meet the stringent safety and performance demands of this rapidly expanding market.

As part of this team, you will develop your expertise in:
* Control software development: Real time control of vehicle steering controls
* Software Architecture development: Design and development software architecture and components in an Autosar environment
* System Application: Tailoring software components to meet the needs of a global customer base and to ensure that legal, customer and performance and safety standards are achieved
* Safety Systems: Design and implementation of software to meet all relevant safety standards, including ISO26262
* 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
Applicants are required to have the following experience:
Essential -
* Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline
* Proven experience as a software design engineer
* Real-time, embedded C skills with hands-on debugging experience
* Good practical knowledge of embedded software development methods and tools
* Understanding of the software development process for real-time, low cost, high volume systems

Desirable -
* Automotive embedded software experience
* UML Design experience
* TargetLink experience
* Experience of Autosar architectures
* An appreciation of digital electronic hardware

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.

Whole Vehicle Package Engineer - West Midlands - £0 per hour + Competitive salary + benefits (KYU-100778)

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Whole Vehicle Package Engineer
West Midlands, England
£0 per hour + Competitive salary + benefits

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.
*Working within a project team
*Provide single point of contact for vehicle package work
*Set up of concept seating package layout based on target data from benchmarking activities to high level ergonomic requirements
*Ensure robust interface between Occupant and mechanical package activities
*Expert ergonomics support and analysis
*Development of styling restriction model based on target dimensions
*Creation of zones illustrating package legal requirements
*Work with component design areas
*Development of proposals for part design changes, enhancements
*Minimum of 5 years experience working in Occupant package or a closely related function
*Working and leading cross functional teams
*Understands differing custom and legislative requirements between markets
*Sound understanding of hands on experience in the development production of package layouts
*Sound understanding of ergonomics in vehicle design and awareness of human machine interface requirements including development tools
*Develop target processes and methods
*Working with styling functions to deliver package concepts
*Proficient in Catia V5 and Vismockup
*Proficient in Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint
*Preferred experience in the use of teamcenter
*Preferred experience working with GPDS and Virtual series process
*Experience in the production of occupant package properties

*Degree qualified or similar qualification
*Strong numeracy and literacy
*Minimum of 5 years automotive experience
*Capable of leading project with minimum supervision
*Demonstrates depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality

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.

Principal Product Engineer BIW Closures - West Midlands - £0 per hour + Contract Rates apply (KYU-100895)

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Principal Product Engineer BIW Closures
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.
*Lead the development of B/W closures of a new vehicle variant from clay model feasibility to concept release. Including concept layout for bonnet, side doors and tailgate, material selection, packaging and exterior surface development, DFMEA, DVP.
*Manage cross functional design reviews to solve critical project issues
*Generate internal project timing and resource plans
*Interface with customer
*Degree qualified or similar qualification minimum
*Strong numeracy and literacy skills
*Manage team of engineers
*Minimum of 10 years automotive experience essential
*Understand roles and needs of different client groups
*Ensure procedures and quality standards are clearly communicated and implemented
*Capable of defining, developing and managing a project autonomously
*Like to be chartered engineer

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

Catia V5 Design Engineer (BIW Closures CAD) - Coventry - £0 per hour + Contract Rates apply (KYU-101022)

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Catia V5 Design Engineer (BIW Closures CAD)
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.

We are recruiting for a Principal Engineer (BIW Closures CAD) on a 6-month contract based in Coventry with some travel to Europe and possibly India.
As Principal Engineer (BIW Closures CAD) you will:
* Be responsible for feasibility and detail layout design (3D modelling) engineering of Closures BIW components.
* Maintain master section book
* Develop concepts to solve issues prior to engineering release.
* Perform DMU checks using Catia.
* Carry out all design work on Catia V5, release 19.
Applicants must be:
* Degree qualified or have a similar qualification.
* Strong numeracy and literacy skills
* Have experience of the automotive industry.
* Capable of leading a project element with support from more senior staff when necessary.
* Effective team member, contributing to improvements and high customer services.
* Demonstrate depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality.
* Chartered or working toward chartered status.

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

Senior Engineer - Manufacturing Feasibility Engineer - West Midlands - £0 per hour + �30/hr (KYU-101503)

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Senior Engineer - Manufacturing Feasibility Engineer
West Midlands, England
£0 per hour + ?30/hr

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.
*Provide a good working knowledge of manufacturing lean techniques and disciplines
*Working knowledge of manufacturing digital tools - VIS mock up/Delmia
*Demonstrate the need for DFM and educate both engineering and supplier base
*Prove out the assembly process through digital and pilot build phases focusing on battery quality and DFM techniques
*Support pilot build activities, resolving engineering issues and product quality not compromised
*Support vehicle launch activities
*Good working knowledge of EV battery processes with particular attention to Lithium ion cell technology.
Degree qualified or similar qualification
Strong numeracy and literacy
Minimum of 5 years automotive experience essential
Capable of leading a project element
Demonstrate depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality

Extension travel to Norway will be required

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

Design Engineer CATIA (Mechanical - Contractor) - Northampton (KH-102138)

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Design Engineer CATIA (Mechanical - Contractor)
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England

**Salary on offer is competetive and will be disclosed before application but cannot be advertised because of confidentiality**

Our Client designs, develops, and manufactures powertrain components for use within the motorsport industry. They are currently seeking to recruit a Mechanical Contractor initially up to Christmas 2011 although there is a slight possibility this may be extended or a permanent employee will be considered.

CATIA V5 Design Engineer required to work on contract until Christmas (or would consider a permanent candidate).  Working on F1 Engine Design you will already have several years experience designing mechanical solutions whether aero, auto or race.   The key here is designing solutions

Key ElementsCell Chassis
Pack enclosure
Cooling System
High Voltage Interconnects
Electrical Components Mounting
Explosion and Breathable Vents
Anti Vibration mounting
All elements require Specification, Design, Development and Validation

Role Requirements:

* Automotive Mechanical Design and Development experience
* Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
* Pragmatic, Excellent Communication, Innovative

Desirable Attributes:

* FEA
* Catia V5
* HV Creepage and Clearances
* Flexible Interconnects
* Battery Packaging
* Wide range of engineering knowledge

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.

Software Engineer - Driver Assist System - Cirencester (KYU-101808)

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Software Engineer - Driver Assist System
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England

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

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

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

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

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

System Integration Engineers - Engine Control and eKERS - Northampton (KH-102184)

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System Integration Engineers - Engine Control and eKERS
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England

Our Client designs, develops, and manufactures powertrain components for use within the motorsport industry. They are currently seeking to recruit two contract (or perm) System Integration Engineers.

Reporting to the Team Leader, one Engineer will work on engine control integration, the other Engineer will work on regenerative braking systems (Li batteries).

You will be responsible for the validation and test of control systems comprising uP, transducers, control algorithms, software. You will devise tests and problem solve issues with system functionality in a real time environment

Duties to include:

* Electrical integration of battery systems into a high performance vehicle
* Design, development, validation and application of battery disconnect systems, fuse, batteries, BMS systems, GFI systems, contactors, connectors, HV and LV wiring.
* Specify and coordinate battery pass off and engineering tests
* Specify and coordinate battery validation tests
* Provide rapid root cause failure analysis and solutions to the business
* Document specifications and procedures as required


Essential Requirements:

* Degree level or higher qualified in Engineering
* 3 years experience in automotive development environment
* System and component testing, fault finding and troubleshooting
* Experience of high voltage (1kv) and high power systems

Desirable Attributes:

* Awareness of automotive hardware and software design and validation processes
* Automotive sensors and actuators component development

Personal Competencies

* Pragmatic
* Excellent communication skills
* Good initiative

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

Electro-magnetic Design Engineer - West Midlands - £0 per year + Competitive market rate (KYU-102088)

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Electro-magnetic Design Engineer
West Midlands, England
£0 per year + Competitive market rate

An exciting opportunity to join a world-class team responsible for the design and delivery of 10 million high-performance brushless motor-drive units per year for automotive electric steering.

This client leads the field in many areas of design and research, and employs cutting-edge technologies such as sensorless control and advanced acoustic-noise reduction algorithms developed in-house.

This is a very fast-paced sector requiring advanced product-design and problem-solving skills. The role covers the entire product cycle from concept to post production with short design cycle times and high production volumes. You will also have opportunity to travel to many customers and suppliers around the world.
What you ll do

Electro-magnetic design, analysis and optimisation of motors and sensors, including use of
finite element based simulation
Customisation and development of design and optimization tools, whilst developing programming
skills in e.g. Matlab and C
Develop software for test automation, data processing and analysis
Support business win activities for high volume automotive applications
Support magnetic material analysis and testing
Support TRW and supplier motor manufacturing
What we are looking for

Essential:
Physics or Electrical Engineering degree, preferably including electro-magnetics or electrical
machine design and analysis
A level (or equivalent) maths and physics, plus GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in
English and Maths
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Enthusiasm, self motivation, and efficient organizational skills

Desirable:
Experience of writing computer programs - particularly Matlab/Simulink, C or LabView
Effective communication skills
Willingness to travel to customers, suppliers and conferences, occasionally abroad
Flexibility to adapt in an exciting, fast paced working environment

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

Principal Engineer (Upper Structures CAD) - Coventry (KYU-101023)

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Principal Engineer (Upper Structures CAD)
Coventry, West Midlands, England

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

We are recruiting for a Principal Engineer (Upper Structures CAD) on a 6-month contract based in Coventry with some travel to europe and possibly India.

As Principal Engineer (Upper Structurs CAD), you will:
* Be responsible for feasibility and details layout design (3D Modelling) engineering of Body components.
* Maintain master section book
* Develop concepts to solve issues proir to engineering release.
* Perform DMU checks using Catia
* Carry out all design work on Catia V5, release 19.

Applicants must be:
* Degree qualified or have a similar qualification.
* Strong numeracy and literacy skills
* Have experience of the automotive industry.
* Capable of leading a project element with support from more senior staff when necessary.
* Effective team member, contributing to improvemens and high customer services.
* Demonstate depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality.
* Chartered or working toward chartered status.

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

NVH Engineer - Warwickshire - £0 per hour + Competitive market rate (KYU-102513)

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NVH Engineer
Warwickshire, England
£0 per hour + Competitive market rate

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.
Conduct NVH projects at vehicle level, from instrumentation to data analysis
Liaise with customers
Strong focus on Problem Solving
Proven ability to solve NVH problems and to deliver against specified project objectives.
Test Acquisition software: LMS Test.Lab and/or BandK Pulse
Strong knowledge of signal processing
Strong project management skills
Team Player
Good presentation
Strong communicator
BandK NVH Simulator
SQ of Hybrid or Electric Vehicles
One or more of the following would be an advantage
Vibro-acoustic Simulation: FE, BEM, SEA
1-D codes: GT-Power / Wave
Multi-physics : Amesim, SimulationX
Codes such as Matlab / Simulink, Labview
Available for regular travel to Europe and Worldwide
Other European language a bonus

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.

Chemist - West Midlands - £14-15/hr Ltd Co. rate (KYU-102870)

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Chemist
West Midlands, England
£14-15/hr Ltd Co. rate

Our client is a leading prestige automotive manufacturer who are currently seeking to recruit a Chemist on a 9-month contract basis.

The individual will be required to deliver project and laboratory activities within CoC Chemistry topics as dictated by business requirements and production needs.

There will also be opportunity to be involved in ad hoc investigations on engine issues, with approximately 90% of the time will be quality related with 10% on environmental testing.
Key Accountabilities include:
- Ensure that materials technology and related production processes all adhere to policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Ensure that all materials related problems and issues are resolved and prevented through continuous improvement.
- Monitoring condition of machined parts, Cutting and Wash fluids (including microbiology).
- Monitoring condition of engine oil, hydraulic oil and other engine related fluids (including particle/contamination testing).
- Environmental testing of site water.
- Ensure that appropriate levels (best practice) of support are delivered to technology partners and colleagues and documentation is maintained.
- Ensure compliance to ISO 9001 and 14000.
- Ensure continuous development of lab investigation methods and appropriate materials and process support for product projects in the plant.
- Ensure that appropriate materials related activities are robustly communicated to drive improvements in the quality performance of the company.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- Qualified to NVQ Level 5 or degree level in an appropriate Chemistry or Chemical Production related field or relevant experience in a Chemical Laboratory Environment.
- Very good Communication and presentation skills.
- High degree of self motivation and reliability essential.
- German Language skills preferred
- Good IT skills essential.
- Leadership ability, flexible attitude.
- Capable of working alone or in a multi functional team.
- In depth knowledge of problem resolution techniques and / or project management.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental impacts.
- Membership of a professional institution is desirable.
- Experience with ICP, FTIR, Auto titration and other typical analytical equipment would be required.

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

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.

Component Engineer - Nuneaton - £0 per year + Dependent upon experience (MBI-103067)

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Component Engineer
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
£0 per year + Dependent upon experience

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.
Component Test management role with the following responsibilities:
Project Management to quality, cost and time
Customer liaison
Set up of test rigs
Hydraulic and mechanical rig design and management
Data acquisition, Signal processing, and Analysis of results
Writing/Preparation of reports
Preparation of quotations and pricing
Liaison with other departments as required
Also possible involvement with:
Facility Management
Structures Rig operation
Environmental testing
Ongoing marketing, QA and maintenance requirements
Engineering degree or equivalent required
Chartered Mechanical Engineer
Project management experience including man management and financial management
Knowledge of Transducers, Data acquisition, Signal processing, word processing, spreadsheets, data presentation
Customer Liaison
Experience in presentations
Process planning
Quality improvement techniques

Not a frequent requirement, but must be prepared to work flexible hours and overtime to meet customer or programme timing requirements

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.

Body in White Engineer - Warwickshire (GSI-103060)

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Body in White Engineer
Warwickshire, England

This world renowned automotive company is a market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in the Midlands.
This bodyshop based role will be delivering new concept designs from clay model stage through to production. You`ll be designing and developing new ideas using advanced BIW techniques incorporating process, tools and facility changes. The firm are seeking a person who can offer new ideas, new processes and challenge the current methodology.

You must have experience of BIW, CAD experience (Digibuck and Catia V5 essential) and are confident in running projects on your own. Any background in resistance welding, adhesive bonding or roller hemming would be particularly advantageous.

A related degree is essential, as is demonstrable experience in the above skills.

This is a very varied and challenging position with an excellent career path; this firm have a catalogue if existing products and projects in the near future.

They offer a very competitive salary to be discussed at submission stage together with benefits that include 26 days holiday, pension and performance related bonus.

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.

Active Safety PAT Leader - Warwickshire - £30k - 40k per year + Excellent salary and benefits (RGR-101663)

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Active Safety PAT Leader
Warwickshire, England
£30k - 40k per year + Excellent salary and benefits

A world renowned manufacturer of luxury sports cars; its name is well known and needs little introduction. Its people are passionate about the cars they produce and it s a great place to work. Its cars are truly special they always have been and always will be. The sports cars will continue to be hand-built and bespoke but the company also use the latest high technology processes and leading edge disciplines in a very modern environment. It is profitable, growing in a rapid but controlled manner and moving into new global markets. As a result it is seeking to add to the Body Engineering - Vehicle Safety team.

Based in Warwickshire, this role will appeal to candidates based in Birmingham, Warwick, Coventry, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Solihull, Banbury.
As the Active Safety PAT Leader your role will include:

• Leading the Active Safety attribute development, design, specifications and verification for AML vehicle programs
• Controlling the vehicle and subsystem DVP and test and development budget for safety development on vehicle programs (control/review)
• Leading integration of active safety systems to ensure efficient HMI and a high quality user experience
• Driving engineering issue resolution to meet all program targets and constraints, while leading engineering decision making towards issue resolution
• Liasing with project teams as active safety representative for program
• Ensuring active safety related concerns are resolved to the highest quality and on time
  Personal Requirements:
• Full driving license
• Engineering degree (or equivalent)
• Experience in Vehicle Safety Systems engineering is essential, with externally recognised depth of expertise in active safety integration
• The ability to successfully integrate active safety technology to targets
• Knowledge of ergonomics and HMI
• Experience of leadership or clear evidence of leadership ability

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.

Test Technician Vehicle Dynamics - Nuneaton - £20k - 25k per year + £20K to £25K plus excellent benefits (RGR-102741)

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Test Technician Vehicle Dynamics
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
£20k - 25k per year + £20K to £25K plus excellent benefits

Based in Nuneaton, Warwickshire we re an innovative company focused on creating the future of advanced vehicle and systems technology.

Our customer focused, fully integrated approach and industry experience, together with our facilities, gives us the pioneering edge to deliver ground breaking, whole market solutions.

This role will appeal to candidates located in Warwickshire, West Midlands and surrounding towns and cities including Milton Keynes, Leamington, Northampton, Leamington, Coventry, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Warwick, Tamworth, Litchfield.
Continued growth has created an opening for a Test Technician with Vehicle Dynamics experience. This is a great opportunity to join an organisation with a very bright future, offering good future promotion prospects.

The main purpose of the job is to carry out vehicle kinematics and compliance (K and C) testing. Key functions will include:

• Vehicle acceptance checks
• Vehicle preparation and loading onto test rig
• Operation of the K and C facility
• Scrutiny of test data
• Preparation of K and C data reports
• Maintenance of K and C facility
• Preparation of Customer proposals
  Candidates will need to be qualified to Degree level in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering and have experience in vehicle dynamics and kinematics and compliance testing with practical hands-on experience.

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

Manual Transmission Principal Engineer - Coventry (RGR-102275)

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Manual Transmission Principal Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England

A great opportunity to join a market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles. With manufacturing and development centres based in the Midlands, demand for its products has never been greater. Significant investment in new cars and powertrains has created many new career openings. This role will appeal to candidates in or near Coventry, Leamington, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Warwick, London as well as overseas in Germany, France, Holland, Italy.
In this pivotal role within the Transmission and Driveline team, you will be instrumental in the design and development of innovative, world-class transmission systems that will make our clients vehicles even more desirable. Taking charge of a team of skilled engineers, you will lead the design and release activities for AWD transfer cases and manual transmissions - including associated controls components such as dual mass flywheel, clutch and shifter.

Developing and deploying a range of effective commodity strategies, you will make a crucial contribution to our company performance targets, as well as product and functional targets. The scope of your responsibilities will take in everything from failure mode avoidance, engineering standards, validation methods and design rules to supplier assessment and selection, and leadership of technology projects.
Ideal candidates will need to demonstrate a detailed technical understanding of manual transmission design (including helical gears, synchronisers, bearings and casings) and vehicle integration (clutch, shifter, NVH). You will demonstrate diligence in the application and development of engineering tools and processes such as DFMEA, robustness, calculation tools and CAE techniques.

Candidates should be qualified with an appropriate degree, you also have proven experience of leading teams, and building strong relationships with key customers and partners in other functions. Ideally, you will also have proven business acumen and analytical skills, together with the ability to make persuasive presentations, clearly articulating complex technical subject matter.

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.