Jonathan Lee Recruitment Automotive Jobs: 16/10/2011

Friday 21 October 2011

CNC Programmer F1 - CATIA CAD/CAM or Hypermill - Northampton (JCO-103072)

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CNC Programmer F1 - CATIA CAD/CAM or 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 CATIA CAD/CAM or Openmind Hypermill

Role Requirements:

- You must be an experienced NC programmer with recent CATIA CAD/CAM experience or Openmind Hypermill on a 5 axis machine.

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.

Quality Inspector - Coventry (DC-100680)

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Quality Inspector
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Client is one of the largest thermosetting moulding companies in Europe. They manufacture an extensive range of products in engineering thermoset and composite materials for a wide variety of customers, in the aerospace, electrical, automotive, defence and textile industries.

They currently have an urgent 3-6 month contract opportunity for a Quality Technician for their busy Spares Department.

The individual will be responsible for the following:

- Conduct sample inspection of product, packaging, labelling and traceability as part of a dynamic supply chain management and logistics operation.
- Conduct assessments against engineering standards and resolve issues relating to quality, configuration and traceability.
- Work as part of a quality team, responsible for developing and maintaining inspection records and supporting the development of the quality management system.
- Measuring of small and medium sized components using first principles.
- Generation and upkeep of documentation.

Role Requirements:

- Ability to read drawings.
- Able to understand geometric and general tolerances applied to drawings.
- Ability to generate inspection reports and communicate them to supervision.
- An understanding of quality management processes would be advantageous.
- Basic understanding of statistical process control would be advantageous.
- Basic understanding of measurement system analysis would be advantageous.
- Working knowledge of ISO9001:2008, (ISO17025:2005 and ISO14001:2004) standards.
- Internal audit trained to ISO 9001:2008.
- Must be self motivated and capably of working on own initiative and/or within a team.

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.

Project Administrator x2 - Banbury - to £23/hr d.o.e (KH-102650)

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Project Administrator x2
Banbury, Oxfordshire, England
to £23/hr d.o.e

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

Two project administrators are required for initial 12 month contracts based at Gaydon and Banbury

The role is to maintain project plans for a new chassis programme and ensure business processes flow smoothly (CPA). No technical delivery is expected just working with engineers in a proactive manner to ensure key milestones are met and timing plans created. You will have previous automotive experience perhaps as CMST or project engineer type role.

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

System Integration Engineer - eKERS (NL01E1) - Northampton (KH-102184)

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System Integration Engineer - eKERS (NL01E1)
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England

Our Client designs, develops, and manufactures powertrain components for use within the motorsport industry. They are currently seeking a contract or permanent System Integration Engineer

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Engineer will work on engine control integration and 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.

Key Responsibilities:

* Application of high performance hybrid systems, actuators and sensors (E-Motor, Power electronics, batteries)
* Electrical integration of F1 hybrid control systems into an F1 race car
* Key role in the design, development, validation and application of hybrid control units, power electronics, motors, battery disconnect systems, batteries, BMS systems, GFI systems, sensors and actuators
* Specify 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
* Good Team Player
* Independence

Project Engineer -Installation & Commissioning - Oxford - £35k - 38k per year + Car, Pension, Bonus (KYU-103331)

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Project Engineer -Installation & Commissioning
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
£35k - 38k per year + Car, Pension, Bonus

Our client is a leading prestige automotive manufacturer and is looking for a Lead Engineer.
The Project Engineer is responsible for the project planning, installation and optimisation of assembly hardware and related logistics hardware systems to agreed cost and deadline targets. This covers the feasibility, specification, supplier selection, cost, quality, ergonomics, environment and availability of the technical solutions. The Project Engineer is responsible for maintaining and optimising the facility when in operation; and supporting the planner in specification development and installation of new facilities.

Responsibilities:
*Project Manage
*Compare feasibility studies
*Create, develop and approve specifications
* Analyse and decide supplier selection
*Create Timing plans
*Create and manage costs
*Manage implementation and installation of machines and equipment
*Problem resolution
*Create documentation
8Carry out and initiate measure to prevent failure techniques
Educational requirements: For the Planner Degree/Masters with 5-10 years experience. For the Maintenance engineer a HND with 5-10 years relevant experience.
Relevant Knowledge including machine control, automation, robotics and control engineering, building services, hydraulics, pneumatics, project management, IT networks, machine operator protection and health and safety.
Advanced problem resolution techniques and good preventative maintenance techniques.
Good leadership and project planning skills are required.
Must be able to communicate with internal and external International partners and have the ability to sell concepts and communicate technical solution effectively.
Must be flexible in time and work place (inc. temporary international assignments)
Good knowledge of VPS principles.
Good office IT skills.

EDS Engineer - West Midlands (PKT-102089)

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EDS Engineer
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

This role is based in the West Midlands, close to the M40 and is commutable from Birmingham, Rugby, Coventry, Warwick and Nuneaton.
As an EDS Engineer, your role will include:
- Working as part of the EDS team for circuit design and simulation activities for projects.
- Defining technical requirements for all aspects of Electrical packaging.
- Defining technical requirements for all aspects of circuit design and simulation.
- Travelling to Pune, India. This will be no more than 25% of your time.
Personal requirements:
- Degree qualified or equivalent, matching the requirements of a chartered engineer.
- Significant experience in the automotive industry is essential.
- Capability of working on complex projects working within a team of EDS engineers.

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

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

Mechanical Design Engineer Body - Swindon (PKT-101879)

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Mechanical Design Engineer Body
Swindon, Gloucestershire, England

A major automotive company focused on providing high quality products, at their state of the art production facility, are now looking to recruit a permanent Mechanical Design Engineer (Body).

This role is based in the Wiltshire area, close to the M4, and is commutable from Cirencester, Bristol, Stroud and Bath.

Mechanical design of body equipment: primarily welding jigs, fixtures, special purpose machines and robot cells. Additionally paint process equipment, trim final assembly and testing equipment,.

Required Experience:

- Tooling and equipment design.
- Special purpose machines.
- Mechanical design, detailing, assembly drawing, bill of materials and geometrical tolerancing.
- Design of machined and fabricated components.
- Creation of sequence charts and pneumatic diagrams.
- Catia V5 solid modelling.
- Awareness of project control via schedules, cost tracking and manpower allocation.
- Awareness of hydraulic, pneumatic and basic electrical control systems.
- Demonstrate experience of problem solving and implementation of successful countermeasures.
Will be Qualified to HNC or Higher in Mechanical Engineering.

Desirable Experience:

- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Catia V5 would be an advantage.
- Good team member and communication skills are a must.
- Must be proactive, assertive, open and responsive to change.
- Ability to work under pressure and to a tight timescale
- Experience in controlling, leading and supervising contractors and temporary staff would be an advantage.
- Willingness to work extra hours when required.
- Flexible and adaptable to constantly changing requirements of the business (bank holiday, weekend working if required)

Electrical Design Engineer - Swindon (PKT-101873)

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Electrical Design Engineer
Swindon, Gloucestershire, England

A major automotive company focused on providing high quality products, at their state of the art production facility, are now looking to recruit permanent Electrical Design Engineers.

This role is based in the Wiltshire area, close to the M4, and is commutable from Cirencester, Bristol, Stroud and Bath.
Electrical design of manufacturing equipment; including risk assessment, specification, quotation, hardware and software design
Software design: HMI, PLC and safety.
Hardware design: schematic, panel layout, cable harnesses and parts lists.
Supervision of contract design engineers.
Project planning and management.
Supplier Support, development and control.
Production Support / Problem Countermeasure.
CE marking of equipment.

Essential:
Minimum of 2 years design experience in related industry.
Design of automated manufacturing/special purpose equipment.
Proficient in AutoCAD.
Proficient in PLC programming.
Specification and design of schematic circuits.
Commissioning and maturation of manufacturing equipment.
Strong communication skills at all levels.
Demonstrable experience of problem solving and implementation of countermeasures.
Flexible approach to work with a willingness to work weekends if required.

Desirable:
Degree / HND in relevant engineering discipline.
Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical.
Design of HMI screens, preferably Proface, Omron and Mitsubishi (not SCADA).
Proficient in Omron and Mitsubishi.
BIW process knowledge and experience.
Report writing and presentation skills.
Large and Small Project Control / Supervision.
Machinery directive / machine building knowledge.
CE marking and requirement knowledge.
Design risk assessment capability.
Demonstrable experience of successful project target completion.

IT Administrator - Northamptonshire - £18k - 23k per year (KH-103631)

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IT Administrator
Northamptonshire, England
£18k - 23k per year

Our client is a motorsport organisation based in the Midlands.

They currently have a 12 month contract opportunity for an IT Administrator. Reporting to the Head of IT Business Systems, the individual will be responsible for:

- Delivery of the day to day operations and project documentation and associated activities.
- Support and coordinate the transition of new projects through into productive services.
- Creation of department process and procedures plus documentation
- Update and maintenance of corporate IT information
- Stock management
- Progress chasing
- Ordering and liaising with IT suppliers
- Service operations
- Project support through documentatiom and meeting coordination
- Daily liaison with the IT Development Manager and IT Operations Manager to provide support and delivery of office tasks related to IT development and projects.
- Liaison with the Head of IT to report on KPIs and task allocation

Essential Requirements:

- Experience in office administration preferably within an IT office environment.
- Experience of process and procedure development and documentation.
- Experienced user of office applications and toolsets (MS Office, Outlook, Visio etc)
- Good prioritisation, organisation and planning skills
- Good written and verbal communication and inter-personal skills
- Good problem solving skills and resourcefullness
- Customer liaison and ordering skills
- Quality driven and analytical approach
- Ability to work under pressure with good attention to detail

Desirable Attributes:

- ITIL v3 Foundation or higher
- ECDL
- Experience within an ITIL ISO 20000 IT environment
- Interest in Formula 1, Motorsport

Contract Design Engineer - Northampton - £20 - 24 per hour (KH-103693)

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Contract Design Engineer
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
£20 - 24 per hour

Client supplies axles/suspensions to truck and trailer manufacturers around the world.

They currently have a requirement for a Design Engineer on a 6-12 month contract basis to prepare designs and issue drawings, specifications and parts lists to support production programmes and new product development plans.

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

- Create and maintain part, assembly, and general arrangement drawings using Solidworks Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Carry out feasibility studies, installation checks, reviews and calculations for each design (own and other Engineers)
- Initiate and participate in Design Review, Design for Manufacture and Design for Assembly processes
- Define part numbers and assembly structures for input into Bills of Materials (BoMs)
- Select, evaluate, and apply proprietary components for assemblies and systems
- Liaise with Test and Development department to ensure that all necessary testing is undertaken.
- Create and complete Product Change Requests (PCRs) and Engineering Change Notes (ECNs)
- Liaise with internal departments and customers
- Assist in initiating and maintaining relationships with external suppliers

Performance Measures:

- Timely and accurate completion of projects
- Ability to interpret customer needs and provide information within set deadlines

Role Requirements:

- Bachelors degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering with a minimum of 5 years experience
- Familiarity with the automotive (truck/trailer) industry gained in a similar or related business
- Competent in general design/draughting and CAD work - Solidworks experience essential
- Basic FEA skills and ability to carryout basic engineering calculations
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work within a project management environment
- Automotive market knowledge required
- Experience with using CATIA v5 preferred but not essential

Personal Qualities:

- Strong Communication skills
- Self Confidence
- Team working skills
- Initiative / problem solving skills
- Attention to detail - accuracy and precision
- Methodical and analytical

Imports Administrator - Bedford (PKT-102888)

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Imports Administrator
Bedford / Milton Keynes

Our client is a world leading manufacturer of cabin interior products for commercial passenger aircraft and business jets, as well as, a wide range of cabin interior design, reconfiguration and certification services, including the conversion of passenger aircraft to freighter use.
This role is based in the Bedfordshire area, close to the M1 and is commutable from Dunstable, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Luton.
As the Import Administrator, you will be responsible for co-ordinating the customs clearance of goods for the SAO and Structures businesses, ensuring compliance to HMRC regimes, regulations and requirements.
Day management of the applicable customs regime (EG IPR) including regular, accurate reporting to HMRC as required
*Point of contact for HMRC enquiries, demands etc, relating to importation of goods
*Ensuring compliance with customs import regimes, including control and limitation of exposure to duty and VAT liability.
*Liaison with HMRC compliance officers, ensuring renewal of IPR status (or other duty relief regime) as appropriate.
*Host HMRC Compliance audits as required.
*Ensure accurate, appropriate clearance instructions are issued for all goods imported on behalf of B/E LB.
*Liaison with other departments to ensure record retention, operational compliance etc.
*Ensure Import data and records are securely retained for period specified by regulations.
*Manage completion, validation and submission to HMRC of B/E LB internal material disposal report.
*Completion and maintenance of any `end use` records, including diverting IPR entries to home use if appropriate.
You will be qualified to A level or with equivalent, relevant experience:
*BIFA (or comparable) qualification in Freight Forwarding, *Customs Procedures or International Trade preferred.
*Demonstrated knowledge of UK Customs (import) regulations and regimes.
*Previous experience in Customs-related role.
*Knowledge of general logistics processes and procedures.
*Ability to digest and interpret complex regulatory requirements.
*Effective communicator both verbal and written.
*Ability to work to deadlines under pressure.
*Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
*Enthusiastic, flexible and willing to work as part of a team.
*Proficient with Microsoft, Excel and Word, and other general office software.

Control Systems Engineer - Transmissions - Berkshire (PBA-100242)

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Control Systems Engineer - Transmissions
Berkshire, England

Xtrac Ltd is a world leading supplier of high performance transmissions, they require a Control Systems Engineer for their advanced engineering group. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that for over two decades has ensured that customers from all sectors meet, or even exceed, their targets by drawing on their unique blend of design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Specialising in Transmission Technology, supplying the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Marine and Motor Sports Sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for the specification, installation, commissioning, calibration and support of transmission control systems in conventionally powered, hybrid and electric road and race vehicles.
To provide day to day control system and electronics support to the engineering group.

To prepare project specifications, budgets and timescales to the Head of RandD.

To undertake research, tests, evaluations, and calibration to control systems and test instrumentation.

To create test procedures, analyse, calculate and interpret data and produce written reports for internal and external customers.

To work within the RandD team and advise project teams on requirements whilst providing technical support to multiple programmes.

To use control based languages and routines relevant for the operation and analysis of transmission systems.

Establish, maintain and manage a strong working relationship with new and existing customers and suppliers, at all levels.

To be part of the personal development process and attend reviews as required.
A degree in electrical, electronic, mechanical / mechatronics engineering, computing or applied physics (engineering subjects preferred). A higher degree is preferred. Working towards chartered status with a recognised institute.

Special Requirements of the role:

A knowledge of Automotive and Motorsport control and data acquisition systems such as Atlas, PI Toolbox and Motec.

A knowledge of analysis and simulation tools such as Matlab and Simulink.

Cost Estimator - Preston - £35k - 40k per year + �35,000 to �45,000 - depending upon experience (IHU-103618)

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Cost Estimator
Preston, Devon, England
£35k - 40k per year + ?35,000 to ?45,000 - depending upon experience

The company, a major employer of engineering skills in the North West, exports a large percentage of its production to European Community Markets. The business`s future success and development is dependent upon the application of leading-edge information technology in all aspects of design, manufacture, procurement and logistics.
Reporting to the Engineering Accountant your main role will be to determine the financial consequences of product innovation, quantifying the impact of decisions and investments on product cost.
This will include determing the target cost price of components and systems during the development process and Initiation of actions to meet the cost price targets.
Needing to establish the related investment for specific tooling and equipment at suppliers and within our facilities, including
Analysing supplier quotes.
Establish cost estimates of production processes and execute feasibility studies for alternative production methods, as well as
Participating in multifunctional teams and supporting the decision making process by offering adequate cost information regarding process choices and assist in purchasing negotiations.
The role will work in close cooperation with Product Development, Purchasing, Product Planning and Production Engineering throughout the organisation.
This role is commutable from Preston,Blackburn, Blackpool, Liverpool and Manchester
Education/skills and experience:
Education to degree level essential in mechanical engineering, automotive engineer or comparable.
Relevant experience required.
Knowledge of different manufacturing process common in automotive and truck industry.
Six Sigma trained
Excellent IT skills
Able to make reliable estimates of cost consequences based on limited technical information
Automotive Experience
Prior experience in pressings and fabrication.

Quality Engineers - Wolverhampton - £15 per hour (LHI-103426)

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Quality Engineers
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
£15 per hour

This company is involved in the manufacture of hydrodynamic transmission units (gearboxes) for off-road applications, mainly in the building and agricultural industries.

This leading 1st Tier Automotive supplier is now seeking to recruit 2 x Quality Engineers on an initial 6 month contract basis.

You will be working on NPI Projects both in early and mature stages and will therefore require the ability to problem solve using Analytical Tools (i.e. Flowcharting, Control Charts and 8D Techniques).

Role Requirements:

- Ideally qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
- You will have a minimum 3 years experience within a Quality Engineering role ideally with a 1st Tier Automotive Supplier.
- Working knowledge of Quality Standards QS9000 and TS16949
- Hands on experience of APQP with a bias towards PPAP, PFMEA and MSA.
- Sound understanding of engineering drawings
- PC literate.
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure due to customer needs.

Working experience within an Assembly Shop Build Environment, Torque Control Activities or Poka Yoke would be viewed advantageously.

Thursday 20 October 2011

Project Engineer - Electronics - Stafford (GNI-101102)

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Project Engineer - Electronics
Stafford, Staffordshire, England

Market leading Manufacturer of plastic plumbing products for construction, industrial and public utilities applications.
You will provide project management and engineering skills in the development of new and existing electronic and induction products and processes.

You will lead 3rd party manufacturing of the companies electronic power products and the control of such products in the field.

You will provide technical and scientific solutions to power supply products.
- Experience of Induction Heating / welding equipment, with practical experience of solid state inverter circuitry, power electronics experience, Programmable Logic experience.
- Develop, design and procure power (upto 2kW) induction heating and welding units that are used to heat metal inserts for welding polymer pipework systems Personal characteristics
- Multi-disciplined with knowledge of Power Electronics, Electronics, induction heating theory EMC, Mechanical handling systems and manufacture of such systems
- Ability to analyse and communicate findings simplistically but technically complete.
- Ability to utilise test equipment and the application of such test data
- Exceptional investigative and analytical skills
- Methodical and diligent with a good attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Good leadership skills and the ability to drive projects forward.

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

Head of Engineering - West Midlands - £50K to £55K + Car + Pension (GW-103603)

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Head of Engineering
West Midlands, England
£50K to £55K + Car + Pension

This company offers extensive lamination manufacturing facilities. These include progression punching, blank and notching, aluminium rotor die-casting, laser profiling and pack assembly for both loose and interlock lamination packs.
Responsible for the strategic and operational management of SSL as a member of the Company s Senior Management Team.
Directly responsible for all aspects of the Company s engineering services, production engineering, drawing office and sales engineering. Responsible for strategy formulation and business plan development and implementation in the Engineering function. You would be required to promote tool sales of new and existing customers.
Manage a team of engineers covering design, development , process improvement. Opportunity to influence the business at strategic level.

Technical Support Engineer / Service Engineer - Derbyshire - £25k - 30k per year + + Car, Pension (JDW-103594)

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Technical Support Engineer / Service Engineer
Derbyshire, England
£25k - 30k per year + + Car, Pension

My client part of a global group of companies, who are a market leading manufacturing company require an experience Technical Support Engineer to join the established team

The Technical Support Engineer will be responsible for the servicing; commissioning and calibration of the companies products, along with offsite technical support to customers

Main Duties
-Supporting the companies service contracts as required
-Commissioning and calibration of equipment on site at customer sites
-Develop existing customers and increase sales by developing relationships with customers and distributors
-Helping and supporting customers on site and from distance
-Will be providing technical support to both external customers and internal operations.
-Support the design and implementation of improved processes and policy
-Assisting with training for customers on new products

-Use of company vehicle

Key skills

-Candidates ideally educated to HND level in Electronics or relevant experience.
-The role includes both UK wide and international travel
-Training given but candidates should have a strong understanding of the companies product portfolio
-Must have strong IT skills and previous experience of Programming would be preferred

Quality Inspector - Wolverhampton (GWOC-103632)

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Quality Inspector
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England

This company is involved in the manufacture of hydrodynamic transmission units (gearboxes) for off-road applications, mainly in the building and agricultural industries.

We require a Quality Inspector with experience of Vernier, Micrometers and CMM.
You will be first point of contact for supplier quality concerns, define severity and introduce containment where applicable. Arrange for inspection by internal resource, supplier or sub contract agency, feedback to internal customer.
Attend Corrective Action Meetings and supplier visits when required to conduct Countermeasure Confirmation Audits to include verification of PFMEA and Control Plans.
You will have experience in Machined Grey Iron Castings, transmission cases (25 to 150kg), SG Iron and Grey Iron Machined housings and shift forks (2kg to 15kg) and Forgings.
Knowledge of the tools and techniques of 6Sigma methodology would be advantageous but not essential and a Quality Engineering Certification is desirable.

Service Engineer - South Yorkshire - £30k - 35k per year + 30K to 35K + Shift Allow (JDW-103377)

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Service Engineer
South Yorkshire, England
£30k - 35k per year + 30K to 35K + Shift Allow

My client world leaders in the manufacture of safety and environmental emissions monitoring systems for the global marine industry.
Maintaining your existing ships and organising your newbuilds takes up much of your working day but on top of this it seems like you`re faced with a raft of new safety and environmental legislation that continues to add to your workload.

Main Responsibilities

-The successful candidate will be responsible for installation, commissioning, service and repair of company products.
-The role will involve working overseas with periods of time away from home (daily allowance).
-Attend sites to perform general surveys, installation, commissioning, and calibration on company products.
-Keep company informed of all customer enquiries to allow documentation to be kept to date
-Write accurate and comprehensive reports following all call outs
-Process customer returns and warranty issues, in accordance with company procedure

Key skills and experience

-Previous experience of working in Marine industry, on gas detection systems, emission monitoring systems or dewatering systems
-Strong decision maker, able to liaise with customers over technical issues.
-Must be able and willing to travel overseas at short notice
-Candidates should have worked with Gas detection systems.
-Candidates must have own driving licence

Metallurgist - West Yorkshire - £30k - 40k per year (JDW-103092)

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Metallurgist
West Yorkshire, England
£30k - 40k per year

My client a market leading manufacturing with a global customer base require an experienced Metallurgist to join their established team.

The post holder will become part of the senior management team will help make strategic decisions within the business
Job Description
-Will be responsible for all Metallurgical and technical matters within the company
-Work with production team to maximise efficiencies within the manufacturing process and also look at new processes to development product base.
-Prepare detailed technical reports
-Enquiry and contract review to determine manufacturing processes and capabilities
-Responsible for both quality and Health and Safety
-Customer liaison to resolve any issues, including visits to customer sites
Required Experience
-Candidates should be degree educated in Metallurgy or Materials Science, or relevant industry experience.
-Ideally background would include both weld procedures and machined components.
-Understanding of quality procedures in a manufacturing environment
-Candidates should have experience working with a variety of metals
-Candidates should have understanding of quality systems within a manufacturing environment
-Understanding of inspection procedures
-Be able to work as part of a team and also lead teams on technical projects

Quality Engineer - 3339 - Leicester - £32k - 40k per year (JDW-103213)

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Quality Engineer - 3339
Leicester, Leicestershire, England
£32k - 40k per year

My client a globally known market leader of construction equipment based in the Midlands.
The business is undergoing significant investment in manufacturing processes and office facilities.
Opportunities for career progression within the business are excellent for ambitious individuals of ability.
Working in a modern purpose built quality and inspection department. To support this development an experienced Quality Engineer is required to ensure the efficient operation of the department

This role involves shift work, primarily supporting the night shift

Key Responsibilities
-Technical Leadership of Inspection based activities including day to day operation, strategic development of the area and development of the team members within the department
-Candidates should have experience of Faro and CMM machines
-Will be responsible for auditing the inspection area
-Provide accurate data to assist in resolution of production line and engineering issues-
Qualifications and Experience Required
-Working technical knowledge of 3D measurement machines and software
-Candidates should have the ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings and 3D CAD Models
-Experience of using production problem solving techniques
-Worked in an manufacturing environment employing continuous techniques

Technical Manager - E Riding of Yorkshire - £30k - 40k per year (JDW-103324)

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Technical Manager
E Riding of Yorkshire, England
£30k - 40k per year

My client a market leading company, specialises in medium to high volume manufacture across several industries. Due to a sustained increase in orders they require an experienced Technical Manager.

Main Duties
-Will be a member of the senior management team involved with strategic development of the company.
-Planning and organisational of the technical team to support both internal and external customers.
-Control the process of estimating, and costing of new products
-Take the lead on new Product Introduction programs
-Offer technical support to new and existing customers
-Resolve any Metallurgical and Quality issues
-Ensure technical processes meet and exceed customers requirements.

Skills and Experience
-Candidates should have a Metallurgy, Materials Science or similar technical background, ideally educated to degree level or equivalent industry experience
-Ideally have experience of working in a foundry / casting environment
-Fully conversant with computer software including Microsoft Office and Powerpoint

Master Scheduler - 3314 - Wolverhampton - £26k - 33.5k per year (JDW-103205)

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Master Scheduler - 3314
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
£26k - 33.5k per year

My client is a world market leader in the design, development, manufacture, sales and support of off-highway transmissions. A well established company who have a world-class reputation for quality, durability and innovation

Main duties of the role include ;
- Fix customer demand for a current plus 4 month period.
- Construct deliveries and build plan taking into account-demonstrated capacity/constraints.
- Plan safety stocks in line with MPS procedure, flexible customer freeze periods.
- Create smooth build plan considering both customer and supply chain
- Fix Sales Operations Planning monthly
- Communicate short-term demand weekly in the Master Production Schedule.
- Prepare weekly PRP taking into account build arrears and customer demand.
- Run daily IPT meetings to maintain plan integrity and communicate real time issues.
- Liaise frequently with customer via calls and emails in a proactive manner. Meet with customers annually and as required
- Run weekly MPS meetings

Essential Requirements:
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing and manufacturing supply chains.
Working understanding of Assembly plant operations.
Understanding demonstrated capacity/organisation constraints.
Commercial Integrity
Personal integrity able to act on own initiative and is comfortable making decisions

STA Engineer - West Midlands - £25-£27PPH (SMA-101168)

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STA Engineer
West Midlands, England
£25-£27PPH

Qualified to degree level for perm

Non Degree - Contract available at £23-£25PPH

Located in the west midlands.

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

Qualified to degree level for perm

Non Degree - Contract available at £23-£27PPH

STA Engineer - West Midlands - £25-£27PPH (SMA-101168)

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STA Engineer
West Midlands, England
£25-£27PPH

Qualified to degree level for perm

Non Degree - Contract available at £23-£25PPH

Located in the west midlands.

Qualified to degree level for perm

Non Degree - Contract available at £23-£27PPH

Logistics Analyst - Wiltshire - £17.5k per year (SMA-103627)

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Logistics Analyst
Wiltshire, England
£17.5k per year

Our client is a major supplier of automotive seating systems. The purpose of the Logistics Analyst role is to work as part of the Production Control Parts Procurement Team.
You will be responsible for generating monthly and weekly delivery schedules for suppliers, daily JIT ordering and ensuring goods received meet company delivery requirements. You will work with HUM to ensure ad hoc requirements are met, ensure design change implementation is met for new model activity, monitor supplier delivery performance against targets and maintain inventory accuracy and control with material services. You will also deal pro-actively with any forecasted production shortages.
The company is looking for someone with a high level of communication skills (written and verbal) and with some background and understanding of logistics and manufacturing. You will need knowledge of project planning and working as part of a project and good PC skills (Excel and Access as standard). MRP experience would be advantageous and you must have excellent organisational skills and experience of inventory control principles. Additionally, you must be able to work within a challenging environment and must be able to work as a team member or as an individual with minimum supervision. You will have a flexible approach and persistent nature.

Data Analyst - Warwickshire - 18.49 p/hr (RHN-103625)

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Data Analyst
Warwickshire, England
18.49 p/hr

Our automotive client is a market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in the Midlands. The role of Data Analyst is for 6 months and is based within the Global Marketing Planning CRM Team with the purpose of helping the business to maximise the value it derives from data within the SV CRM. It is a new position within the business and the successful candidate will have an opportunity to help define, design and develop the new team working methods, tools and objectives.

You will be responsible for undertaking reporting, data-mining, customer profiling, segmentation, modelling, customer insight and other data analysis projects on behalf of a variety of internal stakeholders. You will also be responsible for identifying areas further data analysis or qualitative research and advising relevant internal stakeholders on how to operationalise the insight gained from the analyses undertaken and will define, implement and track KPI reporting in support of the company`s marketing and CRM initiatives.

You will need to be proficient in a minimum of Seibel and SQL server reporting services together with Microsoft office applications. You will also need experience of working with Oracle, C++ and OLAP. Additionally, the company is looking for someone with five or more years experience of data administration and working with marketing and CRM disciplines from within the automotive industry. You will be degree qualified, or equivalent, in a relevant technical or mathematical subject.

Manufacturing & Systems Engineer-NPI - Cambridgeshire - To £38,996 plus benefits (GSI-102832)

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Manufacturing & Systems Engineer-NPI
Cambridgeshire, England
To £38,996 plus benefits

An excellent opportunity to join a world renowned organisation that design and manufacture high powered engines.
This position is very much an implementation role; it`s not a hands on type of position. You`ll be working in an established manufacturing team to develop more functional process systems; this is from the beginning of the process looking after the full product lifecycle. The role is largely based around NPI (designing of new engines) through to BOM (MFGPro) and onwards, regularly liaising with the product and process departments.
The firm are looking for a person who has some demonstrable experience in this type of systems implementation role, ideally from a manufacturing background. Experience of 3D designing would be great (AutoCAD/Pro E) as well as being able to converse with other departments, designers and clients.
It`s a very varied role, hence the diverse skill set required; a role that will allow you to develop systems across the whole company and introduce your own ideas/methodology based on your experience.
This permanent role offers a good salary with excellent benefits including pension (from start date), yearly bonus scheme (performance related), share options and more.

Process Engineer - Automotive Welding - Shrewsbury (GSI-103260)

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Process Engineer - Automotive Welding
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England

Our client is the main stamping site for this multi-site manufacturer of automotive body panels for many of the world`s leading vehicle producers.

An experienced Process Engineer - BIW Resistance Welding is required to join a busy team. You will have experience of resistance welding / spot welding from within an automotive environment.

You`ll be working in a large team for the clients primary customer; usage of either ABB, Motorman or Fanuc equipment is a pre requisite.

This is a permanent role based on days (Mon-Thurs 0830-1630 and Fri 0830-1300) with a good market salary.

Production Engineer Automotive Machining - West Midlands (GSI-102270)

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Production Engineer Automotive Machining
West Midlands, England

A Production Engineering role within an automotive high performance component manufacturer. A firm that have a had very busy 2011 which is set to continue into 2012.

A medium sized company who are very specialist in the work they do; they provide automotive components to the luxury car market and beyond into Motorsport and F1.

This role is within a very fast paced and busy environment; you`ll be working under the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The role will encompass the wider production process whilst retaining a close contact with a team of CNC operators, led by a Team Leader. You must be from a CNC background and be happy to program and operate machines to produce any first off in addition to being the point of liaison for initial technical queries.

You will need to have process experience (FMEA, control plans amongst other) and liaise with the designers to DFM stage. Previous Quality experience of TS and ISO standards is a pre requisite (ideally 14001 as well as 9001) as is experience working on CAD.

This will be a potentially very rewarding position as the company has good structure; it is a very fast paced role and you`ll be hitting the ground running as soon as you start.
The firm offer a competitive market salary and benefits package; salary to be discussed at submission stage. Overtime is available also.

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.

Quality Engineer-Automotive - West Midlands (GSI-102690)

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Quality Engineer-Automotive
West Midlands, England

Our client provides proprietary products and innovative systems for automotive components, protect and repair construction materials and metal surfaces treatments.

You`ll be reporting to the Operations Director ensuring the Quality and Environmental Systems are maintained in accordance with the required standards. You must be competent with ISO9001:2000, TS16949 and ISO 14001 accreditations and be able to audit internally against the said accreditations.

The role comprises of managing (1 Quality Engineer and 1 Administration person), train, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor all staff reporting to you; it`s a very hands on role with a firm that are in the process of change. The career path is not pre determined and there are natural options to move up to Snr Quality Manager level within this division or another division of the wider group.

You will take responsibly for the paperwork systems required by the Production Department to ensure the successful processing of customers components. This will involve certain elements of an SQE role which will allow you to meet suppliers and customers; you must be happy with this although not necessarily have previous experience of doing so.

Proven Quality Engineer experience is a must, ideally in mainstream Automotive (or Tier 1/2 OEM) or Aerospace as the company supply into both sectors. Significant Quality methodology understanding is a pre requisite and in particular Root Cause Analysis and prepare 8D reports.

This is a permanent role and an immediate start, salary is market competitive and negotiable on experience.

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.

Project Engineer-Automotive - Oxfordshire (GSI-102288)

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Project Engineer-Automotive
Oxfordshire, England

This firm is a market leader in the automotive sector and provide specialist trim solutions across the world working with major automotive clients.

Their offices cover the UK and Europe and operate on projects from prototype, test, design, manufacture and production.
The are located in rural Oxfordshire and accessible from many different locations.
This role would suit a person from the Automotive sector who has worked in a Project Engineer or Quality capacity. You`ll need to be able to work in a Quality led way (PPAP, FMEA, APQP, TS16949) whilst being a customer focussed individual working within a small team.

The role will incorporate CAD based design from initial brief given by the client; any 3D CAD capability using Inventor would be advantageous. It`s very much a design and lifecycle role (bills of materials) as you`ll be working with the supplier teams from inception, through to manufacture incorporating an outside view on the process used; you are welcomed to offer advice how the process can be changed to make it more streamlined. Right first time knowledge would be very useful and would any first article pervious experience also.

You must have similar experience from a Tier 1 supplier or from a component background and be able to chair various design meetings which clearly demonstrates the timelines proposed and the action to achieve the desired results.

The make up of the team is largely based around NPI and you would be reporting to the Engineering Manager; an organised personality is a must.
This is a permanent role paying a good salary plus benefits; it`s a structured interview process also.

Quality Engineers - Wolverhampton - £25 per hour (LHI-103426)

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Quality Engineers
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
£25 per hour

This company is involved in the manufacture of hydrodynamic transmission units (gearboxes) for off-road applications, mainly in the building and agricultural industries.

This leading 1st Tier Automotive supplier is now seeking to recruit 2 x Quality Engineers on an initial 6 month contract basis.

You will be working on NPI Projects both in early and mature stages and will therefore require the ability to problem solve using Analytical Tools (i.e. Flowcharting, Control Charts and 8D Techniques).

Role Requirements:

- Ideally qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
- You will have a minimum 3 years experience within a Quality Engineering role ideally with a 1st Tier Automotive Supplier.
- Working knowledge of Quality Standards QS9000 and TS16949
- Hands on experience of APQP with a bias towards PPAP, PFMEA and MSA.
- Sound understanding of engineering drawings
- PC literate.
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure due to customer needs.

Working experience within an Assembly Shop Build Environment, Torque Control Activities or Poka Yoke would be viewed advantageously.

Business Analyst - 3408 - Peterborough - £16.50 - 16.50 per hour (KSA-103513)

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Business Analyst - 3408
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
£16.50 - 16.50 per hour

An opportunity has arisen for a Business Analyst to join a leading manufacturer of industrial diesel engines. Based in Peterborough you will join a diverse, progressive global finance team of approximately 90 staff and report to the Business Support Manager. You will be responsible for product line profitability, investment analysis, period costs and overheads reporting for 6 Cylinder engines, working closely with the NPI managers and the Margin team to reach each gateway on time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Work with the NPI manager(s) to pull together financials for each programme gateway.
Prepare accurate and detailed discounted cash flow analysis.
Manage the 6 Cylinder product line financials - Setting business plans with the product manager to pull together forecasts and understand profitability.
Effective communicate with Senior Management and be able to make recommendations on improving the profitability of the 6 Cylinder business.
Have an in depth knowledge and understanding of the 6 Cylinder products across Peterborough, Brazil and Wuxi.
Be responsible for engineering overheads reporting that relates to the 6 Cylinder business including actuals, budgets and forecast.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Essential:
Experience of working in a large complex business environment
Qualified Accountant
Proven ability to drive change and initiate action
Manage cross-functional relationships
High level understanding and proficient use of Microsoft Excel

Desirable:
Investment analysis experience
Experience of working within a global business environment

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Principal Engineer - Birmingham (RB-103254)

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Principal Engineer
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

A global manufacturer of all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and electric vehicles, our client is cirrently seeking a Principal Engineer to lead major projects and programmes within powertrain engineering.
The Principal Engineer / Technical Team Leader - Powertrain Design has the following responsibilities:

Management of the new Powertrains and current production Powertrains that they have been allocated. This will include:
- The Design and Engineering technical decision making responsibility for their Product Groups Powertrain units.
- Establishing and maintaining plans in conjunction with Project Management, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to ensure P.D.P. builds and S.O.P. plans are adhered to
- Determine project scope in conjunction with Project Management with respect to operational excellence goals
You will be Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering or equivalent, have related design experience from an O.E.M. Environment, Experience with Pro-Engineer CAD and Ansys Workbench Analysis tool is desired, also professional design experience in the powertrain design categories.

Senior Design Engineer - Birmingham (RB-103253)

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Senior Design Engineer
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

A global manufacturer of all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and electric vehicles. Our client is currently seeking a Senior Design Engineer to work on international projects within the powertrain division.
Responsible for leading the design process of components from concept to production in order to achieve the product objectives within a specified time frame.
You will have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with extensive related design experience in an O.E. Environment along with having extensive experience (5,000 hours minimum) Pro-Engineer.

Experience with one or more of the following vehicle design categories: Engines and associated systems (induction, exhaust, cooling), Chassis design, Suspension systems, Braking systems and wheels, Welded structures, Bolted joints and fasteners, Castings and forgings, Sheetmetal, Electrical component specification and packaging, Accessories.

Design Engineer - Birmingham (RB-103252)

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Design Engineer
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

A global manufacturer of all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and electric vehicles our client is looking for a Design Engineer. To be based in the west midlands supporting programmes for Europe.
Responsible for leading the design process of components from concept to production in order to achieve the product objectives within a specified time.
You will have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with related design experience in an O.E. Environment along with having experience (5,000 hours minimum)on Pro-Engineer or similar 3D design tool.

Business Analyst - 3408 - Peterborough - £14 - 19 per hour + £14 - £19 p/h PAYE (KSA-103513)

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Business Analyst - 3408
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
£14 - 19 per hour + £14 - £19 p/h PAYE

SQL Web Applications Developer - Coventry - £28.70 - 28.70 per hour (TFI-103523)

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SQL Web Applications Developer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£28.70 - 28.70 per hour

A SQL Web Applications Developer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in the West Midlands.

Description
Position Description:
Development of web applications utilising a SQL Server back end. To design, develop and deliver a resource planning database for use within the resource planning team within Electrical Engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing the requirements and designing a database to replace a variety of existing Microsoft Excel files.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
MS SQL database design, stored procedures. ASP, including VB Script. MS Internet Explorer 8 HTML, DHTML and JavaScript. XML, AJAX, ActiveX, including MS XML DOM, TreeView Documentation.

Details
Experience Required:
GUI development useful. Minimum of 5 years experience developing web applications utilising a SQL Server back end.

Education Required:
Educated to degree level in an appropriate discipline or equivalent experience.

Additional Information:
Whitley then Gaydon based.

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

Digital Tuner Components Development Engineer - Coventry - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (TFI-103534)

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Digital Tuner Components Development Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

An Digital Tuner Components Development Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in the West Midlands.

Description
Position Description:
Development and Management of Digital Tuner components, creating fully detailed functional, diagnostic specifications and carrying out system sign-off for our client’s vehicles, involving specialist test equipment and detailed analysis of reception data. Resolution of issues arising in conjunction with supplier base.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Specialist knowledge of Digital Tuner functional requirements, knowledge of MOST, CAN, Ethernet and broadcast media carriers, creation of fully detailed specifications and diagnostics. Knowledge of component EMC sign-off, system sign-off, and general issues management. Project management, self motivated, ability to drive supplier, ability to report out status.

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

Details
Experience Required:
Desirable - Automotive experience, either in supply base or for OEM.

Education Required:
Engineering or IT Qualification

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

MOST Technical Authority Engineer - Gaydon - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (TFI-103535)

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MOST Technical Authority Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

An MOST Technical Authority Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon.

Description
Position Description:
Responsible for maintaining the MOST standards and Design Verification Methods. Technical contact for MOST network standards. MOST Cooperation and SMSC industry standards key fact holder, provide technical expertise in MOST low level issue resolution and deviation approval. Develop and deliver training material for application of networks standards and processes. Develop and roll out systems engineering processes and associated design tools. Support continuous development of CAN/LIN/CCF standards and DVMs. Support research and development of new standards and processes to introduce technologies such as Flexray and Ethernet. Provide technical support during resolution of networks related issues.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Candidates shall be able to demonstrate an in depth understanding of vehicle communication network protocols (such as CAN, LIN, MOST) and design requirements, and an understanding of hardware and software design and electrical integration concepts such as diagnostics and SWDL. Shall have excellent negotiation skills, ability to build relationships with suppliers, project management and communication skills, be self motivated and able to work to a high standard with minimal supervision.

Skills Preferred:
Systems Engineering training/qualifications. Infotainment system knowledge and experience. Good understanding of Ethernet and TCP/IP, all of our client’s vehicle network architectures, including their diagnostic and manufacturing requirements.

Details
Experience Required:
Essential experience includes design, integration and debug of complex functions spanning multiple ECUs, development of networked systems, use of network development tools, writing to the client’s standards and DVMs. Good understanding and experience of MOST systems and protocols.

Experience Preferred:
Experience performing FMEAs. Experience of HIL simulation tools and network/architecture design tools.

Education Required:
Educated to degree level in an appropriate discipline.

Additional Information:
Initially based at Whitley, eventually moving to Gaydon, with occasional offsite days at Loughborough University.

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

Automotive Software Diagnostics Engineer - Coventry - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (TFI-103483)

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Automotive Software Diagnostics Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

An Automotive Software Diagnostics Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in the West Midlands.

Description
Position Description:
To support Electrical Integration Engineer

•System design and analysis
•Download and testing of software
•Debug and fault investigation of vehicles
•Project planning/timing for software/function delivery
•Support the electrical side of vehicle builds

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Ability to use diagnostic and software download tools such as canalysers and asl. Knowledge of vehicle electrical architectures, CAN, MOST and LIN buses. Ability to test and diagnose electrical faults on vehicles including software problems. Ability to generate timing programs covering software and function delivery.

Skills Preferred:
Understanding of car configuration files, and manufacturing software download techniques such as vcats. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Project.

Details
Experience Required:
Must have experience of automotive electrical systems and how to debug them. Must have experience of software download and the tools used. Must have knowledge and experience of CAN/MOST/LIN bus analysis tools.

Experience Preferred:
Knowledge of OEM internal processes and procedures.

Education Required:
Preferably educated to HND/Degree level or have equivalent experience.

Additional Information:
Will be required to support vehicle builds/debug at other sites so needs to have mobility.

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

EDS Programme Support Engineer - Coventry - £27.80 - 27.80 per hour (TFI-103407)

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EDS Programme Support Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£27.80 - 27.80 per hour

An EDS Programme Support Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in the West Midlands.

Description
Position Description:
EDS Programme Support Engineer

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Problem analysis and to be able to quickly get to robust solutions. Present technical issues/status and work within a team of Engineers. Understand complex Bill of Materials and vehicle Electrical circuits. Manage design changes within vehicle harnesses, working together with the harness supplier. Liaison with other System teams. Use of Microsoft Office.

Skills Preferred:
Working knowledge of AIMS, eFDVS.

Experience Required:
Technical problem resolution, working within a multidiscipline team. A knowledge of System validation processes.

Experience Preferred:
Experience delivering vehicle Design/Development programmes, understanding Gateways and phases of projects. Support on Prototype vehicle builds.

Details
Education Preferred:
Engineering degree or equivalent.

Additional Information:
Starting at Whitley, the team will be moving to Gaydon soon. At times the role will be based at Solihull.

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Touchscreen Development Engineer - Coventry - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (TFI-103352)

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Touchscreen Development Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

A Touchscreen Development Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in the West Midlands.

Description
Position Description:
The role is centred around the introduction of a new generation of touchscreen displays into our client’s vehicles. The role will include reviewing technical offerings from suppliers and providing technical input to ensure correct supplier is chosen. In addition, supporting the development of the screens and ensuring a successful rollout within the infotainment group of this new commodity.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Knowledge of touchscreen technologies is essential. Knowledge of Embedded Software and Electronics design. Knowledge of Automotive Electronics development. Knowledge of FPDS/GPDS is desirable.

Skills Preferred:
Full UK driving licence. Must have excellent English language skills, both written and verbal.

Details
Experience Required:
Experience in Automotive Product Development is highly desirable. Experience of HMI design. Experience of Automotive Product Development toolsets (AIMS / WERS / eTracker).

Education Required:
Ideally educated to a degree standard in a relevant subject.

Additional Information:
Primarily based at Whitley, but permanent move to Gaydon, Warwickshire in 2012.

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

Battery Engineer - Coventry - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (TFI-103316)

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Battery Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

A Battery Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in the West Midlands.

Description
Position Description:
Battery Engineer responsible for delivering all aspects of this components.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Component delivery experience in an automotive environment. Liaising with purchase and suppliers to select and source components. Responsible for all technical and engineering aspects of validation, sign off and introduction of parts and any post introduction fault and warranty analysis. Role also requires battery technology understanding and investigation of new battery technologies.

Skills Preferred:
Presentation and interpersonal skills.

Details
Experience Required:
Automotive component delivery experience. In depth knowledge of battery technologies (AGM & Flooded).

Experience Preferred:
Previous OEM systems experience - AIMs, eFDVS, WERS etc.

Education Required:
Degree preferred but not essential.

Additional Information:
Whitley / Gaydon

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

Vehicle Controls Engineer - Gaydon - £31 per hour (TFI-103280)

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Vehicle Controls Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£31 per hour

A Vehicle Controls Engineer is required to work for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
Position Description:
Development of the vehicle controls algorithm and new functionality for Micro Hybrid or Full Hybrid vehicles. Test and simulation through Simulink/Stateflow/Target Link. Documentation including model specifications and calibration guides. Would also consider Software Engineers with experience in real time embedded systems/Autocode Generation if they had some experience and understanding of Controls Systems through that route. Accountable to Manager of the Hybrid Controls Team.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Specialist knowledge required for the role: Automotive experience and knowledge of powertrain control is required. Experience in writing and maintaining requirements for control software for real-time embedded systems. Experience in turning high level requirements into control code. Capable of validating the control code through use of software validation tools and in the HIL environment. Capable in Simulink and preferably Target Link. Would consider lower levels of Simulink experience if balance by experience in auto code generation and real time embedded systems. Experience of DOORS requirements management tool desirable. Experience of liaising with suppliers on control and software related issues. An electronic/software background would be a minimum for this role.

Skills Preferred:
Experience of PT controls. Experience of other system control systems. Auto code generation and real time embedded systems. Experience in liaising with suppliers on control issues and software. Creation of control software in Target link.

Details
Experience Preferred:
Experience in software environment including C+, capability to use software quality tools and processes.

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