Embedded Software Engineer - United Kingdom (PKT-103697)

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Embedded Software Engineer
United Kingdom

A recognised leading manufacturer of industrial diesel engines, is now looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join the organisation.
This role is based in the Cambridgeshire area, close to the M1 and M11, and is commutable from Peterborough, Corby, Leicester and Northampton.
Your Responsibilities will be to:
Design, develop, integrate and test software features for Caterpillar/Perkins engine and machine applications
Develop and implement control system algorithms
Review and provide feedback of system and software requirements
Participate in the development and completion of validation plans
Participate in Failure Mode Effects Analysis and manage coordinated development, test and deliver integrated Machine Electrical and Electronics Systems
Execute development activities to a Software Release Schedule for all stakeholders.
Deliver software maintenance releases for quality improvements and added customer value
Identify and resolve new and current product software development issues
Initiative that is required in this role includes:
o Organize self and activities to deliver on time.
o Provide feedback to System Engineers on design ideas and implementation method
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Essential:
BSc in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic, Software) or other equivalent qualifications
Experience in embedded software development in a real-time environment, preferably for controls systems of engines and/or machines
Experience with complex systems (e.g. mobile industrial machines, military vehicles, agricultural tractors, heavy-duty trucks) with electronic control systems and hydraulic systems
Experience with problem solving of electrical and electronic systems
Experience interfacing with clients and suppliers
Experience with defining system requirements
Knowledge of embedded C code development, ClearCase, Lauterbach Trace 32 ICD, Trace 32

Desirable:
Experience working with global teams and resources
Knowledge of the following is desirable:
o CAN, Canalyzer
o POSEK
o SlickEdit
o Diab Compiler
o Understand
o QAC
o Matlab/Simulink
CANape, CANalyzer tool experience
Knowledge of requirements management tools

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.

UGV Systems Engineer - United Kingdom (PKT-103593)

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UGV Systems Engineer
United Kingdom

Our client is a leading independent provider of product engineering, research, testing information and certification to the worldwide automotive industry.
This role is based in Warwickshire, close to the M69 and is commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Hinckley, and Leicester.
To provide Systems Engineering for Unmanned Ground
Vehicle development projects.

You will provide technical team leadership within large multi-discipline project teams.

To provide combined technical team leadership and project management for smaller projects or work packages within large projects.

You will have:
Typically a minimum of five years experience in a Systems Engineering role within the defence industry
Systems must have included elements of electrical, electronics, software and mechatronics
Experience of team leadership and project management.
Experience in a Systems Engineering role within the land vehicle domain preferably including Unmanned Ground Vehicles
Relevant engineering degree (e.g. electronics, software, control engineering, mechatronics) or equivalent

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 - Systems - Coventry (PKT-103741)

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Senior Engineer - Systems
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Our client is a leading independent provider of product engineering, research, testing information and certification to the worldwide automotive industry.
This role is based in Warwickshire, close to the M69 and is commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Hinckley, and Leicester.
Your responsibilities will be to:
Provide technical and engineering know how, to successfully deliver projects on behalf of dept 126.
Contribute to new project proposals
Provide technical support to other team members
Support project review meeting with customers
Complete timesheets
Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
You will have a technical background (biased towards electrical and electronics engineering) and has experience working in in the Automotive / Aerospace / Rail / Defence industry for at least 3 years.
The person should be well organised with good communications skills.
Experience of delivering complex electrical / electronic projects.
Experience in writing technical specifications at a component and system level.
Experience in Automotive Electrical product or system design
Experience in Automotive Electrical testing.
Experience in writing and presenting test reports
Proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications. i.e they must be able to create and maintain records in Microsoft Excel and proficient in producing tracking charts and presenting data in PowerPoint presentations

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

Electrical Certification Engineer - contract - Bedfordshire (PKT-103255)

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Electrical Certification Engineer - contract
Bedfordshire, England

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 Electrical Certification Engineer your main purpose will be to assist in delivering major programmes and supporting ongoing production for the Structures business ensuring they meet regulatory requirements.

The appointed Certification Engineer will ensure that company design is certified to EASA or FAA regulations and satisfies the contract specification.

Generation and checking of;
- Wiring diagrams.
- Electrical Load Analysis
- Electrical panel assembly and detail metalwork.
- Grounding and Bonding Analysis
- FMEA

Other duties will include:
- Participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process
- Support the selection and application of components appropriate for design
- Preparation of schemes and provision of technical support for test programmes. To analyse test results and report findings.
- To provide `support to production` services including investigation to queries raised through Design Query Notes and Non-Conformity Reports, production permits and concessions and any other matter where production time scales are potentially adversely affected.

The suitable applicant will be educated to degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or have proven experience in relation to requirements for this role.

Knowledge / Experience required:
- Previous experience in design organisation involved in aerospace design.
- Familiar with current EASA and FAA regulations in particular CS-25.
- Excellent reporting and communication skills
- Experience with Zukon E3 desirable
- Experience in Test verification desirable
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Good team working skills and work ethic

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.

Supplier Quality Engineer - Suffolk (STR-103819)

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Supplier Quality Engineer
Suffolk, England

Our client is part of a major international manufacturing organization, with some of the best-known household brands in the world. This site is responsible for the design, engineering development and manufacture of a range of products for domestic and industrial utilization in the UK and abroad.

The SQA Engineer contributes as a member of the Quality team to ensure that the Company is protected from any issues resulting from quality and/or environmental problems arising from suppliers.

In addition, the SQA Engineer actively promotes the quality policy, both internally and externally to ensure that the business and its suppliers adhere to the correct quality standards.

The SQA Engineer has specific responsibility for:
Working with project teams to ensure that purchased parts are sufficiently defined and manufactured in line with Company requirements.
Auditing suppliers to our Company standard both from a quality and an environmental aspect.
Managing the internal audit finding system.
In depth knowledge of internal and supplier quality procedures.
Maintenance of records using the appropriate systems and procedures.
Visiting suppliers and ensuring that supplier process control is effective.
Supporting the Quality department by providing reports as required.
Contributing towards the maintenance of the ISO quality management system.
You will have experience in a similar role with working knowledge of ISO management system and training in auditing.

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.

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

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.

Chassis Design Engineer - Warwickshire (KYU-103527)

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Chassis Design Engineer
Warwickshire, England

A successful and expanding automotive supplier of suspension and steering components is growing its technical capability and winning major new business, due to business expansion we require a Chassis Design Engineer to join our client.

Responsibilities include:
-Carrying out CAD chassis design work.
-Producing packaging models and detailed designs of components and systems using Catia V5.
-Managing your own engineering activities.
-Producing FMEAs and engineering reports.
-Investigation, assessment and application of new technologies.
-Interpretation of FEA and ADAMS results.
-Liaison with suppliers and customers.

You will have experience of working within an OEM or engineering consultancy and be degree qualified or equivalent in engineering.
You will have full working knowledge of Catia V5 and experience of concept and feasibility studies for suspension systems. Knowledge of off road vehicles would be an advantage.

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

Mechanical Package Principal Engineer - West Midlands (RGR-103729)

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Mechanical Package Principal Engineer
West Midlands, England

Based on a very attractive University campus, this Centre of Excellence is building on its growing reputation for vehicle and powertrain development. It has plans to expand its operation and increase the number of talented Engineers and Specialists it employs, working on new projects incorporating cutting edge technologies. This growth has created an opportunity for a Mechanical Package specialist to join the Vehicle Package and Concepts team. This role is based in Coventry and there may be some occasional overseas travel required. Location commutable from Birmingham, Warwick, Leicester, Gaydon, Milton Keynes, Northampton, may also interest candidates in the Crewe area.
This is a Principal Engineer graded management role, the main activities and tasks will include:

• Identification of under-bonnet and under-body mechanical package issues through physical vehicle and DMU review
• Development of initial proposals for part design changes, clipping enhancements, protection requirements to resolve issues identified
• Co-ordination and leadership of cross-functional teams to confirm optimal solutions for issues
• Production of CAD layouts showing proposed changes and successful integration into vehicle DMU
• Support the build of physical demonstrator vehicle based on existing cars to demonstrate proposed changes
• Specification and initiation of appropriate test and verification methods to achieve robust engineering sign off of changes
• Tracking of issues from identification through to implementation of solution and engineering sign off
• Reporting of issues status as required, including management reviews
  Candidate requirements and essential experience:
• Degree, HND or HNC qualified with a minimum of 5 years experience of under-bonnet package design
• A good awareness of key design factors in the development of robust flexible component routings
• Have an understanding of the development and usage of dynamic engine roll models
• A firm understanding of mechanical package integrity assurance; modelling, test, engineering sign off and product launch
• A firm understanding of design for serviceability and manufacture
• Proficiency in the use of Catia V5 or Pro-E
• working in and leading cross functional teams
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Vismockup or similar DMU package
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Experience in the use of Teamcentre would be useful

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.

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

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Technical Support 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.
-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

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

Supply Chain Performance Manager - 3592 - County Durham - £40k - 50k per year + Bonus (JDW-103802)

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Supply Chain Performance Manager - 3592
County Durham, England
£40k - 50k per year + Bonus

My client a globally known market leader based in the North East

Employing 700 people on the site, 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

Main duties

-Will be working with suppliers to build lean Supply Chain capability relating to material replenishment for the site
-Address and resolve supplier issues using root cause and corrective action
-Perform supplier value stream mapping and material flow improvments
-Responsible for improving supplier capacity, quality and delivery performance for the site
-Provide leadership and coaching to team members
-Help develop and create strong relationships with existing and new suppliers
-Develop and implement bespoke solutions to complex problems
-Significant levels of travel involved in the role, around 50-75% of time spent away from site

Required skills and Experience

-Candidates should ideally be degree educated in Supply Chain or Logistics related discipline or equivalent industry experience
-Previous experience of Supply Chain management and strong understanding of systems and procedures involved
-Knowledge and understanding of 6 sigma Project Management principles
-Candidates should be APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
-Previous experience from an Engineering or Manufacturing environment

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

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

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Metallurgist
South 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

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.

Metallurgist - South Yorkshire - £30k per year (JDW-102898)

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Metallurgist
South Yorkshire, England
£30k per year

My client a leading manufacturing company based in Sheffield. The company supplies precision components and assemblies to the aerospace, power generation, speciality automotive and oil and gas industries

Job Overview
-Prepare detailed technical reports
-Enquiry and contract review to determine manufacturing processes and capabilities
-Work with production team to maximise efficiencies within the manufacturing process
-Customer liaison to resolve any issues
-Review and approve receipt of raw material based on certification, testing and purchase order requirements, prior to issue

Skills and Experience Required
-Candidate should ideally be educated to degree level in Metallurgy or Materials Science or related discipline -- relevant work experience also acceptable
-Understanding of quality procedures in a manufacturing environment
-Candidates should have experience working with a variety of metals, including Steel and Nickel Alloys
-Understanding of inspection procedures
-Be able to work as part of a team and also lead teams on technical 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.

Machine Shop Manager - South Yorkshire - £30k - 35k per year (JDW-103736)

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Machine Shop Manager
South Yorkshire, England
£30k - 35k per year

My client is a leading manufacturer of a specialised range of industrial materials. Are looking for a Machine Shop Manager to join their business based in South Yorkshire

The postholder will become part of the senior management team and be involved in the strategic development of the business.

The main duties include:
-Responsible for both the day to day running of the Machine Shop and long term strategic development.
-Manage and develop planning within the department to maximise efficiencies.
-Provide ongoing training to members of the team
-Use Lean Manufacturing principles to increase productivity of the department
-To ensure all health and safety requirements are met in line with current company and legislative requirements.

General requirements:

-Previous experience of running all aspects of a Machine Shop environment
-Strong knowledge of Manual machining including, Turning, Milling and Boring
-Candidates should ideally have previous experience or understanding of Welding and Fabrication techniques.
-Must have excellent communication skills
-Previous experience and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques.

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

Global Logistics Leader (Supply Chain) - Bradford - £40k - 48k per year + Benefits (PBU-103781)

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Global Logistics Leader (Supply Chain)
Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
£40k - 48k 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 Global Trasportation Leader (Supply Chain)has become available, and as such we welcome applicants who want a fresh challenge, and meet the requirements below:

• Delivery of continuous improvement in KPI s such as compliance audit scores, cost reduction, transportation lead time reduction, on-time pickup and delivery percentage.
• Understand the business requirements for all plants and aftermarket distribution centres located in Americas, EMEA and AsiaPacfic regions.
• Manage KPI s and service levels, driving rapid improvements where needed, with all suppliers.
• With Global Trade Compliance organisation and Logistics Functional Excellence Leader to ensure all export and import compliance.
• Actively participate in the selection and negotiation process for selection of suppliers to ensure business requirements fully covered.
• Actively represent the business with corporate transportation and logistics strategy development and implementation
  
  Qualified to degree/masters or equivalent level in engineering or a business related discipline, with concentration in logistics and/or supply chain management, you should have significant previous experience in a worldwide transportation role and be able to demonstrate:
  
  
• Excellent communication, project and change leadership skills with an ability to work across multiple internal and external organisations.
• Professional experience in transportation, logistics, import/export compliance and supply chain management.
• Strong analytical/quantitative skill set.
• Understanding of total landed cost concepts and analytics Extensive experience managing teams, meeting customer demands and influencing suppliers globally
• A willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, nationally and internationally.

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 Buyer-Indirect Procurement - Bristol - £30k - 35k per year + 30K to 35K per annum (SMA-103775)

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Senior Buyer-Indirect Procurement
Bristol, England
£30k - 35k per year + 30K to 35K per annum

12-18 months contract   

Our client is a dynamic first tier supplier to the global aviation industry. The purpose of this Senior Buyer role is to coordinate and control all activities relating to the procurement and ongoing management of indirect materials and equipment. 

You will be responsible for the RFQ Process, supplier selection and negotiation, contract negotiation, ongoing contract management and change management - to work with Engineering and Commercial to understand the requirements and coordinate the flow down of requirements to suppliers. You will also be responsible for delivery performance, ensuring delivery performance of all indirect suppliers and on the major capital requirements still outstanding work with the programme team to negotiate, expedite, project manage, etc the final capital deliveries in line with the programme requirements. You will also be responsible for the operating performance monitoring supplier performance against contractual commitments and will implement appropriate measures. You will also regularly communicate performance to the appropriate suppliers and when necessary escalate poor performance and support the activity to submit supplier claims.
CIPS is desirable and you will need a higher education qualification. You will need strong negotiating skills in both pricing and contracting, the ability to build strong relationships and work at all levels both internally and externally, be technically, financially and commercially astute with excellent communication skills and knowledge and experience of how to manage risk in a programme environment. You will also need strong ability to influence others whilst maintaining honesty and integrity at all times, be organised and delivery focused with good project management skills. Additionally, you will need advanced analytical and numeracy skills supported by strong Microsoft Office expertise. The company is looking for someone who is a self-starter who shows initiative as well as maintaining excellent collaboration with wider teams. You must be hands on with a must do attitude, a decision maker with a flexible approach and who can manage diversity across technologies, people and international cultures.

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.

Chassis Brakes - Principal Engineer - Coventry (RGR-103728)

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Chassis Brakes - Principal Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Based on a very attractive University campus, this Centre of Excellence is building on its growing reputation for vehicle and powertrain development. It has plans to expand it operation and increase the number of talented Engineers and Specialists it employs, working on new projects incorporating cutting edge technologies. This growth has created an opportunity for a Brakes specialist to join the Chassis and Concepts team. This role based in Coventry also offers the opportunity to spend time working with colleagues at the parent company based in India. There is also the opportunity to work as an expatriate in India if this appeals. Location commutable from Birmingham, Warwick, Leicester, Gaydon, Milton Keynes, Northampton, may also interest candidates in the Crewe area.
Main activities and tasks will include:

• Supporting chassis brakes projects from concept to production
• Support all aspects of design, test and development from planning and preparation through integration too vehicle, execution of test and production implementation
• Support the generation of system targets and the generation of test, development and design standards, guidelines and procedures
• Generation and maintenance of system and component level FMEA`s
• Support and liaise with suppliers and customers during project activities regardless of location
• Support the development of virtual testing, simulation and analysis
• Work on both passenger car (majority) and commercial vehicle systems
• Lead research into advanced braking systems and its integration with regenerative braking on electric and hybrid vehicles
• Define analysis tools and methods to be used in determining brake system requirements and performance
• Research opportunities and benefits of combining foundation and regenerative braking systems
  Candidate core requirements:
• Degree, HND, HNV qualified
• Ideally Chartered or working towards it
• A minimum of 5 years Automotive industry experience
• Capable of managing a group of engineers
• Able to demonstrate a depth of experience in vehicle braking systems
• Demonstrate experience in vehicle braking system performance specification, testing, simulation and analysis
• Experience in regenerative braking technologies would be an advantage
• A good general knowledge of chassis systems and vehicle dynamics would be an advantage
• General knowledge and understanding of control systems, vehicle electronics and vehicle networks / CAN systems would be an advantage
• Experience in brakes performance and thermal modelling / analysis is desirable
• Experience with MATLAB, Carmaker, ADAMS desirable

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.

Event & Campaign Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover) - Nuneaton - £20k - 22k per year (KSA-103764)

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Event & Campaign Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover)
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
£20k - 22k per year

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.

They have an opportunity for an Event and Campaign Co-ordinator to join their team to support Events and Marketing Campaigns.
The key functions are:
In line with the annual budget secure and book events based on their business development requirements
Ensure insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to
Coordinate with suppliers such as event organisers, stand designers, equipment hire, vehicle transporter, security personnel, as required
Liaise with creative agencies to produce sales brochures and e-mail communications to support the events
Deliver a pre-event briefing to ensure all stand personnel are fully aware of the event schedule, etiquette and business development requirements
Coordinate suppliers, handle client queries and troubleshoot during set-up, break-down and during the event to ensure that all runs smoothly
Produce post-event evaluation reports, making recommendations and suggestions for future attendance, data capture and analysis and promotion of the organistion

Essential Qualifications:
Good GCSE / A Levels or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant marketing or event management qualification or similar

Essential Experience:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Managing a varied workload to tight deadlines
Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
Experience of managing budgets
Experience of organising multiple events simultaneously
Preferred Experience:
Experience of organising B2B, automotive or technical events

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.

Global Trasportation Leader (Supply Chain) - Bradford - £40k - 48k per year + Benefits (PBU-103781)

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Global Trasportation Leader (Supply Chain)
Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
£40k - 48k 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 Global Trasportation Leader (Supply Chain)has become available, and as such we welcome applicants who want a fresh challenge, and meet the requirements below:

• Delivery of continuous improvement in KPI s such as compliance audit scores, cost reduction, transportation lead time reduction, on-time pickup and delivery percentage.
• Understand the business requirements for all plants and aftermarket distribution centres located in Americas, EMEA and AsiaPacfic regions.
• Manage KPI s and service levels, driving rapid improvements where needed, with all suppliers.
• With Global Trade Compliance organisation and Logistics Functional Excellence Leader to ensure all export and import compliance.
• Actively participate in the selection and negotiation process for selection of suppliers to ensure business requirements fully covered.
• Actively represent the business with corporate transportation and logistics strategy development and implementation
  
  Qualified to degree/masters or equivalent level in engineering or a business related discipline, with concentration in logistics and/or supply chain management, you should have significant previous experience in a worldwide transportation role and be able to demonstrate:
  
  
• Excellent communication, project and change leadership skills with an ability to work across multiple internal and external organisations.
• Professional experience in transportation, logistics, import/export compliance and supply chain management.
• Strong analytical/quantitative skill set.
• Understanding of total landed cost concepts and analytics Extensive experience managing teams, meeting customer demands and influencing suppliers globally
• A willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, nationally and internationally.

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.

Fatigue Engineer (High Cycle Fatigue) - Bradford - £26k - 40k per year + Benefits (PBU-103780)

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Fatigue Engineer (High Cycle Fatigue)
Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
£26k - 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 Fatigue Engineer has become available, and as such we welcome applicants who want a fresh challenge, and meet the requirements below

• Support new product introduction and rapid problem solving process
• To develop and maintain testing specifications and design standards related to High Cycle Fatigue
• Present and interpret analysis test data to internal/external customers.
• To work in functional and cross-functional teams to improve cost, quality and integrity of analysis and testing.
• To liaise with reliability group to understand the relationship between predicted and actual failure rates in the field
• Understanding of failure methods and material behaviour
• Experience in engine testing procedures.
• Knowledge of Ansys and CFX software would be an advantage but not essential.
• Experience in fatigue life prediction and/or structural integrity analysis.
• Masters/Degree in Mechanical Engineering (specialisation in Fatigue and stress analysis 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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Buyer/Cost Engineer - Norfolk (LO-103762)

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Buyer/Cost Engineer
Norfolk, England

Our client has been established as a specialist in the global automotive industry, both as a successful manufacturer of cars and is a leading engineering consultancy for vehicle manufacturers and suppliers.

The purpose of the Buyer/Cost Engineer is to support all new product and new part introduction programmes, ensuring that they are implemented on time and achieve cost, quality and company defined business requirements. You will assist in developing the company supplier base and co-ordinate with the Purchase Department and Project Teams to achieve optimum costs for company products.

You will co-ordinate, support and influence the design, development, manufacture and introduction of components, lead/facilitate purchase and cross functional teams to achieve the company project development system-cost management deliverables and also establish product and component cost targets from total value through to system level and price part level.

You must have a minimum ONC/HNC STD or recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical/Production Engineering together with a minimum of three years experience within a production engineering/manufacturing engineering environment. You must also have product cost management and process planning experience. Purchasing, procurement and knowledge of automotive cost engineering practices are highly desirable including Kaizen, Poke-Yoke, Kanban and Value analysis/value engineering cost modelling. You must be able to develop, implement and track project cost management and also be able to influence design of new/current products and understand technical needs of clients and suppliers.

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

Dimensional Management Principal Engineer - West Midlands (RGR-103727)

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Dimensional Management Principal Engineer
West Midlands, England

Based on a very attractive University campus, this Centre of Excellence is building on its growing reputation for vehicle and powertrain development. It has plans to expand it operation and increase the number of talented Engineers and Specialists it employs, working on new projects incorporating cutting edge technologies. This growth has created an opportunity for a Dimensional Management Principal Engineer to support its Craftsmanship function. This role based in Coventry also offers the opportunity to spend time working with colleagues at the parent company based in India. Location commutable from Birmingham, Warwick, Leicester, Gaydon, Milton Keynes, Northampton, may interest candidates from Oxford, Crewe areas.
Main tasks and activities will include the following:

• Carry out 3D tolerance analysis utilising Vis VSA
• Develop coordinated PLP, GDandT and process direction toward meeting the dimensional targets and functional objectives.
• Introduce best practice DM activities into new vehicle programmes
• Lead dimensional improvements on vehicle geometry through part, tooling or design actions in responsible systems
• Assure all PLP`s are coordinated between supplier, assembly equipment and gauging
• Establish measurement plans
• Maintain matrix of all dimensional issues in respective area and drive root cause and problem
• Perform data management, root cause analysis and comprehensive reporting
• Provide technical support for delivering and commissioning of checking fixtures (single parts and combined fixturing)
• Assist stamping and supplier engineering activities with Part buyoff and prioritization matrices for part improvements and final buyoff all subsystem parts on gauges through, Part Qualification and Blue Buck evaluations.
• Depending upon project demands, it may be necessary to spend up to one week in four in India.
  Candidate requirements:
• Ideally Degree qualified, will consider HND, HNC
• Vis VSA trained and proficient in GDandT
• Catia v5 CAD skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of statistics and SPC techniques
• Experience of BIW tooling and assembly
• Minimum of 3 years Automotive industry experience
• Must be willing to travel to travel to launch locations and review new model progress, providing leadership for team members where necessary
• Good knowledge of general engineering fundamentals
• Be familiar with the vehicle product development process, supplier quality management, manufacturing process and the Pilot process in a production environment
• Experience with sheet metal stamping / assembly quality, inspection and processing
• Familiar with appropriate metrology equipment for root cause diagnostics (Scanning, CMM, Leica, Perception, Blue Buck, component gauges)
• Dimensional control, manufacturing process engineering, plant quality control, body engineering, body shop production and sheet metal product launch
• Knowledge of gauges and inspection techniques
• Experience solving dimensional issues, wind noise, water leak, squeak and rattle

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.

Planning Analyst - 3193 - Peterborough - £13 - 18 per hour + Ltd Co. Rate (KSA-102753)

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Planning Analyst - 3193
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
£13 - 18 per hour + Ltd Co. Rate

We are recruiting for a Planning Analyst on a ongoing contract based in Peterborough.

As Planning Analyst , you will have responsibility for creating, planning, tracking and managing the project plan as directed by the project manager.
Applicants will be responsible for working with the program and project managers, project lead and project team to build a project plan and maintain the plan throughout the project life cycle. As well as being responsible for creating the necessary reports for the program and project manager, project lead and project team as well as assisting program managers and portfolio sponsors to design and implement Primavera strategic reporting and project management structure in accordance with CPMO processes and portfolio goals. Of major importance is the assistance provided to Program Managers to extract Primavera costs for program status updates.

Desired Experience:
- Proven experience with project management concepts, including project charters, scheduling and planning projects within Primavera, or experience or training using tools to manage projects, such as Microsoft Project or Excel.
- Training in project management or project management related skills, such as Young and Clark and Associates, or Project Management Institute s PMP certification.
The Planning Analyst must be able to when necessary assist the program manager or project lead to define requirements, estimate resources, create the project schedule, and adhere to a standard methodology and quality processes. To effectively perform these activities, the Planning Analyst should be proficient in the following skills:
- Written and verbal communication
- Initiative
- Problem solving and analysis
- Planning and organising
- Accountability
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork

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

Test Data Systems Engineer - Peterborough - £31.2k - 38k per year + 31,173 - 38,000 plus Benefits (KSA-99162)

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Test Data Systems Engineer
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
£31.2k - 38k per year + 31,173 - 38,000 plus Benefits

A new permanent opportunity has arisen for a Test Data Systems Engineer in Peterborough.
A Test Data Systems Engineer position has become available within Facilities and Operations Support as part of Global Engine Development in Peterborough, UK.

The Test Data Systems Team have responsibility for developing, adapting and maintaining test software and other associated software applications for the whole of GED consisting of over 40 test cells in differing testing requirements with more being installed over the coming months. This is a very specific technical role, but with opportunity for other complex tasks with a large learning opportunity to evolve the role.

Key Responsibilities:
* Administering and developing layouts and calculations in post-processing tools (AVL Concerto, NI Diadem or similar) for diesel engine development and certification
* Development of bespoke software applications within the Test Data Systems team
* Provide solutions and support to GED and performance and emissions engineers using post processing tools
* Providing training and helpdesk support to a large engineering team
* Involvement in engineering project work
SKILLS and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Essential:
* Extensive experience in post processing tools (AVL Concerto, N.I Diadem etc)
* Knowledge of diesel engine processes and technology essential for developing calculations in post-processing tool.
* Experience in administering and developing layouts in post processing tools
* File access and handling, knowledge of a scripting language (VB Script or similar) is essential.
* Knowledge of diesel engine processes and technology

Desirable:
* Knowledge of Oracle database schemas and SQL
* Proficiency in developing, adapting and maintaining stand-alone application software and databases in Visual Basic.NET and MS Access
* An Engineering degree is preferred but HND level also considered if sufficient experience or expertise.
* Experience of D2T Morphee, Digalog and DSG test beds for channel naming and file handling

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 - 3244 - Peterborough - £14.50 - 14.50 per hour + Ltd Co. rate (KSA-102756)

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Test Technician - 3244
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
£14.50 - 14.50 per hour + Ltd Co. rate

We are recruiting for a Test Technician on a ongoing contract based in Peterborough.
As Test Technician, the successful candidate will carry out research and development work on either current or new engines. The ability to work to engineer s instructions, carry out a range of test work, including fitting prototype parts to an engine and/or record and produce quality data is fundamental.

* Mechanical/electrical experience on diesel engines, such as stripping and rebuilding along with an understanding of common rail fuel systems.
* Good PC skills.
* Engine test rig experience and/or technical/mechanical experience would provide a distinct advantage.

Applicants must be self-motivated with good team working skills and be willing to work shifts. Initiative and a positive attitude to change are also essential.

Key Competencies:
1. Communication
2. Team success
3. Initiating action
4. Customer Focus
5. Work standards
6. Quality orientation
Qualifications:
City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Apprenticeship served in Motor Mechanics or equivalent qualifications.

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

Realtime Modelling & Simulation Engineer - Gaydon - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (KDN-103663)

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

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

Description
Position Description:
Realtime Modelling & Simulation Engineer

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

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

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

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

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

Multi-body Modelling Engineer - Gaydon - £28 per hour (KDN-103275)

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Multi-body Modelling Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£28 per hour

A Multi-body Modelling Engineer is required to work for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
Position Description:
Our client’s Hybrid Department are looking to recruit an accomplished Multi-body Modelling Engineer, with experience of developing and validating models for the prediction of powertrain transient vibration and whole vehicle vibration.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Multi-body modelling experience is vital, including model design & development, not just operation. Substantial experience with ADAMS, Simpack or similar multi-body code. Excellent understanding of gasoline engine dynamics. Degree qualified (preferably in an engineering discipline). A strong understanding of physical laws and their mathematical representations. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Self-motivated and able to work consistently and productively whilst under pressure, often with competing priorities.

Details
Experience Required:
Automotive development experience. Experience in the development of hybrid vehicle technologies. Experience of co-simulation with Matlab/Simulink.

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

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

Sealant and Adhesive Engineer - Gaydon - £24 per hour (KDN-103470)

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Sealant and Adhesive Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£24 per hour

A Sealant and Adhesive Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
Position Description:
Sealant and Adhesive Engineer

Root cause analysis, production assembly and paint shop production process knowledge. Expertise in expandable sealant media and the interactions with a typical production facility. Including paint shop oven time and temperature variation, production variation in manually or robotically applied sealants and adhesives. Adhesive sensitivities to atmospheric conditions including humidity and air temperature.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Project management capability. Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate at all levels. PC Literacy - Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word etc.

Skills Preferred:
Engineering knowledge of Body Structures component design, function, performance, production & manufacturing requirements. Experience in use of engineering tools - FMEA, WERS, PACN, AIMS. Working knowledge of OEM supply base and supplier portfolio capability.

Details
Experience Required:
Experience of working within a team environment.

Education Required:
Ideally degree educated.

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

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

CATIA V5 Air Intake Engineer - Coventry - £24.60 - 24.60 per hour (KDN-103605)

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CATIA V5 Air Intake Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£24.60 - 24.60 per hour

CATIA V5 Air Intake EngineerEngineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in the West Midlands.

Description
Position Description:
To support Powertrain Air Intake department with CAD modelling. Packaging and tool design feasibility, including releasing drawings in CATIA V5 and TCE. Applicant must have CAD (Catia V5). Design and surfacing experience to allow moulding supplier to "make to print". Applicant must have previous experience of injection and blow moulding component design and have the knowledge to design plastic parts with manufacturability and packaging in mind.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
CAD CATIA V5/Team Centre Engineering. Release of Engineering drawings to support "make to print" components. History as a CAD designer/engineer for a major OEM or supplier. Minimum 2 years CATIA V5.

Skills Preferred:
Design of plastic components - injection and blow moulding. Tooling design in support of blow and injection moulded components.

Details
Experience Required:
CAD CATIA V5/Team Centre Engineering experience.

Education Required:
Engineering Degree preferred.

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

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

CAE Vehicle Dynamics Analyst (ADAMS) - Gaydon - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (KDN-103702)

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CAE Vehicle Dynamics Analyst (ADAMS)
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

A CAE Analyst is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
ORC Virtual/Physical Correlation Test Engineer. An experienced vehicle dynamics CAE engineer.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Extensive experience of Vehicle Dynamics simulation using ADAMS (Preferably ADAMS/Chassis or ADAMS/Car). Highly self-motivated engineer with proven inter-personal communication/networking skills. Confident presentation & report-writing skills; competent use of MS Office. Must have a valid UK driving licence and meet the medical requirements of our client’s facilities. A flexible approach to work beyond normal hours as required. Reasonable flexibility to support overseas testing.

Skills Preferred:
Experience of Matlab, Simulink FORTRAN or C++ would be beneficial.

Details
Experience Required:
Previous experience of simulation within an automotive OEM, consultancy or motorsport organisation. Good working knowledge of vehicle engineering, test & development, and experience of whole vehicle evaluation. Proven project and time management skills. Demonstrable evidence of application of a robust scientific approach & knowledge of design of experiments.

Education Required:
Minimum first degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related subject (preferred but could be offset against suitable experience).

Additional Information:
Gaydon/Whitley.

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

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

CAE Analyst - Strategy and Process Planning - Gaydon - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (KDN-103704)

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CAE Analyst - Strategy and Process Planning
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

A CAE Analyst is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
This role will be responsible for helping establish and implementing cross-functional CAE strategy, and improving CAE processes, and verification methods to achieve above goals. The purpose of this role is to contribute to and deliver CAE strategy for CAE capability improvement through development of CAE process enhancement solutions. This role will be responsible for supporting specific requirements to deliver the pre-programme CAE activities.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Experienced in CAE engineering process using CAE with multiple tools. Experienced in use of CAE for engineering design solution preferably in an automotive environment. Experience of CAE process development and management of CAE process development projects in a cross functional team environment. Capability to manage CAE process project planning, progression, and task management.

Skills Preferred:
Engineering 1st degree but preferably Masters degree in appropriate engineering or technical discipline Automotive attribute CAE analysis in body, chassis, vehicle, electrical or P/T. Experience of robustness and sensitivity CAE, CAE optimisation techniques, methods, and tools Experience in developing CAE engineering methods to improve engineering capability Experienced in project planning and delivery of engineering and/or CAE projects.

Details
Experience Required:
Automotive experience. CAE analytical experience. Automotive Vehicle Programme CAE experience.

Experience Preferred:
CAE methods development experience. Experience deploying CAE into business usages. Experience of application of CAE methods in vehicle programmes (automotive/aeronautic or other applicable experience).

Education Required:
Appropriate degree level qualification or higher.

Education Preferred:
CAE based educational content.

Additional Information:
Valid Full UK Driving Licence.

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

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

Modelling / Controls Engineer - Gaydon - £28 per hour (KDN-103664)

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Modelling / Controls Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£28 per hour

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

Description
Position Description:
Our client’s Hybrid Department are looking to recruit an accomplished Modelling / Controls Engineer, with experience of interpreting complex control systems into simple models, in the Matlab/Simulink environment.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Control system design experience is vital, as well as using model-based development. Substantial experience with Matlab/Simulink. Degree qualified (preferably in an engineering discipline). A strong understanding of physical laws and their mathematical representations. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Self-motivated and able to work consistently and productively whilst under pressure, often with competing priorities.

Details
Experience Required:
Automotive development experience. Experience in the development of hybrid vehicle technologies. Experience of real-time hardware.

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

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

CAE Hybrid Modelling Engineer - Gaydon - £28 per hour (KDN-103665)

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CAE Hybrid Modelling Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£28 per hour

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

Description
Position Description:
Our client’s Hybrid Department are looking to recruit a young enthusiastic Modelling Engineer to manage our CAE database.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Mathematical modelling experience is vital. Excellent skills required in Microsoft Excel/Access. Degree qualified (preferably in an engineering discipline). A strong understanding of physical laws and their mathematical representations. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Self-motivated and able to work consistently and productively whilst under pressure, often with competing priorities.

Details
Experience Required:
Automotive development experience. Experience in managing large databases. Experience in the development of hybrid vehicle technologies.

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

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

Climate Control Project Engineer - Gaydon - £27.60 - 27.60 per hour (KDN-103657)

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Climate Control Project Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£27.60 - 27.60 per hour

A Climate Control Project Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
Project Engineer Climate Control (Body Engineering)

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Proven Project management capability, demonstrated by recent delivery on time & budget. Engineering knowledge of Climate Control systems component design, function, performance, production & manufacturing requirements. Knowledge of Electrical Systems, excellent communications skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels. PC Literacy - Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word etc. Significant experience in use of engineering tools: FMEA, Six Sigma, problem resolution etc.

Skills Preferred:
CAD Literacy, ability to manipulate and interrogate CAD data and use associated visualisation tools. Any person supplied should have a valid UK driving licence and meet the medical requirements of OEM facilities. Working knowledge of project delivery processes. Working knowledge of change management processes.

Details
Experience Required:
Successful history of project management delivery.

Experience Preferred:
Experience of delivery within the automotive sector desirable but not essential.

Education Required:
Ideally degree educated.

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

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

Under Bonnet/Body Visualisation Engineer - Gaydon - £25.70 - 25.70 per hour (KDN-103673)

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Under Bonnet/Body Visualisation Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£25.70 - 25.70 per hour

Under Bonnet/Body Visualisation Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
An Under bonnet Visualisation Engineer is needed to support Under bonnet, under body appearance attribute programmes, for specific new and existing vehicle programmes.
Take responsibility for development of the under bonnet and under body appearance attribute: i.e. develop & set targets,
Develop the vehicle concept with Design, Perceived Quality and Optical Quality, ensure adherence to relevant standards, lead problem resolution and validate delivery throughout the vehicle design & development process.
Report status using formal documentation and act as the attribute single point of contact for the programme team.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Sound understanding of engineering design principles and packaging in the automotive arena.
Must have good organisational skill and good presentation skill.
Clear and concise communicator.
Ability to produce formal documentation to a professional standard.
Proven ability to manage workload and deliver to short timescales & deadlines.
Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised within the local team and interfacing across business functions.


Experience Required:
Must have proven experience in problem resolution, Interpreting vehicle packaging CAD data, Interpretation of Quality manuals and standards.

Details
Experience Preferred:
Familiarity of Packaging of Powertrain, automotive harnesses and chassis items would be a benefit. Competitor research/benchmarking (physical & web-based).

Education Required:
Educated to degree level in a related discipline.

Additional Information:
This role is based at Gaydon, but will also require frequent working at Whitley.

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

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

Powertrain NVH CAE Analyst - Coventry - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (KDN-102155)

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Powertrain NVH CAE Analyst
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

A Powertrain CAE Analyst is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in the West Midlands.

Description
Position Description:
Powertrain CAE provide an analysis service to Powertrain development. This comprises Transmissions and driveline, intake and exhaust systems, fuel and cooling systems, gasoline and diesel engines. A vacancy exists for a Finite Element Analyst. Noise Vibration and Harshness, Durability and Performance Emissions and Driveability attributes are covered. These activities span the APC, PrePS and Virtual Series product development phases together with supporting Quality and TVM actions.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Carry out Durability and NVH analysis of a variety Powertrain systems using Finite Element methods. Construct Finite Element models from CAD geometry. Perform normal mode and forced response analysis. Carry out design optimisation studies. Perform fatigue assessments using stress or strain based techniques. Report results in an accurate and concise manner both verbally and in written form. Able to communicate effectively at all levels.

Skills Preferred:
Understanding of Powertrain systems.

Details
Experience Required:
Proven track record in durability and NVH analysis, preferably in Powertrain systems. Previous use of HYPERWORKS or ABAQUS CAE for pre and post processing and the solvers NASTRAN and ABAQUS.

Experience Preferred:
Experience of solid modelling using either Hypermesh or CATIA Proven ability in Finite Element techniques. Previous experience of either NVH or Durability attributes essential. Experience of Powertrain Development & GPDS. Be able to contribute as part of a team. Flexibility to work on many varied tasks, covering both brands and on either Gaydon or Whitley site.

Education Required:
BSc/MSc Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.

Education Preferred:
Candidates from other industries may be considered depending on knowledge and experience.

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

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

Front, Side & Rear Crash Engineer - Gaydon - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (KDN-103653)

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Front, Side & Rear Crash Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

A Front, Side & Rear Crash Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
Position Description:
Development of automotive body structures using FEA, to meet defined performance targets, specifically for front, side & rear crash. Able to run baseline CAE analysis, summarise results and feedback conclusions to the Body CAE Crash Team & Program Leader in an efficient manner. Able to work effectively with design teams to develop solutions within defined deadlines and time constraints. Have an awareness of potential design constraints (packaging, manufacturing etc) and ensure due consideration is given in developing solutions.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Able to build crash models of whole vehicle or sub-system using the includes structure. Able to run Safety/Crash CAE analysis, summarise results and feedback conclusions to the Body CAE Crash Team & Program Leader in an efficient manner. Have adequate knowledge of automotive body structure crashworthiness and load paths. Following software skill are essential: Ls-Dyna & Oasys suite (Primer, T-His, D3plot) Hyperworks (..mesh, ..graph, ..view). PC Skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Skills Preferred:
Good communication skills - both written and spoken is essential.

Details
Experience Required:
Proven experience of working in the automotive industry or within a CAE analysis function, involved with the development of body structures ideally for crash worthiness using CAE methods.

Experience Preferred:
Familiarity and experience of OEM working practices relating to CAE methods and processes. Familiarity and experience of OEM CAD, Tce & Digibuck. Familiarity of OEM IT system. Familiarity of Crash - Regulations in Europe and USA.

Education Required:
Educated to a minimum of degree level in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical subject.

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

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

Vehicle Safety Delivery Engineer - Gaydon - £25.70 - 25.70 per hour (KDN-100516)

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Vehicle Safety Delivery Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£25.70 - 25.70 per hour

A Vehicle Safety Delivery Engineer is required to work for a large automotive client based in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Description
Position Description:
Vehicle Safety Delivery Engineer

The position is to deliver the agreed vehicle safety targets for a major new product. The role requires the applicant to integrate the activities of design, package, occupant restraints, BIW and other component groups to deliver safety performance. The role also includes planning and analysis of tests.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
•Engineering development skills
•Mechanical and data analysis skills
•Applicants must be familiar with vehicle safety integration and testing activity
•The applicant must be familiar with all aspects of vehicle architecture, legal and consumer safety standards
•The applicant must be able to critique system and component design and CAE model output

Skills Preferred:
Safety specialism’s relating to frontal / side / rear / roll / pedestrian impact.

Details
Experience Required:
Vehicle safety engineering and development.

Experience Preferred:
Familiar with Crash CAE, test protocols, test laboratories.

Education Required:
Mechanical, Physics or Engineering Maths degree or equivalent.

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

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

Vehicle Test Technician - Dunton Wayletts - £15.50 - 15.50 per hour (KDN-103678)

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Vehicle Test Technician
Dunton Wayletts, Essex, England
£15.50 - 15.50 per hour

A Powertrain Test Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Basildon, Essex.

Description
Vehicle Technician. Interface to workshop and test facilities as required to achieve set tasks/goals. To work as a member of a team to keep vehicles updated with correct level h/w and controls. Arrange installation of required instrumentation with relevant workshop groups. Organize vehicle test fleet activities, climatic test in chamber and test trip organization. Arranging shipment of vehicles and equipment as required. This position requires sufficient knowledge & experience of Diesel Engines and their installation to be able to organize mechanical repairs and some investigative work....CONT.

Job Requirements
...Carry out administrative duties, documentation of vehicles registration, tax etc., coordination and records keeping, shipping documentation, requisitioning equipment and materials. Keeping and working to plans as required to support the calibration team. Some use of cal tools or test equipment may be required from time to time.

Skills Required:
Engine and P/T installation component knowledge required. Experience of Diesel Engines, and knowledge of their design & build required. Good communication skills in English language, written and oral. Ability to get others on board with assigned tasks. Ideally experienced in dealing with workshop environment/processes. Familiarity with standard PC applications required and with Ford specific systems an advantage. Full driving license. Experience of calibration tools an advantage. Training will be given if required.

Details
Education Required:
HNC/ONC/ diploma qualified candidates invited.

Additional Information:
Must have UK Drivers Licence and be able to travel in Western Europe.

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

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

NPI Engineer - Castle Bromwich - £22.40 - 22.40 per hour (NGO-103531)

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NPI Engineer
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, England
£22.40 - 22.40 per hour

A NPI Engineer is required to work on contract for our large automotive client based in Castle Bromwich.

Description
Position Description:
Help co-ordinate, during the launch phases, the planning and delivery of quality maturation processes including E Cube Event and PCPA Audit Feedback Meeting infrastructure ownership, data capture and reporting. Colour Harmony - event infrastructure ownership, data capture and reporting. Focus Build & Challenge Events Event infrastructure ownership data capture and reporting. Teardown Events infrastructure ownership, data capture and reporting. Fresh-eyes Events. Joint infrastructure ownership with PD Quality, data capture and reporting.

Job Requirements
Skills Required:
Demonstrable ability to work effectively in multifunctional teams. Must have a thorough logical approach to issues, with high attention to detail. Personable, a good communicator of both written and verbal information. Experience in problem solving skills & techniques. PC literate, good working knowledge of Microsoft packages. Prior experience with AIM's and engineering releasing preferable (WERS basic knowledge). Knowledge of LQOS, launch processes, systems & practices preferable. Able to work individually or as part of a multi-functional team. Pro-active, demonstrates initiative and dynamic approach. Flexible with respect to travel, work load and start/finish times.

Details
Experience Required:
Some experience in new product introduction.

Education Required:
Degree qualified in relevant discipline preferable.

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

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

Skilled Cylindrical Grinder - Northampton (RST-103721)

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Skilled Cylindrical Grinder
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England

Our client is a motorsport organisation based in the Midlands.

They currently have a contract requirement until March 2012 for a Skilled Cylindrical Grinder.

Reporting to the Product Team Leader, the individual will be responsible for the following:

- Programming (Fanuc)
- Setting up and operating of Cylindrical and CAM grinding machines.
- Liaison with Product Team Leader on a daily basis to discuss workloads.


Essential Requirements:

- Mechanical Engineering Certificate (City and Guilds) or equivalent
- Skilled Cylindrical Grinder
- Apprenticeship/Time Served, with experienced of machining development and small production batches to tolerances sub 10 micron
- Able to work on own initiative, able to work flexible hours to tight
deadlines.

Desirable Attributes:

- Fanuc CNC Programming experience
- ONC Mechanical Engineering


Personal Competencies:

- Good Communication
- Enthusiastic, Reliable, Trustworthy and Conscientious

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

Development Engineer - 3301 - Stafford - £26/hr Ltd Co. (RST-102959)

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Development Engineer - 3301
Stafford, Staffordshire, England
£26/hr Ltd Co.

We are recruiting for a Development Engineer on a ongoing contract based in Stafford.

This position would suit a recent graduate or someone who has only been working in industry for a limited time.
As Development Engineer, you must be flexible as the role involves working on a wide variety of projects within a small multi skilled team.

* Mechanical verification and validation of engine components.
* Defining component specifications and test plans
* Co ordination of the day-to-day engineering activity and management of the test resource in line with the test plan.
* Development of engine components and failure analysis / with reporting directly into the Pre-Production Reliability Development (PPRD) quality system.
* Ensure all activities will are carried out to operating procedures and local work methods in order to meet compliance with Quality standards.
* Support to the design function is required through FMEA attendance and component APQP reviews.
* The role will require collaboration with all platform teams based at the Stafford facility.
* Working closely with UK and US based facilities.
* Occasional overseas travel will be necessary as required by business needs

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Essential:
* Engineering Degree or other equivalent qualification/experience
* PC literacy, excellent use of all MS office components.
* Experienced in analysing complex engine test data
* Experience of writing engineering sign off reports
* P and E and / or mechanical Diesel engine development experience.

Desirable:
* Previous experience of using of vibration measuring equipment, analysis and compilation of sign off reports
* Knowledge of Perkins Products and processes
* The ability to use CANAPE CAN based ECM monitoring software.
* Planning, conducting and reporting on engine based noise and vibration testing.
* Knowledge of emissions measurement techniques, worldwide emission regulations and emissions measurement hardware.
* Knowledge of Turbocharger matching, fuel system optimisation and control system 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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Skilled CNC Machinist - Northamptonshire (RST-102035)

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Skilled CNC Machinist
Northamptonshire, England

Our Client designs, develops, and manufactures powertrain components for use within the motorsport industry. They are currently seeking to recruit a Skilled CNC Machinist initially up to the end of 2011.
Reporting to the Product Team Leader, the individual will be responsible for setting up and operating machine tools to produce components to the high standards required in order to support programme demands.

The individual will also be required to report to the Product Team Leader on a daily basis to understand business requirements.
Essential Requirements:

- Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship minimum 4 years
- 5 to10 years experience operating Fanuc and Heidenhain control systems on 4 and 5 axis machining centres.
- Must be able to quickly adapt to a strong team working environment and demonstrate high levels of initiative and quality of work.
- Must be flexible with working hours and prepared to work on a shift rota as required.
- Good communication is required at all times and any concerns must be escalated to Product Team Leader immediately.
- Enthusiastic and reliable
- Technical ability with a high quality of work

Desirable Attributes:

- Fanuc/Heidenhain CNC programming experience
- ONC/HNC Mechanical Engineering
- Initiative and Leadership

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.

Process Control Engineer - Peterborough (RST-101888)

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Process Control Engineer
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England

Our client is recognised as a leading manufacturer of industrial diesel engines. The organisation is chartered with building strategic supply relationships that deliver superior Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development and Management. They require a Process Control Engineer to reside within a Global Team of Quality Professionals. The role interacts on a regular basis with multiple functional areas including Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing and Manufacturing.
The primary responsibilities of this position are to work with suppliers to ensure that robust process controls are in place to prevent nonconformities, to continuously monitor supplier s key manufacturing processes and quality management system for improvement opportunities and to assist suppliers with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities to ensure production readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI).
Key Responsibilities:
APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) Management for all NPI programmes (specific to 6 Engine Manufacturing Facilities Globally).
PCN (Process Change Notification) process management ensuring supplier process change requests are controlled and robustly implemented.
Ensuring all relevant requirements and related changes are thoroughly documented e.g. Process FMEA {failure mode and effects analysis}, Process Control Plans, Gage RandR {repeatability and reproducibility}).
Validate Supplier stated Process Capabilities.
PPAP (production part approval process) completion and approval prior to delivery of new parts
Essential:

A minimum of three years of job-related experience
A bachelor s degree (or equivalent experience) preferably in engineering
Engineering or manufacturing background plus familiarity with manufacturing processes used to produce components and assemblies.
Knowledge of shop operations
Good interpersonal communication.
Capable of using and demonstrating statistical and problem solving tools

Desirable:
Quality engineering certification
Experience with 8D
APQP experience
History of managing supplier relationships demonstrated by purchasing or supply chain experience
6 Sigma experience as a Green Belt or Black Belt
Working knowledge of metrology

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 Engineer - Peterborough - £25 - 30 per hour + Up to �30 per hour (RST-101902)

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Quality Engineer
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
£25 - 30 per hour + Up to ?30 per hour

The Quality Engineer role has a responsibility to actively contribute to the company`s aims and objectives. The Quality Engineer s main responsibility is to facilitate the rapid closure and verification of ADQ and internally generated Quality related issues.
Leading timely E/I/PCA implementation for customer quality issues and internally generated defects by working with operations, design and engineering teams
Internal CI support and ownership
Quality improvement project leadership
6 Sigma/RIW Subject Matter Expert support
Customer contact and relationship development in partnership with product support
Supplier contact and relationship development in partnership with the Process Control Engineering teams
Data gathering and manipulation for reporting
Major Issue management and ownership
Essential:
Significant experience within a Quality Engineering role
Competent PC skills and be in the use of MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, E-mail (Lotus Notes), and other corporate based systems.
Highly motivated, self starter capable of working and delivering results on own initiative
Professional approach and capable of communicating effectively at all levels within a business.

Desirable:
Educated to HNC level in an Engineering Qualification or above
Technical or Engineering degree level educational qualification is preferred
Experience relative of Perkins operational organisation and processes is desirable
Previous experience in a Quality role highly desirable
Examples of team leadership a distinct advantage
Good to verbal, influencing and numerical 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.