Friday 17 February 2012

Quality Systems Manager - Worcestershire - 30K to 40K (STR-105464)

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Quality Systems Manager
Worcestershire, England
30K to 40K

An opportunity has arisen for a Quality Systems Manager with an established world leading manufacturing company in the Worcestershire area. The vacancy has come about because of expansion, and this is a new position within the company.
As Quality Systems Manager you will be responsible for implementing and managing a quality system to control a new manufacturing operation within the business. The role will also include the improvement of current systems to improve compliance of suppliers. As Quality Systems Manager you will be required to travel to Asia to conduct supplier liason and compliance inspection of product.
You will have previous experience implementing and maintaining ISO9001 quality systems within a manufacturing environment. You will have a sound engineering knowledge and experience, with an understanding of electrical and hydraulic principles.

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.

Overhead Line Engineer - Warwick - £37k - 50k per year + 35K to 50K, negotiable on experience (NDE-106114)

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Overhead Line Engineer
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
£37k - 50k per year + 35K to 50K, negotiable on experience

Our client is one of the worlds largest utilities, focused on delivering energy safely, reliably and efficiently.

Due to an internal move they are looking to recruit a permanent Overhead Line Engineer to be based out of their office in the Warwickshire area.
The role will be responsible for delivering a high level of technical response, engineering guidance and answering queries from maintenance delivery in regards to the operation and maintenance of overhead line equipment. You will need to have an indepth understanding across the range of overhead line technology.


You will need to represent the client externally to supplier in regards to associated issues including maintenance, general technical and engineering support.
You will need to be qualified to degree, HNC or HND level (or equivalent) in electrical or mechanical engineering and should also have membership of a relevant professional body - IET or similar.

The role comes with a basic salary of between 37k and 50k dependent on your experience.

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

Quality Manager - United Kingdom - 35K to 50K (STR-103479)

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Quality Manager
United Kingdom
35K to 50K

An experienced Quality Manager is required to work with a world leader within the aerospace industry - their products are at the forefront of the world`s aerospace markets, and they seek a Quality Manager to lead, drive and upskill the Quality department.
You will be familiar with requirements of EASA 145, ISO9001 and NADCAP, you will liaise with various external Authorities and Agencies including CAA, FAA, BSI and PRI. You will be responsible for Internal and External Auditing. You will be familiar with continuous improvement initiatives, and be responsible for establishing, developing and implementing robust quality systems. As Quality Manager you will establish departmental procedures including technique sheets and standard operating procedures. Supplier quality will also be the responsibility of the Quality Manager, working with and developing suppliers to ensure they are working in line with the correct requirements.
As Quality Manager you will be responsible for establishing plans to eliminate the need for third party inspection functions, to reduce the defect rate, and to improve process stability (both in house and with suppliers). You will also put in place training programmes for the quality team.

You will have successfully managed a team in a previous role.

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

Quality Engineer - Suffolk - Attractive salary on offer (STR-103820)

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Quality Engineer
Suffolk, England
Attractive salary on offer

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 main responsibilities of the Quality Engineer are:
To work within a multi-discipline team and also to have direct involvement with all related functions, both internally and with suppliers.
To set standards for excellence for the QMM department and the business.
To audit processes and systems to ensure necessary standards are met and, wherever possible, improved.
To actively promote the quality policy in all areas of involvement.
To support the organisation and the business needs in a constantly changing commercial climate.
As a key member of the Quality Team, you will take a pro-active approach to ensure that quality systems are maintained and continuously improved.
To follow necessary internal procedures for project introduction and develop/improve them to attain the required level of customer satisfaction
To ensure product design performance criteria are defined and met.
To ensure that Production delivery quality is maintained to agreed target levels.
To ensure that processes and systems, necessary for the maintained product quality levels, are established, reviewed and improved wherever possible.
To audit processes and systems to ensure necessary standards are met and maintained.
To produce reports and presentations as required by the business.
In addition, the Quality Engineer has specific responsibility for the Quality Management System, Testing, Reporting and Quality Improvements.

You will be qualified to degree level in an engineering discipline.

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.

Design Engineer - Rotherham - £23k - 27k per year (JDW-105410)

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Design Engineer
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
£23k - 27k per year

Our Yorkshire-based client is a global Tier 2 designer and manufacturer of advanced electronic and electromechanical (mechatronic) products for the automotive industry including control units, sensors, monitors and motors.

Job description
-Provide drawings and parts list for new jigs, fixtures and automated equipment generated along with diagrams for Hydraulics and Pneumatic controls when required
- To ensure all 8D and problem reports activities are completed
-Provide technological support on cost saving and continuous improvement programmes
- Design jigs, fixtures and automated equipment within agreed time scales and budgets, according to UK health and safety legislation
-Updating drawings followed by external and internal modifications and repairs.
-Will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all TS 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements
-Ensure product design is thoroughly reviewed with regard to manufacturing feasibility, cost efficiency and quality

Key skills and experience
-Candidates should be educated to Higher National Diploma level or equivalent industry experience
-Experience of 3D Design software, ideally Solid Works or Catia
-Previous experience of design engineering experience in high volume, highly technical manufacturing environment.
-Automotive experience preferred but not essential

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

Regional Sales Manager - Sheffield - £30k - 35k per year + Bonus + Pension (JDW-105062)

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Regional Sales Manager
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
£30k - 35k per year + Bonus + Pension

Regional Sales Manager - Midlands and North of England (multiple roles)

My client one of the countries leading suppliers of CNC machine tools to a wide range of metal manufacturing companies across a variety of engineering sectors.

Customer contact development and sales management of our extensive range of high quality new, used and reconditioned CNC machine tools within the Yorkshire and Humberside area, also separate roles available in the North West, and the West Midlands.

Key responsibilities
-Applicants should have a proven track record in the generation, development and finalisation of sales leads and possess a good understanding of machining processes, CNC machine tool technology and commercial issues.
-Forge key relationships with existing clients and develop new business opportunities increasing customer awareness, sales and technical support
-Be able to communicate to all levels including board level as well as detailing product specifications. You will have a passion and hunger for developing new business via a project management approach.

Preferably, you will have had success in selling metal cutting tools.
-You should be comfortable reading Engineering drawings and ideally you will have a Mechanical Engineering qualification or will have served a technical apprenticeship.
-Alternatively, you could have experience in CNC machining or programming machines and sold a similar product into the Manufacturing, Automotive or Aerospace sectors

For the successful candidates there is an attractive employment package including good basic salary, incentive and reward scheme, group personal pension scheme, with additional company pension contributions, and private healthcare scheme is available for candidates with the required level of experience and capability.

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

Project Planner - Sheffield - £0 per year + negotiable (JDW-105893)

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Project Planner
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
£0 per year + negotiable

My client a fast growing market leading manufacturing company who specialise in mechanical handling systems.

They offer a full range of bespoke Mechanical Handling solutions for a variety of industry sectors. The company also offer a range of supporting service including, servicing and Electrical Control Systems

Main Duties
- Will be working alongside Project Managers to develop overall planning strategy for the execution of Nuclear mechanical handling projects
-Working closely with the engineering project and engineering design teams ensure the attainment of multiple project programme targets
-Will be planning engineering projects and/or construction projects; although mechanical handling/nuclear projects would be preferred
-Responsible for developing and maintaining multiple project programme plans
-Prepare and present planning reports both internally and to external customers using a variety of reporting tools
-Provide reports on progress and costs to Project Managers to satisfy client requirements
-Responsible for upkeep of Information Management System

Skills and Experience required
-Candidates should ideally be educated to degree level in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
-Experience of working with either Primavera or Microsoft Project software, ideally with a related qualification
-Candidate should be an experienced planner with evidence of formal training in planning tools and techniques
-Will be working on project in the Nuclear sector so must be eligible for security clearance

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

Quality Engineer - Scunthorpe - £27k - 30k per year (JDW-104223)

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Quality Engineer
Scunthorpe, England
£27k - 30k per year

A major supplier of automotive interior and exterior systems and components, requires an experienced Quality Engineer to join their expanding team due to a sustained growth in orders

Main Duties

-Quality engineer will be liaising with customers to ensure that their quality related needs are being met.
-To ensure that parts are approved through the official customer process, such as PPAP
-Ensure that approval documentation is stored and maintained and to work alongside the site to capture problems in house,
-To identify areas for improvement and to assist in lowering the sites Internal and External PPM s.
-Develop and update standard operating procedures in line with customer requirements for products
Ensure that any problems internal or external are tracked, recorded and communicated accurately
- Test, measure and analyse parts, samples and materials when required to do so.
-Assist the company and department in achieving and monitoring accreditation status.
-To undertake audits to validate internal and external processes.

Skills and Experience

- Candidates will be certified to HND level in engineering or manufacturing related discipline with previous experience of working within a high volume, automotive manufacturing environment,
- Should have the ability to work as an individual or as part of a team.
- Fully conversant with Quality systems including ISO9000 and TS16949
- Excellent organisational and communicational skills

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

Vehicle Aerodynamics Integration Principal Engineer - Coventry (RGR-105993)

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Vehicle Aerodynamics Integration Principal Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Based on a very attractive University campus, this Centre of Excellence is building on its growing reputation for Electric Vehicle (EV) 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 has created an opportunity for an Aerodynamics Engineer to join the team. This role based in Coventry commutable from Birmingham, Warwick, Leicester, Gaydon, Milton Keynes, Leamington, Northampton.
You will work on vehicle programmes in the area of aerodynamics and aero-acoustics. The job includes the following responsibilities:-

  • Support the program team in the generation of aerodynamic targets and provide design guidelines for Design and Component areas.
  • Liaise with other engineering functions to promote aerodynamic issues
  • Conduct wind tunnel tests to determine aerodynamic characteristics, investigate shape changes for aerodynamic improvement and optimisation, and assess the performance of aerodynamic aids
  • Conduct wind tunnel tests to measure pressure distributions, for component loading, cooling airflow and to assess water management
  • Support chassis in assessing aerodynamic stability and NVH in aero-acoustic testing
  • Analysis of test data and for issuing reports on wind tunnel tests and on general aerodynamic issues.
    Candidate requirements:
  • Degree qualified with a proven track record of working within the automotive industry.
  • Have a good understanding of fluid mechanics principles, and experience of CFD application to road vehicles with an awareness of aero-acoustic test methods.
  • Ideally Chartered or working towards or working toward this status.
  • Have extensive wind tunnel test experience and a good understanding of wind tunnel testing processes.
  • Experience on aerodynamics for passenger vehicles.
  • Large / Full Scale model experience
  • MORE JUNIOR AERODYNAMICISTS SEEKING A CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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 Electrical Systems Engineer - United Kingdom - £35k - 50k per year + 35K to 50K (PBU-105886)

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Senior Electrical Systems Engineer
United Kingdom
£35k - 50k per year + 35K to 50K

Our client is a leading technical supplier to the automotive industry, and due to exceptional growth plans and current business requirements, they are looking to appoint a Senior Electrical Systems Engineeras such we welcome applicant who meet the criteria below: In this role you will be required to design and deliver solutions for the electrical and vehicle integration aspects of engineering projects. You will need to provide expertise in the areas of vehicle electrical systems and vehicle networking, as well as keep abreast of future developments in all areas.

  • Design of vehicle electrical systems
  • Interfacing to vehicle networks (e.g. CAN)
  • Validation of vehicle electrical and diagnostic systems
  • Preparation of electrical schematics.
  • Design of vehicle harnesses.
  • Specification and selection of electrical components including sensors, connectors and actuators.
  • Testing and evaluation of electrical components.
  • Integration of components and systems onto existing vehicle systems.
  • Preparation of BOMs and liaison with component and wiring harness suppliers.
  • ommissioning and fault finding of vehicle electrical systems.
  • Preparation of FMEAs and design validation documentation.
  • reparation and monitoring of project plans.

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.

Controls & Instrumentation Engineer (C&I) - Runcorn - £30k - 40k per year + Shift Allow (PBU-105571)

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Controls & Instrumentation Engineer (C&I)
Runcorn, Cheshire, England
£30k - 40k per year + Shift Allow

Our clients is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of medicines and pharmaceutical products, and due to their impressive expansion plans are now looking to recruit a CandI Engineer / Electronics to join their team.

If you feel you meet the requirements below, please apply or call to discuss further:

Please note this is 12hr continetal day shift position To provide the Electronics, Control and Instrumentation input to site equipment projects and develop/ implement appropriate processes to control the effective operation of plc- dependant equipment across the site, thereby ensuing compliance with standards suitable for a sterile manufacturing business, reliability and fitness for purpose.

  • To optimise performance of computer controlled equipment based on maintenance records and documented observations.
  • To achieve project plans by defining Software, Control, Instrumentation and Electrical requirements for projects.
  • To review, improve and approve operation and maintenance procedures (together with associated records) for electronic and computer controlled equipment.
  • To participate in the Risk Assessment/ Reduction programme for electronic and PLC based equipment on site.
  • To encourage the development of electronic and CandI systems to improve reliability and operability
  • Good knowledge of plc systems, electronics and CandI
  • Good understanding of electronics, fault finding techniques and system interrogation
  • Able to discern appropriate skills needed from other experts
  • Able to close loop and interface with correct business expert
  • Able to translate key aspects of operation and control into clear operating procedures
  • Some appreciation of CSV
  • Mechanical and technical know how
  • Influencing, good communicator,
  • Thinks from 1st principles, proactive
  • Probing asks to seek understanding
  • Professional interface with equipment suppliers
  • Ownership/ accountability for systems under control

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.

Emissions Engineer - Lincolnshire - £33k - 45k per year + Benefits (PBU-105450)

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Emissions Engineer
Lincolnshire, England
£33k - 45k per year + Benefits

Our client is a major manufacturer of purpose-designed exhaust systems and emission control devices for automotive and manufacturing OEM`s

Due to expansion plans, we have a vacancy for a Emissions Engineer / RandD Engineerand welcome applications from candidate who feel they fit the description below:

  • Lead or assist with new product demonstration and development projects.
  • Advise internal and external customers on technical issues.
  • Evaluate current and new emissions-reductions technologies and silencer systems by test, prediction and field trial as appropriate.
  • Identify, and present justification for, new research opportunities.
  • Develop, and train others in, techniques for prediction, measurement and analysis

    Background:
  • A broad grasp of engineering and scientific principles at professional level.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of automotive exhaust / emissions issues and combustion engine fundamentals
  • Computer literate with a strong analytical background.
  • A good balance of theoretical understanding and practical knowledge. In return the client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes relocation assistance where necessary

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

Senior Software Engineer - Cambridge - £30k - 40k per year + Benefits (PBU-105358)

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Senior Software Engineer
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
£30k - 40k per year + Benefits

Our Client is a leading global manufacturer of innovative high-tech precision optical and image processing systems

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Software Developer and as such we invite applications from candidates who meet the criteria below: Design and implement code for Windows applications to support auttomation, image capture from digital cameras, image processing and measurement, data storage and the linking of data and images to Microsoft Office applications.

  • Strong C# is essential, along with the ability to write effective unit tests.
  • Competences in C++ and SQL are highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of image processing algorithms is also desirable

    Candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability and skills required to develop Windows applications and should have been doing this for at least three years.

    C# should be the principle coding language. In return the cleint offers a generous basic package, along with flexi-time, pension, private health care and Bonus

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

Mechanical Test Engineer - Belper - £35k - 50k per year + Benefits (PBU-105115)

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Mechanical Test Engineer
Belper, Derbyshire, England
£35k - 50k per year + Benefits

The Company is a world leader in fluid technologies that improve the quality and performance of their customers` products in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets.

Based at their European Technical centre, they are looking to appoint a Mechanical Test Engineerwho will be responsible for managing measurement and calibration processes using computer driven measurement systems.

  • Provides project management and technical leadership for existing and new engine test installations.
  • Develops testing solutions and opportunities where few precedents exist.
  • Plans and implements task, projects, schedules and budgets; routinely acting as project leader.
  • Flexible and pro-active support to maintain department throughput.
  • Representative at external industry meetings and/or with customers and/or with suppliers; may author and present technical papers internally and externally.
  • Responsibility for compliance with legislation and / or other protocols relevant to the role.
  • Provides timely data, test reports and technical consulting services
  • Interact appropriately with the work group, engineers and customers both internally and externally.
  • Degree qualified in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
  • Relevant professional experience with a depth of understanding in automotive test engineering.

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

Project Manager - Hybrid Systems - Oxfordshire (PBA-106094)

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Project Manager - Hybrid Systems
Oxfordshire, England

This is an outstanding opportunity to provide services to one of the world s most iconic brands.

Williams Advanced Engineering, located at Williams F1 Headquarters in Oxfordshire, will provide Jaguar with a direct technology transfer of their engineering expertise for the new Jaguar C-X75 hybrid supercar.

They require a Project Manager to manage the design and release of hybrid components for the C-X75 Programme including:

Support component requirement definition, including capturing cascaded requirements from vehicle attribute and systems teams.

Supplier selection and management.

Project management through prototype builds to production, ensuring on time delivery according to programme milestones.

Manage quality documentations, including boundary diagram, FMEA, etc.

Support hazard analysis and functional safety analysis.

Manage packaging of components, including related EDS, cooling etc.

Report out status to project leaders.

Ensure timely communication of issues to project team.

Ensure alignment with core hybrid projects.

Leverage support from hybrid team members to support development.

Ideally degree qualified candidates will possess experience in component delivery, ideally related to Hybrid Systems components.

Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills.

A determination to succeed regardless of the roadblocks encountered during the Programme and flexibility to perform in a demanding 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Purchasing Manager - Gillingham (JUM-105866)

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Purchasing Manager
Gillingham, Kent, England

A world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment are now looking for a Purchasing Leader - Product Line to represent the purchasing function within the project team. Plan, coordinate and track purchasing activities to support attributed programs profit/lost, value stream, flawless launches objectives, in line with GSM Lean Transformation objectives and strategies.
Track company Global Supply Management`s performance to PDP (product development process) timing, including sourcing, PPAP and R@R, as well as to business case (new and current parts) on new programs. Provide input to project management system that tracks program timing. Complete purchased part risk assessment stage 0 with Engineering and Supplier Quality input. Organize and lead Kick-off and Key-Stakeholders meetings. Conduct segmentation process on purchased material for all new programs. Develop readiness, quality, and sourcing strategies for each purchased component, including carry-over parts, in collaboration with project teams, supplier quality, and category buyers. Provide input to PI-99 (business case) and appropriation requests. Support assigned Customer Response Teams, including answering CCDs and QRFs on all new and current parts. Represent the purchasing function to all assigned project and product teams.
Utilize all available tools (value stream mapping, VA/VE, etc.) early in product development to influence design and sourcing to reduce cost and improve quality. Responsible to communicate engineering changes on current parts to category buyers.
Required - Engineering / Business Degree
Required - Relationship-builder with high integrity
Required - strong organizational, leadership, analytical and communication skills
Required - Commitment to quality and flawless launch, lean and cost/profit planning
Preferred - Change leader experience in other functions (Engineering, Manufacturing, etc) or another company

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 Service Engineer - Leicestershire - £35k - 50k per year + 35K to 45K (GCK-105862)

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Senior Service Engineer
Leicestershire, England
£35k - 50k per year + 35K to 45K

Our client is a leading clean power systems company. Their proprietary clean fuel and clean power technologies provide solutions to the difficult environmental and energy supply challenges being faced by governments and industry.


To support the field testing and commercial deployment of my clients power systems in the field by developing installation and maintenance procedures, training third party staff and providing first class hands-on installation, technical advice and troubleshooting capability.

  • To produce high quality technical documentation describing the procedures for installing, operating, maintaining and repairing fuel cell systems.
  • To lead the development of routines for installing, commissioning, troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of power systems.
  • To provide technical training to installation and maintenance staff from JV partners and other third parties.
  • To provide a general `first point of contact` technical helpdesk facility.
  • To lead `first of a kind` installations of my clients power systems, by travelling to site and leading the installation work and initial operation.
  • To Prepare release notes, instructions and hardware kit definitions for Engineering Changes to System.

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 Manager Electronic/Electrical Engineering - Leicestershire - £50k - 60k per year + 50K to 60K+ (GCK-105873)

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Senior Manager Electronic/Electrical Engineering
Leicestershire, England
£50k - 60k per year + 50K to 60K+

Our client is a leading clean power systems company. Their proprietary clean fuel and clean power technologies provide solutions to the difficult environmental and energy supply challenges being faced by governments and industry.


To recruit, retain and develop a team of electrical and electronic engineers working across all areas of the company who apply electrical and electronic engineering design and prototype build skills in the development of fuel cell stacks, systems and associated test systems. To identify the future term needs of my client in respect of electrical and electronic systems and ensure that we have access to the people, external consultants, suppliers and manufacturing partners needed to deliver it. Ensuring that the electrical and electronic work conducted within my client meets internal and external quality, health and safety requirements.
Responsible for electrical and electronics within the company. The range of activities include the following:

  • Identifying requirements for electrical and electronic systems in IE fuel cell systems in both the production and development stages;
  • Working with Operations, Sales and others to establish effective volume production solutions for production systems
  • Maintain an effective rapid-prototyping capability in the team for the electrical and electronic systems
  • Identifying the resources (skills, people, suppliers, equipment etc) required to deliver these
  • Defining the engineering processes for EandE system design, build, test and release within the QMS dept
  • Organising and managing the work within the team;
  • Designing systems and products;
  • Reading design specifications and technical drawings;
  • Researching suitable solutions and estimating costs and timescales;
  • Liaising with others in the design team, e.g. mechanical engineers, researchers and workshop staff;

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.

Validation Engineer - Gillingham (JUM-105364)

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Validation Engineer
Gillingham, Kent, England

A world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment are now looking for a Validation Engineer.

As the Validation Engineer you will create, co-ordinate and maintain customer validation plans ensuring the pump is at the right place right time.

Ensure validation tests are completed to plan with optimum efficiency.

Ensure all lessons learnt / technical concerns are captured and documented and professionally tracked through to a satisfactory timely resolution.

Co-ordinate all validation activities that best evaluate product robustness to design and manufacturing process variation.

Establish analytically product life design margin, using degradation models for key pump components.

Diesel Common Rail Fuel Pumps and possible other pump related components as required.



Create/co-ordinate/maintain all pump validation plans for all customers.

Ensure pumps are on time and available for system validation tests.

Co-ordinate DV PV pump sample requirements to project managers ensuring pump delivery on time to plan.

Ensure all validation tests are continually monitored assessing rig efficiency



Communicate validation plans with validation facilities enabling rig capacity plans to be generated.

Manage and co-ordinate document design limit / process limit parts into validation tests.

Be focal point for all customer validation pumps returning to site.

Co-ordinate and document within a systematic approach pumps requiring analysis,
Be positive, encourage, and share knowledge with all CR pump cross-functional team members.

Participate in Program Project reviews and design reviews as required.

Develop and present technical presentations to Delphi team members on new or current pump tests.

As the Validation Engineer you will hold a Masters degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent in physics etc.

Must understand and apply physics to the development process.

Must be data driven not just opinion based.

Solid Engineering Experience.

DOE and statistical analysis knowledge is a plus. (Training to be provided if this is a gap).

Must be able to constructively deal with conflict situations.

Ability to develop and present technical presentations to Delphi team members.



Must be willing to travel for training, work with customers and for problem resolution on projects as necessary.

Personal strengths should include: Confidence, self-directed, goal oriented, with strong team interaction skills that facilitate cross-functional involvement.

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.

Development Manager (Manufacturing) - Berkshire (BST-104250)

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Development Manager (Manufacturing)
Berkshire, England

Our client provides a unique range of products and services to the insurance and motor repair industries. Primarily, conducting research and product data . This data assists in the efficient, safe and cost effective repair of motor vehicles.

Working closely with vehicle manufacturers to influence the design of new vehicles, their aim is to improve safety and security.

They are now looking for a Development Manager - Manufacturer Sector to build mutually beneficial relationships with vehicle manufacturers, Tier 1 and aftermarket suppliers.
Duties of the Development Manager include:

Establish relationships with vehicle manufacturers, Tier 1 and aftermarket suppliers.

Work closely with the Research Team to build relationships with vehicle manufacturers, Tier 1 and aftermarket suppliers.

Maintain revenue from vehicle security initiatives and product testing.

Professionally represent the company, clearly communicating partnership approach with critical business partners

Manage cross-functional client-facing initiatives, motivating and focusing departmental managers and staff

Populate and maintain an up-to-date account plan for each named account, which outlines required activity to deliver revenue targets and customer objectives.

Supply regular reports to the Commercial Director regarding the status of relationships and contracts.

As the Development Manager you will have a technical background gained in a previous role likely to be from the automotive sector, including but not limited to, a vehicle manufacturer, Tier 1 supplier or in a testing environment.

Non aggressive approach to contract negotiations. With special attention to developing contracts which are seen as a combined achievement of customers objectives.

Knowledge of delivery and pricing of testing programmes especially to defined protocols (BSI, ISO, CEN, Euro NCAP, RCAR)

Must be a senior relationship builder and have strong presentation skills and demonstrable success at building revenue streams from a partnership based sales approach.

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 Design Engineer - Trainee - Basildon (BST-103053)

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Electrical Design Engineer - Trainee
Basildon, Essex, England

An excellent opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to join a World leader in the design and manufacture of special purpose machine tools within the automotive industry.

The successful Design Engineer will be responsible for electrical hardware design.
This will include machine main power distribution, configuration of servo drives, low voltage distribution, PLC input/output design and BOM.

This position requires someone who can hit the ground running and who can quickly build relations with colleagues, suppliers and customers.


Training will be provided although some experience would be useful for this role.
Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical engineering with some practical Electrical knowledge.

Previous Autocad experience would be very advantageous.

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

Product & Test Development Engineer - London - £23k - 35k per year + �22,790 - �35k DOE (BST-105712)

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Product & Test Development Engineer
London, Greater London, England
£23k - 35k per year + ?22,790 - ?35k DOE

Our Client is a World Leader in the innovation, Design and Manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection Equipment.
Reporting to the Advanced Development Manager the product and test development engineer will primarily be required to develop test and analysis methods to aid characterization of advanced prototype products.
Providing technical competence in the following fields :-
Mechanical systems
Electrical / electronic systems
Rig control application
Instrumentation
Utilizing Labview to control, acquire and present test data in the most appropriate way to enable rapid development of prototype product.
Adapting test rig or product in order to allow experimental testing.
Identify and develop signal processing and analysis algorithms for test rig data.
Strong fundamental mechanical skills (fluid dynamics, mechanics).
Good understanding of HDB product development and analysis techniques.
Providing technical reports on delivered solutions
Diagnosing failing product to component level
Support component development engineers
Ensure adherence to quality control standards, QS900, ISO1400 and TS16949.
Contribute and participate in Total Quality activity to promote an environment of continuous improvement.
Qualified to degree level in an engineering discipline or equivalent. Ideally with work experience in a relevant engineering environment. A genuine interest and enjoyment in engineering and resolving technical problems. Able to demonstrate excellent presentation, communication and inter-personal skills. Strong learning skills.

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

On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Specialist - London (BST-105791)

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On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) Specialist
London, Greater London, England

A World leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection Equipment are now looking for a Heavy Duty On-board Diagnostics OBD Specialist to analyse the requirements of international legislative and diagnostic requirements and lead their implementation within heavy duty diesel control systems.

The Heavy Duty OBD Specialist main activities will be drawn from, but not limited to:

Legislation analysis

Analyse Legislation and provide guidance at a business and corporate level

OBD requirements derived from legislation like EOBD and ARB

Emissions requirements derived from legislation like European and EPA

Architecture and communication requirements like J1939 and KWP



Technical Leadership

- Guide and define architecture for fault diagnosis and fault management

- Ensure OBD requirement coverage across multiple customer projects

- Drive commonality of diagnostics and fault management

- Lead design reviews / FMEAs for implementation of OBD requirements

- Direction and review of diagnostic calibration and validation through lifecycle

- OBD certification documentation release to customer


External Interfaces
- Support project teams with activity scope and cost estimation

- Review legislative requirements within the clients OBD specialist group

- Lead technical review meetings with customer

- Represent Heavy Duty OBD

- Maintain the clients HD profile within the OBD community

As the OBD Specialist you will be educated to degree level with solid experience in an automotive embedded application field.

Proven experience in the decomposition of OBD / Legislative requirements.

Understanding of diesel application and associated fuel injection equipment

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.

Development Engineer - London (BST-105770)

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Development Engineer
London, Greater London, England

A World Leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection Equipment are now looking for a Development Engineer to provide technical engineering expertise to the Development and Application Team.

Development of advanced Fuel Injection Systems for Heavy Duty Vehicles.

As the Development Engineer you will be responsible:

To provide tehcnical assistance in the development of fuel injection equipment by giving practical and theoretical support for engineering processes and systems including, hydraulics, manufacturing processes etc.

Develop products by demonstrating reliability through durability and fatigue testing and analyse component and results following tests.

Design and development of fixtures to allow effective test programmes.

Problem solving through innovative techniques

Use of instrumentation and software including Matlab and Labview.

Ensure adherence to quality control standards, QS900, IS01400 and TS16949.

Contribute and participate in activities to promote an environment of continuous improvement.

To ensure a safe working environment with full compliance to relevant legislation.

Visiting customers sites and other Delphi sites in the UK and Overseas.

As the Development Engineer you will be qualified to degree level in an engineering discipline or equivalent, ideally with proven experience within an engineering environment.


A genuine interest and enjoyment in engineering and resolving technical issues and problems that arise.

Ability to demonstrate excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills

Willing to train and develop new skills


Due to a Global International customer base, International Language skills would be a distinct advantage, but not essential.

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

Design Engineer - Graduate - London (BST-105848)

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Design Engineer - Graduate
London, Greater London, England

A world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment are now looking for a Graduate Design Engineer responsible for the specification of diesel fuel injection equipment for the Heavy Duty Business.

Reporting to the Heavy Duty Nozzle Product Manager the Design Engineer will innovate solutions to the company s product requirements and generate specifications to required standards
Participate and progress design analysis activities including FEA, Dimensional Analysis, DFMEA and Critical Features Analysis

Modify specifications and to assist in the implementation of product and process improvements in accordance with overall project objectives.

Co-operate with suppliers and in-house manufacturing to achieve highest practical quality with lowest investment and product costs.

Investigate product performance and durability improvements, through validation programmes as agreed.

Lead nozzle design and development activities for assigned customer and internal projects

Co-ordinate product inspection work for assigned projects
Communicate the nozzle design status at customer and internal meetings

Coach and train colleagues, trainees, technicians, etc. as reqd.

Contribute to Total Quality, QS 9000 and continuous improvement activities within department and business

The successful applicant will hold a Degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent ideally with experience in design of mechanical systems, preferably high precision, highly stressed, and mass produced components desirable.


Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

Design Tools Experience - DFMEA, DFA, DFM, FEA, DOE (eg Taguchi), desirable.
Report writing for design activities, documenting design decisions, analysis methods and results.

Familiarity with manufacturing processes eg grinding, heat treatment, injection moulding, forging, casting.

The ability to study a problem and identify appropriate analysis techniques and liaise with analysis specialists (CFD,FEA)


Ideally you will be self motivated, with a good understanding of engineering fundamentals, be a team player and have excellent communication skills

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

Electronics Project Manager - Gillingham (BST-105337)

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Electronics Project Manager
Gillingham, Kent, England

A world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment are now looking for an Electronics Project Manager to work at either their site in Kent or London.
As the Electronics Project Manager responsibilities include:


Key customer interface for the ECU. Management of the customer to ensure that the ECU project is bound by the terms of the contract. Identify all customer recoveries.

Project manage multidisciplinary teams, acting as the key interface to customers and responsible for ensuring all customer deliverables meet their cost, time and quality targets

Definition, planning, management and co-ordination of the ECU electronic hardware and software development and validation.

Meet targets for quality, cost and delivery dates.

Work with electronics hardware PM to ensure PPAP and SOP dates and quality requirements are met.

Work with internal electronics component teams and PMs for FIE and platform.

Work with HDB electronics system and s/w architects to deliver optimum solutions reusing s/w where possible.

Ownership/management of the project budget.

Management/Electronic Systems Workpackage

Bid management. Ensure all aspects of project activity are documented, estimated and quoted to the customer.

As the Electronics Project Manager you will be degree qualified in a suitable engineering or scientific discipline.

Ideally you will have an in-depth relevant industrial experience, preferably in the automotive environment.

Project management experience along with strong IT capability using MS Word, Excel, Power Point required plus MS Project would be a benefit.



Personal strengths:-
Leadership
Team building
Interpersonal effectiveness
Communication
Presentation
Results Orientation
Planning and Organising


Understanding of diesel application and associated fuel injection equipment

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

Project Manager - DFP Pump - Gillingham (BST-105335)

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Project Manager - DFP Pump
Gillingham, Kent, England

A world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment are now looking for a DFP Pump Project Manager to be accountable for the overall project management of multi projects involving cross functional teams responsible for the development and industrialisation of common rail pumps.

The Project Manager will report to the Diesel Program Management Director.
Main duties wfor the Project Manager will be drawn from the following:


Overall responsibility to deliver flawless project launches to meet the committed objectives and flawless launch metrics

Ownership of the projects from kick off to product launch in the plant, using the companies processes to assure the project meets both customer and business objectives for cost, quality, delivery and performance.

Develop project plans (project scope, timelines, cost, resources, risk, quality, communications and procurement) then lead and deploy overall project timing to the team.

Coordinate the cross functional teams to develop and implement plans to fit within timelines and key dates.

Conduct regular project team meetings and ensure teams are accountable for their deliverables and timelines, and manage risk escalation and resolution.

Lead and apply PDP process, PDP Gate reviews and support Engineering to run PDP Design reviews.

Support divisional initiative for tracking flawless launch of all new product programs

Prepare minutes/action plans following meetings to ensure all parties are appraised of progress at all times

Ideally the Project Manager will be fluent in German, speaking, reading and writing.

Must have excellent organisational skills, be an organised and disciplined team player who pays attention to detail.


Travel will be required to ensure customer meetings are supported and key deliverables/launches at the plant are prepared for. Therefore the successful applicant must be willing and able to travel at short notice.

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.

Development Engineer - Gillingham (BST-105351)

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Development Engineer
Gillingham, Kent, England

A World leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment and are now looking to recruit a Development Engineer to work on either a permanent or contract basis.
The Development Engineer will design, develop tests and perform tests, write test reports and analyse and present results associated with the development of a low cost common rail diesel pump for the automotive market based on a current design. Therefore they will be involved in the conceptual phase. The position will require balanced decision making and good analytical skills. Must be able to work other members of the cross-functional project team responsible for overall pump competitive success.
The Development Engineer responsibilities include but are not limited to:
In charge of the development of technical features for new common rail High pressure pump.
Developing full proofed solution to ensure that the pumps, and its components properties, are in line with the final application requirements.
Working with a multi functional team to ensure solution meets technical specification, customer requirements and compatible with DDS manufacturing and purchasing standards
Respecting overall customer project timing and cost targets
The mission will comprise of short term actions and long term development where robust design and flawless launch objectives have to be kept in line
Statistical tools and methodologies (6 Sigma, Green Y, Red X, DOE) to be applied during the development of the product.
Participate in Program Project reviews and design reviews as required.
The successful applicant will hold a degree in Engineering in mechanical engineering or equivalent with proven development engineering experience.
Experience with diesel engines and full cycle engineering design projects and effective leadership and analytical skills is required along with the ability to develop and present technical presentations to customers and others.
Previous experience/training in 6 Sigma and experience of applying Shainin would be an advantageous.

Must be confident, self-directed, focussed, innovative and visionary in developing design options and able to travel to manufacturing sites (France, Spain, and Romania).

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 Lead Engineer - Gillingham (BST-105343)

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Technical Lead Engineer
Gillingham, Kent, England

A world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment are now looking for a Lead Engineer.

As the Lead Engineer you will be responsible for a team of Engineers in the Core Engineering team who are responsible for defining the engineering content of four families of Common Rail Diesel Fuel pumps (DFP1, DFP3, DFP4 and DFP6).

This position will be responsible for the Drive Trains of all DFP products and as such will ensure synergies and commonalities between pump families will be applied, whilst functional performance, design to cost and manufacturability and quality will be achieved.

Diesel Common Rail Fuel Pumps and possible other pump related components as required.

Manage a team of engineers to ensure that clear targets are defined and tracked.

Direct the team to meet task timing using a systematic and logical Engineering approach.

Interact with critical suppliers to understand key processes and assess and approve changes to these processes as required.

Ensure that Engineering tasks are carried out to give a satisfactory level of confidence and consistency and that the results are suitably reported.

Develop/present presentations to senior management addressing the progress of key tasks.

Use failure rate analysis and statistics (e.g. Weibull) to assess risk of in-field failure.

Apply ICIM methods using DOE, 6 Sigma, Shainin and other statistical tools to achieve product robustness. (Training will be provided to fill current gaps in experience level.)

As the Lead Engineer you will hold a Masters degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent in Physics etc. Solid experience in a leadership/management role.

Personal strengths should include: Confidence, self-directed, goal oriented, with strong team interaction skills that facilitate cross-functional involvement. DOE and statistical analysis knowledge. Must be able to constructively deal with conflict situations. Ability to develop and present technical presentations.


Must be willing to travel for training or work with plants and suppliers abroad as necessary.

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

Quality Engineer - Gillingham (BST-105341)

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Quality Engineer
Gillingham, Kent, England

A world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment are now looking for a Quality Engineer (AQE - SCR - Selective Catalytic Reduction) to ensure that projects fully satisfy the requirements of TS16949 and APQP.

As the Quality Engineer you will project manager on steps necessary to comply with the companies system.

To advise the project team on best practices and their application so that our target of 95% FTQ is achieved at start of production.

Supporting divisional Flawless Launch initiative

To advise the project team on all aspects of quality management
Promote excellence in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

Integrate APQP into product and process development and assist in changing the quality planning culture.

Facilitate fast and accurate two-way communication of new information and lessons learned.

Be positive, encourage, coach, lead, teach, facilitate, etc.

Help develop solutions, not just point out problems (be a coach, not a cop)

Assist project teams in the development of APQP project plans

Participate in technical reviews and design reviews

Review corrective action data, monitor status and capture lessons learned

Provide input for APQP checklists and APQP open issues list

Facilitate and support development of FMEA s

Ideally the the Quality Engineer will hold a Mechanical Engineering Degree plus industry experience.

Experience in a Quality role and knowledge of TS 16949 and APQP would be an advantage.

Project Management Skills (Preferred) Training to be provided to fill gaps.



Personal strengths should include:

Customer focused, attention to detail, self confidence, goal orientated, personal initiative and team working.

Must be able to constructively deal with conflict situations.

Ability to develop and present technical presentations to customers and others.


Must be willing to travel for training, work with customers and for problem resolution on projects as necessary

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.

Logistics Analyst - Sutton Coldfield (GWOC-106090)

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Logistics Analyst
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England

Our client has been established in the UK for almost 30 years and is looking to maintain and bolster its position with a number of key appointments. Working in a challenging but collaborative environment with a complex, technically innovative product for some of the largest and most successful automotive OEMs in the world.

We are now recruiting for a Logistics Analyst on a 6-month contract based in Sutton Coldfield.

As Logistics Analyst, you will create and manage supplier schedules to ensure all material is planned and delivered to achieve the production schedule and the required transactions are completed in SAP maintaining data integrity at all times, manage the performance of suppliers by commodity, eg glass, metalwork etc. including supplier liaison and expediting, ensure critical issues are escalated to the Material, Planning and Logistics Manager and work closely with the Operations Management team to agree a levelled production schedule including capacity planning to achieve the customer schedule including end of line safety stock if required.

In addition, you will investigate potential stock inaccuracies and make adjustments when the reason for the inaccuracy is known. You will support the achievement of a minimum inventory accuracy of 95% including the use of perpetual inventory processes and monitor stock levels and place orders for all production consumable items.

Applicants must have a good working knowledge of the appropriate SAP/MES screens/transactions, be flexible, self motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation.

You must also be a highly motivated/flexible team player willing to 'go the extra mile' to achieve the business needs, totally committed to exceeding the expectations of the customer with excellent planning and organising skills with a pragmatic approach and attention to detail.

You will be able to analyse and solve problems logically, be assertive and able to manage change, be calm under pressure with a flexible approach, including time management, based on the business needs.

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

Electronics Systems/Software Engineers - Gillingham (BST-105340)

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Electronics Systems/Software Engineers
Gillingham, Kent, England

A world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment are now looking for an Electronics Systems Engineer to develop real-time electronic control systems for diesel fuel injection equipment and other integrated engine and vehicle electronic systems.

The main role of the Electronics Systems Engineer will be drawn from the following:

Ability to independently, plan and develop a product or engineering component

Experience of control strategies development in Matlab

Drive reuse and commonality where possible
Awareness and integration of Industry trends

Provide expertise for investigations and problem solving activities

Capturing and analysing customer requirements, designing control algorithms (using Simulink), designing system diagnostics and CAN communication specifications

Developing validation tests for dSpace HiL

Calibrating sensor interfaces and diagnostic strategies

Calibrating servo controls and regulators

Supporting customer s engine and vehicle testing

Supporting system and hardware FMEA


Experience in the following tools:
SPICE, Simulink, Mathworks, Engine Control, dSpace, HiL (hardware in the loop), diagnostics, CAN,
FMEA, Algorithm Development, Validation, Calibration, OBD, Requirements Analysis, Stateflow,
eCoder, MISRA, EGAS, Autocode
The Electronics Systems Engineers will be educated to degree level in electronic, electromechanical or mechanical engineering

Experience of developing real time embedded control systems with an Automotive background with solid experience of defining control strategies in Simulink.

Awareness of the SPICE assessment model and experience of a production intent auto-coding environment.

Previous experience in a customer facing technical position

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

Manufacturing Engineer - Body - Warwickshire (GSI-105061)

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Manufacturing Engineer - Body
Warwickshire, England

World renowned manufacturer of luxury sports cars that have an excellent reputation of building desirable vehicles that have been used in films and TV for generations.

The company are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to report directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. A proactive and varied role, you`ll be involved in the continual improvement of the construction of the body of the vehicle. Experience must be proven in PFMEA and 8D techniques with good experience in the Automotive industry and, in particular, dimensional management (data and resolution).

Academic requirements to be considered are a minimum of ONC/HNC qualification; a degree is not essential.

A permanent opportunity with a start towards the end of January; a good market salary on offer with benefits to match.

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.

Paint Process Engineer - Derbyshire (GSI-104794)

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Paint Process Engineer
Derbyshire, England

Paint Process Engineer-Plastic Injection Moulded Parts

Ref: W/104794 | Derbyshire
Package: To Be Discussed

Paint Process Engineer (Plastic Injection Moulded Parts) Required-Must Have Management, NPI and Budget Control Experience

Description
A leading injection moulding firm supplying the automotive OEM companies with exterior trim and part of a large global group.

Job Requirements
They are looking for a person to manage and develop the technical team in relation to the paint line wet paint process. There is a heavy continuous improvement/quality aspect to the role also so experience with PDCA, 5Y or 8D would be distinctively advantageous. You must have experience of performing a similar task within a paint shop at supervisory or management levels, ideally working on large plastic injection moulded parts. Leading a team is of particular relevance for this role as is experience from the Automotive sector and working to TS standards. Further duties include NPI into the paint plant, designing jigs and running paint trials, coordinating robot programmes and looking after a budget of circa £250K.

Details
It's a permanent role with an immediate start ; salary is to be discussed at submission stage. A varied opportunity within a very busy firm that can offer several different options for career progression.


paint process engineer, team leader, paint shop manager, continuous improvement, lean

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

Body in White Engineer - Warwickshire (GSI-103060)

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Body in White Engineer
Warwickshire, England

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quality Engineer - Gillingham (BST-105566)

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Quality Engineer
Gillingham, Kent, England

Delphi Diesel Systems are a world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment are now looking for a Product - Quality Engineer .

As the Quality Engineer you will ensure that projects fully satisfy the requirements of TS16949 and APQP and advise the project manager on steps necessary to comply with the system.

As the Quality Engineer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Advise the project team on all aspects of quality management
Promote excellence in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

Integrate APQP into product and process development and assist in changing the quality planning culture.

Facilitate fast and accurate two-way communication of new information and lessons learned.

Be the subject matter expert on quality planning

Be the Customer advocate

Be positive, encourage, coach, lead, teach, facilitate, etc.

Help develop solutions, not just point out problems (be a coach, not a cop)

Assist project teams in the development of APQP project plans

Participate in technical reviews and design reviews

Facilitate and support development of Characteristics Verification Matrix

Review corrective action data, monitor status and capture lessons learned

Provide input for APQP checklists and APQP open issues list

Facilitate and support development of FMEA s

The successful Quality Engineer will ideally hold a mechanical engineering degree with proven experience in a quality role and knowledge of TS16949 and APQP would be an advantage.

You will be customer focused, pay attention to detail, goal orientated and work well within a team with the ability to develop and present technical presentations to customers.



Must be able to constructively deal with conflict situations.



Must be willing to travel for training, work with customers and for problem resolution on projects as necessary.

This role offers a competitive salary + excellent benefits along with a relocation package if required.

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

Design Engineer - After Treatment Systems - Essex - £Neg + Excellent benefits (BST-105725)

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Design Engineer - After Treatment Systems
Essex, England
£Neg + Excellent benefits

A world leader in the agricultural and construction equipment businesses.
Basic Function
Primary function will be to provide new product development design and development support for engine installation for new Tier 4 after-treatment systems. Utilize product knowledge and customer application background for Pro-e design of exhaust and after-treatment systems and components. Design and analysis of these parts is required to insure that they meet targets for reliability, performance, and cost on the established program timelines. Must be capable of creating 3-D designs using Pro-e CAD system. Create designs, produce drawings, make engineering release into bill of materials, order prototype parts, provide guidance to test and evaluation, and provide support to purchasing in supplier selection and tooling.

Working under the direction of a project engineer(s), you will create new design for engine systems and exhaust system packages. Work will directly impact cost and reliability of global construction product lines having annual sales of greater than $0.5 billion.
Requirements
Knowledge of engines, cooling, exhaust, after-treatment, and intake systems and components is desired.
Engineering degree is essential, and knowledge and experience with engine and engine systems in mobile equipment. Previous track record in design with cost reduction results is desirable, with related experience desirable.
Experience of Pro-e CAD system is essential. The use and an understanding of SAP systems advantageous.
Good communication skills and ability to work with suppliers and the platform teams to achieve design results is required. Knowledge of engineering standards and procedures (FMEA s, design reviews, and etc) desired. Knowledge of engines, cooling systems, exhaust systems, intake systems, and their application to off-highway equipment desirable.
Experience and knowledge of tier 4 off highway emissions requirements and after-treatment design and selection would be beneficial.

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 Systems Engineering Manager-EMC/EMP/TEMPEST - Cambridgeshire - £50k - 60k per year + Circa £55k + car/car allowance and benefits (GSI-105058)

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Electrical Systems Engineering Manager-EMC/EMP/TEMPEST
Cambridgeshire, England
£50k - 60k per year + Circa £55k + car/car allowance and benefits

A market leader in the design, integration and supply of rapid deployment mobility systems and sub-systems, benefiting from extensive inter-group facilities, resources and technical skills, resulting in a broad range of capabilities.

They are currently seeking to appoint an Electrical Systems Engineering Manager, responsible for the technical authority for all electrical design within the company.

They would like to hear from proven managers from the building or industrial sectors as well as people with military vehicles experience
You`ll be responsible for the design and verification of electrical systems to ensure the safety, integrity and compliance to the 17th Ed Regs (BS7671). You must have this version of the IEE regs to be considered. Further knowledge must be demonstrated in EMC/EMP and TEMPEST calculations, with an understanding of power distribution.

This role will incorporate managing a small team of designers and overseeing the design phase, acting as point of contact for customers and offering advice to clients. You must have relevant academia and a degree in Electrical Engineering is essential; CEng status would be advantageous although not essential.

A very hands on and interesting role that will introduce you to a variety of complex schemes whilst leading an established team.
This role reports to the Chief Engineer which would be the next step up in your career with the firm.

This is a permanent role with an immediate start; on offer is a very high market salary with car or car allowance and other benefits.

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

Wire Harness Builder - Chelmsford (BST-102557)

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Wire Harness Builder
Chelmsford, Essex, England

Our client specialises in the design and build of high quality, professional, reliable electrical systems for the motorsport industry. The wiring looms produced can be found in every application including Rally, World Touring Cars, GT, CART and F1. They are in the process of opening a facility in the US to support a recent contract award to supply wire harnesses to NASCAR.
They are currently seeking a Wire Harness Builder to work in Essex. Applicants must have the ability to manufacture high quality, complex, multi-leg wiring looms to military standards. Ideally candidates will possess experience of harness discipline within the aerospace/defence or Motorsport industries. Build and test wire harness for motorsport and/or niche automotive. Must have built a wire harness previously. Will consider a graduate that has taken part in Formula Student and worked on wire harness. Long term opportunity to provide track support to clients.
Must be adaptable, workloads can vary. Team player, small company requires everyone to work together to achieve goal. Attention to detail. Training is available for a Graduate, however they must have the correct attitude.

Candidates will have experience of producing harnesses using Raychem System 25 products. The ability to contra wind cables layouts and experience of using CIRRIS test equipment.

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

Product Design Engineer - Basildon (BST-105768)

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Product Design Engineer
Basildon, Essex, England

A world leader in the agricultural and construction equipment business are now looking for a Product Design Engineer to be responsible for the design, development and production release of the cab.

Ideally the Product Design Engineer will have proven experience in the design and development of Cab mounting and suspension components and systems for off highway vehicles.

As the Product Design Engineer you will lead a team of Design Engineers and Engineering Consultants in the design of the cab for agricultural products globally.

Liaise with other locations within the Cab Competence Centre with particular reference to these components.

Establish design concepts based on customer requirements for the cab and convert these into CAD layouts and engineering drawings.

Carry out strength, durability or performance analysis as required.
Complete a failure mode effect analysis for each system.

Set up the Engineering Manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOM) parts lists and issue Engineering detail and assembly drawings for production release.

Liaise with Purchase, Suppliers, Manufacturing and After Sales Service to ensure cost effective quality products are achieved and maintained.

Lead meetings and Design Reviews.

The successful Product Design Engineer will hold a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with proven experience or an HND with solid experience.

Ideally you will have experience in the design of components and systems employing both mechanical and electrical components for the agricultural or a related industry.

Proven Project Management skills.

CAD system proficiency is essential.

Experience of Co-Design with suppliers and outside consultancies.

High level of computer literacy is essential.



An additional European language 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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Project Engineer - Basildon (BST-104178)

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Project Engineer
Basildon, Essex, England

A Project Engineer is required for an initial 12 month period and will report to the UK Technical Sales Manager.


Main Customers and Products

Project/ product development.

Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belts, idlers, pulleys and hydraulic tensioners

As the Project Engineer you will be capable of managing small/medium projects and for following technical and commercial issues with the UK office and French parent company departments.

Provide product development technical assistance to customers.

Follow group direction re promotion of new products/services to customers.

Tracking and documentation of customer project milestones.

Resolve in a timely manner all open issues that arise on the project.

Schedule regular meetings as required.

Manage and communicate with internal and external support as needed.

Ensure overall project objectives are met.

Can involve Schedule A documentation.

Create and maintain good professional customer relationships.

Identify requirements and expectations of the customer.

Identify development opportunities in the customer.

The Project Engineer will hold an engineering degree or diploma
with proven experience in an automotive powertrain environment.
Working knowledge of (SREA, Schedule A, QOP, Support plans, 8D etc.)

Ability to speak and read French desirable but not essential

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

Manufacturing Engineer - Leicestershire - £30k - 50k per year + 30K to 50K (GCK-105874)

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Manufacturing Engineer
Leicestershire, England
£30k - 50k per year + 30K to 50K

Our client is a leading clean power systems company. Their proprietary clean fuel and clean power technologies provide solutions to the difficult environmental and energy supply challenges being faced by governments and industry.


Responsible for planning, managing and delivering the technical aspects of production programmes; incorporating the design, implementation and monitoring of manufacturing processes. This will involve consultation with Research and Technology, Design, Quality, and Production Assembly Managers to achieve the most efficient and effective way of producing components and sub-systems to the highest quality. The role will predominantly focus on development of the existing low-volume production units to improve productivity and ultimately meet aggressive cost, quality and delivery targets for the significant volume ramp projections. Supplier development will represent a significant proportion of the role, together with the generation and maintenance of accurate Bill of Material cost models.

  • Provide a production technical lead on new or modified product designs, providing a link between in-house Design, RandT and Production, coupled with supplier component manufacture and assembly.
  • Support supplier selection and supply chain development processes through the assessment and subsequent technical management of suppliers.
  • Assist Production managers in improving existing operations; incorporating new methods and processes.
  • Investigate operational problems affecting production and deal with them in a systematic, methodical manner.
  • Prepare manufacturing documentation.
  • Identify and implement ways to reduce product cost.
  • Work with Design, other departments and through the supply chain to establish "bottom-up" product

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

Principal Electrical Systems Engineer - United Kingdom - £40k - 50k per year + 40K to 50K (PBU-105890)

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Principal Electrical Systems Engineer
United Kingdom
£40k - 50k per year + 40K to 50K

Our client is a leading technical supplier to the automotive industry, and due to exceptional growth plans and current business requirements, they are looking to appoint a Principal Electrical Systems Engineer as such we welcome applicant who meet the criteria below: In this role you will be required to design and deliver solutions for the electrical and vehicle integration aspects of engineering projects
You will need to provide expertise in the areas of vehicle electrical systems and vehicle networking, as well as keep abreast of future developments in all areas.

  • Design of vehicle electrical systems
  • Interfacing to vehicle networks (e.g. CAN)
  • Validation of vehicle electrical and diagnostic systems
  • Preparation of electrical schematics.
  • Design of vehicle harnesses.
  • Specification and selection of electrical components including sensors, connectors and actuators.
  • Testing and evaluation of electrical components.
  • Integration of components and systems onto existing vehicle systems.
  • Preparation of BOMs and liaison with component and wiring harness suppliers.
  • Commissioning and fault finding of vehicle electrical systems.
  • Preparation of FMEAs and design validation documentation.
  • Preparation and monitoring of project plans.
  • Leading a team of engineers

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

Production Test Team Leader - Leicestershire - £30k - 40k per year + 30K to 40K (GCK-105875)

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Production Test Team Leader
Leicestershire, England
£30k - 40k per year + 30K to 40K

Our client is a leading clean power systems company. Their proprietary clean fuel and clean power technologies provide solutions to the difficult environmental and energy supply challenges being faced by governments and industry.


Create and lead the Production Test team to meet the ever increasing needs of the business. To define and implement the Production Test strategy and supervise the team in support of business objectives. The Test Strategy needs to address immediate operational needs and also support new product development, ensuring that the test equipment designs are available to ensure timely procurement and deployment.

  • Develop the Production Test team in line with the strategic and tactical needs of the business.
  • Develop and implement Production Test strategies for each product type.
  • Conduct production testing in support of prototype and early low volume builds.
  • Provide technical expertise to the Commissioning test team at manufacturing sites.
  • Manage the overall test capacity on individual manufacturing sites, ensuring minimal capital expenditure whilst maintaining sufficient capacity to achieve the production demand schedule and still having the flexibility to respond to production uplifts.
  • Maintain a master test demand schedule, aligned with production plans; to ensure that test resource is available to meet my clients product roadmap.
  • Collate and analyse test data from all manufacturing sites to identify potential failure trends and areas for improvement both in the available test solutions and in future product designs.
  • Identify areas for reducing the capital cost of providing test solutions.
  • Provide leadership to the manufacturing test team and promote a positive culture that establishes the team as an integral part of the business

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.