Saturday 3 March 2012

Calibration Engineer - City of London - £35k - 45k per year + �Salary Neg + excellent benefits (BST-106375)

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Calibration Engineer
City of London, Greater London, England
£35k - 45k per year + ?Salary Neg + excellent benefits

A World leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of diesel fuel injection equipment are now looking for a Calibration Engineer to work on a permanent or contract basis.


Division DDS / Powertrain Systems

Reporting to HD Systems Manager (UK)


The Calibration Engineer will be a part of the engineering team and be responsible for engine calibration development to achieve new levels of emissions legislation, fuel economy targets and application requirements.
The Calibration Engineer s activities will be drawn from, but not limited to, the following:

Writing and execute test programmes to confirm and calibrate fuel injection equipment and engine management systems to be suitable for meeting emissions legislation.

Test bed and machine engine calibration activities to deliver correct air / fuel and hence meet emissions legislation.

Systematic calibration of ECU parameters through efficient and effective test programmes for varying FIE/engine/vehicle features.

Managing the delivery of calibration sets to customer.

Developing testing and sign-off procedures to facilitate the continual improvement of departmental effectiveness.

The successful applicant will be educated to a minimum of degree level with an understanding of cutting edge engine operations specialising in diesel fuel injection equipment specialising in the heavy duty environment.

Ideally engine and vehicle calibration experience of electronically controlled FIE systems.



Areas of calibration experience will include:

Fuel path calibration (Rig and engine based)

Model based torque coordination

Air Path

Speed governor

Drivability and performance

Transient emissions optimisation


Experience with calibration processes and tool-chains such as ATI Vision, ETAS Inca, AVL Cameo, Concerto and Puma would be desirable.

Working appreciation of embedded control techniques including being able to follow Matlab Simulink diagrams.

Proven coaching, mentoring and problem solving skills.

Must have experience of presenting with excellent communication skills and a good business understanding

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 Project Engineer - South Yorkshire - £30k - 35k per year (JDW-105269)

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Electrical Project Engineer
South Yorkshire, England
£30k - 35k per year

My client part of an International Group, with a very strong engineering reputation globally, they have achieved a record order book in the previous year, and projections for the same and higher for 2012
-Offer comprehensive design and manufacturing facilities
-Specialise in the bespoke project and manufacture of large heavy plant for various industry sectors, including Power Generation, Nuclear and Utilities

Main Duties
-Will be responsible for running the Electrical aspects of various Turnkey Projects from the initial Design work through to on site commissioning.
-Project Management of Electrical Engineering and controls projects from tendering through to commissioning
-To design and program PLC / SCADA systems for various industries
-Prepare Tenders and Estimates
-Design Electrical distribution and motor control systems
-On site commissioning both in the UK and Worldwide
-Will be working on complex and bespoke projects across a variety of industry sectors

Key skills and experience
- Candidates should be educated to degree level in Electrical Engineering or Control Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
-The above should be supported with industry experience of working on complex Engineering Projects
-A knowledge and understanding of AC/DC drive systems and/ or Hydraulic systems is 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.

Friday 2 March 2012

BIW Closures Principal Engineer - Coventry (RGR-106130)

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BIW Closures 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 a BIW Closures Engineer to join the team as a member of permanent staff or as a hourly paid Consultant. This role based in Coventry commutable from Birmingham, Warwick, Leicester, Gaydon, Milton Keynes, Leamington, Northampton.
In this Principal Engineer role you will lead the development of BIW for a new vehicle variant from clay model feasibility to Concept release. Main aspects of the role will include:

  • Leading the concept layout for bonnet, side doors and tailgate, material selection, packaging and exterior surface development, DFMEA`s and DVP`s.
  • Manage cross-functional design reviews to solve critical project issues.
  • Delivery will be achieved by leading a multi-functional team that will include staff, contractors and supplier resource.
  • Interface with the customer to ensure the project milestones and gateways are met and delivered.
  • Generate internal project timing and resource plans.
  • Initial project is UK based for a significant period.
    Candidate details:
  • Degree, HND or HNC Engineering qualification.
  • Ideally possessing more than 10 years Auto industry experience in BIW, leading teams of Engineers.
  • Capable of managing complex projects and providing leadership to a project team of significant size.

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 - Market Quality Engineer - Swindon (RGR-105763)

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Chassis - Market Quality Engineer
Swindon, Wiltshire, England

One of the most successful vehicle manufacturers in the UK now has an opportunity for an experienced Automotive Chassis Engineer with good experience of product design. Based in Swindon, commutable from Reading, Bristol, Bath, Oxford, Cheltenham.
The Design Quality department is based at Swindon and their main role is to support RandD in Japan and America to make Quick recovery and prevent reoccurrence of Quality concerns. You will manage quality concerns related to design and specification and will carry out complex technical investigations and deploy countermeasure actions that improve vehicle, reduce warranty cost and improve customer satisfaction. The main elements of the role will include:

  • Testing - experienced in data acquisition using Dewtron or V Box for example
  • Use in-house systems to collect market data and incident parts
  • Travel to incident vehicles, operational environment and actual customer concerns
  • Liaison with Designers, Service, Production and our customers
  • Take a hand on approach to locally reproducing concerns and analysing defective parts
  • Preparing reports and presentation problem status and future planned activities to senior managers internally and externally
  • Lead, manage cross functional teams to establish causes of major Quality issues
  • The role will require frequent travel to overseas and on occasions at short notice
    Candidate requirements:
  • An Engineering Degree
  • Demonstrable problem solving skills in Chassis Brakes / Suspension / Wheels / Tyres
  • Excellent PC skills - particularly Excel and PowerPoint
  • Be proactive and demonstrate a high level of self motivation to deliver
  • Catia v5 2D/3D skills are 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.

Automotive Electrical Design Engineer - Swindon (RGR-105762)

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Automotive Electrical Design Engineer
Swindon, Wiltshire, England

One of the most successful vehicle manufacturers in the UK now has an opportunity for an experienced Automotive Electrical Engineer with good experience of product design. Based in Swindon, commutable from Reading, Bristol, Bath, Oxford, Cheltenham.
To provide technical capability for development, production and quality of automotive parts/systems, supporting the Electrical Engineering Dept. The role will involve model development, working on special editions up to future full model derivatives. Activities and responsibilities will include:

  • Modification of global part design for local manufacture
  • Value Engineering and Cost Down idea generation and implementation
  • Vehicle and parts teardown and benchmarking analysis
  • Research into latest technology and applications
  • Design and development of Electrical parts including Electrical distribution, Lighting, ICE, Navigation, Security systems, Telematics and Connectivity
  • Cost, weight and technical feasibility analysis
  • Drawing creation, modification, check and release
  • Localised parts development and maturation for Honda Factories in UK and Turkey
  • Competitor parts analysis
  • Confirmation of SPEC test reports and analysis of HRE internal test results
  • Market Quality concern investigation and countermeasure instigation
  • Monitor and research, industry trends of new Electrical and IT technology
  • Occasional travel overseas will be required
    Candidate requirements:
  • Ability to direct and oversee Electrical system and part development
  • Wiring harness and control unit experience would be especially useful
  • Research skills with the ability to report information relating to Electrical
  • Be proactive and demonstrate high level of self motivation to deliver results
  • An adept communicator, be able to build good relationships across all cultures both internally and externally
  • CAD experience (CATIA V5 usage) is preferable
  • Previous automotive OEM or Tier-1 experience is desirable but not essential
  • Competence in Japanese or a European language is 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 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.

Powertrain Thermal Systems Integration Engineer - Coventry (RGR-102304)

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Powertrain Thermal Systems Integration Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Based on a very attractive university campus, this centre of excellence for the development of electric vehicles offers tremendous opportunities for career development. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working in a multi-cultural environment in the UK and other locations world wide on a regular basis. This role will appeal to candidates located in Coventry, Leamington, Crewe, London, Birmingham, Warwick, Milton Keynes.

As an Integration Engineer you will be working on vehicle programmes in the area of Powertrain Thermal systems development (cooling, intake and exhaust). The job includes the following responsibilities:

  • Support the programme design team in the system specification definition for the powertrain thermal systems
  • Supervise cooling system flow and thermal analysis using appropriate CAE tools such as KULI or Radtherm in order to aid in the design of the cooling systems and heat management components
  • Develop and manage vehicle targets, DVP and programme status documents
  • Conduct testing in environmental test facilities and on development hot climate trips; this will include management of vehicle instrumentation and data acquisition as well as processing, analysing and reporting of test data.
    Candidates will need to be Degree, HND or HNC qualified, able to demonstrate strong numeracy and literacy skills and have significant experience in Powertrain Thermal systems development. Applications from more junior Engineers with relevant experience seeking a career development opportunity are also welcome.

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.

Thermal Systems - Senior Engineer - Nuneaton - £30k - 40k per year + Salary 32K to 45K dependent upon experience, + excellent benefits (RGR-105840)

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Thermal Systems - Senior Engineer
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
£30k - 40k per year + Salary 32K to 45K dependent upon experience, + excellent benefits

We re an innovative company focused on creating the future of advanced vehicle and systems technology. Our customer focused, fully integrated approach and industry experience, together with our facilities, give us the pioneering edge to deliver ground breaking, market solutions. Based in Warwickshire, commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Northampton, Crewe, Leicester, Northampton, Milton Keynes.

Reporting to the Dept Manager, Fluids Engineering the main purpose of the job is to be the central engineering lead in highly varied vehicle thermal management project activities.

Key functions of the job will include.

  • Working in the Fluids Department thermal engineering team, conducting confidential customer project work in the general fields of climate control, powertrain cooling. and underbonnet thermal management
  • Conducting and overseeing test and development work at component, sub-system and whole-vehicle levels in the Thermofluids Laboratory and Climatic Wind Tunnels, and possibly in-territory . This could include work on passenger car, commercial vehicle, off road and military projects, and may also involve application of 1D simulation techniques.
  • Working to strict timescale and budget constraints including close interaction with customer engineers and managers.
  • Providing engineering direction and consultancy, including design recommendations, and also providing aero-thermal input to wider MIRA vehicle engineering programmes.
  • Data analysis and preparing technical reports.
    Candidate requirements.
  • A good Degree, minimum 2.1
  • Typically a minimum 5 years in automotive thermal management, including organising and running facility and in-territory climatic development work
  • Good understanding of HVAC, climate control, powertrain cooling and vehicle thermal management systems, and their interactions
  • Knowledge of EV/HEV thermal management architectures and challenges
  • Experience with 1D thermal simulation tools such as Flowmaster, Kuli or Amesim would be an advantage
  • Be capable of delivering a high standard of technical support backed up by solid report-writing skills. This will include provision of consultancy and advice to a wide range of customers
  • Be a confident engineer with an ability to understand the needs of the customer, and to work independently as required
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to integrate seamlessly into a team working environment

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

Electric Vehicles Current Engineering Model Leader - West Midlands (RGR-105697)

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Electric Vehicles Current Engineering Model Leader
West Midlands, England

Based in Coventry this Centre of Excellence for the development and manufacture of Electric Vehicles has ambitious growth plans. Backed by its parent company, India`s most successful passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturer, it is introducing new vehicles into its recently established state of the art manufacturing facilities. This has created a new opportunity for an experienced Engineer to join its Current Model Engineering Team in a management position. On offer is an excellent salary, car allowance, 5% pension contribution, private health care, life insurance, income protection and help with relocation if required. This role will appeal to an Electrical / Electronic Engineer or one with a broad engineering background and exposure to Electrical / Electronics.

Acting as the interface between Engineering Development and Manufacturing; aspects of the role will include:

  • Interpreting and diagnosing customer originated faults and develop remedial action as appropriate.
  • Reduce progressively exposure to warranty claims.
  • Provide Engineering input to Manufacturing quality improvement.
  • Work with suppliers to ensure quality problems are investigated and countermeasures implemented.
  • Provide technical review of any changes requested by suppliers or Engineering to ensure there is no impact on system robustness.
  • Issue engineering releases to solve concerns and approve the consequential parts introduction.
  • Liaise with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure new or modified product content is integrated seamlessly into the production environment.
  • Use problem resolution / quality methodologies such as 8D analysis, FMEA, DVP.
    Candidate requirements:
  • Degree or similar qualified, HNC / HND.
  • Strong numeracy and literacy.
  • Possess significant Automotive industry experience.
  • Understand and have an appreciation of vehicle system integration, particularly CAN.
  • Extensive experience of development and validation of automotive ECUs. Hybrid or Electric Vehicle experience would be an advantage.
  • Able to demonstrate a highly systematic approach to problem resolution with good influencing 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.

Resident Integration Principal Engineer - India - £40k - 60k per year + Excellent salary & benefits with all living expenses covered in India (RGR-103476)

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Resident Integration Principal Engineer
India
£40k - 60k per year + Excellent salary & benefits with all living expenses covered in India

Based on a very attractive University campus in Coventry, this Centre of Excellence for Vehicle and Powertrain development has gained an excellent reputation for innovative design and product delivery. Established in 2005, it has ambitious plans for further, steady growth and this has created many new opportunities for talented Engineers to join the team.

Working on behalf of the UK Centre, offering Engineering leadership and expertise, this role is based 80% of the time in India, other periods will be in the UK at the Coventry Centre. Whilst in India all living expenses will be covered offering a marvellous opportunity to experience this wonderful country. The initial focus will be to provide CAD and Engineering guidance to a small team of Indian Engineers on Lighting projects for commercial vehicle programmes. Whilst it would be great for candidates to have a Vehicle Lighting background, Engineers from any industry where you will have worked on complex mechanical products such as White or Yellow goods, Aerospace or General Engineering will also be considered.

Candidates will need to have a Degree or similar qualification and if not from a Vehicle Lighting Engineering background, the desire to learn about a new product group. Although not a hands-on CAD role, you will need to be competent in Catia V5 with knowledge of plastic injection moulded component design and manufacturing techniques. Must be a team player, self starter, confident and have a good record of leading teams of Engineers. It`s unlikely that candidates with less than 6 years industry experience will have sufficient depth to succeed in this exciting and challenging role. Important note; candidates must have authority to work in the UK without sponsorsip.

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.

Safety CAE Principal Engineer - Coventry (RGR-105180)

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Safety CAE 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 growth has created an opportunity for a Safety CAE Principal Engineer to join the team. This role is based in Coventry commutable from Birmingham, Warwick, Leicester, Gaydon, Milton Keynes, Leamington, Northampton, may also interest candidates in the Crewe area. Ideally being offered as a permanent staff job, will also consider hourly contract.
As the Safety CAE Principal Engineer working on vehicle programmes within the structural and safety CAE team, the job will include the following responsibilities:

  • Leadership of the safety CAE competency on vehicle projects
  • Support all aspects of pre and post processing of LS-Dyna high speed load cases
  • Project management of programmes, adopting a disciplined and methodical approach to their work
  • Work across other CAE functions and code domains to gain a whole vehicle appreciation
  • Primarily UK based, there will be the need to spend approximately one week in 12 overseas at the parent company
  • Occasional travel to test facilities, suppliers and other world-wide locations will also be necessary on an adhoc basis
    Candidate requirements:
  • Degree or similar qualification
  • Strong numeracy and literacy
  • A minimum of 5 years automotive industry experience
  • Have evidence of achieving results through effective leadership of a team, being able to translate the business plan into individual objectives for staff
  • A minimum of 5 years applied experience with LS-Dyna,, or similar, used for crash analysis
  • Secondary competency in Durability and NVH analysis would be an advantage
  • Have the ability to overcome cultural barriers

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.

Lead Systems Engineer Hybrid & Electric Vehicles - Coventry (RGR-104726)

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Lead Systems Engineer Hybrid & Electric Vehicles
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Here is a great chance for an ambitious Systems Engineer to join Europe s largest independent supplier of lithium-ion battery systems. The development of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles has created a tremendous demand for its products and expertise from UK and mainland Europe Car manufacturers. Based in Coventry, commutable from Birmingham, Leicester, Milton Keynes, Leamington Spa.

This role will appeal to an Engineer who is hands-on, practical and with a proven background within Systems Engineering with experience in requirements capture in the delivery of hybrid vehicle systems or electromagnetic products for automotive customers. The main tasks will include the delivery of lithium-ion battery technologies into electric and hybrid vehicles for OEMs.

The role has responsibility for the commissioning of complex electrical systems. Developing commissioning test documents and ensuring vehicles and rigs are delivered according to project timing. Support with fault finding electrical issues on fleet vehicles. Liaising with OEM customer Hybrid Controls Team to determine systems requirements. Producing systems architecture and functional specifications. Identifying performance targets. Liaising with OEM Electrical Distribution Systems Team in developing harness requirements. Liaising with OEM Hybrid Controls Team to determine controls interfaces and developing signal database files to support. Some travel in the UK and Mainland Europe will be necessary.

In terms of the person specification, personality attributes are very important. Clear thinking, inclusive and cohesive work style. Creative problem solver, customer focused and forward thinking. Technically, must have knowledge of engineering tools and systems engineering methodology. Capable of reading and administering CAN database files (Vector DBC format). Degree qualified with experience in vehicle integration with a knowledge of diagnostics standards and Software Down Load concept. Experience in developing electrical test plans to support commissioning of prototype vehicles and rigs, experience in fault finding electrical issues in an automotive environment.

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

Advanced Engineering - Senior Engineer - West Midlands - £20k - 35k per year + Dependent upon experience and qualifications (RGR-104756)

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Advanced Engineering - Senior Engineer
West Midlands, England
£20k - 35k per year + Dependent upon experience and qualifications

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 growth has created an opportunity for an Engineer to join its Advanced Engineering Group, probably taking on more responsibility at an early stage in their career. Based in Coventry, this location is commutable from Birmingham, Leicester, Leamington, Milton Keynes, Northampton.

In this role you will have the opportunity to work as a design / development Engineer on cutting edge hybrid and EV technologies including fuel cells and regenerative braking. You will develop technologies to the point of implementation readiness and then support commercial introduction. This will involve design studies, supporting test work, data acquisition and analysis. Good project planning and management skills will be needed together with the ability to research and understand any legislative issues. You will also be working with tier 1 suppliers for part supply and test services.

The role will be attractive to hands-on, practical Engineers, early in their career who are seeking more responsibility and technical challenge. Ideally Masters Degree qualified, candidates with a minimum of a 2.1 Honours Degree will also be considered. A background in Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, Electrical / Electronics or Physics will be most suited to this role. Proficiency in a CAD package such as Catia will be necessary. Candidates must be bright, energetic, enthusiastic, quick learners and keen to take on new challenges. Must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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.

Driveline NVH Engineer - Acoustics - Crewe (RGR-104476)

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Driveline NVH Engineer - Acoustics
Crewe, Cheshire, England

This is a great opportunity to work for a major manufacturer of prestigious vehicles committed to engineering excellence with strong investment backing from a major global automotive group. We are looking to recruit an NVH specialist from an automotive background with a thorough understanding of parts design, to influence and support our future cars and the product development process. Demonstrating real passion and enthusiasm for NVH and our cars, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering their area of specialism. Graduates with a relevant final year NVH / Acoustics project and 1 to 2 years industry experience will also be considered.

  • Responsible for Driveline NVH attribute development to deliver project whole vehicle acoustic attribute performance (Transmission, driveshafts, axles and their mountings)
  • Provide NVH knowledge and direction in the design and development of component, system and whole vehicle acoustic specifications to ensure achievement of product acoustic targets
  • Provide objective measurement/analysis and subjective assessment of whole vehicle performance
  • Provide technical leadership in acoustic concern investigation and resolution
  • Generation and implementation of development plans to deliver project requirements
  • Definition of whole vehicle acoustic attribute performance targets derived from subjective assessment and objective measurement
  • Concept guidance at design and package reviews
  • Defining, planning, organising, monitoring and managing own work to meet project objectives for approval by Senior Engineer / Functional Manager
  • Leadership and management of acoustic testing (internal and external) to deliver project and technical development requirements
  • Measurement and analysis of noise and vibration data to identify root cause
    Candidate requirements
  • A Degree or equivalent qualification, in a relevant engineering or science discipline is preferred
  • Equivalent industry experience will be considered
  • Previous Automotive experience is highly preferred.
  • Previous experience in noise and vibration test, measurement and analysis techniques especially in driveline area.
  • Graduates with a relevant final year project and work experience.
  • German language capability would be advantageous to support test requirements at German proving grounds

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.

Electric Vehicles Senior Systems Integration Engineer - Coventry - £40k - 50k per year + Excellent salary and benefits (RGR-104629)

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Electric Vehicles Senior Systems Integration Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£40k - 50k per year + Excellent salary and benefits

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 growth has created an opportunity for a Electrical and Electronics Systems Integration Engineer to work on new EV projects. This role based in Coventry commutable from Birmingham, Warwick, Leicester, Gaydon, Milton Keynes, Leamington, Northampton, may also interest candidates in the Crewe area.
Main Tasks of the Job

  • Derivation of vehicle system diagnostics strategies to implement the requirements from the system safety case as well as requirements from service and manufacturing.
  • Validation of vehicle and systems diagnostic functions.
  • Perform in-vehicle testing with respect to fault insertion and practical pin FMEA.
  • Interface with manufacturing for electrical build support issues. HV, LV and CAN.
  • Based in Coventry there will also be the opportunity to travel overseas to the parent company location on an occasional basis not exceeding 10% of working time.
    Candidate requirements.
  • Degree or similar qualification and a minimum of 5 years Automotive industry experience.
  • Have an understanding and appreciation of vehicle networking, particularly CAN. Including CANAlyzer, CANoe, INCA and other standard tools.
  • Extensive experience of the development and validation of automotive ECU`s, Hybrid or EV experience would be an advantage.
  • Knowledge and experience in developing electric motors and their controllers.
  • Able to generate, manage and execute component delivery plans and be responsible for all aspects of documentation delivery.

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.

Project Manager - Worcestershire - Negotiable and benefits (JPR-105304)

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Project Manager
Worcestershire, England
Negotiable and benefits

Roxel manufacture a range of unique products and assemblies for the international defence market place. A new position has arisen for a permanent Project Manager. It could also be called Programme Manager or Senior Project Engineer.
You will manage development projects as regards cost and timescale and will liaise internally and with the customer. You will have the opportunity to travel in the UK and possibly abroad.
The programmes are of small to medium batch manufacture.
Likely degree qualified you will have relevant projects experience
in an aerospace, defence or closely allied industry. Experience of project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera would be useful as would risk mitigation experience. You will be a UK national, or an EU national who has lived in the UK for at least 3 years. Experience will ideally be on whole projects and also projects of a changing or dynamic nature.

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.

Cleanroom and Packaging Team Leader - Borehamwood - £35k per year (RHN/106338)

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Cleanroom and Packaging Team Leader
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England
£35k per year

KEY TASKS:

Organisational
  • Support Management in the smooth & effective running of the manufacturing facility.
  • Maintain all ancillary actives as required by the Quality Procedures. 
  • Achievement of KPI targets for, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Versatility
  • Promotes a “Visual Management” method of communication with the Team and others
  • Communicates by “exception” risk and/or concerns in time to allow recovery action planning
  • Ensures all company procedures are adhered to
  • Ensure compliance with all standard operating procedures and work instructions
  • Deals with constraints or secures support/assistance of the Operations Management
  • Pull production from internal sections in order to be a “good supplier” to “internal customers” 
  • Tasks maintenance to ensure plant/equip is maintained/serviced in line with requirements.
  • Promote high level of housekeeping throughout manufacturing environment to 5S standard.
  • Control & supervision of overtime working by prior agreement with the Operations Management
  • Small tool and Consumable purchases within control limits set and annual the budget
  • Ensures tools and technique are developed to “best practice” working with Prod. Engineers
  • Handle, store and dispose of all cleaning and other chemicals as controlled by the COSHH regulations.
  • To ensure that all clean room monitoring is carried to maintain clean room compliance
  • To ensure that minimum stock levels of all materials required for the effective operation of all ancillary activities are maintained.
  • Liaise with Designers to ensure “design for manufacture” requirements are practiced 
  • Familiar with lean principles & tools such as 5S, process mapping etc
  • Perform other production activities as and when required
Man Management
  • Monitor, control and authorisation of attendance, holidays, sickness and absence
  • Daily team briefs, weekly team meetings
  • Effective change over shift meetings and written communication logs
  • Responsible for ensuring operators are trained & training requests are actioned
  • Versatility skills matrix's are updated at least monthly
  • Participates and supports continuous improvement teams and other working groups
  • Carries out timely Probationary, Performance and Appraisal reviews
  • Conducting disciplinary meeting to written warning stage with HR support
  • Return to work and counselling interviews
  • Performance capability and conduct reviews are carried out
  • Identify manning requirements within budget and fluctuations in customer requirements
  • Carries out interviews to support recruitment process
Quality
  • Understands and fully complies with quality and business procedures
  • Makes suggestions and recommendations to improve QCD, H&S
  • Fully supports and complies with the Calibration procedure
  • Ensure clear identification of scrap & reject materials and follows the company procedure
  • Assist in development of operating procedures for Quality & Regulatory Authority systems
  • Ensure compliance with all standard operating procedures and work instructions

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Qualifications or Functional Experience

  • A minimum of 5 years processing & packing experience, gained within a cleanroom environment.
  • Ideally NVQ level 3 qualified with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role

System or Knowledge

  • Able to work with IT systems and possess a reasonable level of PC literacy.
  • Experience of working in a Quality Environment
  • Experience of working with Lean tools such as 5S, Standard work, OEE etc

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

Engineering Buyer - South Yorkshire - £25k - 33k per year (JDW-105268)

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Engineering Buyer
South Yorkshire, England
£25k - 33k per year


My client part of an International Group, with a very strong engineering reputation globally, they have achieved a record order book in the previous year, and projections an improvement this year
-Offer comprehensive design and manufacturing facilities
-Specialise in the bespoke project and manufacture of large heavy plant for various industry sectors, including Power Generation, Nuclear and Utilities

Main Duties
-Responsible for competitively sourcing a wide range or good and products
-Will be responsible for raw materials, engineering equipment and consumables
-Should have experience of working in a specialist engineering environment
-Contribute to the performance of the Purchasing department
-Expected to work on number of projects at any time due to the amount and scope of Projects ongoing
-Will be expected to react to and plan for the needs of a very busy engineering department working on a variety to Turnkey Projects


Key skills and experience
-Candidates should have experience of working in Buying/ Purchasing role within an Engineering or Manufacturing company
-Ideally candidates would have an Engineering background or strong understand
-Purchasing qualification preferred but not essential
-Experience of working on special Projects or Turnkey systems 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.

Senior Engineer - Power Electronics - West Midlands (PKT-105453)

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Senior Engineer - Power Electronics
West Midlands, England

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

This role is based in the West Midlands, close to the M40 and is commutable from Birmingham, Rugby, Coventry, Warwick and Nuneaton, and has occasional travel.
You will be writing specifications for new power electronic components, sending them out to suppliers, managing problem solving, ensuring that the products are fit for purpose.

The role is more coordination, rather than design, very supplier focused and with a good technical background and understanding of in depth power electronics, this would suit someone who has previously been in a design role and is looking for a new challenge.

There will be a requirement to travel to India, but no more than 10% of the time.
You will ideally have:
*Heavy power experience, HV suitable for application on Electric Vehicles (3000V).
*Knowledge of EV chargers, EV Motor control units, PDUs (Power Distribution Units)

Relevantly qualified and with at least three years experience with in an industry such as rail, aerospace, automotive or power.

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 Power Supply and Energy Storage Engineer - Coventry (PKT-104984)

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Principal Power Supply and Energy Storage Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England

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

This role is based in the West Midlands, close to the M40 and is commutable from Birmingham, Rugby, Coventry, Warwick and Nuneaton, and has occasional travel.
You will provide technical support for power supply and energy storage across all projects. You will provide battery lead expertise for the hybrid / electric vehicle project. You will define technical requirements for all aspects of power supply and energy storage.

You will liaise with production suppliers for production design and implementation of new hardware, including acting as interface between production suppliers and engineering consultancies.

We are seeking an individual with strong technical capability and knowledge in electrical or electro-mechanical engineering to work on the development and delivery of the high voltage traction battery.

Degree qualified or similar qualification, with a technical knowledge and expertise in electrical and / or electro-mechanical design and development. Knowledge of the automotive industry is ideal, 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.

EDS E3D Packaging Engineer - Coventry - £25k - 40k per year + Attractive salary and benefits (PKT-104986)

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EDS E3D Packaging Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£25k - 40k per year + Attractive salary and benefits

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

This role is based in the West Midlands, close to the M40 and is commutable from Birmingham, Rugby, Coventry, Warwick and Nuneaton, and has occasional travel.

You will lead electrical packaging activities, primarily Wire Harness (E3D) and ensure adherence to technical requirements for all aspects of electrical packaging on assigned project.

You will support the development of company EDS standards and procedures as well as the management and training of electrical packaging staff in India as required.
Degree qualified or similar with minimum 2-3 years experience on Catia V5. Ideally with E3D experience.

This role will require you to spend 1 week in 4 in India. This could eventually move to 1 week in 6.

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 Electronics Component Engineer - Coventry (PKT-105010)

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Body Electronics Component Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England

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

This role is based in the West Midlands, close to the M40 and is commutable from Birmingham, Rugby, Coventry, Warwick and Nuneaton, and has occasional travel.
You will act as technical lead for body electronics / infotainment and for system architecture designs. You will have the ability to manage requirements and to use StateFlow to implement design from those requirements.

You will be able to specify component functionality and to write RFQs, plus ability to review RFQ submissions and make proposals for component selection against technical and commercial criteria.
Degree qualified in Electronics Engineering with good communication skills, ability to manage suppliers and strong organisation skills.

Ideally, you will have an electronics design or development background with an ability to undertake some programming.

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

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.

Production Manager - Warwickshire - £45k circa + benefits (GW-106422)

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Production Manager
Warwickshire, England
£45k circa + benefits

Manufacture top end sports vehicles and saloons with a tradition and World Wide reputation for quality and luxury.
Manage a team of operators and team leaders involved in the manufacturing operations and reporting to the General Manager. Ideal candidates should have automotive industry experience and excellent people management skills. Must have a background in lean and be able to implement change.
To manage a team of operators and team leaders involved in the vehicle manufacturing processes. Will be good people managers and come from an automotive background.

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 Agricultural Machinery - Herefordshire (RB-105359)

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Design Engineer Agricultural Machinery
Herefordshire, England

Our Client is a leading manufacturer of specialist spraying equipment for a wide range of applications worldwide. They currently export 90% of products produced at two sites in the UK. To support the continueed success the company are looking to recruit a Design Engineer preferably with experience of agricultural machinery.
The successful applicant will be responsible for

* Creation of new product designs from concept stage
* Development and testing of prototypes possibly overseas
* Specification and sourcing of materials and components
* Preparation of technical drawings for manufacturing
* Transfer of designs through to production stage
* Preparation of technical manuals and documents
* Compliance of products to international standards
* Preparation of technical files to support CE compliance
* Working as part of a design team
Ideally the successful applicant will be a degree level graduate in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical Engineering)

Skills and experience required include:-

* Agricultural Engineering background
* In depth knowledge of 3D CAD Design preferably Solidworks
* Should be competent in use of MS Word, Excel and Power point.
* Knowledge of manufacturing process, fabrication and techniques
* Experience of fabrication and hydraulics
* Experience in electronics and electrical engineering an advantage
* Competent communicator with good interpersonal 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.

Design Engineer - Birmingham (RB-103252)

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Design Engineer
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

A global manufacturer of all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and hybrid vehicles our client is looking for a Design Engineer. To be based in the west midlands supporting programmes for Europe.
Responsible for leading the design process of components from concept to production in order to achieve the product objectives within a specified time.
You will have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, with related design experience in an O.E. Environment along with having experience of a 3D CAD package. Knowledge of Engine, Base Engine and Transmission Design and component specification.

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 - Dudley (RB-104901)

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Design Engineer
Dudley, West Midlands, England

One of the UK`s foremost and innovative suppliers of domestic products, with an unrivalled reputation for quality products and outstanding service, require a Design Engineer.
To design new products from concept through to volume manufacturing in accordance with agreed specifications and product plans. To ensure new products are delivered successfully, on time and within budget. To continually improve the design of existing products leading to benefits of cost reduction, design for manufacture and improved quality.

New product introduction and improving existing products are key to the continuing financial success of the company, and customer reputation of excellent product quality and customer service.
Utilising 2D and 3D design techniques using Solid Edge/Solid Works. Experience of Plastic Moulded components Castings and knowledge of tooling,rapid prototyping and assembly processes.

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

Manufacturing/Production Engineer - CNC Machining Centres - Wednesbury - + relocation (KH-104954)

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Manufacturing/Production Engineer - CNC Machining Centres
Wednesbury, West Midlands, England
+ relocation

A successful and expanding automotive tier 1 supplier of chassis systems based North Birmingham is growing its technical capability and winning major new business.

They are now seeking to recruit an additional permanent (or will consider contract) Production/ Manufacturing Engineers that has extensive experience in 5 axis and 4 axis machining centres. A technical specialist is required for this role.

You will be responsible for

- maximising efficiency of current 4 and 5 axis machining centres
- specifying new machining centres and commissioning such
- defining process flows and cycles, tooling, fixtures, visual aids, process FMEA.
- programming Siemens controls (training will be given)

You will already have experience in a similar role within the automotive industry or perhaps be a specialist for a machine tool company, and be interested in joining a large blue chip organisation.

Role Requirements

* Excellent metal cutting expertise on CNC machining centres
* Good cutting tool expertise
* Good Fixturing and Clamping experience
* programming experience and able to cross train on Siemens controls systems
* Good gauging experience
* Has worked on PFMEAs
* Has produced process documentation
* Prepared to be Hands On (Not a desk engineer)

Desirable Attributes:

* Some assembly experience
* Good communication/project experience
* Ability to also lead small projects and/or work unsupervised to a
standard project management process

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.

CAE Engineer - dyna - Wolverhampton - £30 - 40 per hour (KH-105994)

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CAE Engineer - dyna
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
£30 - 40 per hour

Our client is a global first tier automotive organisation that operates from multiple sites on a worldwide basis. This is an opportunity to join this successful business working at their engineering centre in Wolverhampton. Due to continued expansion and their plan to develop a new product development centre of excellence, they are looking for an experienced contract CAE Engineer.
The role will play an important part in the development of future products. In particular your role will be to use a range of simulation tools such as LS-DYNA, DYNA-Form and DYNA crash to simul;ate bumper deflection. An appreciation of ABAQUS would also be useful

Crash analysis and automotive body structures experience will be essential.
A degree qualification in mechanical engineering or design engineering is required, with significant hands on crash analysis gained within the automotive industry.

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

Design Engineer - Cheshire (RB-105564)

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Design Engineer
Cheshire, England

Part of a major global aerospace group engineering mechanical aerospace systems, there is an interesting new opportunity for a permanent Design Engineer. This opportunity is in commutable range of Liverpool , Manchester, Warrington and Runcorn.
The Design Engineer is a functional role within the design department involved in conceptual and detail design of aircraft undercarriages. Responsible to the Chief Designer the role will specifically involve:
* Conceptual design and feasibility
* Detailed design
* Qualification and manufacturing test equipment
* Design documentation
Degree (2:1) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with a minimum 1 full product life-cycle in mechanical engineering role (ideally in aerospace industry).

Strong working knowledge of:
* GDandT principles
* Structural systems and engineering
* Hydraulic systems and engineering

Experience with:
* Fatigue analysis, structural analysis, component sizing, FEA (structural and hydraulic), corrosion protection methods, metallisation processes, basic metallurgy knowledge and application to materials selection, forgings.
* NPD tools and methods: requirements engineering, stage-gate process, root-cause analysis, DfX methods, statistical analysis techniques (and Minitab)
* National and International aircraft design and testing standards

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.

Aftermarket Sales/Account Manager - Bedfordshire (RB-101573)

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Aftermarket Sales/Account Manager
Bedfordshire, England

Our client is a world leading manufacturer of aerospace products for commercial passenger aircraft and business jets, reconfiguration and certification services, including the conversion of passenger aircraft to freighter use. A new opportunity has arisen for an Aftermarket Sales/Account Manager
The Aftermarket Sales/Account Manager will have complete ownership and accountability for assigned customer bases including:
* The development of individual account strategies to support bookings and sales goals.
* Identify decision makers and develop strong working relationships within the airlines to enable the creation of bookings opportunities.
* Formalize an annual customer visits/communication plan.
* Establish cross functional teams within engineering, supply chain, operations, finance and certification.
* Create bookings opportunities by understanding customer needs and proactively offering solutions.
* Monitor Accounts Receivables for all accounts.
* Monitor and report sales goals bookings actual versus forecast.
You will be qualified to preferably a degree level or equivalent ideally have engineering related sales experience.
The ability to demonstrate and understanding of technical issues and have a demonstrated business acumen and drive would be useful.
Strong numerical and verbal reasoning skills plus word processing and presentational skills are 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.

Project Engineer - Warwickshire (RB-103371)

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Project Engineer
Warwickshire, England

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 require aProject Engineer - to carry out vehicle dynamics development projects with respect to ride, handling and steering attributes.
Objective testing and data analysis to ISO and other standards,
Subjective assessment skills
Leading a vehicle dynamics attribute development team,
Technical development of ride, handling and steering attributes
Interpretation of test data and simulation output.
Customer Liaison
Project Management
Report writing
Customer enquiries and proposal writing
Degree qualified in automotive or mechanical engineering or equivalent.

A track record in automotive vehicle dynamics testing
Awareness/knowledge of vehicle dynamics simulation software
Working within emerging markets
Willingness to travel and work abroad.

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 Design Engineer - Leicestershire (RB-105309)

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Principal Design Engineer
Leicestershire, England

Our client acquires, develops and applies new ideas and improved components to support their customer s products. They also offer design, development, manufacture and software services and products to the aerospace, space, energy and transport industries.
Main Responsibilities will be:
Carry out assigned tasks on time, to the required quality and within budget
Liaise with other departments/groups to achieve project objectives
Component ownership and control of tasks including spend and identifying need for budget/contract revisions.
Direct contact with customers, partners and suppliers
Formal and informal presentations to internal and external customers
Writing reports and proposals
The ideal person will have a good mechanical or aerospace engineering degree as well as:-

Good understand and application of engineering principles and manufacturing techniques
Technical experience of :
- solid mechanics and dynamics
- metallic materials design and selection
- manufacturing environment and technology
- conceptual layout
- externals
- and rotating machinery

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.

Electrochemist - Rugby - £25k - 35k per year + Benefits (GCK-106435)

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Electrochemist
Rugby, Warwickshire, England
£25k - 35k per year + Benefits

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

They are looking to appoint a Electrochemist and we welcome applicants to apply who meet or surpass the requirements below: As an experienced Electrochemist you`ll support product development capability, perform chemical analysis and develop analytical methods.

  • Lead product development projects from concept through to production
  • Technical leadership within Electgro-plating RandD Projects
  • Develop concepts for lead-free electroplating
  • Perform Analysis ussing AAS and HPLC potentiastat
  • Transfer new technology into production Minimum degree qualified in a Chemistry related subject
    In-depth knowledge of electrochemistry and plating of metal alloys
    Process Development from concept
    Knowledge of electroplatibng technologies

    Excellent salary and 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.

Mathematical Algorithm Research, Technology & Develpmnt Engr - Southampton (RB-105634)

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Mathematical Algorithm Research, Technology & Develpmnt Engr
Southampton, Hampshire, England

Our client designs and manufactures aerostructures for both the civil and military aerospace markets. They are currently seeking a Research and Technology Engineer with experience in Mathematical Algorithms.
Mathematical algorithm Research, Technology and Development Engineer for decision support and advanced data analysis.
Research, design and develop mathematical algorithms for advanced data-analysis.
Work closely with the technical fellow and analytics applications team to develop core toolsets.
Experience or knowledge of mathematical modelling techniques pertaining to prediction, anomaly modelling, reasoning and optimisation (example probabilistic graphical modelling, statistics, or artificial intelligence)
Experience of MATLAB
Interdisciplinary communication to forge connections with diverse domain specialists
Understanding of sorting and optimisation algorithms
Appreciation of computational complexity theory
Strong OO experience, preferably .NET
Knowledge of design patterns

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 - Redditch (RB-105291)

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Quality Manager
Redditch, Worcestershire, England

A privately owned spring manufacturer is currently looking to recruit a Quality Manager to work in their Redditch Plant. They design, manufacture and supply springs, snap-rings, wire forms, clips, clamps, stampings, and a variety of sub-assemblies, into various industrial sectors also Tier 1 and 2 supplier to the automotive industry. The company is part of a large US Group.
An experienced Quality professional to manage and develop the effective and efficient running of the Quality System, Environmental System and the Quality Department.
DUTIES / RESPONIBILITIES:
Ensure customer quality requirements and procedures are met and adhered to.
Ensure the company adheres to its quality and environmental systems in line with the requirements of TS16949 and ISO 14001.
Provide support to engineering department, in particular, APQP and IMDS.
Responsible for delivering on time PPAP submissions. Utilise and ensure 8D s and internal NCR s are robust and prevent reoccurrence of issues.
Knowledge of design and production FMEA s essential.
Ensure that all production personnel and new starters receive adequate quality training in order to perform their duties in line with company policy and procedures.
Ensure a system is in place for calibration of quality inspection gauges, tools and machinery.
Facilitate corrective actions / continuous improvement initiatives to achieve company quality targets and quality departmental KPI s.
Deal directly with customer quality departments and use team based problem solving initiatives to resolve quality concerns / issues.
Develop, monitor and display metrics for internal / external parts per million and number of customer concerns.

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.

Component Engineer / Project Manager / PMST L405 - Banbury - £28 - 35 per hour + d.o.e (KH-105173)

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Component Engineer / Project Manager / PMST L405
Banbury, Oxfordshire, England
£28 - 35 per hour + d.o.e

A successful and expanding automotive consultancy and tier 1 supplier of chassis systems is seeking a component oriented PMST/Project Manager to manage the release, timing and delivery of chassis components. This is an ongoing contract.

An experienced Project Manager / Component Engineer from an automotive or allied sector is required to project manage the technical and commercial delivery of chassis components within the framework of the whole chassis system.

Please note, due to the nature of the project, unfortunately existing JLR workers cannot be considered.


Role Requirements:

- Good Engineering expertise either through education or experience ideally but not necessarily within automotive chassis sectors (braking, suspensions, steering, knuckles).
- Experience of working on component release within an OEM to achieve design and development technical and commercial milestones.
- Be able to compile timing plans, complete status reports
- An ideal candidate would be a Component Engineer with previous JLR systems experience.

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

Robot Programmer - Welding - Wednesbury - £35 - 39 per hour (KH-105127)

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Robot Programmer - Welding
Wednesbury, West Midlands, England
£35 - 39 per hour

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

They currently have an ongoing contract requirement for a specialist Robotic Programmer with experience of welding is required to improve the stability of an existing station as well as bring a new station on line.

The stations are ABB controlled MIGs (butt and fillet). You will programme for non-collision, clamping pressures, weld times, head movements, weld rod feed etc.

Note you will work in conjunction with the Welding Institute to improve the integrity of welds, but your expertise will be on the process control and programming.


Role Requirements:

- Experience of robotic control/programming for welding applications is essential (ideally ABB but will cross train)

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.

Database Administrator - Excel User - Gaydon - £11-14/hr PAYE (KH-105362)

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Database Administrator - Excel User
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£11-14/hr PAYE

A new ongoing contract opportunity has arisen for a database Administrator to work at JLR Gaydon for a supplier.

- Assist in the creation and maintenance of a large Excel database containing multiple records.
- Upkeep the database with relevant data; costs, activity, budgets
- Produce whatif reports, cubed data reports for management
- create and update formulae for status reports
- reconcile invoices against activity

Role Requirements:

- Excellent Excel skills (advanced or intermediate as a minimum)
- Accounting and numeracy skills
- Business and commercial acumen
- Full Driving licence

£11-14/hr PAYE (to 16Ltd)

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

Design Engineer - SAE - Bedfordshire (RB-105498)

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Design Engineer - SAE
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.
You will raise the appropriate documentation to support any design changes. This will include modifying existing and creating new drawings, models and assemblies using the Unigraphics / Nx5 3D software and Teamcenter. Generating Engineering Change Notes. Using accepted Industry and Company standards and working to agreed milestones within Project plans.
The creation of Service Bulletins.
Provide shop floor engineering support.
Liaison with Winston Salem facility on Seating Programmes
Experience of Electrical as well as Mechanical drawings / models and layouts would be desirable
Checking Documentation / Drawings prior to submission for approval
The suitable applicant will posses either an engineering degree or has been educated to HNC standard with the appropriate experience.

Knowledge / Experience

The suitable applicant will possess an engineering background in aircraft interior products preferably in a design office environment and be familiar with Unigraphics / Nx5 3D software packages.
Familiarity with Boeing and Airbus working practices would be an advantage
Familiarity with working in a Project Management environment 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.

Hard Modeller - 21167 - 24.50/hr Ltd Co. rate - Warwickshire (KH-104478)

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Hard Modeller - 21167 - 24.50/hr Ltd Co. rate
Warwickshire, England

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

We are recruiting for a Hard Modeller based in Warwickshire on an approximate 6-month contract.
As Hard Modeller, you must have time served in Modelmaking or Patternmaking or have considerable experience in the manufacture of Design properties including CDRM`s and Showcars.

In addition, you will have experience in Clay Modelling, Paint Preparation and NC Machining along with CAD awareness.
Applicants are required to have served an apprenticeship and have post experience in working Model creation.

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

Design Programmer Manager - 21083 - 24.60/hr Ltd Co. rate - Warwickshire (KH-104477)

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Design Programmer Manager - 21083 - 24.60/hr Ltd Co. rate
Warwickshire, England

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

We are recruiting for a Design Programmer Manager based in Warwickshire on a 6-month contract.
As Design Programmer Manager, you must have the following skills:
*Attribute management and cascade PALS target setting
* Benchmarking coordination
* Develop and realign programme activities within cycle prinicples
* Resource managament
* Timing development/management
* PC Skills including MS Project/Excel?PowerPoint/Word Presentation skills for all levels"
Applicants must be educated to a minimum of degree level.

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.

Data Modeller - 20544 - Warwickshire (KH-101395)

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Data Modeller - 20544
Warwickshire, England

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

A new contract opportunity has arisen for a Data Modeller in the Warwickshire area
The individual will use Catia V5 and Teamcenter and ideally have a vehicle engineering background in NC Programming as well as a knowledge of other CAD systems such as ALIAS and ICEM Surf.
The individual will require a broad knowledge of model manufacture and finish, including model making knowledge and composite tool design.

Experience with leading projects and liaising with various areas of model making specialism, e.g. Composites, Machining, Model Making and Rapid Prototype Tooling.

Previous experience of working on show cars and other design properties

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.

Creative Designer - 20999 - 24.08/hr Ltd Co rate - Warwickshire (KH-104475)

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Creative Designer - 20999 - 24.08/hr Ltd Co rate
Warwickshire, England

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

We are recruiting for a Creative Designer on a 6-month contract based in Warwickshire.
As Creative Designer, you have good 3D spatial evaluation experience and good aesthetic judgement. In addition, you need good colour vision/ expertise in developing innovative materials.


Skills Preferred:
Programme delivery Strategic and planning skills Alias 3D understanding
Applicants are required to have experience in a Automotive Design studio and preferably have worldwide design experience.

You must be have a Design Degree.

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

Manufacturing Engineer - West Midlands (RB-105497)

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Manufacturing Engineer
West Midlands, England

Our client is a leading manufacturer of specialist products for both the civil and defence aerospace industries plus other transportation sectors. An interesting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer. A professional and friendly team atmosphere is evident as well as the opportunity to interface with diverse internal functions and to work with a project from concept to delivery. A modern working environment exists along with a good benefits package.
The Manufacturing Engineer will primarily provide technical support to the production cell, implement factory improvements, capital plant purchase, continuous improvements and launch new products. The role encompasses the whole production process from material receipt to despatch of finished products, acting as the main point of contact for all production queries. Ensure that a safe working environment exists within the production cell and will introduce cell improvements as part of the site improvement plan.
You will be qualified to Degree level or equivalent and have manufacturing/production experience in a relevant 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.

Thursday 1 March 2012

Recruitment Consultant - Stourbridge (SR-106361)

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Recruitment Consultant
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England

Jonathan Lee Recruitment is a well established Technical and Commercial recruitment business. Our success has been built upon the technical knowledge of our staff and over thirty years of delivering recruitment excellence. To further strengthen our permanent and contract recruitment teams, we are now looking to recruit industry experts or experienced recruitment consultants to help deliver new business requirements.

These positions will require a real focus on delivery and an attitude based on success and making things happen. We are a very driven business, consultative in approach with a strong belief in adding value and forming close customer partnerships. In return we offer a competitive remuneration, commission and benefits package and an excellent working environment.
To be considered for this role candidates will have experience gained either working or recruiting within a Technical or Engineering environment. What is most important is an ability to influence and deal with people in a friendly and professional manner.

Of particular relevance will be industry experience gained within Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics or General Manufacturing, other industry experience considered could include medical, automation and energy. For all successful candidates full on the job training will be given, our aim is to strengthen our ethos of "Solutions through Understanding" by employing professional recruitment specialists who can talk the same language as our clients and candidates

To be considered you must be able to demonstrate commercial acumen and an ability to win business and develop strong robust working relationships.
Qualifications for these positions will generally be to degree standard in a technical or commercial discipline, alternatively a demonstrable track record gained within recruitment will be considered. Personal attributes will include a "can do" attitude an ability to multi-task taking responsibility for business development and achieving fee targets. The role does allow a great deal of autonomy but with a real focus on developing professional client and candidate relationships that will promote repeat business.

If you are looking for an opportunity to join a progressive recruitment business with excellent career prospects then please 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.

Metallurgist - Sheffield - £25k - 30k per year (1028988)

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Metallurgist
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
£25k - 30k per year

Client Information

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

Main Duties

Due to sustained growth my client are looking for an experienced Process Metallurgist to join their technical team. The post holder will be working with the Production and Quality teams to maximise efficiencies within the manufacturing process

Job description

-Prepare detailed technical reports

-Manage, monitor and advise on manufacturing process, ideally from a hot metal conversion background
-Design and prepare production routes to maximise efficiencies
-Enquiry and contract review to determine manufacturing processes and capabilities
-Work with production team to maximise efficiencies within the manufacturing process
-Prepare methods of manufacture
-Customer liaison to resolve any issues
-Investigation of non-conformances
-Assist customers with external audits of the company

Key skills and experience
-Candidate should be educated to degree level in Metallurgy or Materials Science or related discipline however relevant work experience also acceptable
-Understanding of quality procedures in a manufacturing environment
-Candidates should have experience working in a Metal Manufacturing environments and have worked with a variety of metals, including Steel and Nickel Alloys
-Understanding of inspection procedures, and quality 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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Senior Internal Sales Engineer - Cheshire (CHA-106331)

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Senior Internal Sales Engineer
Cheshire, England

Our client based in the North west specialise in integrated DCS control solutions / safety systems and fire and gas detection systems. The are part of a worldwide group who have strategic partnerships with many of the worlds oil majors.
As part of a continued expansion plan, there is now an opportunity for a highly experienced and motivated Senior Sales Engineer to join their internal sales team. Responsibilities will include leading order fulfilment of project business including order acceptable and review, quotation management.
A confident and assertive individual is required with a strong customer focus. A professional and responsive approach is required to gain credibility through integrity, technical knowledge and personality. A recognised formal qualification in an engineering discipline is required as is previous experience of working within the process control / control and instrumentation marketplace. In return the successful applicant will recieve a starting salary of up to 30,000 + annual bonus, 25 days holiday, pension and private medical cover.

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 Support Engineer - United Kingdom (CHA-106370)

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Senior Support Engineer
United Kingdom

Process Control Systems and Integrated Safety Systems supplier to the global oil and gas sector has recently been awarded several new projects for both on and offshore applications.
Taking responsibility for service, upgrades, installation and commissioning of safety systems and control systems. An excellent knowledge of DCS / PLC / SC ADA / ESD or Fire and Gas systems is essential. Engineers that have experience or exposure to TMR systems would be a distinct advantage, but not essential.
A minimum of HNC/D level is required within engineering - ideally electrical, control or process related and have experience of working within the Oil, Gas or Utilities environments. On and Offshore working will be a part of this role but it is not a rotational 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.