Jonathan Lee Recruitment Automotive Jobs: 08/04/2012

Friday, 13 April 2012

Software Developer - Coventry - £28k - 30k per year (887543)

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Software Developer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£28k - 30k per year

Description:
A Software Developer .NET/SQL/SSRS within a manufacturing environment you will work in the small IT team delivering a range of enhancements and deployments on the applications used within the firm. The Software Developer will be a highly active part of the IT team and will also be required to work as an Analyst Programmer. You will design, implement and unit test software code and participate throughout the entire development cycle and actively support our users. As part of the IT team you will have a large impact on the growth of our services and the success of the company.

Responsibilities:

• To provide the business with IFS problem solving solutions
• SQL Administration
• SSRS / SQL Reporting
• SSAS SQL Server Analysis services
• Oracle Administration
• PLSQL
• IFS Quick reports development
• Codeway Software administration and support
• HONDA ASN , FTS Connect and AT&T EDI Messaging Administration
• Visual Studios Software development
• Development of ASP.NET applications / JAVA applet.

Requirements:
• Experience developing Internet facing web applications
• Experience building web applications hosted using ASP.NET with VB code behind (.NET 4 framework)
• Experience modeling database schemes and implementation using highly-performing stored procedures, views, functions etc using SQL Server.
• Knowledge of creating Web UIs using AJAX, CSS, JS and HTML.

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.

Junior Cost Assurance Representative (173640) - Stokenchurch - £20 per hour + 20/hr to 20/hr (NDE-105926)

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Junior Cost Assurance Representative (173640)
Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire, England
£20 per hour + 20/hr to 20/hr

One of the worlds largest utilities, focused on delivering energy safely, reliably and efficiently.

Junior Cost Assurance Representative required for 6 month contract role based in Stokenchurch.
The role requires someone with a experience in a QS role previously and educated to degree level. You will be responsible for reviewing and challenging completed schemes within the business.

You will need to have prior experience of engineering projects which have been carried out under NEC contracts, ideally options A or C. You will need to be comfortable questioning suppliers.

Ideally you will need to have knowledge of substations, overhead lines and electrical plant.
The role is initially for 6 months and pays up to 20p.h.

IT Team Leader - Engineering - Park Royal (887284)

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IT Team Leader - Engineering
Park Royal, Greater London, England

A world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment are now looking for An IT professional who is able to lead a team to deliver and manage key services -SQL servers, file and print servers, domain controllers, backup and disaster recovery etc under a virtualised windows host environment. This is an urgent requirement on either a permanent or contract basis.
Other admin duties will include physical asset maintenance, logistics, security policy implementation and planned upgrades.

Administration of key services:
SQL Server 2008
Windows Server 2008
SAS business intelligence
Flexlm licence server, print server, file server
Dell Server Hardware (Equallogix SAN)
VMWare
AVL Santorin server
Domain services
Active directory security

Liaising with other IT contractors to deliver quality service for users.
Develop and lead a team to support ongoing IT initiatives and drive the business forward both at Park Royal Technical Centre and at the Stonehouse manufacturing facility.
Maintaining the integrity of local and remote networks (both hardware and software).
Manage the maintenance of existing PC's and software.
Develop program to upgrade PC's and Network to cope with changing demands.
Implementation and maintenance of Delphi IT security including domain specific user profiles, groups, SQL users and WAN access.
Manage the day to day activities of a small team (1 member already in place but recruiting for more) working on all aspects of IT support.
Content control of documentation and work instructions for common support jobs as well as DR, audit and regulatory requirements.
Liaise with software development group who are implementing bespoke software solutions across the business.
Work to ISO:9001 standards for quality and continuous improvement.

Experienced in working within a large, multi-domain environment that spans multiple sites, countries etc
Experience in admin of VMware, SQL 2008, Windows server 2008
Well rounded applicant with broad experience at all levels of IT
Management experience of a team
MCM + MCSE/MCSA /MCITP/Degree qualification
M.C.D.B.A or relevant experience
Training may be provided to the right applicant

Embedded Software Engineers - Park Royal (105340)

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Embedded Software Engineers
Park Royal, Greater London, England

Description
A world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment are now looking for Software Engineers for either on a contract or permanent basis.

Job Purpose
To specify, design, code and test application code for diesel engine control, within an embedded environment.

Main Activities
The software engineer's main activities will be drawn from the following:
Design of EMS Software
Designed for High portability and re-use
Implementation of software using MISRA C under a defined process
Configuration Controlled and Managed by ClearQuest/ClearCase
In Integrated Development Environment (CodeWright IDE)
Static Analysis using QAC to MISRA (plus local) guidelines For PowerPC (Diab Data compiler) and C167 (Tasking compiler) target platforms

Unit/Logical Test on Host PC using Polyspace
Additional Test on hosted target simulation

Integration Test on Bench, Rig and Engine
With Load Box / Test Harness
With Commercial Software in-circuit emulation and background debug tools (e.g. EST BDM probe (PowerPC) and Hitex ICE (C167)
With Local Calibration and Debug Tools using CAN and K-line interfaces

Supporting System engineers in Validation Test
In Dynamometer
In Vehicle

To an ISO9001/TickIT audited process

Ideally:

Safety Critial
Clearcase (or similar configuration management tool re.SVN)
Automotive background
MISRA/QAC (alternatives are PC LINT)
MATLAB/SIMULINK/Stateflow exposure
Followed a strong software process lifecycle i.e. V cycle

Nice to have:

CAN and/or J1939
Lauterbach (or other ICE/debugger)
Diagnostics experience e.g. UDS, kW2000
INCA user
AutoSPICE
PERL/Python scripting
Knowledge of powertrain/engines

Training will be available for areas where the engineer requires development.

Project Coordinator - 17791 - Southampton - £15/hr Ltd Co. rate (887355)

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Project Coordinator - 17791
Southampton, Hampshire, England
£15/hr Ltd Co. rate

We are recruiting for a Project Coordinator on a 6-month contract based in Southampton.

As Project Coordinator, you will:
* Provide direct support to engineers and tech leads in gathering technical information and documentation required to perform their jobs
* Generate reports and metrics to support management team daily operational decisions and planning
* Identify opportunities and establish solutions to improve team performance at tactical level
* Provide support to engineering operations leader and engineering project managers

Essential Skills/Experience:
* Advanced Excel
* Basic Microsoft Project
* Basic understanding of planning
* Highly motivated and proactive individual
* Engineering background, preferably in mechanical engineering Desired

Skills/Experience:
* Able to work on weekends and extended shifts
* Basic understanding of engineering processes for design for manufacturing

Project Assistant - 22331 - Gaydon (KSA-106485)

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Project Assistant - 22331
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

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

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

Key Responsibilities Include:

- Ensure robust timely & quality delivery of any tactical product actions including resolving any technical delivery issues

- Input objective vehicle line data to support technology cycle plan and commodity systems strategy

- Work with all functions to drive collation of key data for analysis and identifying areas of opportunities

- Provide and collate material for Vehicle Line Director (VLD) presentations

- Plan Margin Improvement and material cost reduction events

Skills Required:

- Good at building relationships and an excellent communicator.

- Excellent organisation and planning skills.

- Tenacity and steadfastness to follow through and complete delivery.

- Motivated self starter who will go the extra mile to complete tasks on time, and use initiative to find solutions.

- IT Skills - competent user of Excel, PowerPoint and Internet and an aptitude to learn and apply new systems & processes

- Interest / knowledge of the automotive industry

- Degree qualified

Electrical Project Engineer - South Yorkshire - £30k - 37k per year (105269)

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Electrical Project Engineer
South Yorkshire, England
£30k - 37k per year

Client Information
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

Job description
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

Project Design Engineer - Barnsley - £30k - 35k per year (105259)

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

Client Information
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. As a company my client can offer a comprehensive design and manufacturing facilities. They specialise in the bespoke project and manufacture of large heavy plant for various industry sectors, including Power Generation, Nuclear and Utilities

Job description
-Will be working on a range of Projects across a variety of industry sectors, primarily with medium to heavy engineering projects
-The successful candidate will be primarily working on large scale bespoke Engineering projects
-Responsible for running projects from concept and design through to final commissioning and installation
-Involvement in the contract tendering and bid process working with the sales team and the external client
-Responsible for working with the design engineers to ensure all design work meets criteria from the client
-Building and developing strong relationships with external customers
-Ensuring all Projects all progressed in accordance with company standards
-Working to complete projects to both financial deadlines and financial controls

Key skills and experience
-Educated to HNC level in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience
-Strong knowledge and levels of ability on Solidworks design package
-Previous experience of Mechanical Handling equipment, lifting equipment, conveyor systems or bespoke engineering project work
-Knowledge of MathCAD would be an advantage but not essential

SeniorEngineer-Draughting,Cinfiguration and Design - Aylesbury (106600)

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SeniorEngineer-Draughting,Cinfiguration and Design
Beds/Bucks/Herts borders

The succesful applicant will primarily be responsible for all aspects of draughting for product development and production purposes. This will include initial drawing creation, checking, drawing updates and also maintaining configuration control across a range of products. These products include aircraft generators, starters, actuator motors and associated control electronics. Your experience will mean you`ll be competent with a mainstream CAD package (e.g. Catia v5, NX6.0, I-deas), have a good grasp of configuration control principles and of change control management methods. Alongside this you will be tasked on occasion to support the detail design process, refine initial designs and assist in developing design solutions and improvements.

Instrument Calibration Technician-Automotive Testing - Warwickshire (GSI-106524)

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Instrument Calibration Technician-Automotive Testing
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.

The firm is looking for an experienced calibrator who can work independently with minimal supervision. You must have experience of performing this type of role in an automotive environment with a minimum qualification of an ONC.

The role will incorporate maintain calibration records, performing multi instrument calibration (assessing faults) and managing the equipment database.

There will be the opportunity to learn new equipment and methodology in relation to preparing information for external clients.

A good role that will allow you to integrate into a successful and established team; there are options to progress with the company also making this a good opportunity.

You must have some experience of performing this role as previously stated and have a clear and lucid use of English.

A permanent position with an immediate start.

Development Engineer - 1716807 - Peterborough - £24.94/hr Ltd Co. rate (887545)

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Development Engineer - 1716807
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
£24.94/hr Ltd Co. rate

We are recruiting for a Development Engineer on a 12-month contract based in Peterborough.

As Development Engineer, you will work as part of a team of engineers responsible for the performance and emissions development of engine products. The engines are used in machine, industrial and electric power applications. The main
responsibilities include engine performance and ratings development work. This position will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating engine development work, including pre-test planning, reviewing test data to ensure quality, and post-test data analysis. A key role will be the development of electronic engine calibration maps that will be utilised in the engine control software. Incumbent will be responsible for conducting engine system simulation and for selecting hardware for the engine to meet customers performance expectations and all emission regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The role of the Manufacturing Engineer involves supporting the NPI team to:

Plan and coordinate the procurement, installation and capability of new manufacturing facilities, controls and related equipment, ensuring latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and economy of operations
Be directly involved in the resolution of quality defects, utilising root cause analysis, 8D and other 6 Sigma tools as necessary
Be directly engaged with other parts of the business at all levels to ensure project delivery against set deliverables
Responsible for demonstrating a professional ability with the company values and behaviours at all times

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Essential:
* Requires an accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience.
* Excellent analytical skills.
* Experience in engine performance and emissions development.
* Specific experience with the development of electronically controlled engines is highly desired.
* Must have strong technical skills and ability to communicate technical information effectively.

Desirable:
* Experience with diesel Engines not essential but desirable.
* Experience within a quality engineering capacity.
* Knowledge of Mechanical fuel injections.

Machine Tool Sales Manager - South Yorkshire - Bonus + Pension (105062)

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Machine Tool Sales Manager
South Yorkshire, England
Bonus + Pension

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

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

Customer contact development and sales management of our extensive range of high quality new, used and reconditioned CNC machine tools within the Yorkshire and Humberside area, also separate roles available in the North West, and the West Midlands.
Key responsibilities
Applicants should have a proven track record in the generation, development and finalisation of sales leads and possess a good understanding of machining processes, CNC machine tool technology and commercial issues.
Forge key relationships with existing clients and develop new business opportunities increasing customer awareness, sales and technical support
Be able to communicate to all levels including board level as well as detailing product specifications. You will have a passion and hunger for developing new business via a project management approach.
DESCRIPTION: Regional Sales Manager - Midlands and North of England

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

Design Engineer - Rotherham - £25k - 32k per year (887257)

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Design Engineer
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
£25k - 32k per year

Client Information
My client an international market leading manufacturing company within the Automotive sector. The company are experiencing a continual growth over the last few years and have a very strong order book and customer base. My client based in South Yorkshire offer a full manufacturing service including design and development work on site through manufacturing and final part assembly.

Main Duties
The main duties of the role will focus on the design and development and a range electro- mechanical switchgear. The post holder will be responsible for working with the Pre production development team to take projects through to delivery stage by working with internal and external teams to ensure customers requirements are met in full and on time and within budget

Job description
- Develop and present technical presentations to the customers and others on new or current projects.
- Design and development of new Products in line with customer specifications and in line with company procedures
- Produce thorough and accurate design project documentation to gain approval of customer and Design manager
- Implement design changes to improve manufacturing efficiency
- Support quality and pre production departments with APQP, PPAP and FMEA documentation
- Working with internal departments along with external customers and suppliers to ensure design meets customers expectations and I ensure efficient production processes
- Provide technical support to sales and marketing to obtain new business
- Compliance on detail design with related company and TS16949 Standards.

Key skills and experience

- Candidates should be educated to Degree level in a Mechanical Engineering discipline, or relevant industry experience. Candidates can be accepted with related disciplines but they should have an electro - mechanical background, ideally with an Automotive Engineering background.
- Automotive experience is preferred but candidates should have a background in applications engineering in particular project management and NPI activities.
- Good 3D/2D Design experience, preferably in the use of CATIA V5 or Solidworks.

Mechanical Associate Engineer (1639432) - Peterborough - £18.13/hr Ltd Co. rate (887429)

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Mechanical Associate Engineer (1639432)
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
£18.13/hr Ltd Co. rate

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Associate Engineer on a 6-month contract based in Peterborough.

As Mechanical Associate Engineer you will be responsible for managing the spare parts associated with customer project engines, after engines have gone into applications and are being used in the field.
- Maintaining BOMs for prototype engines.
- Managing stock of prototype engine parts.
- Reviewing project engine BOM and updating in line with design change
- Prototype parts management
- Build and test record keeping
- Updating and maintaining accurate BOMs
- Providing spare parts and technical support to field follow engineers

Key Competencies:
1. Engine knowledge
2. Detailed and methodical
3. Self managing
4. An ability to interact well with others

Qualifications:
Engine expertise is required.The ability to read engineering drawings will be beneficial, as is experience in build or test of prototype of production products.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with team members and others in the direct work group, as well as workshop technicians and logistics staff

Product Engineering Manager - Rugby - £35k - 45k per year (887544)

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Product Engineering Manager
Rugby, Warwickshire, England
£35k - 45k per year

Description:
The Product Engineering Department is seeking an experienced Product Engineering Manager. As part of the team and reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for current product engineering activities in line with technical profiles and quality procedures.

Role
- Technical support to the manufacturing plant for engine related issues.
- Technical support to the other manufacturing sites for engine related issues.
- Manage the resolution to field issues on engine products.
- Ensure the quality of the information entered into the engine data sheets.
- Manage engineering standard work compliance for related activities.
- Lead related Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEAs), Design reviews and Fault Tree Analysis (FTAs).
- Manage change requests for tailoring of current product.
- Formal documentation of related activities.
- Preparation and presentation to peers and managers.
- Provide support for new product technical profiles and launch reviews.
- Participate in Six Sigma activity as a belt or sponsor.

Qualifications
BSc (Hons), MSc or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Thermal Science.

Experience
- Engine emissions and Performance experience.
- Engine mechanical Development experience.
- Engine Manufacturing Experience.
- Structural analysis.

Graduate Analysis Engineer - Fluids and Systems - Park Royal (887520)

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Graduate Analysis Engineer - Fluids and Systems
Park Royal, Greater London, England

A World leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of diesel fuel injection equipment are now looking for a Graduate Analysis Engineer - Fluids and Systems to work within the Analysis group to support product design and development. This position can be based at the clients site either in Gloucester or London.

The Analysis Engineer will design assessment and optimisation using 1D system simulation and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
Work closely with product team members (Design and Development engineers), following the project and proposing design recommendations to the team based on simulation results.
Report to the Fluids and Systems Analysis Team Leader, documenting analysis methods, results and conclusions.
Support the development and implementation of new analysis techniques to improve simulation capabilities and product performance.
Plan work activities effectively, and support project planning.
Assist in arranging meetings and compiling agendas and minutes.
Contribute to Total Quality, ISO/TS16949:2002 / ISO 14001 and continuous improvement activities within department and business.

The successful applicant will hold a degree in engineering with a strong mechanical component. Some experience in the analysis of mechanical or hydraulic systems

Candidates should demonstrate:
Proven understanding of the principals of physics and mechanical engineering
Familiarity with fluid dynamics and heat flow
Working knowledge of commercial 1D and/or CFD simulation software (preferably AMESim and Fluent)
The ability to study a problem and identify the most appropriate analysis techniques (hand calculations, 1D/2D/3D, testing actual components)
Understanding the nature of models and the consequences of the assumptions used
Ability to work as part of a team whilst showing self motivation and initiative
Focus on completing activities to tight schedules
Effective written and verbal communication
Some experience of following analysis procedures

Design Engineer - Park Royal (887518)

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Design Engineer
Park Royal, Greater London, England

A World leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of diesel fuel injection equipment are now looking for a Design Engineer. The successful Design Engineer will work under the supervision of a Principal Engineer on design activities at the concept, definitive and detail stage of new products. This position can be based in either Gloucester or London.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

To create new Heavy Duty diesel injection system concepts
To undertake analysis and work with Analysis team
To produce accurate and detailed manufacturing drawings
To prepare for and participate in presentations to customers
To liaise with customers, the Diesel systems technical facility in London and subcontractors using phone/fax/ e-mail/video conference and meetings
To plan work activities effectively and to support project planning
To participate in FMEA and DFA/DFM activities
To assist in arranging meetings and compiling agendas and minutes
To document design decisions and analysis methods and results
To contribute to Total Quality, ISO/TS 16949 and continuous improvement activities within design department and business
To focus on completing activities to tight schedules

The Design Engineer will hold a degree in mechanical engineering or similar with proven experience in design of mechanical systems, preferably high precision, highly stressed and mass produced components.
Must have proven understanding of the principles of physics and mechanical engineering ideally with a familiarity of the physics of dynamics and hydraulics.

The ability to study a problem, identify appropriate analysis techniques and undertake the analysis or interact with analysis specialists (CFD,FEA) with a thorough understanding of detail drawing and geometric tolerancing.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes eg. grinding, heat treatment, injection moulding
Self motivation and initiative
Ability to work as part of a team
Experience in the use of Excel/Matlab to perform calculations, analysis and simulations
CAD experience, preferably with Solidworks, would be an advantage
Knowledge of direct injection diesel principles

I&E Maintenance and Reliability Engineer - Lincolnshire - benefits (887530)

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I&E Maintenance and Reliability Engineer
Lincolnshire, England
benefits

Client Information
My client a leading global chemical manufacturer require an experienced Reliability Engineer to join their established team due to sustained growth

Main Duties
To provide professional engineering support for the maintenance and reliability of Instrument and Electrical systems. Ensuring compliance with site standards and external regulatory requirements. The post holder will be expected to lead the team in identifying and implementing IandE improvements to reliability, maintainability, safety, increase rate and quality and reduce costs

Job description
-Will be responsible for Improving I&E Scheduled maintenance procedures
-Manage specific projects using direct and contract resources
-Work with shutdown teams to co ordinate programs
- Support the Engineering and Project team in the initiation / development of capital project scopes
- Lead or participate in Reliability Improvement Teams/ Continuous Improvement Teams
- Will be expected to produce management reports, capital investment proposals and maintenance instructions or training materials.

Key skills and experience
-Candidates should be Degree educated in electrical, control or instrument engineering
- Knowledge of a wide variety of industrial IandE systems and equipment gained in a maintenance environment
-Ideally candidates should be chartered or working towards chartered status
- Working knowledge of current legislation and statutory requirements
-Experience and safe operation of High Voltage (HV) networks
- Experience of HAZOP participation
-Candidates should have very strong problem solving skills including 6 Sigma, RCA, FEMA and RCM

Manufacturing Engineer - Rugby - £27k - 35k per year (887535)

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Manufacturing Engineer
Rugby, Warwickshire, England
£27k - 35k per year

Description:
In this challenging role you will take the lead on supporting the large Vee cylinder block machining line.
The position will report to the Block Line Performance Cell Leader.

Responsibilities:
-Manufacturing Engineering support for production - Day to day support for process, tooling and quality issues.
-Use of quality tools - Take the lead in FMEA's, 7-Step problem solving
-Process development - Analyse current processes, develop and implement capacity increase/cost reduction projects.
-Cost control: Control departmental budget and look at ways of cost reduction.
-Capital Investment - Lead major capital investment projects for new tooling/machinery.
-Working with suppliers - Assist suppliers to block line in achieving agreed capacity targets.
-Presentation skills - Conduct presentations to senior management on block line related projects.

Qualifications
Minimum HNC or preferably Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Experience:
-Sound Engineering experience preferably in a complex Machining environment.
-PC Literate.
-Man management experience.
-Data gathering and Analysis skills.
-Strong interpersonal skills and good communicator.

AmandaNewton - Rugby - £27k - 35k per year (887535)

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AmandaNewton
Rugby, Warwickshire, England
£27k - 35k per year

Principal Performance Development Engineer - Rugby - £38k - 45k per year (887534)

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Principal Performance Development Engineer
Rugby, Warwickshire, England
£38k - 45k per year

Description:
In this challenging role you are responsible for developing combustion, performance, and emissions capabilities of diesel engines to meet or exceed the requirements of internal and external customers.

Responsibilities
-Working directly with a small team of performance engineers located at the Technical Centre and also part of a larger global team
-Conduct test cell and vehicle experiments to determine hardware, software and calibration specifications that best meet the technical performance requirements of the project.
-Troubleshoot engine, test cell and vehicle performance problems with technicians, facility experts, and service engineers.
-Analyse, report, and act on test information.
-Lead and participate in performance and calibration design reviews.
-Provide support to New Product and Current Product Support development teams on performance related issues including plant quality.
-Conduct Emissions transparency tests as required for all current product changes. This includes reviewing all product changes for potential impact and recommending appropriate testing.
-Utilise analysis tools to predict engine performance.
-Test cell Data Quality Assessment - review with LabOps Engineers.
-Provide quality performance related information into engine data sheets and to other customers.
-Provide leadership and mentoring to new and more inexperienced Engineers in the group to help set and meet their work plan objectives.
-Support compilation of technical profile and Quality Target Control Table responses to Engineering / Marketing / Application groups.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required (Master's preferred)

Experience
-Must have a thorough understanding of engine performance principles with broad relevant working experience.
-Exposure to electronic controls would be a benefit.

Pipeline Technician - Tyne and Wear - £20 per hour (106355)

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Pipeline Technician
Tyne and Wear, England
£20 per hour

Our client is a global utilities business who are focused on delivering energy safely, reliably and efficiently. They are currently looking to recruit on a contract basis a Pipeline Technician to work in the North East on a 6 month contract.

You will be responsible for performing routine and non-routine maintenance across a number of sites in the North East. These will include routine inspections, overhauls and examinations alongside defects of varying priority and outstanding long term maintenance requirements. You will need to have proven experience of undertaking corrective maintenance in break down situations.

You must have Safe Control of Operations documentation and experience of maintaining high pressure gas transmission plant including terminals, compressor stations, pipelines and above ground installations. This is a mobile role and you will need to hold a valid current driving licence.

This is a six month contract role based in the Bishop Auckland area paying up to £20 per hour.

Principal Mechanical Development Engineer - Rugby - £35k - 42k per year (887532)

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Principal Mechanical Development Engineer
Rugby, Warwickshire, England
£35k - 42k per year

Description:
In this challenging role as a Principal Engineer, Mechanical Development, you are responsible for the development of mechanical components or systems. You will be working in the Mechanical Development engineering department and reporting to the Mechanical Development Engineering Manager.

Resposibilities

-Responsible for structural design and development of a given component or system involving applying standard practices / techniques, analyzing / correlating data, recognizing discrepancies in results, following established procedures and operations, documenting results.
-Work includes problem definition via working with Service / customers, failure analysis, analysis of data, comparative analysis, procurement, bench testing, engine testing, interfacing with manufacturing / purchasing, product release.
-Lead projects and drive to closure via strong understanding of engine systems and quality systems / product change system, requires working independently and developing methods / tests to understand complex design related issues.
-Provides training / support to others within group.
-Independently performs most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected, receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.

Experience:
-Good knowledge of engines and engine components
-Project Management skills
-Good written and oral communication

Thursday, 12 April 2012

Design Engineer - Bristol (105420)

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Design Engineer
Bristol/Bath/Avon

REQUIREMENTS: To develop and manage key sets of requirements in the design environment in terms of loads, tolerances, interfaces. To develop technical solutions which are compliant with all relevant requirements, within agreed programs, timescales and manufacturing constraints. To ensure design compliance by appropriate engineering in accordance with internal policies, procedures and work instructions. To manage all interfaces, tolerances, kinematics, weights, BOMs and configuration control of the design evolution. To work in co-operation with other functional areas of the company to achieve local and overall business objectives. Skilled in tools such as CATIA V5, Windchill. To provide solutions to meet airworthiness standards and design approvals.
DESCRIPTION: Design Engineer - to conduct design work in support of Engineering project requirements for wing related civil aerospace applications, in both the production, design and development phases.

The role is commutable from Bristol, Bath, Chippenham, Nailsworth and Chepstow.
VAC REQ :Essential: Experience in metallic and/or composite Aerostructures. BSc or HND on Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering. Health and Safety Awareness. B/QMS Awareness. Fundamental knowledge of the principles of Mechanical Engineering, particularly Structures. Understand the role of other Engineering Departments and their interaction with the Stress Office. Developing an understanding of:
Detail Stress Analysis techniques, Applicable airworthiness requirements, Software analysis tools, Selection criteria for materials and processes, Applicable airworthiness requirements, Application of design cases and load factors.
Structural testing methods and results interpretation. Ability to prepare clear concise documentation. Familiarisation with local work instructions. Ability to work effectively within a team. Be able to work to an agreed time scale. Be able to work to an agreed time scale. Communicate clearly and effectively.
Desirable: Work towards achieving Corporate membership of an appropriate Professional Engineering Institution.

Senior Buyer - Suffolk (LO-103812)

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Senior Buyer
Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Sudbury, Felixstowe, Dis

A Senior Buyer is required by a major international manufacturing organization. At the company`s site in Suffolk a range of products for domestic and industrial utilization are designed, engineered and manufactured for distribution within the UK and overseas. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer to contribute to the financial success of this global player.
As Senior Buyer you will be responsible for the strategic sourcing of materials, services and components by focussing on overall "business costs". In addition, be responsible for advantageous commercial terms to the Company, conducive with maintaining good relations and continuity of supply.

Person Specification -

Ideally, educated to Degree level or equivalent experience.
C 5 years purchasing experience, gained within a high volume manufacturing environment
Excellent negotiation skills

German language skills advantageous.

SeniorEngineer-Draughting,Cinfiguration and Design - Aylesbury (106600)

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Beds/Bucks/Herts borders

Reliability Engineer - Lincolnshire - £40k - 50k per year + bonus + pension + others (887506)

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Reliability Engineer
Lincolnshire, England
£40k - 50k per year + bonus + pension + others

Client Information
My client a leading global chemical manufacturer require an experienced Reliability Engineer to join their established team due to sustained growth

Main Duties
The main responsibilities of the role include ensuring the all maintenance activities are conducted to the highest levels in terms of quality, health and safety and Engineering standards. The post holder will be there to provide technical support to various teams across the plant. Along with driving through continuous improvement and capital equipment reliability

Job description
Ensuring all maintenance duties are carried within site, company and legislative guidelines, with regard to QHSE (Quality, health and safety and Environment) and Engineering standards
Leading a culture of continuous improvement across the company
Provide technical assistance to engineers and planning departments to ensure efficient work flows can be produced
Ensure asset replacements, ensuring minimal disruption to plant efficiency and productivity
Project work investigating new equipment requirements and process improvement to the department including submitting applications.
Ensure all corrective actions are implementing follow all audits, inspections following all time and budget requirements
Responsible for maintenance budgets and monitoring costs within the area
Work closely with Manufacturing engineers to identify solution to any issues across the plant

Key skills and experience
Candidates should be Degree educated in a Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or have relevant work experience
Must have very strong knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation
Ideally candidates should be working to or already hold chartered status
Qualified with NEBOSH certification
Experience of working in a top tier COMAH environment
Knowledge of fixed equipment design and maintenance including pressure vessels, Pipe systems and furnaces etc.
Experience of a variety of maintenance strategies

Senior Engineer- Mechanical Design - Aylesbury (106597)

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Senior Engineer- Mechanical Design
Bucks/Beds/Herts borders

REQUIREMENTS: To provide design solutions for new and existing rotating electrical equipment at both concept and detail level ensuring full compliance with the specification.

Principle Accountabilities:
- The production of Design Schemes, including CAD models assemblies and 2D drawings for concept and detail designs of electrical machines.
- To carry out design calculations such as interference fits, thermal growths, hoop and tensile stresses, thread loadings and tolerance analysis to support concept and detail designs.
- To liaise closely with other project team members such as stress, manufacturing, sourcing and configuration with respect to new designs or design changes.
DESCRIPTION: A leading supplier to the global aerospace industry. Its products and services support every major civil and military aerospace programme in the western world, from helicopters to the latest generation of commercial and military jets.

A position has become available for a Senior Engineer - Mechanical Design.

This role is based in Buckinghamshire, close to the M1 and is commutable from Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead, Milton Keynes and Luton.
VAC REQ :Should be educated to Degree or equivalent level in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
Should be an experienced and competent CAD user
Must be able to effectively communicate, formally and informally with peer group, other team members, suppliers and customers.
Must have an understanding of engineering materials and production methods relevant to them.
Must be able to produce designs with consideration of design to cost, and ease of manufacture and assembly.
Competent in using Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
Good time management, proactive with an ability to prioritise.

Senior Engineer-Mechanical Design - Aylesbury (106596)

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Senior Engineer-Mechanical Design
Bucks/Beds/Herts

To provide design solutions for new and existing rotating electrical equipment at both concept and detail level ensuring full compliance with the specification.

Principle Accountabilities:
• The production of Design Schemes, including CAD models assemblies and 2D drawings for concept and detail designs of electrical machines.
• To carry out design calculations such as interference fits, thermal growths, hoop and tensile stresses, thread loadings and tolerance analysis to support concept and detail designs.
• To liaise closely with other project team members such as stress, manufacturing, sourcing and configuration with respect to new designs or design changes

Should be educated to Degree or equivalent level in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Should be an experienced and competent CAD user

Must be able to effectively communicate, formally and informally with peer group, other team members, suppliers and customers.

Must have an understanding of engineering materials and production methods relevant to them.

Must be able to produce designs with consideration of design to cost, and ease of manufacture and assembly.

Competent in using Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Good time management, proactive with an ability to prioritise.

Must have the ability to plan work efficiently to meet agreed monthly milestone tasks.

Principal Software Engineer - Rugby - £37k - 45k per year (887526)

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Principal Software Engineer
Rugby, Warwickshire, England
£37k - 45k per year

In this role as Principal Software Engineer, you are responsible for managing software and hardware enhancements and optimisation. You will also be providing support to the Test cell Data Acquisition facilities.

Responsibilities

Manage Asset and Cyflex software upgrades and enhancements.

Engage the power of Asset into our everyday working.

Support I/O hardware and drive strategy

Asset system troubleshooting and managing issue closure.

Liaise with Asset support group in US to fast track to solutions.

Strong focus on hardware Input/Output (Gantner and Snap) and data acquisition interface

Supporting and troubleshooting Communications between data acquisition and Instrumentation

Support equipment operating systems that run off Asset

Ultimately provide instruction to others on use of Asset and Cyflex as a power user.

Drive short and long term improvements in equipment utilisation and data quality by using Asset tools.

Provide day to day test cell data Acquisition system support.

Background experience

Broad experience working with any data acquisition system -Some year experience working with engine data acquisition system

Shell programming in Unix/Linux

Good knowledge of engine test cell safeties

Good exposure to CAN bus communications

Networking fundamentals

Data acquisition system problem solving skills Advantage

Experience with engines and engine control systems and PLC's

Strong PC, data gathering and analysis skills.

Lab Ops work experience in diesel engine test cell environment

Visual Basic programming

Java application development in Windows/Linux environment

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Sales Manager - Wellingborough - £35k - 40k per year (887525)

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Sales Manager
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
£35k - 40k per year

Role
In this challenging role as Sales Manager, you are responsible to effectively manage and support key original engine manufacturers in sector with the objective of developing and maintaining sales of engines and package solutions and to identify and develop new engine sales opportunities within existing and prospective large customers. You will report into the Regional Sales Manager.

Responsibilities
-Meet or exceed the assigned customer sales plan for revenue and gross margin on sales of engines and package solutions through customer negotiation of prices and delivery
-Responsible for monthly sales forecasts, order intake and activity reporting and market input
-Manage existing and potential strategic customers by conducting regular planned visits and ensuring key opportunities are captured. Manage account plans for targeted, existing and potential strategic
-Promote the company's products and services through targeted customer visits, exhibitions, seminars and presentations.
-Contribute to customer support plans
-Improve Customer Satisfaction through effective management of accounts
-Responsible to provide prompt and accurate Commercial information and value package quotations to key customers and ensure follow up actions are scheduled and delivered.
-Responsible for managing technically complex projects from conception to completion, including installation support projects to meet Company and Customer specifications and deadlines.
-Develop new business opportunities in line with the defined segment strategy.

Qualifications

Higher education in engineering discipline desired / Technical background

Skills
Working knowledge of diesel engines and their application into the relevant market place
Proven track of substantial Sales experience, preferably within an engineering industry
English language capability at professional level
Business acumen, Commercial and negotiation skills with large accounts
Effective Communication Skills, Customer management, Project Management
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Sales Manager - Wellingborough - £35k - 40k per year (887525)

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Sales Manager
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
£35k - 40k per year

Sales Manager - Wellingborough - £35k - 40k per year (887525)

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Sales Manager
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
£35k - 40k per year

CNC Miller - Lincolnshire (887522)

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CNC Miller
Lincolnshire, 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. The firm are looking for an experienced CNC Miller to work in the machine shop of about 30 staff.

The role is an immediate start on contract based on a 3 shift pattern to include nights. You must have experience of working in a very high precision environment with quality being the key factor and be used to working on aerospace products. Experience on rotating parts (fans, blades, disks, blisks etc) is advantageous. An NVQ Level 3 or apprentice background (completed) is a pre requisite for the role.

The company are extremely busy and their order book is crammed for the next year at least working with some major aerospace providers.

A good contract rate on offer and an immediate start.

Design Validation Engineer - Redditch (887514)

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Design Validation Engineer
Redditch, Worcestershire, England

A Design Validation Engineer is required to join the fast expanding Electric Supercharger team. CO2 reduction technologies are creating great opportunities for fast thinking, hard working Automotive Engineers with solid Powertrain testing experience.
Key responsibilities:
- Enhancement and rationalization of existing electric supercharger Design Verification Plan (DVP).
- Overall management and execution of DVP utilizing both existing internal facilities, new internal facilities and externally managed facilities.
- Development of key life durability tests to match different customer requirements
- Development and execution of vehicle-based durability testing/mileage accumulation
- Development and execution of bespoke tests to support ongoing engineering activities
- Delivery of written test reports and test procedures
- Analysis and summary of test results

Skill sets required:
- Significant experience of Design Validation testing in the automotive sector, preferably in the powertrain arena
- Self motivated with good analytical and problem solving qualities, able to work unassisted
- Strong interpersonal skills and a flexible approach suitable to working within a small team
- Adept at fault finding within complex test benches
- Familiarity with ISO and DIN standards for automotive Design Validation testing and preferably with familiarity of different OEM standards
- Project management of complex test plan with multiple test locations and providers, experience with MS Project preferable
- Availability and willingness to travel to support testing (UK and France)
- Working knowledge of calibration tools (e.g. ATI Vision)
- Working knowledge of LabVIEW for test control and measurement
- Experience of NVH and/or vibration measurement or condition monitoring would be considered beneficial
- Working knowledge of automotive Quality standards and requirements, ISO 9001 ,TS 16949 and ISO 14001

Minimum requirements:
Degree qualified with experience of Design Validation testing preferably within an automotive environment.

Quality Engineer - Alfreton - £25k - 30k per year (887521)

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Quality Engineer
Alfreton, Derbyshire, England
£25k - 30k per year

Main Resposibilities:
- Assist in the maintenance and development of the Quality System
- Develop and maintain measures of performance for the quality department
- Deal with customer quality issues, including investigation and corrective action activities
- Liaise with Operations and Engineering on quality related matters
- Carry out internal and external product, process and systems audits
- Host customer and regulatory audits and visits

Essential:
- Experience as a quality engineer within a manufacturing environment
- Experience of problem solving, root cause analysis and corrective action tools and techniques
- Experience of working within at least an ISO9001 approved organisation, ideally an AS9100 approved organisation
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with customers, both internal and external
- A self-motivated approach and a proactive attitude.
- Experience of internal and supplier auditing

Desireable Exprience:
- Experience within an aerospace environment
- Lead auditor qualification
- Experience of EASA Part 145 / FAR145 regulations within a repair and overhaul environment
- Well-versed in the tools and techniques associated with Lean and Six Sigma.

IT Team Leader - London (887320)

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IT Team Leader
London, Greater London, England

Senior Server Administrator
Based London
Salary £Excellent! + Bens

Our client is a world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment and are now looking to recruit an Engineering IT Team Leader to work at their site in London.

An IT professional who is able to lead a team to deliver and manage key services -SQL servers, file and print servers, domain controllers, backup and disaster recovery etc under a virtualised windows host environment. Other admin duties will include physical asset maintenance, logistics, security policy implementation and planned upgrades.

Administration of key services:
SQL Server 2008
Windows Server 2008
SAS business intelligence
Flexlm licence server, print server, file server
Dell Server Hardware (Equallogix SAN)
VMWare
AVL Santorin server
Domain services
Active directory security

- Liaising with other IT contractors to deliver quality service for users.
- Develop and lead a team to support ongoing IT initiatives and drive the business forward both at their London Technical Centre and at their Gloucestershire manufacturing facility.
- Maintaining the integrity of local and remote networks (both hardware and software).
- Manage the maintenance of existing PC's and software.
- Develop program to upgrade PC's and Network to cope with changing demands.
- Implementation and maintenance of the companies IT security including domain specific user profiles, groups, SQL users and WAN access.
- Manage the day to day activities of a small team (1 member already in place but recruiting for more) working on all aspects of IT support.
- Content control of documentation and work instructions for common support jobs as well as DR, audit and regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with software development group who are implementing bespoke software solutions across the business.
Work to ISO: 9001 standards for quality and continuous improvement.

Experienced in working within a large, multi-domain environment that spans multiple sites, countries etc
Experience in admin of VMware, SQL 2008, Windows server 2008
Well rounded applicant with broad experience at all levels of IT
Management experience of a team
MCM + MCSE/MCSA /MCITP/Degree qualification
M.C.D.B.A or relevant experience

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

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

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

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

Legislation analysis

Analyse Legislation and provide guidance at a business and corporate level

OBD requirements derived from legislation like EOBD and ARB

Emissions requirements derived from legislation like European and EPA

Architecture and communication requirements like J1939 and KWP

Technical Leadership

- Guide and define architecture for fault diagnosis and fault management

- Ensure OBD requirement coverage across multiple customer projects

- Drive commonality of diagnostics and fault management

- Lead design reviews / FMEAs for implementation of OBD requirements

- Direction and review of diagnostic calibration and validation through lifecycle

- OBD certification documentation release to customer

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

- Review legislative requirements within the clients OBD specialist group

- Lead technical review meetings with customer

- Represent Heavy Duty OBD

- Maintain the clients HD profile within the OBD community

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

Proven experience in the decomposition of OBD / Legislative requirements.

Understanding of diesel application and associated fuel injection equipment

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

Principal Engineer - Lancashire (887411)

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Principal Engineer
Preston/Blackburn/Manchester/Liverpool

The person will need to deliver systems engineering activities and manage engineering/manufacturing feasibility sign off for key projects. You will need to follow a structured and best practice approach to project management.
Degree qualified with a proven track record of delivering engineering projects to cost, against techncal objectives and on time.
Must have experience in practical application of systems engineering and governance processes (deliverables, milestones,gateways etc.)
Experienced in an engineering manufacturing environment within a technical sector.
Need to have excellent communication skills with strong data analysis,test planning and technical report writing.

Principal Projects Engineer - West Midlands (887364)

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Principal Projects Engineer
South Birmingham/North Worcestershire

The Principal Projects Engineer will ensure that day to day changes and requests from the customer are handled and communicated to the Systems and Software Managers in an effective manner to ensure tht allocated projects meet timings and are to budget.

THe PPE will alo be responsible for the cost recovery process ensure it is agreed and that it is implemented and monitored for allocated projects.

Graduate Software Engineer - West Midlands (887377)

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Graduate Software Engineer
South Birmingham/North Worcestershire

This role, working within the Software Development Teamand reporting to a Software Team Leader is to develop embedded software functionality in C for an instrument pack, the principal driver information instrument.This involves the interpretation of the customer specification, design, functional design, coding, module test integration.
The complete software lifecycle takes approximately two years before entering volume production for major European Automotive or Motorcycle OEM`s.

Design Engineer-Powertrain - Birmingham - 28K to 35K + Bonus + Pension (103252)

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Design Engineer-Powertrain
Birmingham/Coventry/Nuneaton/Tamworth
28K to 35K + Bonus + Pension

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for leading the design process of components from concept to production in order to achieve the product objectives within a specified time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Establishes a reasonable project development schedule from concept to production implementation in line with overall business requirements.
2. Supports all design related component styling, purchasing and manufacturing issues with emphasis on quality, reliability, timely delivery, and cost.
3. Determines ideal component manufacturing route to ensure overall design, performance, and cost conformance.
4. Determines nature and type of electronic models, detail drawings, and analysis required to support the above and supervises their release through the release cycle.
5. Coordinate, mentor, and supervise designers within team.
6. Prepares preliminary sketches and/or schematic diagrams and/or presentations to aid in the understanding and solution of engineering problems.
7. Participates in design reviews on projects to ensure adequate input and involvement from all interested groups.
8. Analyzes field problems and recommends possible solutions.
9. Assists in the preparation of the monthly project status report.
10. Represents the Company at engineering/legal standards conformance meetings; prepares record searches, depositions, site, and vehicle examination reports as required.
11. Performs other miscellaneous project related assignments

Maintenance Engineer - Birmingham - £30K-£37K (887453)

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Maintenance Engineer
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
£30K-£37K

The key responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer will be as follows:
- Provide shift support to skilled maintenance associates on the production facility
- Monitor plant, equipment and process operations for correct performance including the buy off of new equipment.
- Support Maintenance Supervisor covering production when required
- Produce continuous improvement plans while continually improving maintenance methods.
- Monitor plant, equipment and process operations for correct performance and define and implement strategies that drive improvement
- Manage and monitor all software data backups including all Robots and PLC
- Develop educational/training plans for shift personnel including delivery of training programs.
- Track and monitor automation cycle times and improve where required
- Keep developing our current range of facility monitoring tools
- Develop operational procedures and visual aids ( SPL ) for maintenance requirements
- If necessary, must be able to change shifts at short notice and work overtime at short notice, also work from adjusted start times.

The successful candidates will be degree qualified and should be able to demonstrate evidence of the following:
- Working knowledge of plant engineering and body construction activities.
- Excellent knowledge of ABB S4 robots, fibre optic/copper interbus , PLC's and Pilz safety bus
- Knowledge of company procedures regarding safety COSHH and ergonomics.
- Ability to make short presentations to work groups and management.
- Good knowledge of the TEM maintenance system.
- Supervisory and work planning skills
- Ability and willingness to be flexible with working hours/ shift at short notice.
- Application of lean manufacturing techniques and working practices.
- Knowledge of 6 sigma and green belt training would be advantageous.

Project Engineer - Leeds - Pay Rate increase with industry accreditations (NDE-104742)

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Project Engineer
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Pay Rate increase with industry accreditations

One of the worlds largest utilities, focused on delivering energy safely, reliably and efficiently.

Currently looking to recruit a project engineer to be based out of Leeds office to safely deliver robust and reliable substations.
You will need to have prior experience of managing a portfolio of capital projects and hands on experience of project delivery within substations. Ideally qualifed to TP141 or TP144 you will be responsible for ensuring the delegated duties are carried out to company standards.

You will be responsible for pro-active management of SHESQ issues and ensure that at all times the project complies with relevant legislation policies, guidelines, processes and procedures.
You will need to have a strong operational background with substations and should ideally be degree qualified but as a minimum HNC qualified. You will preferably be a member of a recognised professional body and have sufficient SHESQ knowledge.

The role is for a 12 month contract initially paying 26p.h. On a limited company basis, but the pay rate will increase in line with recognised industry accreditation.

Wednesday, 11 April 2012

Project Engineer - West Midlands - Permanent also available (RHN/241011)

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Project Engineer
West Midlands, England
Permanent also available

This is a permanent or contract position reporting to the NPI Engineering Manager. As Project Engineer you will be responsible for co-ordinating cradle to grave engineering activity within an automotive body in white welding environment. You will be expected to co-ordinate internal and external resource to achieve all project objectives and to manage/report status of cost, quality and timing for assigned projects. You must understand modern safety standards and ensure that contractors are designing new equipment in line with this and also that contractors are operating safely whilst on company premises.

You will be responsible for tooling buy off, installation of press lines and automation assembly line. You will be responsible for taking project from drawing through to full production.

Experience with Pressing and Automation Assembly essential.

Apprenticeship trained or degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

Press Tooling Engineer - West Midlands - 35000 (RHN-102350)

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Press Tooling Engineer
West Midlands, England
35000

Our client is a leading automotive component manufacturer of BIW components and sunroof assemblies. As Press Tooling Engineer you will be responsible for Tooling (Current and New Model introduction).

Reporting to the Engineering Manager - Stamping you will ensure smooth transition from Project stage to Mass Production and undertake control of new Press Tooling ensuring compliance within the company. You will provide additional support for a specific project, manage tooling and equipment suppliers to achieve delivery and installation requirements (QCD), plan and manage installation of tooling and equipment - this includes equipment moves; Die and Tooling accuracy improvements and build of event parts. In addition, you will support the company`s daily production activities.

Previous experience in a BIW Press Tooling environment is essential as is working knowledge of CATIA together with experience in Stamping Die / Tooling procurement and installation. You must also be capable of creating and documenting Situation and Decision Analysis reports. Additionally, you must be self-motivated with the willingness and ability to make decisions and implement change, be competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation from general associate to senior manager. Experience in risk assessment and control of contractors is desirable and you should be adaptable, flexible and possess the ability to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines and production targets with the determination and drive to ensure quality is maintained in all aspects of role.

Maintenance Engineer - electrical - Warwickshire - 28K-30K+ shift allowance + bens (RHN-105123)

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Maintenance Engineer - electrical
plc programming, nachi, fanuc, siemens, BIW, robot weld
28K-30K+ shift allowance + bens

Our client is a leading automotive component manufacturer. As Maintenance Engineer (Robot Welding) the main purpose of the role is to work within a shift based maintenance team to improve the overall asset and team performance in terms of safety, function, reliability and cost and to directly support the manufacturing teams in achieving service, cost and quality performance.

You will be responsible for the identification and implementation of appropriate cost down initiatives and/or efficiency savings which minimise spoilage and waste, you will ensure prompt and comprehensive root cause analysis of the reasons for any production downtime with recommendations for actions to prevent further recurrence, ensure compliance with relevant HandS legislations, policies and procedures and promote correct use of PPE in order to eliminate or reduce risks to health and well-being for staff and visitors to the site. You will also support the development and implementation of appropriate quality control and inspection mechanisms to ensure compliance with required standards with particular focus on meeting and exceeding right first time targets and undertake ongoing monitoring to identify further areas for improvement.

You must have completed a full indentured Mechanical / Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent, have a minimum of three years experience working in a manufacturing environment, good analytical skills, experience of Fanuc and Nachi robots with regard to fault finding and improvements and experience of presses with regard to fault finding and improvements. You must also be able to work on your own and as part of a team and have effective communication skills. This is a shift based role which will require flexibility on occasion.

Experience with working in a Body in White environment desirable.

PLC programming experience for at least one of the following weld robots, Fanuc, Nachi, Motoman, Siemens, ABB desirable