Friday 20 April 2012

I&E Engineer - Lincolnshire - benefits (887530)

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I&E 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

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 - 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

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 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

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.

Craftmanship Lead Engineer - West Midlands (887676)

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Craftmanship Lead Engineer
West Midlands, England

Based on a very attractive University campus, the Technical Centre was established in 2005 and now employs 250 Engineers engaged in whole vehicle development (IC and EV powered) and the manufacture of Electric Vehicles.

An opportunity for a Craftsmanship Lead Engineer reporting to the Group Chief Engineer has now arisen. Leading a team of 10, the role will have responsibility for several significant Craftsmanship projects across a range of vehicles. Candidates with a background in Craftsmanship / Perceived Quality with experience of leading teams engaged in Cubing, Dimensional Management and Benchmarking are encouraged to apply. An excellent salary, car allowance and benefits package is on offer.

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 Product Launch Engineer - Solihull - £22.40 - 22.40 per hour (106319)

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Chassis Product Launch Engineer
Solihull, West Midlands, England
£22.40 - 22.40 per hour

The Chassis Product Launch Engineer is the interface between the Chassis CoC and the Manufacturing team. As part of the specific programme team they are responsible for the day to day support of the build process providing primary contact for technical confirmation, queries and issue resolution. The role has primary duties in parts and Bill of Materials management, technical data dissemination with the manufacturing group and issue resolution.

Skills Required:
A good degree of communication is required. The ability to perform in a high pressure environment, and to function as part of a large, multifunctional team, is an essential requirement.

Skills Preferred:
Technical background is an advantage but not essential.

Experience Required:
Experience of large matrix organisations.

Experience Preferred:
Experience in an automotive role, or industry, is preferred.

Additional Information:
Occasional visits to the Browns Lane, Halewood and Castle Bromwich sites may be required.

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

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

Chassis Design Manager for Next Generation Luxury Cars - Gaydon - £30 per hour (106371)

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Chassis Design Manager for Next Generation Luxury Cars
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£30 per hour

Chassis Design Manager for next generation luxury car brake stability control systems. Responsibilities will include: Lead early programme planning and supplier selection process, Co-ordinate with the Vehicle Programme Team, suppliers and Applications teams to formulate acceptable hardware, software and tune delivery timing, Co-ordinate the Stability Control Systems (SCS) plans and activities with our Electrical Engineering partners, Manage relationship with the SCS Supplier with respect to system delivery to timing and performance targets, Lead the cross functional activities that support the system Deliverables, Co-ordinate Design and component validation work to produce acceptable packages and installations that meet vehicle and system targets.

Skills Required:
Vehicle or chassis or brake system design/integration/management is a major requirement of this role. The successful candidate must possess the following skills/qualifications:

  • Experience of Project Management of complex multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
  • Ability to communicate confidently at all levels within the business and the supply base.
  • Experience of engineering complex mechanical or electro-mechanical systems.
  • Understanding of automotive Chassis, Braking systems and Stability Control Systems.
  • Confident in the application of GPDS, DVP and Engineering Gateway disciplines.
  • Confident in the application of FTEP quality and reliability disciplines, particularly FMEA.
  • Candidates must be committed, flexible and able to work under pressure.
  • Good PC skills and must be IT literate.
  • High drive, self-motivated and able to deliver with minimum supervision.
  • Good meeting, leadership, influencing, communication and presentation skills.


Skills Preferred:
Experience of having delivered systems with a high level of complexity and interfaces on new model activities from concept through to launch.

Experience Required:
Experience of delivering electro-mechanical systems.Vehicle or chassis or brake system design/integration/management is a major requirement of this role.

Education Required:
Candidates applying must be educated to degree level in a relevant engineering or engineering management discipline.

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

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

CAD Lead for the Chassis Centre of Competence - Gaydon - £24.60 - 24.60 per hour (106322)

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CAD Lead for the Chassis Centre of Competence
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£24.60 - 24.60 per hour

Act as the CAD Lead for the Chassis Centre of Competence being our single point of contact with the Tools and Technologies department within Product Development. Role includes: Making management decisions in the Product Lifecycle Management space on behalf of the CoC and Tools and Technologies, Defining the CAD strategy and Development needs, Defining the phased deployment plan and gaining Management approval, Determine opportunities within the CoC that would make it more efficient within the iPLM environment, Ensure relevant Tools and Technologies projects are progressed and prioritised, Attending CAD Lead mtgs to promote and deliver CoC projects, Develop Associative Vehicle Architecture, Identify Chassis Projects and work with the AVA Team to progress these into real benefits for Chassis.

Skills Required:
Excellent CAD Catia V5 and CAD tool sets. Experience of Team Centre software. Good project management skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Skills Preferred:
Understanding of our client's Design and Delivery Processes.

Experience Required:
Automotive experience would be preferred.

Education Required:
HND in a relevant field/subject, or relevant CAD and project management skills.

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

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

Brakes CFD Engineer - Gaydon - £28 per hour (887133)

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Brakes CFD Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£28 per hour

Brakes Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Engineer

Skills Required:
CFD tool usage including Model preparation in CAD, Meshing and Post-Processing. Applicants should be trained in use of at least one of the following CFD tools. Working knowledge of Star CCM+ and EXA PowerFlow. Excellent team working and team leadership skills and adaptability are essential since the candidate will be working as part of a multi-discipline vehicle level team who may require support and involvement with their own activities. Applicants are expected to be self-motivated and demonstrate the ability to carry out tasks unsupervised once defined. Applicants require basic understanding of vehicle cooling system requirements. Basic braking systems knowledge required. Good understanding and working knowledge of external/underhood vehicle fluid mechanics.

Skills Preferred:
Ability to use OEM preferred CFD tool set (PowerFlow) and associated pre-processing tools (ANSA). The ability to present at all levels within the company without detailed mentoring along with a good team-working approach to tasks.

Experience Required:
Successful history as a CFD engineer for a major OEM or supplier including meshing, analysis and report out.

Experience Preferred:
CAE skills to manage and feasibly run models independently. Reporting analysis results and recommendations to vehicle programme teams.

Education Required:
Degree qualified in a suitable discipline, but previous experience is core to this role.

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

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

Brakes BOM and WERS Support Specialist - Gaydon - £20.80 - 20.80 per hour (887635)

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Brakes BOM and WERS Support Specialist
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£20.80 - 20.80 per hour

To provide specialist support to Brakes Engineering Teams with respect to maintenance of BOM and WERS for all engineering programmes. To provide a source of reference for all of the Brakes team with respect to the BOM/WERS systems. To provide specialist coaching to new starters, in the Brakes teams, required to use the BOM/WERS systems. To represent the Brakes Engineering teams in Project Change Management meeting.

Skills Required:
Must be an expert user of the BOM/WERS systems, with significant recent experience in their application on new vehicle programmes. Good meeting, presentation and coaching skills.

Skills Preferred:
A flexible and adaptable team member is required who can be pro-active in developing a new support role in the Brakes team.

Experience Required:
Substantial experience in the use of BOM/WERS in an OEM or another automotive manufacturer using these or similar systems.

Experience Preferred:
Experience in rolling out the use of BOM/WERS to new users would be an advantage.

Education Required:
The candidate is expected to be from an engineering background but experience and confidence in the use of the above systems is more important in this role than formal qualifications.

Education Preferred:
Engineering Degree or equivalent experience.

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

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

Prototype Builds BOM Analyst - Gaydon - £16.90 - 16.90 per hour (887274)

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Prototype Builds BOM Analyst
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£16.90 - 16.90 per hour

Manage bills of material and issue schedules across all OEM prototype build phases by program. Manage Inventory between programs. Support Material Control activities at build sites. Manage leftover stock at the end of build phases.

Skills Required:
PC literate (inc Specification, Procurement, Scheduling and Inventory Control). Ability to communicate well at all levels, written and verbally

Experience Required:
Sound knowledge of Material Control and Physical Builds from within Motor Manufacturing

Experience Preferred:
Understanding of Prototype Motor Manufacturing Methods.

Education Required:
Good standard of Education and / or suitable experience in related Business area.

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

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

EMC Systems Engineer - Dunton Wayletts - £25.70 - 25.70 per hour (887630)

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EMC Systems Engineer
Dunton Wayletts, Essex, England
£25.70 - 25.70 per hour

Responsible for delivering EMC sign-off for the vehicle lines. The role requires detailed knowledge of EMC and is ideally suited to someone with previous EMC experience gained in automotive industry. Furthermore, it is essential for the candidate has excellent communication and interpersonal skills as we interact at all levels within the business and with external suppliers. Excellent project management skills are required to oversee multiple projects at the same time. It is also required that the post holder is confident, determined and patient so as to pursue implementation of solutions from teams, which require persuasion, education and a regular follow ups. Some of the key roles and responsibilities of the EMC team leader are: Manage the EMC service provider (for whole vehicle EMC tests and 6 resident vehicle EMC applications engineers), be the first point of contact for the EMC Applications Engineers, ensuring they support vehicle programs and produce key deliverables, Hold regular risks and issues review with EMC Applications engineers, Lead gateway reviews with EMC Applications Engineers prior to key gateways, Review Design Validation Plans, test vehicle selection, test scheduling, issue closures and Engineering Sign-Off Documents, Manage team budget, review and approve individual vehicle test plans to ensure budget is spent as planned and verify completion of deliverables before authorising payment, Lead resolution of vehicle level issues, Lead component level EMC test plan approvals, Lead EMC wiring reviews.

Skills Required:
Electromagnetic Compatibility. Project Management. Must be able to drive and travel to Germany on a regular basis.

Skills Preferred:
Design for EMC at component and system level. Vehicle and component EMC testing. Working knowledge of eFDVS.

Experience Required:
Automotive EMC experience. Electronics Engineering background.

Experience Preferred:
Previous OEM or vehicle manufacturer experience.

Education Required:
Educated to degree level, in a relevant field or subject, is prefered.

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

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

APC Programme Architecture Design Engineer - Gaydon - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (887609)

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APC Programme Architecture Design Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

Working with the Advanced Product Creation (APC) Programme Architecture Lead. The System Architect will be required to understand the new Electrical feature identified for a new programme prior to, architect the various solutions, deliver the System Architecture Diagram(s) plus any required supporting documentation for a given feature, system or change. Assess and dimension the impact of each solution relating to cost, timing, integration and associated risks with delivery.

Skills Required:
Experience in Vehicle Electrical Architecture and System Architecture Design. Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills with ability to effective liaise with all levels within the organisation. Drive and motivation to achieve goals of team and self with minimum supervision. High level of IT literacy including Office Tools and Visio.

Skills Preferred:
Working knowledge of PREEvision architecture modelling. Knowledge of vehicle electrical architecture and systems.

Experience Required:
It is anticipated that applicants will have significant experience in an engineering environment.

Education Required:
It is anticipated that applicants will be educated to degree level in an engineering subject and will have significant experience in an engineering environment.

Additional Information:
This roll will be based at Gaydon, but requires regular travel to other engineering sites, in particular Whitley and Warwick University.

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

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

Hybrid Controls Development Engineer - Gaydon - £31.80 - 31.80 per hour (887397)

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Hybrid Controls Development Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£31.80 - 31.80 per hour

Development of the vehicle controls algorithm and new functionality for Micro Hybrid or Full Hybrid vehicles. Test and simulation through Simulink/Stateflow. Documentation including model specifications and calibration guides. Accountable to Manager of the Hybrid Controls Team.

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

Skills Preferred:
- Experience of PT controls
- Experience of other system control systems
- Creation of control software in Simulink Experience in liaising with suppliers on control issues and software
- Creation of control software in TargetLink

Experience Required:
Controls system development in the automotive, aerospace or comparable industry

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

Education Required:
Degree Qualified

Education Preferred:
MSc in Control Engineering

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

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

Touchscreen Fault-Finding Engineer - Gaydon - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (887279)

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Touchscreen Fault-Finding Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

To support the development and introduction of the Touchscreen display into OEM vehicle lines over multiple model years. The role will involve supporting the PMST leader for each model year and will involve investigating issues, performing design validation and releasing software to wider vehicle test and for production.

Skills Required:
Issue investigation skills to find root cause to system, software and hardware issues relating to the touchscreen. Ability to write and execute design validation plans. To review and manage multiples sources of requirements specification for the touchscreen. Full UK driving licence essential. Must have excellent English language skills, both written and verbal.

Experience Required:
Knowledge of automotive electronics development, or in a similar industry. Experience in issue investigation to identify problem root cause (e.g. FTA or Fish Bone).

Experience Preferred:
OEM specific development processes, AIMS, eFdvs, WERS releases.

Education Required:
Ideally a degree in Electrical engineering or a relevant area or equivalent experience in a similar role.

Additional Information:
This role will be based at Whitley moving to Gaydon during 2012, but regular travel to other OEM sites will be required.

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

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

Touchscreen Integration Engineer - Coventry - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (887151)

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

To support the development and introduction of the Touchscreen display into vehicle lines over multiple model years. The role will involve supporting the PMST leader (for a major vehicle line) and will involve investigating issues, performing design validation and releasing software to wider vehicle test and for production. In addition for a small vehicle line a PMST leader role is required incorporating full ownership of the roll-out of the HLDF for a specific vehicle/model year.

Skills Required:
Issue investigation skills to find root cause to system, software and hardware issues relating to the touch screen. Ability to write and execute design validation plans. To review and manage multiples sources of requirements specification for the touchscreen. Full UK driving licence essential. Must have excellent English language skills, both written and verbal.

Experience Required:
Knowledge of automotive electronics development, or in a similar industry. Experience if issue investigation to identify problem root cause (e.g. FTA or Fish Bone). Experience in a leading role delivering an electronic commodity.

Experience Preferred:
OEM specific development processes, such as AIMS, eFDVS, and WERS releases.

Education Required:
Ideally a degree in Electrical engineering or a relevant area. Equivalent experience in a similar role may be considered.

Additional Information:
This role will be based at Whitley, but moving to Gaydon during 2012. Regular travel to other sites will be required.

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

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

Energy Management Test Engineer - Gaydon - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (887321)

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Energy Management Test Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

Energy Management Test Engineer.

Skills Required:
Good project planning knowledge. Excellent problem solving and route cause analysis, awareness of circuit analysis, CAN monitoring and general on vehicle test procedures.

Skills Preferred:
Proven on vehicle fault diagnosis and resolution. Knowledge of OEM issue management processes (AIMS / eTrackers)

Experience Required:
Automotive or similar experience involving system level testing and issue identification.

Education Required:
Engineering HNC or Degree.

Additional Information :
The role requires a high level of flexibility to meet tight timescales in a dynamic delivery environment. The role also requires the engineer to be proactive and self motivated to identify and manage own workload to meet vehicle programme requirements.

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

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

Engine Test Engineer - London (BST-106129)

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Engine Test Engineer
London, Greater London, England

A World Leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of diesel fuel injection equipment are now looking for an Engine Test Engineer to work on either a permanent or contract basis to support the development of the engine test cells to meet the specified requirements of the product development, calibration and electronics teams.

As the Test Engineer you will provide support to engineers using the facility and liaise with the project teams to improve test procedures and quality of data.

You will also be involved in the maintenance and development of test software and documentation and integration of new hardware into test systems.

The Test Engineer will ensure adherence to quality control standards, QS900, ISO1400 and TS16949

The successful candidate will hold a degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent and be familiar with mechanical control systems including dynamometers and various software applications - AVL, PUMA, CAMEO, INDICOM.

Ideally you must have solid experience in a similar engine testing environment.

ADL experience desirable.

Must have excellent learning skills, willing to expand your skills base and to train others along wit h a genuine interest and enjoyment in engineering and resolving technical problems.

Must also be able to accurately report back test data to project teams, familarity with AVL Concerto software 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.

Manufacturing Development Engineer - Isle of Wight (RB-106637)

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Manufacturing Development Engineer
Isle of Wight, England

A first tier supplier to the global aviation industry and a leader in the manufacture of highly complex composite and metallic aerostructures and engine products. The company is equally focused on military and civil markets. They are currently seeking Manufacturing Development Engineers due to continued growth and through new programmes.
To aid in the development of new and existing Aerospace production processes within both the Composite manufacture and assembly areas.
To develop the possible usage of new materials and processes within a wide range of applications.
Investigation and implementation of corrective actions using problem root cause analysis techniques.
Provide technical support to both internal and external customers.
Provide support to other Manufacturing Engineering disciplines as and when needed
Support Manufacturing continuous improvement plan and Lean initiative to develop improved operating processes and procedures.
Liaise with internal departments to ensure that the team is working to the correct specifications (e.g. Quality).
Liaising with customers at the working level in order to meet their requirements.
Managing workload of self and others to ensure tasking completed to schedule.
Ensure compliance with all aspects of health and safety requirements are adhered to.
Have the ability to lay-up and bag complex composite components.
Able to assist with the assembly of composite structures
Apply the Lean tools to problem solving
Report writing
Experience of quality management systems.
Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers.

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

Materials Engineer - Cowes - £excellent package (RB-106644)

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Materials Engineer
Cowes, Isle of Wight, England
£excellent package

A first tier supplier to the global aviation industry and a leader in the manufacture of highly complex composite and metallic aerostructures and engine products. The company is equally focused on military and civil markets. They are currently recruiting a Materials Engineer due to continued growth.
To provide support to the Quality, Production and Engineering functions in matters relating to materials and processing of materials.
To conduct necessary quality control tests and provide test results
Provide laboratory support for material and part qualification testing
Provide specialist advice and knowledge on materials selection, processing parameters and test requirements
To develop/optimise procedures used within the department
Skills Experienceand Qualifications:
A qualified Materials and/or Process Engineer with HND/HND level qualification or equivalent
Membership of a relevant Professional Body
Expertise gained within an aerospace environment ideally with aerosturctures experience - composite and metallic
Proven track record in interpreting customer quality and design requirements
Thorough understanding of regulatory authority requirements
Expertise in Lean Principles
Strong minded and committed, focussed on delivery.
Has the ability to work successfully at a senior level within a matrix managed business, able to influence without legitimate authority
Ability to work as a part of a team or in isolation
Resourceful and adaptable.
Prepared to work on the complete range of GKN Aerospace programmes, both civil and military
Able to travel as required by the position including internationally
Exceptional interpersonal skills and stakeholder management capability

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

Electrical HMI and Ergonomics Engineer - Gaydon - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (887319)

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Electrical HMI and Ergonomics Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

The position is for a HMI and ergonomic engineer to support delivery of new electrical technologies into OEM vehicle-lines. This includes HMI design for switchgear, instrument cluster display, centre console display, audio etc. The electrical technologies will support a range of first-to-market and first-to-brand features that this OEM will be integrating into its vehicle lines over the coming years. The position will require close working relationship with Research and Electrical Engineering.

Skills Required:
- Sound understanding of good HMI and ergonomic design principles for vehicle systems user-interfaces.
- Statistical analysis, problem solving and root-cause analysis.
- Clear and concise communicator.
- Ability to produce formal documentation to a professional standard
- Ideal candidate should be an enthusiastic, forward looking, lateral thinker with proven creative, research and innovation skills in the field of Ergonomics and Human Machine Interface
- Knowledge of in-vehicle Ergonomics issues and appropriate HMI proposals

Experience Required:
- Development of physical, audible and visual interfaces such as graphical user interface or switch gear and controls
- Development of Human machine interface for a consumer product or application.

Education Required:
Human Factors / Ergonomics Degree

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

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

Infotainment Software Engineer - Coventry - £31.40 - 31.40 per hour (106581)

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Infotainment Software Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£31.40 - 31.40 per hour

Development and Management of Requirements UML/Stateflow Models for Next Generation Infotainment (NGI). Support of feature owner reviews of the models and software requirements. Required to support RFQ in August 2011, and onwards into software production.

Skills Required:
Software and functionality of UML/Stateflow skills, understanding of object orientated software architecture and design.

Skills Preferred:
Working knowledge of DOORS Rhapsody and Clearcase Linux C++.

Experience Required:
Past experience of managing software in automotive, consumer electronics or telecomms industry.

Experience Preferred:
Past experience of OOD and Modelling in automotive, consumer electronics or telecomms industry.

Education Required:
Educated in Engineering, Software or IT Qualification.

Education Preferred:
Ideally degree qualified, in a relevant field or subject.

Additional Information:
This role will be based at Whitley. Relocation to Gaydon is expected during 2012.

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

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

Body Electrical Interface Engineer - Coventry - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (106427)

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Body Electrical Interface Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

Act as main interface for the VFG group into the body system, comfort controls of instrumentation of electrical.

Skills Required:
Have an electrical, mechanical or production background ideally with a quality focus.

Skills Preferred:
Black belt and 8D trained. Full driving license and ability to support OEM at any of it`s sites or locations.

Experience Required:
Previous automotive current engineering or launch experience preferred.

Experience Preferred:
Knowledge of electrical electronic automotive systems and components.

Education Required:
Engineering degree preferable in electrical engineering. If less would need relevant experience of a similar post.

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

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

Senior Development Engineer - Buckingham (106648)

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Senior Development Engineer
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England

REQUIREMENTS: You will carry out development and qualification tasks on mechanical, electrical and electronic products. You will plan tests, fault find and use the data acquisition Dewetron system and Dasy Lab software. You will be involved in qualification and certification activities.
DESCRIPTION: A leading supplier to the global aerospace industry has a new opportunity for a Senior Development Engineer. This role is based in Buckinghamshire at a very impressive modern facility. It is commutable from Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead, Milton Keynes, N London and Luton.
VAC REQ :You will have at least an HNC, preferably a degree, and ideally have development and test experience across both mechanical and electrical/electronic products.

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

Product & Test Development Engineer - London (BST-105712)

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Product & Test Development Engineer
London, Greater London, England

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

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

Technical Proposal Engineer - Bristol - £40K - £45K (887445)

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Technical Proposal Engineer
Bristol, England
£40K - £45K

A major UK aerospace manufacturer has a new opportunity for a Senior Engineer-New Projects. This could also be called Technical Bid Engineer, Prposlas Engineer or Project Engineer. The role is commutable of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff,Swindon and Cheltenham.
You will coordinate the compilation of technical proposals including design, analysis and build. You wil participate in engineering and commercial reviews. This is a really interesting broad based role for an engineer,(likely design or stress) with project and/or commercial aspirations. You will have an engineering qualification and have good Microsoft/IT 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.

Development Engineer - (Ref:BST) - Park Royal (105770)

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Development Engineer - (Ref:BST)
Park Royal, Greater London, England

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

As the Development Engineer you will be responsible:br
To provide tehcnical assistance in the development of fuel injection equipment by giving practical and theoretical support for engineering processes and systems including, hydraulics, manufacturing processes etc.br
Develop products by demonstrating reliability through durability and fatigue testing and analyse component and results following tests.br
Design and development of fixtures to allow effective test programmes. br
Problem solving through innovative techniquesbr
Use of instrumentation and software including Matlab and Labview. br
Ensure adherence to quality control standards, QS900, IS01400 and TS16949. br
Contribute and participate in activities to promote an environment of continuous improvement. br
To ensure a safe working environment with full compliance to relevant legislation. br
Visiting customers' sites and other Delphi sites in the UK and Overseas. br

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

A genuine interest and enjoyment in engineering and resolving technical issues and problems that arise.br
Ability to demonstrate excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills br
Willing to train and develop new skillsbr

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

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

Design Engineer (Graduate) - Ref: BST - Park Royal (105848)

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Design Engineer (Graduate) - Ref: BST
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 Design Engineer or a senior or experienced Designer to work on either a permanent or contract basis to be responsible for the specification of diesel fuel injection equipment for the Heavy Duty Business.br

Reporting to the Heavy Duty Nozzle Product Manager the Design Engineer will innovate solutions to the company's product requirements and generate specifications to required standards
Participate and progress design analysis activities including FEA, Dimensional Analysis, DFMEA and Critical Features Analysisbr
Modify specifications and to assist in the implementation of product and process improvements in accordance with overall project objectives.br
Co-operate with suppliers and in-house manufacturing to achieve highest practical quality with lowest investment and product costs.br
Investigate product performance and durability improvements, through validation programmes as agreed.br
Lead nozzle design and development activities for assigned customer and internal projectsbr
Co-ordinate product inspection work for assigned projects
Communicate the nozzle design status at customer and internal meetingsbr
Coach and train colleagues, trainees, technicians, etc. as reqd.br
Contribute to Total Quality, QS 9000 and continuous improvement activities within department and businessbr

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

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:br
Design Tools Experience - DFMEA, DFA, DFM, FEA, DOE (eg Taguchi), desirable.
Report writing for design activities, documenting design decisions, analysis methods and results.br
Familiarity with manufacturing processes eg grinding, heat treatment, injection moulding, forging, casting.br
The ability to study a problem and identify appropriate analysis techniques and liaise with analysis specialists (CFD,FEA)br

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

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

Senior Engineer - New Projects - Bristol - £40K - £45K (887445)

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Senior Engineer - New Projects
Bristol, England
£40K - £45K

A major UK aerospace manufacturer has a new opportunity for a Senior Engineer-New Projects. This could also be called Technical Bid Engineer, Prposlas Engineer or Project Engineer. The role is commutable of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff,Swindon and Cheltenham.
You will coordinate the compilation of technical proposals including design, analysis and build. You wil participate in engineering and commercial reviews. This is a really interesting broad based role for an engineer,(likely design or stress) with project and/or commercial aspirations. You will have an engineering qualification and have good Microsoft/IT 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.

Maintenance Technicians - Birmingham - Upto £27K (887668)

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Maintenance Technicians
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Upto £27K

The world leading manufacturer of automotive driveline components, with over 20,000 people in more than 40 facilities in over 20 countries working in partnership with vehicle manufacturers to develop driveshaft and geared component technologies for the future.

Experienced Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance Technician are required. 2 nightshift maintenance technicians and one weekend nights Maintenance technician.

To repair, maintain and service any equipment associated with the manufacture of the company's products. Support, instruct and train where necessary, any personnel associated with such equipment. To assist with department improvement projects.

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

Maintenance Module Manager - Isle of Man - circa £40K + Benefits (105029)

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Maintenance Module Manager
North West England/Isle of Man
circa £40K + Benefits

REQUIREMENTS: : Provide maintenance and site engineering support to the site. Provide leadership, coaching and direction to the maintenance team and fully develop their capability and proficiency in achieving their targets. Drive Continuous Improvement processes to achieve better cost effectiveness, uptime, quality and housekeeping. Develop the team to perform and grow in their individual roles and as a team through multi-skilling, involvement and effective delegation. Shape and drive a change agenda, rolling out improved techniques and methodologies to benefit the operations teams and the site/business as a whole.
DESCRIPTION: Our client manufactures precision engineered components and small assemblies for the defence and aerospace industry. Employing c300 people and with modern NC machinery, this company have an enviable order book. They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Manager.
VAC REQ :Maintenance team management and site engineering/services within a technical/engineering business.Looking after an established team of 10 engineers
Budget management.
Technical management of capital projects value of projects total of £800k
Delivery of performance improvement in a similar environment.
Create and implement maintenance strategy.
Used to working to tight time frames and limited budgets.

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 19 April 2012

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

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 - Rotherham - £35k - 42k per year (887132)

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Project Manager
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
£35k - 42k per year

Client Information

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

Main Duties

Main requirements establish and perform project management in line with company procedures and ensure that all project targets are achieved within budget and timeframe to the satisfaction of internal and external customers. Will be working closely with external customers

Job description

- Ensure that, at the kick-off phase for each project, targets are calculated for critical path timing, product quality, investment budgets and product gross margin

- Responsible for ensuring that project is controlled throughout the project and that all targets are met no later than Start of Production

-Manage communication within the project team is sufficient to achieve project targets and external communication is published within the organisation as necessary.

- Will be responsible for leading, monitoring, controlling and reporting upon multiple projects at any one time

- Project values range to multi million pound and can last between 12-18 months pre project, and will be working on several projects at a time with support from the various internal teams,

Key skills and experience

- Candidates should ideally be Degree Educated in engineering discipline

-Previous experience of working in the Automotive Industry

-Candidate should be able to communicate effectively in German, preferred by a number or international customers

-To provide concise, accurate reports to senior management on a regular basis throughout the time span of the project

-Candidates should be able to demonstrate successful management of multiple projects, objectives and deadlines

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.

Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer - West Midlands - £40000 - £42000 (SMIC-102672)

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Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer
West Midlands, England
£40000 - £42000

Our automotive client is a market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in the Midlands. Working in a team with a global focus, you will develop valuable knowledge of automotive parts and processes.

As a Cost Estimator or Cost Engineer, you’ll focus on a specific vehicle commodity - from Exterior to Interior, through Power Train, Chassis, and Electrical. You’ll be responsible for:

• Delivering ‘should cost’ estimates for a specific sub-set of parts.
• Supporting the Purchase team in their negotiations with suppliers.
• Working closely with Design Engineers as a business advisor.
• Identifying and supporting the implementation of opportunities to reduce costs.
• Influencing relevant programmes and commodity directions.
• Supporting cross-functional, cross-brand and supplier charge outs.

If you already have relevant professional experience, you could join us as a Cost Engineering Manager, or in another senior or project-based role. Providing more than hands-on technical support, you’ll be accountable for:

• Leading or supervising teams.
• Acting as a senior business analyst.
• Actively leading technical negotiations with suppliers.

To join us at any level, you’ll need to demonstrate a range of relevant manufacturing process knowledge. It’s essential that you have technical awareness at both the production process and cost driver level. Willingness to travel is essential. Ideally, you’ll also have some experience of project management.

You’ll need a degree / professional qualification or an equivalent level of experience. Excellent communication skills are vital, together with a proven ability to think on your feet and make appropriate decisions.

In return, you’ll benefit from our commitment to your ongoing development, with opportunities to further your career in a world-class Finance team through roles across the breadth of our business

 

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

Sales Estimator - Dorset - 30,000+Bonus (RHN-106619)

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Sales Estimator
Dorset, England
30,000+Bonus

Our client offers contract manufacturing services for various sectors of industry including subsea, defence, printing, electronic, food and renewable energy.

As Sales Estimator you will achieve sales and margin targets, manage customer relations, support the generation of marketing materials and attend exhibitions. You will also work to a sales strategy to support growth plans, produce sales activity reports as required and work in conjunction with the Sales Manager to ensure business goals are met. In addition you will produce accurate quotations from Engineering drawings.

You must have an excellent understanding of precision engineering and fabrication drawings and a time served engineering apprenticeship is essential. Estimating experience is preferred but not essential. You must also have good communication skills, IT experience and work well as part of a team. You must also have a valid driving license.

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

Machine Operator / Press Leader - Coventry - £16.5k - 19k per year + bens (RHN/)

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Machine Operator / Press Leader
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£16.5k - 19k per year + bens

Cost

  • Maintain full control of Press Line, reduce downtime and lost production, you must notify the Stamping management team immediately of issues which have the potential to have negative impact upon production targets being achieved and stock losses due to scrap / mislabels etc.

Management

  • Proactively manage and coordinate Press teams
  • Ensure that SPM is maintained on Press lines and controlled by communicating with team members whilst carrying out ‘round by round’ reporting.
  • Ensure compliance to Press plans, report plan adherence to line management as and when appropriate by following escalation processes.
  • Ensure that Press lines are maintained to an exceptional standard by making sure that all areas are free of Scrap / Oil / Dirt and any other relevant factors which have potential to have a negative impact on production.
  • Conduct process audits to ensure compliance, report findings to Resources Coordinator and line management on findings of audits, support Kaizen activity plan, assist in supporting changes and improvements in department activities.
  • Provide feedback on any highlighted issues within any of the systems under direct control; liaise with line manager to assure compliance and performance measures are achieved.
  • Provide cover and support to Team Leader with absence cover across department

Essential

  • Experience of maintaining systems and processes of work targeted towards achieving successful outcomes.
  • Experience of managing part concerns / issues and carrying out investigations by using appropriate problem solving tools.
  • Demonstrable experience of carrying out similar activities / work role including ability to Mig Weld (training provided for suitable candidate).
  • Knowledge and experience on Stamping working environment relevant to understanding production processes, Press setting / operating and Press Machinery requirements.
  • Shows willingness and a ‘can do’ approach towards being adaptable and flexible when needed in order to meet department and business needs.
  • Good communication skills, ability to build working relationships at all levels.
  • Ability to provide accurate reports and data analysis in / from graphical format highlighting quality and resource issues within Press department (Good level of IT skills required; MS Excel / Word / PowerPoint).
  • Determination and drive to ensure Quality is maintained.

Desirable

  • An understanding of Lean techniques and their application.

Individual requirements:

  • Self motivated, used to working under own initiative, well organized, with excellent attention to detail. A ‘hands on’ approach is needed for successful completion of activities in this role.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, Team environment with a strong commitment to resolve problems.
  • Flexible in managing own / team based events and able to deal with changing priorities. Should have good organizational skills which support achieving tasks and objectives. 
  • Good communication skills, literate and numerate.
  • PC Literate in Word, Excel, Lotus Notes and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent attendance record.

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.

Cost Estimator, Cost Engineer, Value Engineer - West Midlands - £30k - 38k per year + benefits (RHN)

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Cost Estimator, Cost Engineer, Value Engineer
West Midlands, England
£30k - 38k per year + benefits

REQUIREMENTS:

The role will be to support new business and you will work within a small team responsible for generating cost estimates getting involved at the RFQ stage.

Your skills and experience could cover either welded assemblies, pressings or Body in White gained within the automotive industry. Working on you own initiative you must be capable of building up cost calculations and have a thorough understanding of Excel spreadsheets and macro's.

 This role will look at costing in its entirety from the earliest stages of new product introduction, through to project cost management and include engineering change cost implications, through to packaging and logistics.

DESCRIPTION: 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. Due to continued expansion and their plan to develop a new product development centre of excellence, they are looking for an experienced time served Estimating Engineer. VAC REQ :

The role would ideally suit a time served apprentice who has moved from process / manufacturing engineering into a cost estimating role. A relevant engineering or manufacturing qualification will be 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.

Sales Manager - Middlesex - £40k - 50k per year + bonus (RHN/887381)

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Sales Manager
Middlesex, England
£40k - 50k per year + bonus

Our Client manufactures Precision machined components for the Aerospace industry

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:

To provide direction, support, guidance to the Sales & Customer Services team, with responsibility in ensuring customer deadlines & expectations are met, & the management of special customer projects.

JOB PURPOSE

To ensure that the company meets and exceeds customer expectations, and delivers upon agreed KPI’s both internal & external

Inter-alia, this will include responsibility for :-

  • To win new business & identify new customers that will facilitate achievement of both Sales & Profit targets
  • To Project manage new work packages and /or quote packages
  • To provide statistical data to the Senior management through agreed KPI’s
  • The maintenance of customer relationships through visits and day to day communication

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To ensure the highest standards of integrity, liability, availability, the efficiency of the Sales  function and its relationship with its customers.

  • Day to day management of the team in conjunction with the Sales Team Supervisor, ensuring that daily meetings are held, and that all time conscious activities are completed.
  • Creation & management of daily Sales KPI’s, to include Sales ‘Measurement of Performance’s’, quote win ratio, and sales vs. budget analysis.
  • Team training, including generation of individual training plans & annual sales team appraisals, to hold annual ‘Sales Team away days’, in which you will be expected to prepare and facilitate presentations to the team.
  • Facilitation of Customer visits, both at site and at customer facilities, to include the organisation of all travel plans, generation of PowerPoint presentation, and the presentation of said content.
  • To ensure Customers are kept fully apprised of the status of their work by working with the Customer Service Administrator, also to agree delivery KPI’s with the team and ensure that the agreed targets are met.
  • To prepare & attend weekly Sales meetings, to include the running of quote KPI’s, generation and distribution of the quotes open & quotes over £10,000 report to . Management and Group Sales & Business Development teams.
  • To provide regular information on key customer accounts, quotations and new sales opportunities to the Business Development Director.
  • To attend various customer sites to help maintain good business relationship and customer knowledge.
  • The management of key customer projects or orders, & to ensure that expectations of both the business & customer are met.
  • To provide & manage unsociable hours support to the business, to meet the expectations of the customer.
  • To win new business & to identify new customers to assist in the achievement of sales & profit targets, in association with the help of the Business Development Director.
  • Generation of customer visit reports.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

You must  demonstrate:

  • Experience in effective Sales negotiation of sales contracts
  • Accessibility and a flexible approach to travel and working (including at times unsociable and unpredictable hours)
  • Technical understanding of Precision Engineered components.
·         That you are a “do-er” rather than a delegator
  • That you are a good communicator and a team player
  • Gravitas to earn the respect of and interact effectively with senior management
  • The ability to challenge, using a blend of intellect and commercial experience
·         Success against tight deadlines
·         The ability to work without supervision
  • Staff management skills
  • A working level of IT hands-on literacy
  • High degree of professionalism/work pride
  • Energy and drive to succeed
  • A good sense of humour

It is desirable that you also demonstrate:

  • Experience of the aerospace /engineering sector
  • Involvement in a business that is strongly focused on profit and cash generation

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.

Sales Manager - Weymouth - £40k per year (RHN/887115)

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Sales Manager
Weymouth, Dorset, England
£40k per year

Scope:                                    Lead the sales activity to achieve company strategic goals and be a member of the strategic Management team for the Business

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Management of Sales team
  • Achieve sales and margin targets
  • Manage customer relations
  • Manage marketing and exhibition activity
  • Work in conjunction with management team to ensure business goals are met
  • Work within agreed budgets
  • Develop and deliver sales strategy to support growth plans
  • Produce sales activity reports as required
  • Part of the strategic management team for the business.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To conform to company policies and procedures
  • To participate in continuous improvement activities

Flexibility:

  • Flexibility is Key to the success of lean organizations and in this respect you may be asked to assist in other departments should time permit. Such requests will not be deemed as unreasonable.

MEASURES:

  • Order intake – Existing customers and New business
  • EBITDA
  • Customer profitability

Key attributes are:

  • Precision Engineering and or Fabrication Background.
  • Sales and New Business Development experience.
  • Used to working to challenging targets.
  • Estimating from precision engineering drawings.
  • Driving license.
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Basic IT skills on Excel and Outlook.
  • Strong team leader
  • Confident and proactive.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 - 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.

 

 

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.

Sales Engineer - West Midlands - £30k per year + bonus (Sales Engineer)

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Sales Engineer
West Midlands, England
£30k per year + bonus

Our client manufacturers material testing machinery for a range of industries and regularly sells over 80% of production to international markets. These testers are sold, calibrated, serviced and cared-for by a worldwide network of distributors chosen for their special skills in materials testing.

Reporting to the Managing Director the main purpose of this role is to maintain customer relationship carrying out regular visits to the export markets and manage profitable sales growth developing existing and new business. Working with and setting up overseas agents in India, China amongst other countries you will maintain and develop the relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain customer relationships

Set up, train and manage overseas agents

Provide effective sales forecasts

Identify opportunities and develop sales potentials

Develop existing and new business

To contribute to overall development of the companies business strategy and objectives

Attend exhibitions and carry out presentations

Profile:

HNC/D or Degree in Mechanical or Material Science Engineering

Considerable overseas selling experience

Experience dealing with overseas agents

Effective communicator at all levels with excellent interpersonal, presentation and influencing skills

Self motivated with good organisation and time management skills

You will be IT literate

Knowledge of German and French would be beneficial although not essential

Experience within a laboratory or testing background involved in calibration would be an advantage

Home Base in the Midlands would be beneficial

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

Development Engineer - Gloucester - Up to £29,800 (887214)

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Development Engineer
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
Up to £29,800

A global aerospace manufacturer has a new opportunity for a permanent Development Engineer. This role is commutable from Cheltenham, Gloucester,Bristol, Worcester and S Birmingham. It could also be called Test Engineer. The ROLE will involve preparing test plans, specifying and calbrating instrumentation, test, data analysis and writing test reports. Electrical equipment fault finding and repair may be required. The REQUIREMENTS are that you will be qualified to at least an ONC in mechanical or electrical engineering and have relevant test and development experience.Labview experience would be useful.

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

Senior Test Engineer - Cheshire (887040)

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Senior Test Engineer
Cheshire, England

New permanent aerospace Senior Development Engineer in N West.
Part of a major global aerospace group engineering mechanical aerospace systems, there is an interesting new opportunity for a permanent Senior Development Engineer. The role could also be called Senior Test Engineer This opportunity is in commutable range of Liverpool , Manchester,Chester, Warrington and Runcorn.
Job Requirements
The Senior Development or Test Engineer will be involved in all aspects of a project from test planning to generating test plans to test execution and then generation of test reports.
Details
You will preferably be degree qualified in either Electrical/Software or Mechanical Engineering. You will have experience of testing mechanical components and assemblies. You will likely have experience in some of: hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment, electrical and electronic design, hardware/software fault finding and testing, NI equipment and LabView programming and PLC 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.

Trials Engineer or Test Engineer - Worcester - Negotiable to £35,000 + benefits (JPR-103014)

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Trials Engineer or Test Engineer
Worcester, Worcestershire, England
Negotiable to £35,000 + benefits

Roxel manufacture a range of unique products and assemblies for the international defence market place. A new opportunity exists for a permanent Trials Engineer or Test Engineer. This opportunity is commutable from Birmingham, Worcester, Telford, Malvern and Redditch.
You will carry out tests of defence/weapon products and be involved in designing and developing test rigs and instrumentation for the trials. This will involve climatic, vibration, dynamic and pressure testing.
You will be qualified to at least an HNC and have test or trials experience including data acquisition. You will preferably be a UK national due to the defence nature of the business, but an EU national can be considered.

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.

Acoustic Performance Engineer - Gloucester (JPR-104010)

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Acoustic Performance Engineer
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England

A world leader in complete, advanced technology propeller systems has a unique opportunity for an Acoustics Performance Engineer. This position could also be called Noise Engineer or Acoustics Engineer. It is based in commuting range of Cheltenham, Bristol,Worcester and South Wales
You will carry out analysis of propeller acoustics and develop acoustics methods. The primary focus of this role will be the analysis of propeller acoustics including near field and far field noise prediction methods. You will also support work on propeller aerodynamics.
You will be degree qualified and have a background in acoustic analysis preferably relating to rotating machinery. Aerospace experience is preferred but is far from 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.

A350 Programs Leader - Southampton - Salary - £65k to £70k (887597)

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A350 Programs Leader
Southampton, Hampshire, England
Salary - £65k to £70k

Our client designs and manufactures aerostructures for both the civil and military aerospace markets. An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Programme Lead which could also be called Programme Manager in the £50k to £70k band. This is a key appointment with excellent career prospects. This role is commutable of Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and Winchester.
Job Requirements
You will project manage a key civil programme controlling budgets, risk,timescales, commercials, customer liaison and technical reviews.
Details
You will be degree qualified and have project management experience and have lead aerospace engineering teams, ideally in aircraft mechanical structures.

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 Internal Sales Support - Runcorn - £28k - 34k per year (106331)

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Senior Internal Sales Support
Runcorn, Cheshire, England
£28k - 34k per year

REQUIREMENTS: 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.

DESCRIPTION: 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.

 

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 competitive salary + 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.

Internal Sales Support Engineer - Runcorn - £22k - 28k per year (106379)

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Internal Sales Support Engineer
Runcorn, Cheshire, England
£22k - 28k per year

REQUIREMENTS:

A new Sales Support Engineer is required to take responsibilities for receiving customer enquiries, produce quotations as necessary and to assist other members of the sales department to operate as efficiently as possible.

DESCRIPTION:

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.

VAC REQ :

To check all customer enquiries both technically and commercially, with due regard to pricing and delivery requirements. To prepare and send formal quotations by post, fax or telephone. To ensure that all written correspondence reflects the high quality and standards of the Company. To carry out contract review procedure on any relevant orders or quotations and to maintain appropriate records and to identify to order processors any special requirement necessary to satisfy order execution. To maintain a database of all quotations in order to enable speedy access of information. To ensure that all customer requests are dealt with speedily and efficiently. To liaise with the Sales Support Manager and Sales Director to suggest any changes or improvements which may enhance efficiency or save costs. To operate in a manner beneficial to the objectives of our client, coincident with the requirements of a key employee

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 Engineer (Design) - Gillingham (887659)

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Principal Engineer (Design)
Gillingham, Kent, England

Principal Engineer (Design) - High Pressure Pumps - Advanced Development Phase
Advanced Engineering, Product Engineering

A Principal Engineer is required to develop initial concepts through to proven design drawings for new generations of high pressure pumps / components. Responsible for overall design content for the pump and or its components and will direct drafting/design detailer(s) for pump components and other relevant design items.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for FEA analysis and other modelling either directly or through the utilisation of department or other organisation resources. Reporting to the Pump ADP Engineering Manager.

This position is for a World leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment.

Products: - New design High Pressure Diesel Fuel Pumps and other pump related components as required.

Lead the design of new generation products through the vision of customer/Delphi requirements and the use of innovative concepts that provide competitive advantage in performance, cost and quality.
Apply FEA / Amesim / Fluent and other relevant numerical analysis tools for the design and optimisation of the product.
Do analysis of other leverage product areas for new ideas to advance the art in pump design (New stretch ideas)
Do patent analysis of competitors and other companies for new idea generation.
Apply ICIM methods using DOE's, 6 Sigma, Green Y and other statistical tools to achieve design robustness. (Training will be provided to fill current gaps in experience level)
Assure GDandT and other drafting standards are applied to new pumps drawings.
Drive design changes that assure the program meets cost, DFM, performance and timing goals.
Participate in Program Project reviews and design reviews.
Develop and present technical presentations to Delphi customers and others on new or current pump programs.

The Principal Engineer would hold an engineering degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent in physics etc.
Experience of developing / supporting a product successfully through to volume production.
Must be capable of planning project technical activities and producing time plans.
Solid experience in design and or development engineering.
Experience in Gasoline or Diesel fuel system components preferred
SolidWorks CAD experience / FEA analysis / Amesim modelling preferred

Personal strengths should include: Confidence, self-directed, goal oriented, customer focused, with strong team interaction skills that facilitate cross-functional involvement.
DOE and statistical analysis knowledge is a plus.
Must be able to constructively deal with conflict situations.
Must be willing to travel for training, work with customers and for problem resolution on projects as necessary.

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.