Chief Product Assurance Engineer - Essex - £45-50k (888704)

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Chief Product Assurance Engineer
Essex, England
£45-50k

Our client is a leading developer of high quality custom image sensors to external customers in the Defence and Space markets such as NASA and ESA prime contractors. This role is commutable from Basildon, Bishop"s Stortford, Chelmsford, Harlow and Great Baddow.

Customer-focussed, the PA Engineer's role is to ensure that customer expectations are met or exceeded through proper planning and control, and in the event of any problem to ensure that appropriate root cause investigation takes place and that corrective and preventive action is planned, tested and implemented.

The Chief PA Engineer will manage the team of 2 other permanent PA engineers and 1 Product Assurance Assistant providing guidance and support. And will also represent customers as a focus point for Project Quality issues.

You will be responsible for PA plans, Engineering to production handover, Product release, Failure analysis and corrective action, Customer complaint resolution, Product and Process auditing, Managing improvements, Customer inspections and external audits and advising/reviewing the PA of potential new projects.

Essential Experience: In depth and high level experience of product assurance in Aerospace or Defence industries. People management experience or demonstrated ability to manage a team. Management of both subcontractors and space agency primes.

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

Body Engineering Current Model Principal Engineer - Coventry (887880)

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Body Engineering Current Model Principal Engineer
Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, Milton Keynes, Northampton

A great opportunity exists for a Vehicle Body Engineer to join this new Electric Vehicle manufacturer. Based in Coventry, it is commutable from Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, Milton Keynes, Northampton.

Working within state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, this role will appeal to an experienced Engineer / Manager with strong technical knowledge of Body Engineering and possessing excellent Project Management and communication skills. The job holder will take the role of liaison between the Design team based at the nearby Technical Centre and Manufacturing colleagues on site at the factory. Supporting the current product and new launches, the job will cover all aspects of Body & Trim manufacture , working closely with Manufacturing and Quality team members, problem solving build issues and taking design lead of Body & Trim for new variants and derivatives.

Candidates will need to have a Degree or similar qualification, those with significant experience over formal qualifications are also encouraged to apply as are Engineers seeking the opportunity to make their first move into Management. Essential skills will include Project Management, Body Engineering, problem solving, attention to detail. Personal attributes; focus on continuous improvement, drive, can do attitude.

Opportunities for career progression are excellent and a very competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package is on offer. Relocation assistance is also available for qualifying candidates. 

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

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

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Powertrain Thermal Systems Integration Engineer
Coventry, it is commutable from Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, Milton Keynes, Northampton.

 

Powertrain Thermal Systems Integration Engineer
DESCRIPTION:
Based on a very attractive University campus, this Technical Centre was established in 2005  bringing together the best of European talent and expertise  in whole vehicle development . Employing 250 Engineers and Specialists it is now regarded as an engineering centre of excellence.  Over £85 million has been invested in the Centre since its foundation with plans for further with headcount growing to 350 this year and into next. Engaged in conventional IC engine, hybrid and electric powered vehicle development, the Centre is located in Coventry, commutable from Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, Milton Keynes, Northampton.  A very exciting opportunity has now been created for a Thermal Systems Integration Engineer with a background in vehicle cooling , engine cooling  or cooling sub-system (fan / radiator) development  to join the team.

VAC REQ:
As an Integration Engineer you will be working on vehicle  programmes in the area of Powertrain Thermal systems development (cooling, intake and exhaust). The job includes the following responsibilities:
• Support the programme design team in the system specification definition for the powertrain thermal systems
• Supervise cooling system flow and thermal analysis using appropriate CAE tools such as KULI or Radtherm in order to aid in the design of the cooling systems and heat management components
• Develop and manage vehicle targets, DVP and programme status documents
• Conduct testing in environmental test facilities and on development hot climate trips; this will include management of vehicle instrumentation and data acquisition as well as processing, analysing & reporting of test data.

REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates will need to be Degree, HND or HNC qualified and be able to demonstrate strong numeracy and literacy skills and have experience in  vehicle cooling , engine cooling  or sub-system(fan / radiator) development.  Although pitched at Principal Engineer level, applications from more junior Engineers with relevant experience seeking a career development opportunity are also welcome.

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

Aerodynamicist - West Midlands (887699)

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Aerodynamicist
West Midlands, England

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

The main purpose of the job is Project Engineering Support in Aerodynamics. Promotion prospects are excellent dependent upon individual performance and business growth.
Key functions will include:
- Working alongside and supporting Senior Aerodynamicists.
- Model preparation, meshing, CFD analysis and post processing of results using commercial and in-house tools.
- Raising the profile of the business" Aerodynamics capability and helping to generate new opportunities.
- Work to strict timescale and budget constraints including close interaction with customer engineers and managers.
- Provide engineering support during wind tunnel test including design recommendations.
- Data analysis and preparation of technical reports.
Candidate requirements:
- Good first degree, a minimum of 2:1.
- Minimum of 3 years in Automotive Aerodynamics.
- Experience of organising and running wind tunnel tests.
- Three years experience with the use of CFD codes for external aerodynamics simulations.
- Proficiency in CFD model creation for complex geometries. FLUENT and OPEN FOAM CFD code experience would be an advantage.

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

Battery Pack Design & Process Development Engineer - Warwickshire (106635)

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Battery Pack Design & Process Development Engineer
Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, Milton Keynes, Northampton

Battery Pack Design & Process Development Engineer

DESCRIPTION:
Based on a very attractive University campus, this Technical Centre was established in 2005  bringing together the best of European talent and expertise  in whole vehicle development . Employing 250 Engineers and Specialists it is now regarded as an engineering centre of excellence.  Over £85 million has been invested in the Centre since its foundation with plans for further with headcount growing to 350 this year and into next. Engaged in conventional IC engine, hybrid and electric powered vehicle development, the Centre is located in Coventry, commutable from Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, Milton Keynes, Northampton.  A very exciting opportunity has now been created for a Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Design & Process Development Engineer with a background in design, material and manufacturing process development to join the team.

VAC REQ:
Battery technology R&D is a fundamental activity at the Centre and it is being supported by the building  of a  brand  laboratory for the purpose. This has created an opportunity for a talented Engineer with a strong background in design, material and manufacturing process development to join the team. This role will be the focal point for the development of materials and joining technologies enabling the automated manufacture of battery cell packs to be used in Electric and Hybrid vehicles. Working with colleagues in Product Development the job will develop materials and methodologies adopting a 6 sigma approach to produce reliable and cost effective hardware solutions. Specific aspects will involve:
• Development of conceptual designs for cell packaging, interconnection and thermal management solutions.
• Materials and process selection for optimum cost, weight and performance.
• Detailed materials and failure mode investigations using appropriate analytical techniques such as SEM and EDAX.
• Production of prototype battery modules.
• Evaluation of prototype hardware and sub-components using appropriate testing processes.
• Working in close collaboration with wider team responsible for overall battery pack and vehicle integration.
• Preparation of detailed technical reports / presentations.
• Presentation of reports to peer groups and management at technical reviews.

REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates will need to be Degree or similarly qualified in Metallurgy, Chemistry or an appropriate Engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years experience in an automotive, aerospace or avionics process development and product design environment. A "hands-on" Engineer with practical technical skills is sought, someone possessing good inter-personal skills with the ability to work and contribute within a multi-disciplinary design team. Must have good logical reasoning and task planning ability and good analytical skills, a background that includes 6 Sigma is desirable. Good verbal and written communication skills will also be needed.

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

Body & Trim Craftsmanship Lead Engineer - West Midlands (887676 A)

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Body & Trim Craftsmanship Lead Engineer
Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, Milton Keynes, Northampton.

Body & Trim Craftsmanship Lead Engineer

DESCRIPTION:
Based on a very attractive University campus, this Technical Centre was established in 2005  bringing together the best of European talent and expertise  in whole vehicle development . Employing 250 Engineers and Specialists it is now regarded as an engineering centre of excellence.  Over £85 million has been invested in the Centre since its foundation with plans for further with headcount growing to 350 this year and into next. Engaged in conventional IC engine, hybrid and electric powered vehicle development, the Centre is located in Coventry, commutable from Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, Milton Keynes, Northampton.  A very exciting opportunity has now been created for an Engineer to lead the team delivering Body & Trim Craftsmanship across a range of vehicle programmes.

VAC REQ:
The Body & Trim Craftsmanship Lead Engineer reports into the Group Chief Engineer and leads a team of Specialists engaged in delivering quality targets and attributes for a range of new vehicle programmes. The role has responsibility for process improvement and ensures procedures and quality standards are clearly communicated and actioned. The job holder will define, develop and manage projects autonomously with minimal need for support from a Chief Engineer.
This is a multi-faceted role with responsibility for the following Body & Trim Craftsmanship disciplines:
• Benchmarking of competitor vehicles.
• Target setting.
• Optical & Perceived Quality.
• Cubing reference models.
• DM / DVA.
• Cubing Maturation Models
• "A" Class Surfacing modifications.

REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates will need to be Degree or similarly qualified in an appropriate Engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years experience in the automotive industry with a good record of leading teams of Engineers . Experience in all or some of the listed Body & Trim Craftsmanship disciplines will be required along with the willingness and ability to travel overseas on a regular basis. Personal attributes needed include strong numeracy and literacy, good logical reasoning and the ability to overcome cultural barriers. 

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

Principal Engineer - Chassis - Coventry (887697)

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Principal Engineer - Chassis
Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, Milton Keynes, Northampton

Chassis Mounting Systems (CMS) Principal Engineer
DESCRIPTION:
Based on a very attractive University campus, this Technical Centre was established in 2005 bringing together the best of European talent and expertise in whole vehicle development . Employing 250 Engineers and Specialists it is now regarded as an engineering centre of excellence. Over £85 million has been invested in the Centre since its foundation with plans for further with headcount growing to 350 this year and into next. Engaged in conventional IC engine, hybrid and electric powered vehicle development, the Centre is located in Coventry, commutable from Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, Milton Keynes, Northampton. A very exciting opportunity has now been created for a Technical Specialist in Chassis Mounting Systems (CMS) to join the team.

VAC REQ:
Pitched at Principal Engineer level, this is a great opportunity for a Chassis Engineer with a strong background in Chassis Mounting or Suspension Systems currently working for a vehicle development consultancy, a vehicle OEM or a Tier 1 supplier of anti-vibration systems / components to be the Domain Expert for these systems. Aspects of the role are summarized as follows:
- Deliver Chassis system projects from concept to production.
- Lead / support as applicable all aspects of design, test and development from planning and preparation through integration to vehicle, execution of test and production implementation.
- Support / lead as applicable the generation of system targets and the generation of test, development and design standards, guidelines and procedures.
- The generation and maintenance of system and component level FMEA"s.
- To support and liaise with suppliers and customers during project activities regardless of location.
- To provide Launch Support for manufacturing and at customer locations.
- Support will be focused upon passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
- During the initial period in this role there will be a need to travel overseas on a regular basis, this need will diminish moving forward.

REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates will need to be Degree or similarly qualified in an appropriate Engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years experience in the automotive industry with a good record of leading teams and / or the technological development of Automotive Chassis Mounting or anti-vibration systems. Candidates with a strong background in Suspension Systems are also encouraged to apply. A good general knowledge of all vehicle chassis systems is required and experience in structural FE and ADAMS dynamic analysis would be useful. A background including vehicle test and development including limit handling would be an advantage. Personal attributes needed include the ability to inspire a team to strive for improvements and high customer service, strong numeracy and literacy, good logical reasoning and the ability to overcome cultural barriers.

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

Thermal Analyst - Leicester (887672)

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Thermal Analyst
Leicester, Leicestershire, England

Creating engineering solutions for the aerospace gas turbine sector a new opportunity exists for a Heat Transfer Engineer or Thermal Engineer to be based in Leicester.

You will carry out thermal analysis relating to gas turbine engines and assemblies using finite element (FE) methods for steady and transient thermal analysis with Patran and P/Thermal. You will perform validation of thermal results against experimental test data.

You will be degree qualified and have experience in thermal engineering and heat transfer, preferably but not essentially including experience of Patran and P/Thermal Software. You will be fully entitled to work in the UK on a long term basis.

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 Engineering Manager - Birmingham - £40k - 45k per year (888439)

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Technical Engineering Manager
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
£40k - 45k per year

My client is a leading supplier of specialised and approved Electromechanical products for the railway industry.
Due to unprecedented growth in the sales of the core product range we need to recruit a TECHNICAL ENGINEERING MANAGER to support existing and new products.
You should be degree qualified and be able to demonstrate a regulated background which may include product approvals (with regulatory bodies), costings and understand the process and methodology of design. This role will also have a large influence as the Technical contact for customers , Sales team and other internal colleagues.

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

Component Test Engineer - United Kingdom - £22.40 - 22.40 per year (888637)

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Component Test Engineer
United Kingdom
£22.40 - 22.40 per year

The role involves working as part of a small team that review and benchmark all outsource component test activities to ensure Value for Money. The role involves the following:
- Conduct complete analysis of component test activities i.e. quantities, cost.
- Lead/support engineering discussions on component testing requirements.
- Lead/support discussions with internal facility manager/team to ensure internal facilities are fully utilised.
- Lead/support cost discussions with test sites and component suppliers.
- Lead/support strategic discussions regarding component test requirements.
- Deliver all required administration, task management and planning.

Skills Required:
A comprehensive knowledge of Automotive Engineering and Component Rig Testing activities. Good analytic/numerical skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, self-motivated and a passion for the role. An intermediate knowledge level in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Able to deliver excellent results whilst meeting tight deadlines. A team player. Totally flexible, committed and motivated to deliver in all circumstances especially within a small team environment.

Skills Preferred:
Project management skills. Good Presentation skills. Good organisational and prioritisation skills. Negotiation skills. A clean full driving license.

Experience Required:
Experience of a Component Rig Test Environment is a MUST with a full understanding of functional, performance, climatic, reliability and compliance testing (this would have ideally come from working for a recognised test organisation or previous component engineer roles within the supply chain). Reasonable experience within a Test environment, ideally exposure within the Automotive Industry. Good understanding of automotive components from areas such as Body/Chassis/Powertrain and Electrical. Previous experience of working in a team environment yet able to deliver excellent results with complete autonomy. Experience of working to tight deadlines. Experience in formulating test quotes against DVP requirements. Has demonstrable Excel spreadsheet skills, and is comfortable presenting data at all levels.

Experience Preferred:
Experience of supplier management and negotiation is desirable. Automotive industry experience, preferably within OEM. Experience of our client's systems and processes. Be able to travel both within the UK and abroad.

Education Required:
A relevant Engineering qualification.

Education Preferred:
Degree in a relevant field or subject.

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

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

CDM Co-ordinator - Peterborough (888661)

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CDM Co-ordinator
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England

Our client is a global construction company, they require a CDM Coordinator for a major civil engineering project based in the East Midlands.

The CDM Co-ordinator will be responsible for providing suitable and sufficient advice, and assistance, to ensure adequate arrangements are in place for managing the project.

Coordination of design work, planning and other preparation for construction where relevant to health and safety.

Management of the flow of health and safety information between clients, designers and contractors.

The successful CDM Co-ordinator will have an expert knowledge of CDM and construction related health and safety issues and regulations together with suitable academic and/or professional qualification.

 

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

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Coventry (887330)

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Lead Mechanical Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Following market success this leading edge engineering Company based in Basildon and Coventry is now strengthening its experienced team to continue to build on the growing success particularly with the preparation of its modular hybrid products for a number of customer applications in Europe and US through to production launch.
They are now seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to be based in Coventry to take responsibility for the design, integration and testing of all the company's' technologies and products for many global customers.
The successful applicant will be required to support the development of Switched Reluctance (SR) motor structural design and NVH development along with system thermals and vehicle integration techniques in co-operation with hardware, software and system/calibration co-workers and external development partners.
Candidates should be degree qualified or equivalent experience plus other qualifications in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (Mechanical bias).
As the Lead Mechanical Engineer you will be a team orientated individual with confidence to demonstrate leadership in the design of complex mechanical assemblies working with a team of highly motivated and skilled engineers interfacing with customers, partners and suppliers.
Experience of engine and Powertrain systems design and development is essential.
Previous experience of Hybrid Systems, Integration, Calibration and Development together with the design, development and manufacture of electric machines is desirable.
A demonstrated strength in use of process improvement techniques and tools (eg DFMEA, 8D, 6 Sigma).

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.

Warranty Specialist - Oxford - £23 per hour (888746)

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Warranty Specialist
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
£23 per hour

Our client is a leading prestige automotive manufacturer, currently looking for a Warranty Specialist on a 12 month contract basis.

The individual will be responsible for supporting the Quality Management function in the management and deployment of all activities associated with processes concerning handling of Vehicle Warranty and claims data (GWK).

The individual will have an understanding of how Vehicle Warranty data is generated and reported, as well as an in-depth understanding of prediction processes and supporting IT tools.

Duties to include, but not limited to:

* Manipulation and combination of data.
* Ensuring consistency of data in all reports.
* Development of data analysis techniques to highlight where action needs to be taken to achieve Quality targets.
* Recognised as 'expert', first point of contact for all GWK-related topics


ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

* Strong IT skills are essential, particularly MS Excel including Visual Basic.
* Experience in data analysis / manipulation techniques.
* Logistical management of warranty returned parts.
* Ability to interpret and verify plausibility of data.
* Good numeracy skills.
* Self-motivating, able to manage self and others.
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* Good communication skills and the ability to influence others.
* Adaptable to new and challenging situations.

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.

Calibration Specialist - Chichester - £15.60 - 15.60 per hour (888742)

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Calibration Specialist
Chichester, West Sussex, England
£15.60 - 15.60 per hour

Client is a prestigious automotive manufacturer, currently seeking to recruit a Calibration Specialist on a 12 month contract basis, following recent organisational changes.

The individual will be responsible for:

* Ensuring that all production equipment achieve calibration statuary requirements.
* Initiate customer protection with the investigation of potentially affected product planning.
* Creating, maintaining and monitoring the Calibration schedule to ensure that all calibration testing is carried out in a timely manner.
* Identify and implement any change requirements.
* Maintenance and development of procedures.
* Scheduling and reporting of calibration testing
* Conducting audits and controlling corrective actions.
* Robust and accurate record keeping, demonstrating traceability to appropriate standards.

Independence, Responsibility, Decisions:

* Specifying calibration frequencies
* Supplier negotiation and selection
* Actions to be taken for analysis and retesting
* Input to key process changes


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Highly motivated and committed
* IT literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), competent with relevant SAP system / requirements
* Specialist technical knowledge of measurement equipment processes, equipment and facilities
* Technical knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes, equipment and facilities
* Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

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

Calibration Specialist - Chichester - £15.60 - 15.60 per hour (888742)

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Calibration Specialist
Chichester, West Sussex, England
£15.60 - 15.60 per hour

Client is a prestigious automotive manufacturer, currently seeking to recruit a Calibration Specialist on a 12 month contract basis, following recent organisational changes.

The individual will be responsible for:

* Ensuring that all production equipment achieve calibration statuary requirements.
* Initiate customer protection with the investigation of potentially affected product planning.
* Creating, maintaining and monitoring the Calibration schedule to ensure that all calibration testing is carried out in a timely manner.
* Identify and implement any change requirements.
* Maintenance and development of procedures.
* Scheduling and reporting of calibration testing
* Conducting audits and controlling corrective actions.
* Robust and accurate record keeping, demonstrating traceability to appropriate standards.

Independence, Responsibility, Decisions:

* Specifying calibration frequencies
* Supplier negotiation and selection
* Actions to be taken for analysis and retesting
* Input to key process changes


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Highly motivated and committed
* IT literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), competent with relevant SAP system / requirements
* Specialist technical knowledge of measurement equipment processes, equipment and facilities
* Technical knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes, equipment and facilities
* Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

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

Mechanical Fitter - Sheffield - p (888108)

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Mechanical Fitter
Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Chesterfield
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Client Information
My client a global market leading manufacturing company based in South Yorkshire require a Mechanical Maintenance engineer to join their established team.

Main Duties

The main responsibilities of the position are to ensure high mechanical engineering availability throughout the department. This includes responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment, maintaining engineering standards, development of equipment and monitoring of plant reliability and costs

Job description
-Ensure the manufacturing plant has the highest possible level of engineering availability at all times with respect to both planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance for any breakdowns.
-To fully understand engineering requirements and liaise with both internal colleagues and external contract engineers, ensuring repairs are promptly completed and machine availability is maximised to ensure profitable production.
-Will be working as part of multi skilled team
-Monitor plant delays and budgets so to identify potential plant improvements and cost reductions.
-Develop plant and equipment to increase machine availability, reduce cost to the business and improve H,S and E.
-Investigate plant breakdowns and conduct root cause analysis and implement findings to prevent re-occurrence in line with company procedures.
-Develop Preventative Maintenance schedules for all areas of plant to maximise availability.
-Negotiate and manage contracts relating to engineering supplies.
-Manage engineering activities to comply with Health, Safety and Environment requirements.
-Implement and control engineering safe working practices, to prevent accidents, plant failure and loss of production.


Key skills and experience

-Candidates should ideally be educated to HNC / HND or higher with experience of a range of heavy engineering and manufacturing industry experienced with a strong mechanical engineering background.
-Preferably an established background in a metal manufacturing operation with both hot and cold metal forming
-Knowledge of stainless steel processing plant and engineering requirements.
-Will be working within a global multisite company so candidates require a strong understanding of internal company policies and external regulations and legislation, including health and Safety among others.
-Proven ability to solve problems through investigation and application of sound solutions

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 Electrician - Sheffield - £25k - 30k per year + bonus (888006)

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Maintenance Electrician
Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley
£25k - 30k per year + bonus

Client Information
My client a global market leading manufacturing company based in South Yorkshire require an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join their new manufacturing facility

Main Duties
The main responsibilities of the position are to ensure high Electrical engineering availability throughout the department. This includes responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment, maintaining engineering standards, development of equipment and monitoring of plant reliability and costs


Job description
-Responsible for the maintenance of all motors and drives, and fault finding to component level using known diagnostic methods and tools
-The maintenance of PLC systems, the use of programming tools to identify faults on PLC systems and monitoring and modifying parameters as required.
-The removal and refurbishment of machinery parts using known methods and tools, such as changing motors, hydraulic pumps / cylinders, wear parts.
-Scheduling, managing and working with Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance activities on all machines.
-Carrying out a 'Single Events Analysis' and completing the required reports when there is a major breakdown on plant.
-Adhering to all safety related legislation relevant to operations and maintenance, including adhering to Safe Working Procedures, Risk Assessments, Isolation and Immobilisation procedures and permit systems, Institute of Engineering and Technology Regulations and any environmental standards.
-Candidates must be able to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, working with technical data as part of the maintenance process.
-The mechanical maintenance at the site, which involves the basic ability to fault find on hydraulics, pneumatics to component level.


Key skills and experience
Strong knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and requirements.
Proven problem solving and fault finding ability.
An enthusiastic and self-motivated approach to work, with excellent organisational and project management skills.
Strong communication skills to interact with colleagues, suppliers and contractors.
An electrically bias education, to a HNC level or with proven experience working in the electrical field in a heavy manufacturing environment. 

Although electrically bias some mechanical skills and knowledge required for the role

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

Quality Engineer - Kent (888741)

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Quality Engineer
Kent, England

A world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment are now looking for a Customer Quality Engineer to cover the management of the customer/quality interface between our client and our customers in order to improve relationships and provide a competent, efficient and comprehensive quality support service to users of all products manufactured at Gillingham and, in some cases, other MDBU plants.
All aspects of quality are supported from PPAP management, launch, series production, customer OEM 0Km support and Warranty.

The Customer Quality Engineer will be the primary contact between the customer and the plant and must ensure that all appropriate actions to support the customer are understood, agreed and implemented by all parties in order to improve quality levels. In plant activities will include the support and execution of robust problem solving activities working practically when required both in house and at customers premises'.
The Quality Engineer will mainly be involved in the following:
- Being the primary interface for all customer concerns regarding products supplied.
- Investigating and advising on use related issues at customer premises to ensure customers appropriate use of the product
- Manage in it's entireity the concern investigation, root cause analysis and improvement implementation process for all customer issues
- Visiting customer facilities both re-actively and pro-actively to establish and develop customer relationships
- Record, analyse and manage data relating to quality issues in order to provide the necessary information to management to deploy the resources appropriately to improve quality
- Manage all systems and documentation supporting the successful understanding, improving and systemically improving all customer quality concerns
As the Customer Quality Engineer you will have experience in:
Customer Liaison
Pump Test
Data collection, analysis and presentation
Presentation of Materials
Problem Solving

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 Assurance Manager - Dorset (888738)

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Design Assurance Manager
Bournemouth/Ringwood/Southampton.

At the leading edge of aircraft technology our client is synonymous with pioneering and innovative modification design. The company"s customer base includes most of the world"s leading airlines, electronic system manufacturers and maintenance organisations.

They are seeking a Design Assurance Manager to work in this exciting environment where flexibility and attitude to succeed are the watch words.
You will need experience of EASA, CAA and other Regulatory Authorities.
Experience of test and approval of commercial equipment to EASA standards although not essential would also be desirable.
Autocad Inventor is the design tool but experience of any 3D CAD package and working in a similar role is essential as is working to ISO 9000 and ASA21 Standards.

The company offers expertise in Electrical and , Mechanical/Structural design so knowledge of either or both of these is essential.
The role is based on the South Coast and would be an ideal opportunity for somebody looking for a career move into a small highly specialised company with achievable growth targets.

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

Vehicle Emissions Calibration Engineer - Gaydon - £29.80 - 29.80 per hour (106692)

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Vehicle Emissions Calibration Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£29.80 - 29.80 per hour

Vehicle Emissions Calibration Engineer.

Skills Required:
Rolling Road and Real World vehicle emissions calibration. Running, logging and analysing vehicle emissions tests in lab. Running, logging and analysing vehicle emissions data from real world cycles. Support of Emissions and Fuel Consumptions Certification. Support of Urea consumption testing. Support of NOx model data collection and validation. Support of Soot model data collection and validation.

Skills Preferred:
Understanding of emissions or rolling road calibration preferred.

Experience Required:
Two years or more experience with automotive Power Train/EMS gasoline/diesel projects. Experience of INCA required

Education Required:
Ideally Degree Qualified or equivalent, in a relevant field or subject.

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

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

Testbed Emissions Calibration Engineer - Gaydon - £29.80 - 29.80 per hour (106691)

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Testbed Emissions Calibration Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£29.80 - 29.80 per hour

Testbed Emissions Calibration Engineer.

Skills Required:
Testbed combustion calibration. Running, logging and analysing combustion tests (including DOE). Optimisation of fuel injection and airpath setpoints for best emissions and fuel economy. Optimisation of combustion noise. Calibration of fuel injection and airpath environmental corrections. Support of after-treatment testing. Experience of testbeds and INCA required. Understanding of combustion of emissions calibration preferred.

Experience Required:
Two years or more experience with automotive Power Train/EMS gasoline/diesel projects.

Education Required:
Ideally Degree Qualified or equivalent, in a relevant field or subject.

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

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

Calibration Actuation Engineer - Gaydon - £29.80 - 29.80 per hour (106689)

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Calibration Actuation Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£29.80 - 29.80 per hour

Calibration Actuation Engineer.

Skills Required:
Calibration of engine actuators. Calibration of actuator Control (PID). Calibration of device drivers. Calibration of actuator cleaning and learning cycles. Validation of hardware performance (including HI rig). Support of actuator diagnostic calibration. Support of dealer service information. Support of air path and full load controls.

Experience Required:
Two years or more experience with automotive Power Train/EMS gasoline/diesel projects.

Education Required:
Ideally Degree Qualified or equivalent, in a relevant field or subject.

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

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

Boost and Air Path Calibration Engineer - Gaydon - £29.80 - 29.80 per hour (106679)

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Boost and Air Path Calibration Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£29.80 - 29.80 per hour

Boost and Air Path Calibration Engineer.

Skills Required:
Turbocharger Control and Full Load Performance Calibration. Turbo boost governor (PID and open loop). Sequential turbo switching. Airpath, compressor and exhaust manifold modelling. Engine protection derates. Smoke Limitation.

Experience Required:
Two years or more experience with automotive Power Train/EMS gasoline/diesel projects.

Education Required:
Ideally Degree Qualified or equivalent, in a relevant field or subject.

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

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

Test Bed Support Calibration Engineer - Gaydon - £29.80 - 29.80 per hour (106687)

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Test Bed Support Calibration Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£29.80 - 29.80 per hour

Test Bed Support Calibration Engineer.

Skills Required:
Test Bed Support. Engineering support to testbed engines. Prototype parts supply, instrumentation, mechanical diagnosis. Set-up of hardware to support calibration testplan. Coordinate hardware between testbeds (e.g. intake and exhaust systems). Support testbed Data Quality actions. Generate Work-Instruction-Sheets and Jobcards. Supply of engine test limits and safety shutdown controls.

Experience Required:
Two years or more experience with automotive Power Train/EMS gasoline/diesel projects.

Education Required:
Ideally Degree Qualified or equivalent, in a relevant field or subject.

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

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

Calibration Engineer - Vehicle Support - Gaydon - £29.80 - 29.80 per hour (887318)

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Calibration Engineer - Vehicle Support
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£29.80 - 29.80 per hour

Calibration Engineer - Vehicle Support

Skills Required:
Vehicle Support:
- Engineering Support to prototype vehicle fleet
- Prototype build (parts supply, instrumentation, mechanical debug)
- Prototype vehicle maintenance (workshop bookings, Electrical Integration updates)
- Vehicle prep for environment test (spares, safety equipment, headlight, adjustments) Vehicle fitting on test (DPF and SCR system on/off, smoke measurement, battery conditioning)
- Fleet management system administration (vehicle usage tracking)

Experience Required:
Mechanical Experience preferred.

Education Required:
Ideally Degree Qualified or equivalent.

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

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

Lead Calibration Engineer - Gaydon - £29.80 - 29.80 per hour (106686)

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Lead Calibration Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£29.80 - 29.80 per hour

Lead Calibration Engineer.

Skills Required:
Calibration of own Labels, Builds Calibration. Developing initial software. Building Initial calibration for testbed and vehicle. Responsible for checking calibration changes - i.e. unsmooth, gross errors. Checking and resolving calibration conflicts. Checking ownership. Compilation and build of calibration. Deliver regular reference calibration to calibration teams. Deliver release calibration to agreed integration points. Label ownership conflicts and calibration of unloved Labels. Environmental Test Trips and calibration, Climate testing program leader. Co-ordination of calibration issues. Vehicle build support- prototype and production builds. Support Critical non-critical vehicle fleet - e.g. flashing of master spec cars. Reference calibration issues management and resolution. First point of contact for calibration issue diagnosis. Maintenance of open issues list - includes tracking issues from other teams. Road Release Process. Lead pre-calibration process for all new functions. Co-ordination with COC"s to produce a valid calibration. SSD checks process and understanding. Supply appropriate calibrations for different tests/locations. Both DYNO and VEHICLE. Calibration release process adherence. Both development and production calibration releases. Liaise and Schedule Non -P and E functional owners. Support of the EMS calibration CPMT. Support external COC"s requirements. Calibration vehicle fleet. Prioritisation of calibration vehicles. Process Tracking and Status Reporting. Database Management. Label ownership assignment. CRETA user support and guidance. Schedule and lead weekly DAT meetings. Target growth curve setting. Database history management and error tracking. Clear communication of data location and calibration storage.

Experience Required:
Two years or more experience with automotive Power Train/EMS gasoline/diesel projects.

Education Required:
Candidates must have a minimum of HNC/HND in relevant field, ideally educated to Degree level.

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.

Calibration Project Leader - Gaydon - £29.80 - 29.80 per hour (106685)

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Calibration Project Leader
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£29.80 - 29.80 per hour

Calibration Project Leader.

Skills Required:
Technical Calibration First point of contact from M1 to MP1 Vehicle build and BIPO support co-ordination. FEU and press launch support co-ordination. Calibration issue resolution management. Technical support for calibration issues outside core calibration tasks. Work Planning and Co-ordination.

Experience Required:
Two years or more experience with automotive Power Train/EMS gasoline/diesel projects.

Education Required:
Ideally Degree Qualified or equivalent, in a relevant field or subject.

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

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

Cold Start and Idle Calibration Engineer - Gaydon - £29.80 - 29.80 per hour (106684)

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Cold Start and Idle Calibration Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£29.80 - 29.80 per hour

Calibration Engineer - Cold Start and Idle

Skills Required:
Starting, Heat-up and Idle Calibration. Calibration of extreme Cold Start, including heater assisted. Calibration of glow plug temperature and durations. Calibration of stop-start. Calibration of soft shut off. Calibration of SCR catalyst heat-up mode. Calibration of SCR catalyst temperature hold mode. Calibration of Gas Conditioning coordinator. Calibration of Idle speed setpoint for all operating modes. Supervision of Idle Governor calibration. Interface with electrical load teams (Alternator, Urea tank, AirCon, ARC).

Experience Required:
Two years or more experience with automotive Power Train/EMS gasoline/diesel projects.

Experience Preferred:
Understanding of diesel after-treatment.

Education Required:
Ideally Degree Qualified or equivalent, in a relevant field or subject.

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

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

ZF Transmission Calibration Engineer - Solihull - £19 per hour (105863)

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ZF Transmission Calibration Engineer
Solihull, West Midlands, England
£19 per hour

To provide support for ZF transmission calibration team of 18 based at Whitley. Types of duties to be performed: scheduling car repairs/reworks, diagnosing trans faults, re-flashing other fleet cars, organising sign-off drive events, providing logistical support when transporting cars /parts/people.

Skills Required:
INCA experience required. Must be able to manage own time and plan ahead. Knowledge of Automotive electrical systems preferred. Must be a confident communicator, verbal and written at all levels. Excellent communication skills. Good PC skills, including Microsoft Office.

Experience Required:
Must be familiar with automotive test environment and manufacturing environment.

Experience Preferred:
Experience of working in an engineering environment. Technical understanding of the Powertrain and Transmission systems would be useful.

Education Required:
Educated to A level or equivalent, in a relevant field or subject, is a minimum requirement.

Additional Information:
To provide Launch support at Castle Bromwich and Solihull, with visits to base team at Whitley. Successful candidates will need to have a full UK Driving licence and meet medical requirements of OEM facilities.

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.

Track Engineer - Vehicle Safety - Berkshire (888337)

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Track Engineer - Vehicle Safety
Berkshire, England

Our client provides a unique range of products and services to the insurance and motor repair industries. Primarily, conducting research and product data. This data assists in the efficient, safe and cost effective repair of motor vehicles. Working closely with vehicle manufacturers to influence the design of new vehicles, their aim is to improve safety and security.

They are now looking for a Track Engineer - Crash & Safety to understand, define and develop vehicle safety test procedures - liaising with international VM, tier one suppliers and research organisations along with authoring, undertaking and refining tests and  protocols and updating test methodologies using new research data.

As the Track Engineer you will have:

Fundamental understanding of vehicle dynamics, stability systems and collision avoidance.

Fundamental understanding of vehicle safety test procedures

Vehicle test preparation

Instrumentation and data acquisition

Operation of driver control systems

Team coordination and direction

Data analysis and interpretation using dedicated vehicles dynamics software

Knowledge and adherence to Health and Safety procedures – authoring Risk Assessments

Briefing management on test results

Authoring test procedures and research documents

Dissemination of test results to external parties

Authoring Peer reviewable technical scientific material

As the Track Engineer you will hold a relevant degree in engineering ideally with an understanding of automotive engineering, vehicle safety knowledge and vehicle dynamics and chassis engineering.

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

Cost and Commercial Analyst - Derbyshire - Negotiable on experience (888735)

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Cost and Commercial Analyst
East Midlands with national travel
Negotiable on experience

My client is one of the worlds largest utilities, focused on delivering energy safely, reliably and efficiently. They are currently looking to recruit on a contract basis 5 Cost and Commercial Analysts to be based at their office in the East Midlands. With previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Contract Manager within the electrical networks, utilities or construction sector you will have a working knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contracts.

Ideally you will have experience of dealing with overhead lines and electricity distribution but candidates with a QS background and strong urge looking to expand their skills will also be considered. You will need to have worked on NEC Option C contracts as a minimum requirement.

You will need to have strong commercial acumen and supply chain management with first class communication, negotiating and influencing skills. You should be able to build working relationships quickly across all levels of the organisation.

This is initially a six month contract with a very strong possibility of long term extension. The role involves travel on a national basis but will be based for the majority of the time from the office near the East Midlands Airport. Pay rate for the role is dependent on experience but is very competitive in the current marketplace.

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

Design Engineer - Oxfordshire (888730)

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Design Engineer
Oxfordshire, England

An outstanding opportunity to join one of the world's most iconic brands within motorsport on a contract basis.
They are now looking for a Design Engineer to work for an initial 6 month period to assist in the motorsport activities in a mechanical design and installation role.

As the Design Engineer you will be involved in:

-Component design using 3D CAD software
-Completion and release of engineering drawings
-Design and development of rig and test equipment
-Fault resolution
-Data transfer to customers
-Management of customer build specifications
-Management of CAD assemblies structures

The successful Design Engineer must have a relevant engineering degree or equivalent design experience in F1 or comparable formula along with proven experience of solid modelling and detail drafting essential and proven experience in transmissions or hydraulic systems design desirable.

Must have good communication skills and NX experience would be an advantage

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

Senior Account Manager - Gloucester (888160)

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Senior Account Manager
Gloucester, Cheltenham, Ross-on-Wye, Stroud

Senior Account Manager – Global Automotive

Gloucestershire, Permanent, Attractive Salary + Car + Benefits

Based at the Company’s UK manufacturing facilities in
Gloucestershire, an experienced Senior Account Manager is required to support
the Company’s aggressive and exciting strategy for global growth.


As Senior Account Manager, you will be responsible for driving an Account
Management strategy servicing a range of high profile, high value Key Accounts.
You will be the prime interface between the business and the customer, with
your primary focus being customer satisfaction and sales profitability growth
for the heavy duty business.

You will use your knowledge and experience of automotive
OEM's to manage all commercial aspects of the Customer account.

Candidates will have a technical / engineering background
within the Automotive Industry and a proven track record of key account
management with strong knowledge of high technology engineered products.

This is both an exciting and challenging opportunity for
an experienced Account Manager who seeks an opportunity within a progressive,
forward thinking global organisation.


The role will require both domestic and overseas travel and a flexible
approach.

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

Principle Electrical Engineer - Macclesfield - £35k - 40k per year (888734)

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Principle Electrical Engineer
Buxton, Macclesfield, Stockport, Sheffield
£35k - 40k per year

Client Information
My client a market leading design and manufacturing company with a global reputation require an experience senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team

Main Duties
The main responsibilities as the Electrical Engineering technical expert, are to support new and existing product development in line with customer requirements and also to provide support to the design, sales and technical teams throughout the full product lifecycle


Job description
- Design and commissioning of equipment
- Specification and selection of appropriate electrical components
- Providing technical support and issue resolution working with the client and project teams
- Assist with new product development, including building and testing of new products and software
- Provide technical leadership to the Electrical Engineering team
- Control the electrical estimated and actual costs
- Clarify any scope of supply issues with the project manager and agree timescales
- Establish direct lines of communication with the client as necessary to discuss/clarify control requirement and confirm any details in the specification.
- Produce control software for proprietary plc software packages as required for the project and also Variable Speed Drive software if required for the project
- Ensure all sub contract work is carried out to the required standards and regulations
- Ensure all project details are accurately entered onto the company document system including project drawings, software and testing documentation and sales quotations
- Ensure all Health and Safety objectives are met (specific standards include HSAWA 1974, LOLER 1998, PUWER 1998, CE Marking Directive 1998, and CDM Regs. 2007, Manual Handling Regs. 1992, etc. See quality procedures for complete list)
- Compiling Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Health and Safety Plan documentation and issuing to the relevant people


Key skills and experience
- The successful candidate should be qualified to degree level or equivalent in electrical engineering, or HND level
- Candidates should be proficient with electrical CAD systems, ideally E3
- Be used to working to Industrial Machine standards, i.e. BS EN 60204
- Familiar with Safety of Machinery, Safety Integrity Levels and Risk Assessments.
- Strong experience of electrical power and control systems
- Experience of electrical motor control using variable speed inverter drives
- Have experience of using switchgear
- Candidates should have experience of utilising spreadsheets and MathCad
- Be able to regularly visit client sites, occasionally abroad

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

Drive Train Design Engineer - 1611789 - Wolverhampton - up to £35.00/hr Ltd Co. (887238)

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Drive Train Design Engineer - 1611789
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
up to £35.00/hr Ltd Co.

We are recruiting for an Drive Train Design Engineer on a 6-month contract based in Wolverhampton.

THE COMPANY

Turner Powertrain Systems is part of the UK Caterpillar Group located in Wolverhampton (West Midlands). They are a market leader in the design, development, manufacture, sales and support of off-highway transmissions for Backhoe Loaders, Telescopic Material Handlers and 4-9 tonne Site Dumpers.

THE ROLE

As Drive Train Design Engineer, you will be responsible for fully contributing to solving technical problems while growing your analytical skills and mastery of engineering concepts. Exercises independent judgment with minimal direction from supervisor.
The Small Drive train team has engineering responsibility for all for Advanced Components Systems Division (ACSD) small transmissions. To support their needs to increase their responsiveness to OEM customers, accelerate the business cost reduction plans and develop solutions to resolve current product design issues.

Responsibilities of the role include:
Development, integration and validation of design changes supporting current production transmissions.
Ensuring, timely, response to resolve field issues and address manufacturing concerns.
This will involve developing concepts to meet critical customer requirements, effective CPPD with various suppliers to ensure an optimised design is developed.
The role will include release and implementation of drawings through the appropriate Engineering release systems.
Pro/Engineer experience required with 3 years of drive train or driveline systems design experience.


THE PERSON

Education/Experience:
Mechanical Engineering Degree.
Off-highway machine experience, desirable.
Experience of driveline development, design, installation and validation
Excellent Pro-E skills.
In depth knowledge engineering to release processes.
Certified 6Sigma Green Belt, desirable.
Ability to self-direct but also work effectively in a diverse team environment.

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

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Macclesfield - £35k - 40k per year (888731)

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Macclesfield, Sheffield, Buxton, Stockport
£35k - 40k per year

Client Information
My client a market leading design and manufacturing company with a global reputation require an experience senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team

Main Duties
The main responsibilities of the post holder included producing and planning daily work schedules, allocate staff and resources and supervise their activities for the design team to ensure projects run to schedule


Job description
- Effective designs of Crane and hoist components and structures
- Technical specifications for materials and components in line with customer specification
- Stress analysis / Dynamic analysis of new components
- Approving designs and creating manufacturing plans
- Design and maintain computer design software/programmes in Excel
- Overall responsibility for company technical procedures and standards
- Interpret client specifications from sales or contract stages, including high levels of client liaison
- Commissioning, troubleshooting and problem solving
- Prepare cost effective proposals for quotation purposes


Key skills and experience
- Design role in similar materials handling environment, working on all areas including concept and detail designs
- Mechanical/Structural Engineering/Applied Maths degree or equivalent industry experience
- Experienced 3D solid modeller, ideally with solidworks or pro engineer experience
- Experienced in Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- A good understanding of electrical principles and manufacturing processes, particularly steel fabrications, structures and mechanical power transmission equipment
- Experience of working to engineering standards and international codes of practice

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.

HR Advisor - Oxfordshire (887901)

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HR Advisor
Oxfordshire, England

To effectively and efficiently support and carry out recruitment activities across the UK, in line with business requirements.

To provide a timely and well organised process driven service, ensuring positions are filled in time, with suitable candidates.

To utilise recruitment systems to manage recruitment processes efficiently and effectively.

To support the effective and efficient running of the Recruitment and Staffing function.

The role will be expected to cover permanent, student and post graduate recruitment activity.

Raising purchase orders, cross charging invoices, booking interviews, contacting candidates and producing monthly reports.

The candidate must have excellent admin skills, PC skills (Excel, powerpoint etc)
Strong administration skills are essential

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

Steering Wheel and Tyres Project Leader - Warwickshire (888641)

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Steering Wheel and Tyres Project Leader
Warwickshire, England

Our client is a leading independent provider of product engineering, research, testing information and certification to the worldwide automotive industry and is based in Warwickshire.

They are currently seeking to recruit a Steering Wheel and Tyres Project Leader on an ongoing contract basis to support clients by leading and contributing to the timely delivery of a range of exciting new models.

The Project Leader / Management role in the area of SWandT is of significant importance in the programme as it is responsible for the delivery of key customer requirements.

Currently we are at Concept / Prototype Stage in the development of SWandT system and therefore, many components / systems are still very fluid and various ideas are being considered in an attempt to secure PS - Project Start.

The candidate will work at the whole vehicle level to develop attribute performance in conjunction with relevant component owners.

As a principle leader the successful candidate will need to work very prescriptively within various processes and protocols of the client company whilst drawing upon and utilising their own engineering skills in order to make this a success.

Working with the Vehicle Engineering Manager and his Team you will be responsible for the Concept Development and delivery of the vehicle attributes to support our client's requirements. The specific identified tasks are:

* Targets setting and cascade
* DVP creation and monitoring and FDVS inputs
* AIMS Champion/update - support of AIMS reviews
* Chair Project / Status review meetings
* Manage all attribute issues and resolution routes
* Track key actions and expedite delivery
* VIT meeting attendance
* ESO tracker updates
* Panel chart creation and maintenance
* Write and have approved gateway and ESO reports
* Key interface during the launch phases alongside the Launch Team

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Manufacturing processes, demands and protocols.
* Build planning (and some project planning knowledge).
* Working knowledge of GPDS, i3, LQOS, WERs, AIMs, Concerns, QZ, PPAP, eFDVS, integrator.
* Global 8D, six sigma methodologies, A3/A4 protocols
* Traumas, tribulations and success that comes with launching new products.
* Working knowledge of the test and development process associated with the attribute.
* Working knowledge of OEM and automotive development requirements.
* Good standard of education and learning relevant to the role ideally at degree level.

DESIRABLE

* Can demonstrate that they have delivered or made a significant contribution to the successful implementation of a project.
* Work or supported a launch environment in either manufacturing or engineering
* Undertaken test and development role on passenger cars associated with the attribute
* Can demonstrate the successful delivery (driver rather than passage) of programmes/ activities by taking ownership of all appropriate tasks.
* Worked and operated within an engineering and/or manufacturing environment within either the automotive or aerospace activities.
* Has a working knowledge of project planning from concept development through to launch and appreciates the key issues associated with successful delivery.
* Confident to support all management drives.
* Can demonstrate a flexible approach to the way they work.
* Experienced at dealing with conflict whilst remaining delivery focused.
* Used to working within a highly productive team.
* Used to working with limited supervision

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.

Structural Analyst (FE) - Leicester (888285)

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Structural Analyst (FE)
Leicester, Leicestershire, England

Structural Analyst (FE) - Automotive

Our client a world class solutions provider to some of the automotive industries leading suppliers and OEM's is currently looking to strengthen their analysis department with the introdution of a Structural Analysist to support current NVH and Vehcile Dynamic programmes. As a key member of the team you will be required to support and cover the following:

Job Role:

• Undertake modelling and analysis activities using FE methods to support component and vehicle design and development

Key Functions:

• Build, analyse and correlate FE models, including design refinement and optimisation
• Undertake modal and durability assessment of a variety of structures, principally automotive
• Support FE contribution to vehicle design and development programmes
• Support ad-hoc analysis requests in support of design and vehicle dynamics/NVH colleagues

Qualifications & Training  

• BSc or BEng or equivalent, in relevant subject
• Experience or training in FE tools including MSC.Nastran or ABAQUS,  Altair/HyperWorks (especially Optistruct and HyperMesh)
• Experience of MSC.Patran, MSC.Fatigue or DesignLife

Desired Experience:

• Use of MSC.Nastran or ABAQUS (stress, modal and vibration options) and associated modelling tools.
• Familiarity with automotive structures at component and vehicle level
• Significant experience of fatigue assessment using FE models
• Knowledge of design optimisation tools (Optistruct)
• Knowledge of MSC.Fatigue or DesignLife
• Use of (or interaction with) ADAMS analysis tools

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

Electrical Control Project Engineer - Lancashire - rate negotiable on experience (888429)

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Electrical Control Project Engineer
Lancashire
rate negotiable on experience

My client is a leading food manufacturer in the North West. They are looking to recruit an Electrical Control Project Engineer to be based on a key site providing installation, maintenance and trouble shooting solutions to high speed packing lines and processes.

With a strong electrical background and some multi-skilled experience you will be qualified ideally to HNC level but as a minimum to 17th edition level. You will need to have Siemens PLC, control and automation experience within an FMCG environment.

With a hands on approach and project management experience you will be highly motivated and committed to delivering high quality works. Experience of using Microsoft software packages is desired including MS Office and MS Project.

This is a contract role for an initial 6 month period. The rate for the role is negotiable on experience and interested candidates should submit their details immediately.

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.

Programme Manager - Northamptonshire - £350 - 400 per day (888710)

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Programme Manager
Northamptonshire, England
£350 - 400 per day

Our client is a precision low volume high performance vehicle manufacturer. They are currently seeking to recruit a Programme Manager initially on a contract basis with a view to the role becoming permanent in the future.

The position itself is mainly working and leading on a KERS project. A lot of the programmes are driven by a launch however this is mainly delivering the programme and making sure the processes is followed in line with timescales.

Although the position is working the core hours there may be occasions that due to the nature of the business trackside support via the telephone would be required.

GENERAL DUTIES:

* Programme setup and launch, create and control scope document with cross-functional buy-in and sign-off
* Manage and lead a formal disciplined gateway review process
* Drive alignment of all key stakeholders across the value chain
* Identify and mitigate risks and barriers to progress
* Facilitate achievement of Engineering objectives, be creative to maximise the rate of learning
* Track and report on status vs. key plan dates and technical targets
* Process ECNs ensuring the requirements are clearly communicated and aligned with the Programme needs

Idea to Stores Phase:

* Detailed project planning and implementation of this plan
* Identify resource required to achieve Programme targets and drive the relevant functions to provide this resource
* Lead Supplier Design Agreements to engage the supplier early in the design process and minimise time from idea to stores
* Ensure Supply Chain, Build and Test alignment to maximise the rate of learning
* Provide direction and insight for Materials Planners to ensure clear communication of requirements and priorities to the Supply Chain
* Work closely with the Supply Chain to expedite delivery where necessary to achieve Programme objectives

Specification to Strip Phase:

* Maintain and release Top Level Plan to provide "big picture" volume requirements
* Ensure Stores, Build and Test alignment with Programme requirements
* Release test requests, adding to dev. spec activity as required
* Provide direction and insight for Hardware Coordinators to ensure clear communication of requirements and priorities to Stores, Build and Test
* Work closely with the Trackside teams to ensure timely provision of information and hardware

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Engineering or Science based Degree (minimum 2:1) and/or sufficient experience in a relevant industry to have a wealth of knowledge to draw upon when managing fast paced, Engineering-led Programmes
* Experience of SAP and Microsoft Project
* Attention to detail and creative problem solving skills are essential
* Ability to lead a project and be responsive
* Professional, positive attitude with excellent written and oral communication skills
* Able to motivate teams in highly pressurised situations
* Tenacious, ambitious and creative with a very good attention to detail
* Capability to work both tactically and strategically as required by the Programme needs
* Self-motivated with excellent time management
* Ability to manage complex scenarios in a constantly changing environment with deadlines that do not move

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:

* Post graduate qualifications relating to the demonstration of professional development such as CEng or MBA
* Beneficial to have some trackside experience, a small degree of engineering knowledge as well as supply chain knowledge

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

Design Engineer - Sheffield - £26k - 32k per year (888724)

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Design Engineer
Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, Chesterfield
£26k - 32k per year

Client Information
My client a market leading mechanical handling company. They offer a full range of bespoke Mechanical Handling solutions for a variety of industry sectors. The company also offer a range of supporting service including, servicing and Electrical Control Systems

Job description
-Working within the Projects Team working on a number of bespoke mechanical handling projects across a variety of industry sectors, including Nuclear and Power Generation.
-Will be involved in projects from initial meetings with client through to delivery
-Fully conversant with Solidworks or Pro Engineer.
-Produce clear and accurate designs in line with project specification.
-Will be producing calculations for structural work and motors.
-Working closely with both Sales and Projects team
-Produce parts lists and relevant supplier technical documentation and quotations
-Candidates should have experience of working with MathCad software
-Ensure all documentation and correspondence relevant to the project design is up to date and stored within company standards.
-Responsible for quality control of design of process
-Compile technical folder to comply with CE and CDM requirements
-Work within the Health and Safety regulations and comply with CE and CDM

Key skills and experience
-Candidates should ideally be educated to degree level or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related subject
- Previous experience and strong working knowledge of Solid Works or Pro Engineer (preferably) or other 3D modelling software
-Experience of working with CDM regulations
-Experience of designing heavy duty materials handling equipment
-Previous experience within the Nuclear industry preferred
-Candidates should have experience of putting together bills of materials

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CAD Engineer - Solidworks - Gillingham (888461)

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CAD Engineer - Solidworks
Gillingham, Kent, England

A world leader in the innovation, design and manufacture of Diesel Fuel Injection equipment are now looking for a CAD Engineer for an initial 6 month contract to produce Solidworks models / detailed drawings for components used in next generation common rail [CR] pumps and injectors. This includes both 'clean sheet' solutions as well as the re-use of features from existing designs.
The successful CAD Engineer will report to a Principal Design Engineer / ADP Pump Engineering Manager.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Detailing and checking of component drawings for current and future applications of fuel pumps/injectors for the automotive market.
Assure GDandT and other drafting standards are applied to new component drawings.
Assist the Principal Design Engineer with design changes that assure the programme meets cost, Design for Manufacture, performance and timing goals.
Assist the flawless Launch for all new product programmes.
Facilitate fast and accurate two-way communication with development, purchasing and process engineers to assure robust design and flawless launch objectives.
Ability be able to produce and present technical presentations at design reviews is desirable.
The CAD Engineer will hold a minimum HNC in mechanical engineering or equivalent with proven experience in design draughting in a production-type environment with good knowledge of GDandT and other drafting standards.
Must have experience of Solidworks (or similar) modelling and draughting experience along with basic physics.

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Quality Engineer-Automotive 1st Tier Supplier - Coventry (888707)

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Quality Engineer-Automotive 1st Tier Supplier
Coventry, West Midlands

We are working with a very specialist 1st tier automotive supplier who are very well established providing products into a major OEM. They have 2 sites in the Midlands and have targeted the second half of 2012 for a massive increase in production, they are making some 1100 units a week come August.

They are looking to bolster their team with a competent and experienced automotive Quality Engineer. You do not need to be management level but a team-player who has worked to both TS16949 and ISO 9001 standards, again you won't be implementing these systems, merely adhering to them and offering your own lean/continual improvement advice. The role will be in a very fast paced environment so you must be organised, friendly and personable.

You must have proven experience of quality methodology/techniques such as 5S, 5Y, 8D, Kaizen, Kanban (amongst others) in an automotive environment.

It's an immediate start with a good market salary in an established 1st Tier supplier.

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Project Engineer - Automotive - Wellingborough - £30k - 36k per year (888019)

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Project Engineer - Automotive
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
£30k - 36k per year

Our clients is a small fabrication engineering company who are looking at expanding with adding to their team with an experience Project Engineer, if you feel you have the requiremnts below and can demonstate stability and progression to join this expanding company, please apply below

Experience Required:
Experience of Automotive Project Engineering
Experience of working within Industry Systems i.e. TS16949,ISO14001,ISO9001
Strong history of New Product Introduction and Understanding of Project Process Flow
Good Commercial Acumen and ability to work within Project Budgets
Understanding of APQP and PPAP requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong prioritisation skills and ability to manage own workload
Ability to make decisions and use own initiative, with the ability to work independently from direct supervision

Basic Catia V5 knowledge, Manipulation/Basic design
Automotive sector experience Tier 1/Tier 2, Minimum 3 years
HNC minimum - Engineering disciplinary, Mechanical /Electrical or Production

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Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer - Warwickshire - + contract £26.32 per hour (SMIC-102672)

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Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer
Warwickshire, England
+ contract £26.32 per hour

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

 

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