Jonathan Lee Recruitment Automotive Jobs: 22/07/2012

Friday 27 July 2012

Product Engineering Manager - Northampton - £35k - 45k per year (888273)

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Product Engineering Manager
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
£35k - 45k per year

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

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

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

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

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.

Program Manager - Halifax - £38k - 45k per year + benefits (888410)

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Program Manager
Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
£38k - 45k per year + benefits

Managing New Product Introduction (NPI) projects for a given product range. Critique and recommend improvements to NPI and APQP process. Share best practices with other program managers and leaders. To do this will require the leading of a cross functional and sometimes international team with a minimum of direct management. Team will normally be made up of non-direct reports. Emphasis is on the management of internal processes and direct linkages with Customer Program timing issues.
Key responsibilities:
- manage entire program via standard business review processes - hold team accountable to the review/APQP process and ensure project falls within scope of product plan guidelines
- eliminate barriers to team progress within/outside team
- head the decision making process - set pace, encourage input and deal with conflict and ambiguity
- work with product/account team leaders, to ensure right processes are in place to meet customer needs fully and quickly
- remove barriers to integration across functional perspectives
- develop understanding of key customers" overall NPI programmes and ensure consistency with other NPI projects
- develop meaningful measures and report progress against them

CNC Miller - (Days or Night Shifts) - Berkshire (888929)

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CNC Miller - (Days or Night Shifts)
Berkshire, England

A world leading supplier of high performance transmissions now require a CNC Miller to work on either day or night shift to set, programme, edit, operate and run CNC Milling 3, 4 and 5 Axis Centres to produce transmission parts to the company quality standards.

Responsibilities of the CNC Miller will include:
To set, operate and run CNC Milling Centres
To carry out programming and editing functions to produce high quality components to drawing specification and quality
To help establish best machining methods when required
To aid in the design and manufacture of work holding fixtures and devices
To undertake day to day machine maintenance
To be able and willing to operate additional machines when required
To be part of the personal development process and attend reviews as required
To observe the Health and Safety rules at all times.
To follow the company quality procedures.
To carry out any reasonable additional duties as requested by management.

As the CNC Miller you will have a mechanical engineering background ideally within the motorsport/aerospace industry

The successful candidate must be flexible on jobs given and on hours evening/weekends if may be necessary.

Design Engineer - Lancashire - Up to £29p.h. (888926)

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Design Engineer
Lancashire
Up to £29p.h.

The company, a major employer of engineering skills in the North West, exports a large percentage of its production to European Community Markets. The business"s future success and development is dependent upon the application of leading-edge information technology in all aspects of design, manufacture, procurement and logistics. They are currently looking to recruit on a contract basis a Design Engineer to work from their base in Lancashire for an initial period of 6-months.

You will need to have prior Design Engineer experience within the automotive sector and have experience of working on Engine Installation, Chassis Systems, Commercial Body and Components. You must have previous experience of dealing with ProEngineer software and 60% of your time will be spent working the design and modification of CAD drawings. The other 40% of your time will be spent primarily on the project management side including manufacturing and dealing with suppliers.

The role comes with a competitive pay rate in the late £20s per hour and is negotiable based on your experience. To apply for this excellent role with a market leading employer please forward your CV.

Electrical Vehicle Architecture Engineer - 23084 - 30.20 GBP Ltd Co - Gaydon - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (888922)

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Electrical Vehicle Architecture Engineer - 23084 - 30.20 GBP Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

To support GTDS projects within Electrical Engineering specifically supporting the future software infrastructure for the vehicle. This will involve:
- Reviewing standards to develop the appropriate configurations for implementations of DoIP.
- Building demonstrations to verify key features of the DoIP.
- Liaising with various suppliers and key stakeholders of the project in order to develop requirements. The GTDS process will also require working with the IP Department, Purchasing and Manufacturing/Service in order to ensure that all GTDS project requirements are fulfilled.

Skills Required:
Working Knowledge of Ethernet (IEEE802.3) including physical layer. Working knowledge of AutoSAR. Good communication skills, written and oral. Good organisational and project management skills. Familiarity with different communication network technologies and architectures.

Skills Preferred:
Knowledge of ISO 13400. Knowledge of Automotive diagnostics.

Experience Required:
Experience of working with Ethernet project management experience, preferably with knowledge and understanding of GTDS development processes. Formal report writing.

Experience Preferred:
Experience of working with automotive diagnostics.

Education Required:
Educated to degree level in an appropriate discipline.

Additional Information:
Mainly based at Gaydon, but will be required to spend certain days at Whitley, Warwick University, and Loughborough University.

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

Etcher - Berkshire (888919)

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Etcher
Berkshire, England

A world leading supplier of high performance transmissions now require an Etcher to set, program, edit, operate and run various laser etching machines and any other relevant machines to identify transmission parts with part / serial numbers in compliance to company quality standards.

Responsibilities include:

Work to departmental schedule
Check Batch / Job pack components and packaging
Check for set-up sheets and part history, create if required
Obtain data sheets (if required)
Locate appropriate tooling
Set machine for 1st off whilst adhering to etching standard and relevant customer care points
Check 1st off
Operate machine observing control plan requirements (if applicable)
Complete all necessary job cards and documentation, re-pack in appropriate packaging, book off and relocate to next operation
Prioritise work in the absence of a Team Leader or Foreman and address any manufacturing issues.
Store and maintain all tooling linked to the process
Undertake day to day machine maintenance
Be part of the personal development process and attend reviews as required
Observe the Health and Safety rules at all times.
Follow the company quality procedures.
Carry out any reasonable additional duties as requested by management.

UDS Diagnostics Project Manager - 23086 - 30.20 GBP Ltd Co - Gaydon - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (888921)

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UDS Diagnostics Project Manager - 23086 - 30.20 GBP Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

To support GTDS projects within Electrical Engineering, specifically supporting the future software infrastructure for the vehicle. This will involve:
- Reviewing standards to develop the appropriate configurations for implementations of DoIP.
- Building demonstrations to verify key features of the DoIP.
- Liaising with various suppliers and key stakeholders of the project in order to develop requirements. The GTDS process will also require working with the IP Department, Purchasing and Manufacturing/Service in order to ensure that all GTDS project requirements are fulfilled.

Skills Required:
Working knowledge of UDS diagnostics. Working Knowledge of AutoSAR. Good communication skills, written and oral. Good organisational and project management skills. Familiarity with different communication network technologies and architectures. Knowledge of ISO 13400.

Experience Required:
Experience of automotive diagnostics. Project management experience, preferably with knowledge and understanding of GTDS development processes. Formal report writing.

Experience Preferred:
Experience of working with Ethernet.

Education Required:
Educated to degree level, in an appropriate discipline.

Additional Information:
Mainly based at Gaydon, but will be required to spend certain days at Whitley, Warwick University, and Loughborough University.

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

Technical Buyer - Northamptonshire - £33k - 45k per year (PBU-Tech Buyer)

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Technical Buyer
Northamptonshire, England
£33k - 45k per year

Technical Buyer

You will be responsible for managing the procurement of parts, materials and related services
& will include:

• Procuring parts from preferred vendors whilst not exceeding budget and adhering to the relevant purchasing and finance procedures.
• Working with project leaders to ensure parts are delivered in line with the requirements of the project plan and to the correct quality standard.
• Supporting cost reduction and the vendor rating system with QA.
• Managing the logistical requirements of all finishing and further processing requirements.
• Actively and regularly expediting all open purchase orders and update SAP and the project leaders as necessary.
• Ensuring all procurement data in SAP is maintained to a high standard ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at all times.
• Developing supplier capability knowledge through supplier visits with QA Manager.
• Completing daily tasks/workload set by the Purchasing Team Leader and/or Purchasing Manager.
• Working with design and manufacturing to reduce procurement lead-times whenever possible.
• Attending and actively contribute to regular team meetings with the Purchasing team Leader.
• Participating and actively champion all company projects.
• Actively promoting all purchasing policies and procedures throughout the business

Embedded Coding Software Engineer - 23087 - 30.20 GBP Ltd Co - Gaydon - £30.20 - 30.20 per hour (888920)

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Embedded Coding Software Engineer - 23087 - 30.20 GBP Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£30.20 - 30.20 per hour

To support GTDS projects within Electrical Engineering specifically supporting the future software infrastructure for the vehicle. This will involve:
- Reviewing standards to develop the appropriate configurations for implementations of AutoSAR.
- Building real/virtual demonstrations to verify key features of the AutoSAR platform.
- Liaising with various suppliers and key stakeholders of the project in order to develop requirements. The GTDS process will also require working with the IP Department, Purchasing and Manufacturing/Service in order to ensure that all GTDS project requirements are fulfilled.

Skills Required:
Working knowledge of AutoSAR and experience of embedded coding. Good communication Skills, written and oral. Good organisational and project management skills. Familiarity with different communication network technologies and architectures.

Skills Preferred:
Knowledge of ECU simulation technologies. Knowledge of model based design approaches.

Experience Required:
Experience of embedded coding. Project management experience, preferably with knowledge and understanding of development processes. Formal report writing.

Experience Preferred:
Experience of working with AutoSAR. Knowledge of the AutoSAR standards.

Education Required:
Educated to degree level, in an appropriate discipline.

Additional Information:
Mainly based at Gaydon, but will be required to spend certain days at Whitley, Warwick University, and Loughborough University.

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

Electrical Quality Issues Engineer - Halewood - £27.80 - 27.80 per hour (888910)

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Electrical Quality Issues Engineer
Halewood, Merseyside, England
£27.80 - 27.80 per hour

Resolution of Quality Issues identified by internal and external indicators including: CQI TGW/1000, Warranty R/1000, Warranty CPU, JD Power IQS, Radside Assists (AA). Delivery of VRT specific quality objectives, as established by the Electrical Department. Robust delivery of projects utilising standard reporting methods (AIMs) and quality tools, for example, 8D, 6 Panels DMAICR Process. Lead presentation of issues at Sub-System reviews and on occasion VQR. Managing own tasks and suppliers tasks to achieve departmental quality targets.

Skills Required:
Have a working knowledge of OEM Electrical Systems with basic understanding of CAN or MOST Networks. Ability to perform basic CAN/MOST system diagnosis. Can demonstrate an understanding of vehicle Infotainment Systems. Have good project management skills and be able to form and lead X-Functional Teams including engineers/suppliers/STA/manufacturing. Have good presentation skills. Be capable of working in a reactive environment. Be educated to degree level in an appropriate discipline. Have a quality mind-set and be familiar with quality tools, 8D, AIMs, FMEA, SPC, 6 Sigma, etc.

Experience Required:
Electrical/vehicle system knowledge and project management/problem solving experience.

Experience Preferred:
OEM specific process knowledge ideally gained in Quality or Product Development environment. Knowledge of the Halewood site.

Education Required:
It is anticipated that applicants will be educated to a degree level in an engineering or automotive discipline. However candidates with significant Electrical/vehicle experience will also be considered.

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

Infotainment Issue Management Engineer - Castle Bromwich - £27.60 - 27.60 per hour (888883)

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Infotainment Issue Management Engineer
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, England
£27.60 - 27.60 per hour

The main task within this role will be to provide the interface between the prototype/production manufacturing areas and the infotainment team. This will involve being the contact point for all infotainment related issues from the build areas. The successful candidate will be expected to resolve many of these issues independently, but will be able to refer to the infotainment team based in Whitley for support when required. Typical issues that will be expected to be resolved include: Bill of material issues, issues around bill of process, electrical problem resolution on vehicles, diagnostic issues with both vehicle and plant equipment and part fitment issues. The role will require shift working to support production line operation. The exact shift pattern will be agreed with the line manager.

Skills Required:
The role will suit a pro-active engineer able to work with little direct supervision and able to take responsibility for ensuring delivery of projects/products within set timeframes. Electrical debugging skills are a requirement for this role.

Skills Preferred:
Bill of material analysis/Management, Canalyser experience, and MOSTalyser experience.

Experience Required:
Experience of a product delivery from prototype builds through to production builds preferably, in an automotive environment.

Education Required:
Degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience in a similar role.

Additional Information:
This role will be based at Castle Bromwich, but there will be travel required to the main electrical engineering facilities in Whitley and Gaydon.

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

Smartphone App Developer - Warwickshire - £31.40 - 31.40 per hour (888639)

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Smartphone App Developer
Warwickshire, England
£31.40 - 31.40 per hour

The Smartphone App developer will be tasked with producing working prototypes and production of next generation, internet-connected infotainment features that will be linked to Smartphones. This will integrating both consumer electronics devices and built in vehicle technologies, in line with our client's mobile app strategy. Being part of a 'future vision' team, the engineer will have the opportunity to work on pioneering projects, embracing new and emerging technologies.

Skills Required:
Working knowledge of one or more of the following OS:- Linux, QNX, Meego, Tizen. Analytical approach to problem solving. Ability to communicate clearly, confidently and be part of a team. Interface with internal, external suppliers and developers. Innovative mind set, ability to portray future vision/roadmap. General office PC skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project etc. Interest in CE devices and an appreciation of integrating technology into premium automotive products.

Skills Preferred:
Familiarity with cloud computing paradigm, i.e. software as a service, integrating cloud-based services into mobile platforms/embedded systems. Knowledge of mobile App API and SDK creation and deployment Experience of working in an agile software development environment. Experience of using version control systems (e.g. Git, SVN, AccuRev) as part of the software development tool chain. Working knowledge of MOST/CAN/Ethernet network tools. Good use of information to build and present a point of view. Embedded (Automotive) systems background. Experience of using or developing UI/UX to ensure easy of operation and a good customer experience.

Experience Required:
Development experience, using Android SDK's. Experience of using and integrating native and Web Services APIs into mobile applications. Experience of end to end user-oriented application design. Web development experience, including working knowledge of one or more : MVC abstraction, HTML5 and CSS3, MySQL or equivalent data storage systems. Experience of writing system requirements, including use of one or more, UML/SysML and DOORS

Education Required:
Software Engineering, Computer science, IT or Engineering degree.

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

HMI Programme Attribute Team Leader - Gaydon - £27.60 - 27.60 per hour (888347)

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HMI Programme Attribute Team Leader
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£27.60 - 27.60 per hour

Programme Attribute Team Leader, HMI (Human Machine Interface) and AandU (Accommodation and Usability). For specific new vehicle programmes, take project management responsibility for development of the Human Machine Interface, Accommodation and Usability. Develop and set targets. Develop the vehicle concept with Design and Engineering. Evaluate and develop vehicle design via User Trial and Expert evaluation. Ensure adherence to relevant standards. Lead problem resolution and validate delivery throughout the design and development process, reporting status using formal documentation (e.g. eFDVS) and act as the single point of contact for the programme team.

Skills Required:
Sound understanding of good HMI and Ergonomic Design Principles for Occupant Package and User Interface. Ability to coordinate and run user trials to gather objective data to support business decision making and detail design. Statistical analysis, problem solving and root-cause analysis including idea generation and issue resolution. Clear and concise communicator. Ability to produce formal documentation to a professional standard. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to short timescales and deadlines. Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised within the local team and interfacing across business functions.

Skills Preferred:
Interpretation of customer quality data (e.g. JD Power). Design of experiments (HMI and Ergonomics).

Experience Required:
Vehicle design for driver and passenger Accommodation and Usability. Development and validation of Graphical User Interfaces and HMI. Coordination and analysis of user-trials.

Experience Preferred:
Familiarity with premium automotive sector products and features. Competitor research/benchmarking (physical and web-based) and quality data analysis.

Education Required:
Educated to degree level in a related discipline (Human Factors, Ergonomics and/ or Product Design, Engineering).

Education Preferred:
Higher qualification (e.g. MSc in Human Factors).

Additional Information :
This role is primarily based at Gaydon, but will also require frequent working at Whitley.

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

Stability Controls Software Function Engineer - Gaydon - £25.70 - 25.70 per hour (888239)

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Stability Controls Software Function Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£25.70 - 25.70 per hour

Defining customer level functions and use cases for stability control systems and their associated software definition including interface and communication requirements.

Skills Required:
The definition of stability control functions for implementation on new vehicle projects. To develop functional requirements to deliver the required control functions. To create customer based use cases to explain how the function should operate. To cascade and agree these functions, functional requirements and use cases to the supplier in order to ensure a robust first application.

Skills Preferred:
Working knowledge of IBM Rational DOORS, Microsoft Office, and CAN analysis.

Experience Required:
Experience in software function definition and interface specification for vehicle networks. Experience in CAN network protocols.

Experience Preferred:
Experience in vehicle stability control systems and their associated interfaces.

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

Education Preferred:
Educated to Masters degree level, in a relevant field or subject.

Additional Information:
Willing to support vehicle application and development work if necessary.

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

Compliance Engineer - Gaydon - £25.70 - 25.70 per hour (887994)

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Compliance Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£25.70 - 25.70 per hour

To establish, control and update legislative compliance programmes for each project (vehicle/MY programme) as assigned by management. Review company policy documents and establish areas of compliance affected. Establish testing requirements with Product Engineering, Vehicle Safety, Power Train Engineering and other areas of the company as required and directed by regulatory requirements. Monitor conformance of programmes to required legislation and ensure that new updated regulations, directives and other policy type information are input to the programme teams with plans to accommodate agreed. Provide management reporting of programme performance against agreed timings and actions to support Product Creation System processes and new model launch gateway agendas.

Skills Required:
Ability to communicate to all levels within and outside of the company, recognising that the role is not always popular with the engineering community but having sufficient force of character to ensure that the message of vehicle compliance is understood. Able to play an active role in programme teams and within the department team ensuring that team principles are applied with a positive view on desired outcomes. Manage meetings where issues of legislation are reviewed, ensuring that desired outcomes are known and positions clear from a legislative perspective. Making sure that commitment is gained from the engineering community to deliver compliant vehicles in line with GPDS timing. Fully PC literate.

Skills Preferred:
Organise work to ensure that deadlines are met and there is robust monitoring of the deliverables such that any risks are identified in good time, allowing management escalation as required.

Experience Required:
Knowledge of Certification processes for automotive compliance (EC-WVTA, UN-ECE compliance, EC Directive Compliance) and Component Certification (UN-ECE or such like). Working with ISO, SAE, CEN or other Standards based organisations in testing or certification of products. Safety compliance testing. Vehicle Engineering or Programme background.

Experience Preferred:
Chinese Vehicle or Component CCC experience. Indian Vehicle or Component Certification Experience.

Education Required:
Motor Vehicle related qualification, such as HNC or HND, is required.

Additional Information:
Position split between Whitley and Gaydon sites.

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

Build Phase Project Leader - 22596 - Castle Bromwich - £27.80 - 27.80 per hour (887955)

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Build Phase Project Leader - 22596
Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, England
£27.80 - 27.80 per hour

Reporting to the VCATS Manager and working as part of a multi skilled team, across all of the manufacturing sites, the successful candidate will take the lead on current car activities and so responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the team of on site engineers.
- Planning for the introduction of new models and providing hands-on, track side support during early builds and launch phases.
- Planning for the introduction of new models and support on track build activities.
- Manage VCATS deliverables so that they are compliant with programme milestones.
- Represent VCATS to present programme status at launch management meetings.
- Providing support to the manufacturing team for the prompt resolution of vehicle test issues.
- Working closely with manufacturing to ensure processes are optimised in terms of overall cycle time and smooth operator work patterns.
- Managing the introduction of new part numbers (hardware and software) resulting from engineering change and model year actions.

Skills Required:
Experience of integrated vehicle electrical test systems and strategies. Presentation and communication, ability to clearly articulate programme status and effectively explain complex ideas at a senior level. Ability to work well as part of a team. Able to work with an established team of engineers from a diverse range of backgrounds and with a wide range of skills and experiences. Resilience: Self motivated and determined to achieve results whilst working in an environment of competing objectives and timescales.

Skills Preferred:
Working knowledge of I.T/Networking, Programming, Vehicle Diagnostics practises.

Experience Preferred:
Automotive OEM/Tier 1 or 2 experience. Manufacturing Engineering experience. Vehicle/Component/Module Engineering experience.

Education Preferred:
Educated to Degree level in relevant field or subject.

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

Parts Finisher - Berkshire (888917)

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Parts Finisher
Berkshire, England

A world leading supplier of high performance transmissions now require a Parts Finisher to receive transmission parts from various departments, finish them by de-burring/cleaning and polishing to the company's quality standards, and deliver the finished components to the relevant department.
To assist with sub-assembly duties and deliver parts externally to the customer when necessary.

Responsibilities include:
Receiving various transmission parts from Inspection Dept and other Depts for Re-Work or finishing.
Receiving lists from Vantage Production Control of daily requirements and prioritising workload from these lists
Flexible working practices
Processing the parts - de-burring, polishing, cleaning, oiling
Delivering the finished parts to Stores for distribution to the customer
Assisting with sub-assembly when necessary
Sketching and making tooling for certain jobs where necessary
Delivery of parts in a company van, and other driving duties when necessary
To undertake day to day machine and equipment maintenance
To be part of the personal development process and attend reviews as required
To observe the Health and Safety rules at all times.
To follow the company quality procedures.
To carry out any reasonable additional duties as requested by management.

The Parts Finisher will have a mechanical engineering/garage background with basic PC skills and Knowledge of lathes/pillar drill/polishing-grinding machine etc.

Must have a flexible approach on jobs given and on hours - overtime/evening/ weekends if necessary.
Environment is noisy/dusty/exposure to aqueous based product for cleaning parts

Job can be mundane and high volume

Buyer - Thatcham (888234)

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Buyer
Thatcham, Berkshire, England

Xtrac Ltd is a world leading supplier of high performance transmissions, they require a Buyer to provide an effective and cost efficient purchasing service. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that for over two decades has ensured that customers from all sectors meet, or even exceed, their targets by drawing on their unique blend of design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Specialising in Transmission Technology, supplying the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Marine and Motor Sports Sectors.

The Buyer will be responsible for the development and management of the supplier base whilst maintaining the essential balance of quality, price, delivery and availability. br
Sourcing of suppliers for transmission consumables/services including specially made to order items such as bearings, seals, springs and filters.br

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Manufacturing/Engineering for Motorsport, Automotive or Mechanical Engineering sectors. br
Knowledge of MS office suite is essential.br
Knowledge of business operating systems such as ERP/MRP is desirable.br

Heat Treatment Manager - Berkshire (888913)

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Heat Treatment Manager
Berkshire, England

For nearly two decades our client has ensured that customers from all sectors meet, or even exceed, their targets by drawing on their unique blend of design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Specialising in Transmission Technology, supplying the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, Marine and Motor Sports Sectors
Based in Berkshire they are now looking for a Heat Treatment Department Manager to manage the resources including all staff and machinery, in the Heat Treat Department.

As the Heat Treatment Manager you will be responsible for, managing and being accountable for all activities of the Heat Treatment department, including Shop Peening and NDT.
You will plan and manage the introduction of positive changes in the Heat Treatment department improving performance through continuous process improvement and team building and ensure all quality targets, and delivery dates are met.
You will also ensure that the department expenditure is kept within the budget.

Tasks will include:

Managing all staff within the Heat Treatment department ensuring all staff know what is expected of them on a weekly basis
Work closely with the HR department to recruit and appoint staff as necessary and to resolve all personnel issues, including induction of new starters.
Appoint and work with department Team Leaders
Carry out the annual Performance Management Reviews for all staff.
Carry out probation reviews as required for new employees.
Attend Quality reviews with the Quality Manager to review scrap and reworks and issue corrective action reports
Ensure that all machinery is properly maintained and calibrated.
Provide the resource required, people and machines, to meet the delivery, quality and cost schedules.
Ensure that all machines have a utilization rate of over 75%. (To be specified more clearly).
Regularly review capital requirements and present good arguments for investment.
Work closely with Engineering to develop processes and tooling.
Ensure that the backlog does not exceed the target and put in place recovery plans when the backlog is too high.
Provide induction training to new staff and on going training to all staff as required.
Ensure that all Health and Safety standards are maintained and all Health and Safety procedures and checks are undertaken.
Work with the Health and Safety committee to promote a safe and healthy culture
Observe the Health and Safety rules at all times, and ensure employees maintain Health and Safety standards.
Ensure that all company procedures are adhered to at all times
To carry out any reasonable additional duties as requested by management.

The successful candidate will also work in conjunction with the Chief Metallurgist to ensure all process and quality standards are adhered to.

Electrical Quality Issues Engineer - Halewood - £27.80 - 27.80 per hour (888910)

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Electrical Quality Issues Engineer
Halewood, Merseyside, England
£27.80 - 27.80 per hour

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.

Wednesday 25 July 2012

Purchasing Assistant - 1850739 - Wolverhampton - £14.50 - 14.50 per hour (888588a)

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Purchasing Assistant - 1850739
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
£14.50 - 14.50 per hour

We seek a Purchasing Assistant for an initial 4-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 Purchasing Assistant, you will purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Responsible for buying goods and services for use by their company or organisation. Exercises moderate independent judgment with direction from supervisor.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors. Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts. Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services. Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.

* Making initial contact with suppliers who we have not dealt with in some time
* Placing orders with customers for required parts
* Chasing in orders from purchasing and keeping up to date with delivery dates
* Liaising between departments to set expectations with relevant teams
* Providing accurate and regular feedback on aftermarket parts status

THE PERSON:

Applicants are required to have the following experience:
* University degree in a financial discipline - preferred.
* Previous finance-related experience required.
* Previous Manufacturing experience

Skills and Competencies required:
* Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to analyse financial reports, price proposals and other technical data.
* Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information.
* Ability to predict consumer buying patterns.
* Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing.
* Knowledge of supply chain management.
* Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

THE BENEFITS:

This is a contracting position with a pay rate up to £14.50/hr Ltd

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Your CV will be forwarded to Alec Price at Jonathan Lee Recruitment, who will treat it in the strictest confidence and keep you closely informed on the progress of your application.

IT Administrator - Northamptonshire (888635)

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IT Administrator
Northampton, Midlands, Coventry

Our client is a motorsport organisation based in the Midlands.

They currently have a 12 month contract opportunity for an IT Administrator. Reporting to the Head of IT Business Systems, the individual will be responsible for:

- Delivery of the day to day operations and project documentation and associated activities.
- Support and coordinate the transition of new projects through into productive services.
- Creation of department process and procedures plus documentation
- Update and maintenance of corporate IT information
- Stock management
- Progress chasing
- Ordering and liaising with IT suppliers
- Service operations
- Project support through documentation and meeting coordination
- Daily liaison with the IT Development Manager and IT Operations Manager to provide support and delivery of office tasks related to IT development and projects.
- Liaison with the Head of IT to report on KPIs and task allocation

Essential Requirements:

- Experience in office administration preferably within an IT office environment.
- Experience of process and procedure development and documentation.
- Experienced user of office applications and toolsets (MS Office, Outlook, Visio etc)
- Good prioritisation, organisation and planning skills
- Good written and verbal communication and inter-personal skills
- Good problem solving skills and resourcefulness
- Customer liaison and ordering skills
- Quality driven and analytical approach
- Ability to work under pressure with good attention to detail

Desirable Attributes:

- ITIL v3 Foundation or higher
- ECDL
- Experience within an ITIL ISO 20000 IT environment
- Interest in Formula 1, Motorsport

Technical Buyer - Northamptonshire - £30k - 45k per year (PBU-Tech Buyer)

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Technical Buyer
Northamptonshire, England
£30k - 45k per year

As an expereinced Technical Buyer you will source the correct products at the right time and price in line with approved requests, the business plan and predicted stock levels. (Multiple positions available)

The key responsibilities are:

Place purchase orders for components in line with requirements generated via the MRP system and manual requirements generated via the relevant authorised supervisors/Project release process.
Negotiate all terms and conditions, in line with the business operating procedures ensuring the best total acquisition costs.
Continually monitor suppliers to ensure cost, quality and delivery adherence.
Provide information and support as required to departmental managers and other internal customers.
Ensure all relevant ISO9001 procedures are adhered to.
To be capable of presenting commercial information which enablessourcing decisions to be made, whilst identifying potential risks

To be successful in this role you will have precious experience of purchasing in a batch prototype or low volume production environment

You will be able to evaluate and analyse the estimated cost of specific parts if requested, have a good understanding of what type of process is required to manufacture specific components and have a strong commercial skillset with the ability to understand and draft supply contracts

Historical experience within Precision Component, Automotive, Aerospace or F1 sectors preferred

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

Launch and PVT Engineer - Halewood - £22.30 - 22.30 per hour (888896)

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Launch and PVT Engineer
Halewood, Merseyside, England
£22.30 - 22.30 per hour

The position is to provide a PVT focus for liaising between the new Pune plant KD operation as well as between PVT and EUCD. The position will also require the investigation and resolution of engineering problems in support of PVT activities. Liaison with Pune to assist with the introduction of Model Year changes in to the kits and with future potential KD/Offsite production facilities will be required.

Skills Required:
The applicant must have an engineering background to enable design, quality and production issues to be discussed and understood between Pune plant representatives and Halewood PVT Members. Good communication and people skills are essential to ensure that all relevant people understand and are engaged in the issues raised from Pune plant and that relevant actions from PVT are communicated to Pune plant. Similar communication will be required between PVT and EUCD. Knowledge of AIMS, WERS and Excel / PowerPoint are required.

Experience Required:
Experience in both Product Development and a Manufacturing environment is required.

Education Required:
Degree level preferred but HND considered with relevant experience.

Additional Information:
No regular travel is anticipated to either Puna or Gothenberg as issues are expected to be progressed via audio meetings and email. There may be occasional travel to the West Midlands or to suppliers.

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

Production engineer - Chesterfield - £24k - 28k per year (888895)

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Production engineer
Sheffield, Chesterfield, Worksop, Rotherham, Derby
£24k - 28k per year

Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

New Product Development, NPI, NPD, New Prodcut Development

Client Information
A market leading multi national manufacturing company require an experienced Mechanical Engineer to work on New Product Development. The main duties of the role include working within the Production Engineering team to initiate and execute engineering improvement projects, direct and influence NPD to encompass Design for Manufacture considerations, and provide day-to-day technical support in the production facility

Job description
-Assist with the integration of all new products into the production facility via NPD process.
-Execute specific engineering project activities for the production facility in line with Strategic Initiatives.
-Highlight cost reduction opportunities exposed during NPD and Production support duties.
-Resolve engineering and product support issues that materialize in the production facility on a day to day basis.
-The design, source and commissioning of Production test equipment and jigs.
-Participate in supplier visits, primarily in the UK and occasional overseas, where technical communication may improve supplier performance.
-Use NCCR and ECN process to rectify design issues and, where possible, perform investigative and developmental work to "fast-track" necessary changes.
-Deliver the training and implementation of selected OPEX strategies beneficial in a manufacturing environment and create and maintain Work Instruction documentation which assists operators to achieve 100% product consistency and reliability

Key skills and experience
-Candidates should be Degree Educated or HND in Mechanical Engineering, or related field
-Experience of Project implementation success in a fast moving development/manufacturing environment
-Ability to work with cross-disciplined teams to deliver project success and the resolution of production non-conformances
-Experience of working in a continuous improvement environment
-Use of 3D CAD to create and edit mechanical drawings, Autodesk Inventor preferred

Senior Test Engineer - Cheshire - Up to £45K (887040)

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Senior Test Engineer
Cheshire, England
Up to £45K

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.

Electronic Design Engineer - Rotherham - £30k - 35k per year + package (888893)

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Electronic Design Engineer
Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley
£30k - 35k per year + package

Client Information
My client a leading Automotive manufacturing company who are enjoying a sustained period of growth require an experience Electronics Design Engineer to join their established team

Job description
-Design according to company procedures mechatronic products that meet specified customer and internal requirements and are profitable.
-Design embedded software that satisfies specified requirements.
-Produce design project documentation that is thorough and accurate and gains the approval of the department Manager.
-Verify designs so that all failures to meet requirements are discovered.
-Make design changes that are evaluated for feasibility, cost and timing, and implemented with care and thoroughness, gaining the approval of the Manager.
-Provide effective technical support to the satisfaction of manufacturing departments on design matters relating to products being introduced into, or already in, production, e.g. supporting PPAP, APQP and FMEA.
-Provide technical support to Sales and Marketing to obtain new business and also direct to external customers.
-The role will involve international travel, including potential training overseas

Key skills and experience
-Candidates should be Degree educated in Electronics or Software Engineering or physics or other related field and industry experience
-Electronics design work using microcontrollers to control actuators according to switch and sensor inputs.
-Awareness, training and experience in customer quality processes such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA.
-Experience of "CAN" or other in-vehicle bus system would be preferred
-Software writing using the C language in real time embedded applications.
-Involvement in best practice electronic/software development process.
-Experience of Design for volume manufacture.

ADAMS Analyst - Nuneaton (888891)

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ADAMS Analyst
Nuneaton, 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 an ADAMS Analyst on a 6 month contract basis to undertake modelling and analysis activities using MSC.ADAMS software to support component and vehicle design and development.

Reporting to the Simulation Team Leader, the individual will be responsible for the following:

* Building and analysing MSC.ADAMS models and test rigs
* Undertaking and reporting assessment of vehicle dynamics attributes
* Generating load data to support FE analysis in vehicle design and development programmes
* Supporting ad-hoc analysis requests in support of design and vehicle dynamics/NVH colleagues

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* BSc or BEng or equivalent, in relevant Engineering subject (Mechanical or Automotive Engineering). Preference is for candidate to be Chartered Engineer status
* Significant experience or formal training in ADAMS software and associated pre- and post-processing tools
* Good familiarity with vehicle dynamics aspects of automotive engineering and with automotive structures at component and vehicle level

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will be taking part in a multi-facetted team of simulation specialists applying a range of techniques to vehicle development and problem solving. Preference will therefore be given to candidates who can show demonstrate some of the following:

* Typically a minimum of 5+ years experience with ADAMS Car/View/Chassis software environments, principally acquired in an automotive industry environment
* Good knowledge of Vehicle Dynamics concepts
* Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink software and experience of software-in-the-loop/hardware-in-the-loop techniques
* Familiarity with other multi-body dynamics software
* Participation in vehicle development programme(s) including test experience
* Experience of design and analysis of heavy goods vehicles
* Experience with active chassis systems
* Experience of hybrid vehicles
* Experience of powertrain modelling

Vehicle Dynamics Engineer - Contract or Permanent - Wantage (888886)

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Vehicle Dynamics Engineer - Contract or Permanent
Wantage, Oxfordshire, England

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the world's most iconic brands.
Williams Advanced Engineering, located at Williams F1 Headquarters in Oxfordshire, will provide Jaguar with a direct technology transfer of their engineering expertise for the new Jaguar C-X75 hybrid supercar, they are seeking a Vehicle Dynamics Engineer to support this project and those that follow to work on a permanent or contract basis.

The Vehicle Dynamics Engineer will be responsible for chassis development from suspension design concept to attribute sign-off including:

Vehicle dynamics subjective evaluation, benchmarking and target setting
Component / geometry optimisation (spring, dampers, anti-roll bars, bushes, tyres, steering system) to achieve dynamics attribute targets for steering, ride and handling
Calibration of electronically controlled chassis systems: e.g. steering, active dampers
Liaison with design engineers / suppliers and other development engineer within Chassis Systems
Vehicle development planning / management to ensure successful delivery
Test activity coordination
Vehicle dynamics problem resolution
Technical report writing

Skills / Experience Required
Proven capability of successfully developing chassis specifications to meet / exceed project expectations
Good understanding of vehicle dynamics theory
Formal driver training qualifications from Industry recognised organisation / OEM
Extensive limit handling driving experience
Ability to clearly report, present and, generally, communicate results
Ability to adapt and overcome setbacks in development environment
Ability to self-motivate to achieve the best possible result with minimum supervision
Flexible attitude to working hours when required to meet project deliverables

Skills / Experience Preferred
Experience of developing very high performance vehicles
Electronic damper control and electric power steering calibration
Aerodynamic subjective development
Brakes development
Slip Control System development

Designer - Battery Systems - West Midlands (888885)

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Designer - Battery Systems
West Midlands, England

A leading motorsport team are currently recruiting for a Designer - Battery Systems.

Working within the Hybrid Systems Group, the Designer will be leading the design and development of high performance battery and battery systems to deliver solutions to exceed customer expectations

Ideally degree qualified, you will have experience in a high voltage environment and knowledge of designing batteries and systems, ideally within transportation and industrial power system environments. With experience in developing new design specifications and delivering projects that meet agreed timescales and budgets, experience in manufacturing systems product life cycle support would be an advantage.

Senior Design Engineer - Oxfordshire (888532)

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Senior Design Engineer
Oxfordshire, England

Williams Hybrid Power Ltd (WHP) has developed a novel, patented electromechanical composite flywheel system that provides a high-power, cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for mobile or stationary energy recovery and storage.

The company's first application of the technology was in the highly competitive and extremely harsh environment of Formula One racing. Through development of a flywheel for Williams F1's Kinetic Energy Recovery System, WHP has proved its world-class engineering capabilities in the composite flywheel field as well as radically improving aspects of the technology in the process.

They are currently recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer to join our growing team.

Duties include

-Component schemes and first level analysis
-Component FMEA
-Complete and release detailed drawings
-Work with suppliers, inspection and build to deliver prototype parts for test and development
-Work with test and development to formulate validation plans and feed the results back into component FMEAs
-Resolve component concerns

Qualifications

-Relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience

Experience

-Design for a volume production OEM
-Design of powertrain components for automotive or rail applications
-Knowledge of relevant production processes, materials and assembly techniques
-Knowledge of relevant quality systems and tools such as DFA, DFM and Design for low cost production.

Skills

-NX an advantage
-Analysis using Abaqus an advantage
-Composites an advantage
-Solid modelling and detail drafting capabilities essential

Senior Project Manager - Leicester - £35k - 45k per year (888888)

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Senior Project Manager
Leicester, Leicestershire, England
£35k - 45k per year

The purpose of this role is to manage the designated consumer electronics projects and be accountable for their delivery. It is also to plan, execute, control and finally close projects in accordance with business best practice
- Accountable and responsible for project delivery within time, budget and to specification
- Assist with structuring and costing of Consumer Electronics projects
- Maintain project plan
- Create and maintain project work breakdown structure
- Allocation of budget and tasks to project
- Monitor project performance
- Manage, focus and motivate project team
- Manage project change control
- Presentation of technical status to project customers (internal and external)
- To own the quality and integrity of the project data
- Coordinate supporting tasks for projects
- Define and justify internal and external resources
- Ensure all relevant intellectual property is captured and managed through the business

- Engineering, science or management degree
- Strong and effective decision making within a technical project environment
- Ability to take ownership of the complete project statement of work to ensure compliance with project scope
- Excellent verbal communication and report writing
Excellent organisational skills

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

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Electrical Control Project Engineer
Lancashire
rate negotiable on experience

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Principle Engineer - Cabin Trim - West Midlands (888621)

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Principle Engineer - Cabin Trim
Commutable from Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, Stratford, Northampton, Milton Keynes

Established in 2005 this Centre of Excellence for vehicle and powertrain development is located on a very attractive university campus employing more than 250 Engineering Specialists. The Centre offers talented Automotive Engineers and Managers the opportunity to work on a wide range of passenger car and commercial vehicle projects in a highly professional environment with excellent prospects for career development and progression. Over £85 million has been invested in the Centre since its foundation and it continues to grow and create new opportunities. Located close to the Warwickshire countryside the Centre is commutable from Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, Stratford, Northampton, Milton Keynes.
An opening now exists for an experienced Cabin Trim Principal Engineer to join the team. A very competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package is on offer.

The main activities and tasks for this job are to:
- Take responsibility for leading the development of Cabin Trim systems on a "Proof of Concept" vehicle
- Develop the design concept sheets to enable cost planning and concept development of Cabin Trim parts / systems to progress
- Work with nominated Cabin Trim prototype parts suppliers to ensure all parts are production representative and meet attribute targets
- Support cross-function reviews with Styling, Engineering and Suppliers to ensure all Cabin Trim targets are met and issues resolved
- Ensure all Cabin Trim parts are released in line with the agreed ETRS to meet part manufacture and build schedule
- Following Cabin Trim part / system manufacture lead the build of the Cabin Trim onto the proof of concept vehicle.

Candidate ideal core requirements are:
- A Degree or similar qualification
- Strong numeracy and literacy
- A minimum of 5 years automotive, defence or aerospace experience
- Good logical reasoning
- Able to demonstrate depth of experience in Interior Cabin Trim design and development
- Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Chartered or working toward it
- The ability to inspire the team to strive for improvements and high customer service
- Have evidence of achieving results through effective leadership of a team
- Able to translate business plan into individual objectives for staff
- Capable of managing a group of engineers and support Lead Engineers in the delivery of performance objectives
- Ability to overcome cultural barriers
- UK based with occasional overseas travel in 2012
- More regular travel may be required post 2012

Principal Engineer - Chassis Braking and Stability Controls Engineer - West Midlands (888629)

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Principal Engineer - Chassis Braking and Stability Controls Engineer
Commutable from Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, Stratford, Northampton, Milton Keynes

The main activities and tasks for this job are to:
- Support and lead as applicable the delivery of stability control system projects from concept to production
- Engage in all aspects of Stability Control System design, specification, test and development from planning and preparation integration on vehicle, execution of test and production implementation
- Support / lead as applicable the generation of system targets and the adoption or creation of applicable test, development and design standards, guidelines and procedures
- Support the generation and maintenance of system and component level DVP and FMEA
- Liaise with other engineering disciplines and deliver holistic resolutions to issues
- Support and liaise with suppliers and customers during project activities regardless of location
- Support the development of hardware in the loop (HIL) and virtual testing, simulation and analysis
- Support will be focussed upon passenger cars, with some commercial vehicle applications
Candidate ideal core requirements are:
- A Degree or similar qualification
- Strong numeracy and literacy
- A minimum of 5 years in the automotive industry
- Good logical reasoning
- Able to demonstrate depth of knowledge in the integration development and verification of vehicle stability control systems on passenger and or commercial vehicles
- Experience in vehicle test and development driving including limit handling is desirable
- Demonstrates general knowledge of Chassis systems and vehicle dynamics
- Demonstrates general knowledge of understanding of vehicle electronics particularly vehicle networks / CAN systems
- Experience in the use of vehicle dynamics simulation packages and HIL systems would be advantageous such as Carmaker, MATLAB or ADAMS
- Full driving licence
- Chartered or working toward this status

Project Manager - West Midlands (888648)

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Project Manager
Commutable from Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, Stratford, Northampton, Milton Keynes

Established in 2005 this Centre of Excellence for vehicle and powertrain development is located on a very attractive university campus employing more than 250 Engineering Specialists. The Centre offers talented Automotive Engineers and Managers the opportunity to work on a wide range of passenger car and commercial vehicle projects in a highly professional environment with excellent prospects for career development and progression. Over £85 million has been invested in the Centre since its foundation and it continues to grow and create new opportunities. Located close to the Warwickshire countryside the Centre is commutable from Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, Stratford, Northampton, Milton Keynes.

An opening now exists for an experienced Project Manager to join the team. A very competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package is on offer.

The main activities and tasks for this job are to:
- Manage and take ownership of general project activities
- Manage project meetings
- Manage project training requirements
- Identify issues that require action, take ownership and delivery responsibility, escalating as appropriate
- Support other programme management staff as required
- Manage pre-production build Bill of Material issues
- Manage relationship with customer STA organisation
- Manage relationship with customer purchasing department to resolve supplier issues
- Take responsibility for governance reviews
- Take ownership of programme launch activities as required
- International travel of up to 12 weeks per year
- Travel to multiple sites in the UK West Midlands area
Candidate ideal core requirements are:
- A Degree or similar qualification
- Strong numeracy and literacy
- A minimum of 5 years automotive, defence or aerospace experience
- Good logical reasoning
- Able to demonstrate depth of experience in a relative technical speciality
- Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Chartered or working toward it
- The ability to inspire the team to strive for improvements and high customer service
- Have evidence of achieving results through effective leadership of a team
- Able to translate business plan into individual objectives for staff
- Capable of managing a group of engineers and support Lead Engineers in the delivery of performance objectives
- Ability to overcome cultural barriers
- Knowledge of Jaguar Land Rover processes such as WERS, AIMS, GPDS, PCE
- Knowledge of APQP processes
- Hold a Full driving licence

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.

Heat Transfer Engineer - Leicester (887672/JPR2)

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Heat Transfer Engineer
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.

Working Team Leader - Birmingham - £30k per year (888764)

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Working Team Leader
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
£30k per year

Thriving manufacturing business supplying aerospace and operating on a shift bases. Vacancies now exist to strengthen the manufacturing team on shifts. Candidates should be able to manage a team of operators and to contribute to improving the processes. Ideally from an automotive or aerospace background with the ability to perform in a demanding manufacturing environment.

Manufacturing Manager - Worcester - £35k - 45k per year (888630)

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Manufacturing Manager
Worcester, Worcestershire, England
£35k - 45k per year

First tier automotive supplier of low volume vehicle development components. Responsability will be for up to 60 operators via shift based team leaders. Candidates will be proven people managers with an ability to plan a fluctuating workload. Will have the ability to manage in a continuous improvement environment and be able to deal directly with OEM customers. Growth prospects are excellent for the business and for individuals.

Applications Engineer - Coventry - up to £35K (888561)

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Applications Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
up to £35K

Successful and growing business with a reputation for excellence in innovation, design and manufacturing. Centre of excellence based in the UK along with a manufacturing facility servicing Europe and a second base in China servicing the Asian market.

Responsibility will include technical liaison and project documentation with customers. Develop and maintain key knowledge of customer application, support NPI projects from concept to launch. Be the voice of the business at the customer and the voice of the customer internally.

Candidates should be technically competent with an engineering qualification and an excellent ability to communicate. Ideally with experience within a similar role and looking for an opportunity to joing a growing dynamic business.

Metallurgist - West Midlands - £35K-£45K (888612)

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Metallurgist
West Midlands, England
£35K-£45K

Successful manufacturing business supplying major safety critical components globally. Processes include hot metal manipulation and machining backed up with a state of the art design and technical facility. Growing order book following a major investment programme.

To analyse incoming steel billets and decide on the heating and heat treatment criteria pre and post open die forging. Forgings vary from 7kgm to 47T and will subsequently be utilised for safety critical applications. Customers include MOD, Aerospace, Tooling, Power Generation.

Sales Manager - Coventry - £45K-£50K (888560)

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Sales Manager
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£45K-£50K

Successful and growing business with a reputation for excellence in innovation, design and manufacturing. Centre of excellence based in the UK along with a manufacturing facility servicing Europe and a second base in China servicing the Asian market.

To improve their presence within the rail industry OEM's in Germany, they need to recruit a Sales Manager. Candidates should have the experience to penetrate and develop the market which will include bespoke software and hardware.

Ideal candidates should have an engineering background and a clear track record of achieving results. Must be comfortable with operating in Germany for extended periods and therefore have an excellent grasp of the Germany language.

Operations Engineering Manager - Coventry - £40K-£50K (888502/GW2)

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Operations Engineering Manager
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£40K-£50K

Successful and growing business with a reputation for excellence in innovation, design and manufacturing. Centre of excellence based in the UK along with a manufacturing facility servicing Europe and a second base in China servicing the Asian market.

They are in a position to recruit an Engineering Operations Manager. Responsibility will be for new product introduction, maintenance, capital investment and to deputise for the Operations Director.

Candidates will have an engineering qualification and be very familiar with metal cutting processes and assembly within a batch production environment. Must be analytical with good problem solving skills and excellent communication and people management skills. Candidates should be ambitious and can demonstrate a sound track record of achievement within a dynamic engineering manufacturing environment.

Engine Components and Packaging Designer - Coventry - £24.60 - 24.60 per hour (887991)

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Engine Components and Packaging Designer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£24.60 - 24.60 per hour

As part of an established, motivated and fast moving team, the successful candidate would work for an experienced team leader to help deliver engine commodities across several applications. Delivery scale would be from Concept to Launch with the key responsibilities of CAD design, package analysis (working with Design engineers), Virtual build support (working with development and manufacturing engineers), Project management team support to key development milestones, supplier awareness, Issue resolution, Quality Process support, Launch preparation support to key project milestones.

Skills Required:
CAD Catia V5 essential. Teamcentre/Vis-mockup desirable. Design/development engineering support experience in Automotive/Engine design.

Experience Required:
Experience of component design to meet performance and attribute targets. Good understanding of engine plastic/formed tubes/hoses/cast/machined components and requirements. Excellent communication skills. Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office and MSProject. Good understanding of design quality tools such as DFMEA, Robustness Studies etc. Awareness of manufacturing processes associated with engine components and engine assembly desirable. Working knowledge of other CAD systems (Ideas etc) would be an advantage, as would a flexible approach to team tasks whilst being committed and self motivated with an ability to work with minimal supervision.

Education Required:
Qualified to degree level or equivalent in an engineering discipline.

Education Preferred:
High level of IT literacy. Proven ability to manage multiple projects. Six Sigma experience or qualification desirable.

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