Commercial Officer - Hertfordshire - up to £30k (889171)

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Commercial Officer
Hertfordshire, England
up to £30k

Exciting opportunity with this world leading Defence organisation. The role is commutable from Hatfield, Hitchin, Luton, Stevenage and Biggleswade.

You will be responsible for the Day to Day management of Support Contracts (UK and Export Contracts) with the purpose of maximizing profitability for existing business
Accountabilities

1.Business Strategy
Support the implementation of Commercial strategies to deliver maximum business advantage

2.Business Winning
In Conjunction with the nominated Business Winning Managers, to ensure the smooth transition of new business into current business. May be required to assist in business winning activities from time to time.

3.Contract Delivery
-Work closely with all areas of the various Support Project Teams
-Ensure that Contractual obligations are communicated and understood
-Negotiating and agreeing amendments to Contract
-Drafting, writing and responding to day to day communication from Customers
-Support the progressing of contract payments
-Liaising with the Commercial Customer on a day to day basis

4.Process Improvement
Support the implementation of improved commercial processes, share best practice.

5.Problem Solving Challenges
Managing and maintaining Contracts with differing Customers

Performance Indicators
-Effective implementation of commercial strategy on a day to day basis and the identification of business opportunities
-Ensuring timely achievement of commercially robust amendments to Contract
-Proven understanding and knowledge of Contract obligations
-Good working relationships with Customer, industrial partners and all areas of the internal Project Teams.

Skills and Knowledge
-Negotiation skills and interpersonal skills
-Experience working on Defence contracts in a Contracts Officer or Commercial Officer role
-Experience of managing low value contracts
-Effective influencing and team working skills
-Experienced in a range of commercial issues and skills including contract management skills throughout the contract lifecycle
If you do not currently hold UK Security Clearance you must be eligible to meet the minimum criteria required for UK Security Clearance.

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 Delivery and Dispatch Officer - FLT Licence Essential - Banksman/Slinging Experience - Nuneaton - Rate to be discussed at submission stages-flexi time (889181)

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Vehicle Delivery and Dispatch Officer - FLT Licence Essential - Banksman/Slinging Experience
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
Rate to be discussed at submission stages-flexi time

This is an immediate contract role for a person who is experienced in logistics, dispatch or multi-site vehicle moving, it's a varied role that will incorporate logging and delivery of vehicle to the 50 acre site, manoeuvring them between storage and facility buildings and disposing of tested products back to the customer. This role isn't the planning of the moving of the vehicles but the actual physical movement of them using FLT's and Iron Fairies.

It is essential that you have a valid FLT licence and experience of slinging and a banksman, an Iron Fairy licence would be very advantageous. You will be working as part of the safety team across the site of the firm, there could be options of promotion during the initial contract period (depending on performance) with the possibility of a permanent job after successful completion of the contract.

They offer a competitive rate, flexible working hours (full time position) and the role is an immediate start.

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.

Trim and Final Simulation Engineer (23187) £24.42/hr Ltd - Gaydon - £24.40 - 24.40 per hour (889188)

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Trim and Final Simulation Engineer (23187) £24.42/hr Ltd
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£24.40 - 24.40 per hour

A new ongoing contract opportunity has arisen in the Midlands for a Trim and Final Simulation Engineer.

Working within a busy Manufacturing Engineering department, the individual will be responsible for the following:

* Process analysis in support of the Simulation Plan for all new and Model Year vehicle programs. This includes preparing Product Data and Process/Facility Data and integrating the complete proposed process solution for requested activities. This data is then analysed to support TandF Manufacturing Engineering in their decision making process for feasibility.
* Support Virtual Build activities
* Preparing and using 3D CAD Visualisation tools.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Minimum HNC/ONC/Degree or 5 Years experience in Manufacturing
* Vis-Mockup, Jack, Process Simulate, Process Designer, TeamCentre Engineering, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Front-Page and Excel)
* High level of computer literacy
* Self-motivated, enthusiastic and effective problem solver.
* Equally capable of working well on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplined team.
* Well-developed presentation, communication and organisational skills.
* Able to question, constructively challenge and look for creative ways to deliver against manufacturing feasibility issues.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

* Appreciation of GPDS would be an advantage
* Delmia + minimum 3 years Automotive experience, RobCad, Catia V5, 3D AutoCAD, FactoryCAD, GSPAS

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 Design Engineer - Cheltenham - Upto £45k + benefits (888209)

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Lead Design Engineer
Cheltenham
Upto £45k + benefits

 

Our client is offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. They are currently looking to recruit a Lead Design Engineer, ideally with prior experience of designing mechanical / electro-mechanical actuation and landing gear equipment within an aerospace company. They will play a lead role in designing & supporting products on various programs which meet customer needs, as well as using their knowledge and experience to support the growth and development of others in the design team.

 

Look forward to hearing from you.

 

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 in White Virtual Manufacturing Engineer - 23186 (£24.53/hr Ltd) - Gaydon - £24.50 - 24.50 per hour (889187)

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Body in White Virtual Manufacturing Engineer - 23186 (£24.53/hr Ltd)
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£24.50 - 24.50 per hour

A new ongoing contract opportunity has arisen for a Body in White Virtual Manufacturing Engineer in the Midlands.

Working as part of a busy Manufacturing Engineering department, the individual is required to support Production Operations by employing virtual manufacturing techniques to prove manufacturing feasibility, enabling robust design and manufacturing assembly prior to component manufacture.

Virtual manufacturing techniques enhance the ability to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, re-usability and the environment. Virtual Manufacturing can be considered an enabling technology that supports the "zero prototype" initiative and improves launch robustness.

Particular emphasis will be placed on:

* Product and Process manufacturing feasibility analysis.
* Support Process Planning (interface between process and simulation)

Other key duties to include:

* Manage digital product / process analysis deliverables in alignment to product development timing plans
* Manage Simultaneous Engineering (SE) Partner resource to meet the Virtual Manufacturing deliverables
* Manage the Simulation and Tooling Design Plans, allocate timing and resource requirements
* Validate SE Partner tooling and cell designs
* Validate SE Partner tooling design and simulation as part of manufacturing buy-off
* Ensure SE Partner adhere to company standards
* Data Management for Body In White Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME BIW). This includes product CAD imports, Virtual equipment libraries, managing data exchange with Vendors etc.
* Software development (Key User interface with IT Methods)
* Carry out User Acceptance Testing for new software releases, capture and feedback issues/enhancement to IT and software developers
* Buy-Off the Delivery of Supplier Tooling Design and Simulation
* Buy-Off the Delivery of Supplier Off-Line Programs
* Buy-Off Final Job1+90 of the facility, running at rate, meeting design cycle times etc.
* Controlling Project Documentation
* Ensuring Tooling Design and Simulation delivery form vendors Robcad

The BIW VME team are experienced Process Designer users as well as Robcad, Fides, Teamcenter and Catia

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Body In White manufacturing process development and tooling design
* Educated to Degree / HND level in Manufacturing Systems or a similar Engineering discipline.
* Experience in the following software applications:- Robcad, Catia V5, AutoCAD, Fides, Teamcentre, Microsoft Office, Process Simulate

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

* Automotive design and production experience

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

Systems Design Engineer - Hertfordshire - £30k - 45k per year (888168)

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Systems Design Engineer
Hertfordshire, England
£30k - 45k per year

Essential
- Carry out a full range of technical analyses and investigations, including evaluation and selection of technical options
- Lead engineering or Support activities in the field (and carry out the most complex activities) for specific products and customers to ensure the operability of products.
- Prepare a full range of specifications (System, Sub-System etc.), develop designs in line with demanding customer specifications.
- Define testing approaches and specify tests in assigned/specialist area(s) - See Skills and Knowledge.
- Plan, control and deliver assigned projects or work packages, and make an input as required to cross-functional projects/investigations.
- Liaise with customer and subcontractors e.g. Review Customer's needs, present findings and promote Design Solutions.
Ideal
- Lead or Support Bid Preparation for future Systems work.
- Undertake the development of system concepts and ideas for the resolution of Technical Problems and future work.
- Undertake System performance analysis
- Undertake the definition of trials requirements
- Undertake Trials data analysis
- Undertake Technology research and development activities

Challenges
- The solving of challenging Technical Problems often using innovative solutions.
- Delivery of objectives to time and budget
- Delivery of high quality output
- Systems Engineers are often expected to work on Milestone Deliveries to a value in excess of £5M.

- Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline
- Experience of working in a Systems Engineering environment.
- Proven analytical and problem solving skills e.g. System Study Trade-offs

Experience in two or more of the following

- System Definition
- Systems Architecture Development e.g. MODAF
- Requirements capture, decomposition and management
- System Design and Analysis
- Design Studies
- Design/Performance Modelling
- System Integration
- Design Proving and Trials
- Interface Design
- System assessment and acceptance

Ideally worked in at least one of the following related Areas:

- Missile/Weapon Systems
- Combat Systems
- Command and Control Systems
- Military Communications

The role is based in Hertfordshire and is commutable from Hatfield, Hitchin, Royston and Biggleswade.

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 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

 

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

Electrical Control Project Engineer - Lancashire (888429)

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Electrical Control Project Engineer
Lancashire

My client is a leading food manufacturer in the Wigan area. 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 MS Project is desired.

This is a contract role for an initial 6 month period but there is a massive amount of project work within the company so with all likelyhood the role will extend. 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.

Business Systems Developer/Analyst - Basildon - £24 per hour DOE (889175)

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Business Systems Developer/Analyst
12 month contract
£24 per hour DOE

Job: Business
Systems Developer / Analyst (contract)

Location:
Basildon, Essex

Salary: Up to £24 per
hour (DOE)

Our client is looking to recruit a Business Systems
Developer/Analyst to work on a 12 month contract basis. Reporting to the IT
Manager. The working hours are 36 per week but some flexibility may be
required.

Purpose of
Position

Designing and developing stable and reliable,
‘information’-reporting platforms and process automation.  To assist in the delivery of pro-active
analysis to drive key performance indicators, managing situations through
factual route cause data, to produce and drive effective action plans through
to successful conclusion.  Work with
their key customer base and ensure the provision of accurate and timely
operational performance reports.

Key
Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and fully document applications,
databases and scripts that automate routine tasks. Design, develop, test, and
documents applications and databases for data analysis of performance
measurements used for planning and reporting activities.

 Develops software
programs involving complex data exchange among multiple programs and/or
requiring sophisticated program logic; develops reusable software modules;
develops software test procedures; and reviews program documentation to ensure
adequacy. Ensures programming projects are planned, programmed, tested, and
implemented by project deadlines. Tests, corrects, refines changes and errors
to databases. Advises individuals and groups having diverse viewpoints and
opinions on the most appropriate, effective, and efficient solutions.

Skills

Candidates will require sound commercial background with
knowledge of contractual commitments and legal requirements in a service
oriented operation.   A technical
aptitude that facilitates an understanding of technical terminology and the
promotion and implementation of the management system.

Education/Qualification

Candidates should be of degree calibre with extensive
business experience in Service Management in a business-to-business
environment.  Extensive experience of
relational database and development of access database.  Experience of developing SQL and Crystal
reports and high degree of PC literacy is required.  Extensive experience with VB, .Net and other
high level programming languages and structured development techniques.

For further information on this position please contact
bev.strawford@jonle.co.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.

Driver Trainer-Dynamics/NVH Background Ideal-ADI/ARD Licence Preferred-Permanent - Warwickshire - Excellent permanent salary and comprehensive benefits package (889157)

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Driver Trainer-Dynamics/NVH Background Ideal-ADI/ARD Licence Preferred-Permanent
Warwickshire, England
Excellent permanent salary and comprehensive benefits package

This is a really interesting, varied and fun role, it's multi-faceted and will offer a real day to day diversity of requirements. Entitled Driver Trainer, we are looking for a person who has experience of testing cars on the proving ground and the ability to train other people in advanced driving courses (e.g. police), it's working for a national research centre in Warwickshire and offers a good salary and excellent benefits package including flexible working.

The job comprises of supporting all activities within the driver training department from implementation of training, vehicle maintenance and instructing customers on the proving ground. The background of the suitable candidate would be someone who has had a hands on role with cars and understands dynamics or NVH who can perform the same test on the proving ground and collate and analyse the data compiled for the associated part being tested. It is essential that you have a more extroverted personality and feel happy liaising with customers, giving group talks (if necessary) and reporting to Senior managers within the organisation.

The experience that you need to have will similar to the above statement, gained from a test organisation, OEM or Tier 1 supplier with a strong technical background, ideally and ADI or ARD licence holder too but you must have a full clean driving licence to be considered. The role reports into the Chief Driver Trainer and is live because the current incumbent has been promoted, so this role already has a defined career path.

On offer is a great salary and benefits package that includes (amongst others), pension, holiday, flexi-time, childcare vouchers and the opportunity to bank overtime to convert into extra holiday, an immediate start.

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.

Specialist Vehicle Catia V5 Engineer 23131@£27.45 ltd co rate - Warwickshire - £27.50 - 27.50 per hour (889172)

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Specialist Vehicle Catia V5 Engineer 23131@£27.45 ltd co rate
Warwickshire, England
£27.50 - 27.50 per hour

Specialist Vehicle Catia V5 Engineer
23131@ GBP £27.45 ltd co rate
A Specialist Vehicle Catia V5 Engineer is required to support a major new development within a market leading design/manufacture of high end luxury/off-road specialist vehicles based in the West Midlands
This role is part of an exciting new expansion of the team to Push the boundaries of the Brands to create Niche ""Halo"" sports and luxury products amplifying brand attributes

You will have knowledge and experience with,
- Sound technical knowledge of key vehicle systems and whole vehicle engineering
- Catia V5 capability for geometry and package confirmation as well as data transfer between business functions.
- Confident approach and ability to influence and negotiate in cross functional debates to achieve objectives.
- Product engineering planning and delivery process
- Taking a concept through to a technically feasible solution for hand over for engineering delivery.
- The ability to manage complex technical issues to balance the often conflicting needs of the business with project timing constraints.

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.
To discuss this Automotive Value Management Project Engineer role please call John Williams at Jonathan Lee Contracts on 01268 889250 john.williams@jonlee.co.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.

Team Leader - Electrical and Electronics Team - Warwickshire - UP to £50k DOE (889063)

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Team Leader - Electrical and Electronics Team
Warwickshire, England
UP to £50k DOE

Electrical and Electronics Team Leader - leading Automotive RandD centre - to £50k + bens - Midlands

Are you an Automotive Electrical Systems specialist with the nowise to develop results driven and cost effective project teams within a world class engineering environment and looking for a role where you are an integral part of a dynamic and growing business?

Delivering innovative engineering solutions to a worldwide customer base, this engineering technologies consultancy are currently experiencing significant growth and seek a degree qualified Electrical / Electronics Engineering professional to lead a newly formed team, providing specialist engineering services to the automotive, defence, aerospace and rail sectors. You will lead the team in providing, electrical / electronic system requirement capture, system physical and functional architecture design, system integration, automotive network and bus system design (inc. CAN, LIN, TTP, Bluetooth), sizing and specifying electrical system components, cables and connectors, component design (EMC filters, battery management systems), EV and HEV electrical system design, wiring harness design, analysis and troubleshooting.

In addition to possessing an Automotive related Engineering degree you should be able to demonstrate a proven track record of leading teams within an automotive electrical system design and development role, a role that will have seen you exposed to Tier 1 or OEM environments. You will enjoy building and developing strong teams deploying technical products and be able to present and influence strategic direction utilising best practice methodologies within competitive and complex electrical / electronics engineering environments.

The role comes with an attractive package and will require the candidate to be free to travel overseas from time to time. If interested please contact Grant Nisbet on 01384 397 555 to discuss further.

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

Sales Support Administrator SAP - London (JWT/887770)

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Sales Support Administrator SAP
London, Greater London, England

SAP Sales Support Administration working within a Commercial Team - Engineering Consultancy Business - East London

The purpose of the role is to create and maintain customer data and sales orders information in SAP.

Experience will be required as follows:

• Processing and maintaining all project and stock sales orders in
  SAP.
• Organisation of all of the required marketing brochures and keeping the web site
  information updated according to requirements.
• Sales reporting using SAP.
• Experience using current SAP systems in an Engineering office environment.
• Creating and maintaining customer master data in SAP.

For further information and detail about the role please contact Justin Wainwright at Jonathan Lee Recruitment 01268 889267 (direct) or 07711 156281 (mobile).

 

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 Engine Development Engineer - Derbyshire - Up to £52k DOE (888139)

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Senior Engine Development Engineer
Derbyshire, England
Up to £52k DOE

World renowned R and D centre based in the Midlands tasked with delivering the next generation of class leading engines seeks to secure the services of a motivated and skilled Development Engineer to complement a successful Engineering Team.

Working in close partnership with the Design Team the Development Engineer will provide key input into the Planning, Design and Scheduling for Engine Test Programmes, Calibration Development of Emission Control Systems, Performance Tests and Data Analysis, Clarifying the Technical Specifications for Exhaust Components.

You will be expected to offer a degree level qualification in an Engineering base field, proven experience in Development, Test and Validation Programmes for Engine biased schemes, demonstrate understanding of Engine Test Cell Systems, be a confident communicator and problem solver.

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

Senior Design / Design Engineers - Staffordshire (106181)

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Senior Design / Design Engineers
Staffordshire, England

REQUIREMENTS:
With backgrounds in interior/exterior plastics and surfacing, general mechanical structures, HVAC or operator ergonomics, successful candidates will join a dynamic engineering design team at an exciting and strategically important time.

Typical responsibilities include:

- Concepts development and design studies
- Design detailing, BOM compilation and drawing release
- Prototype build support
- Ownership and delivery of projects
- Liaison with internal and external customers on project briefs and activity
- (Senior roles - Supervision of small design teams)

DESCRIPTION: Innovative world-class organisation and leader in its field, producing niche market, medium volume Automotive products.

VAC REQ :Successful candidates will be:

- Ideally educated to Degree/HND level in mechanical engineering or have equivalent experience.
- Demonstrable design / product development experience
- A good knowledge of CAD and associated supporting software
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and influence change

Whilst not essential, product knowledge of construction or agricultural off road vehicles would also be desirable.

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

Controls & Instrument Engineer - London (JWT/16376)

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Controls & Instrument Engineer
London, Greater London, England

Controls & Instrument Engineer - Refinery/Process Engineering - East London.

To provide Instrument Project Engineering services for the design, development, production, manufacture, testing and commissioning of control systems. The role is based in London with and will involve commissioning work at customer's overseas locations.

This role is working for a well known and established company who provide engineering, design and consultancy services in the process engineering industry.

Ideally you will experience of the following:

• Engineering instrument packages from P&ID's and functional design specifications.
• Design and construction of flexible PLC based control systems.
• Supporting the customer's engineering facilities to clarify and answer technical queries relating to instrument supply and installation.
• Generate instrument data sheets for procurement.
• Provide support and training to in-house colleagues as part of on-going development and improvement of instrument packages.
• Working in a refinery or process environment.

A degree or equivalent in an electrical, controls or instrument related discipline would be preferred along with industry experience.

To discuss the Controls & Instrument role in detail please call Justin Wainwright at Jonathan Lee Recruitment 01268 889267 (direct line) or 07711 156281 (mobile).

 

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 NVH Engineer - West Midlands (889121)

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Principal NVH Engineer
Coventry, commutable from Birmingham, Leicester, Warwick, Milton Keynes, and Northampton

Principal NVH Engineer

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 growth 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, and Northampton. Opportunities for career development are excellent and the Centre offers engineers a wide range of interesting and challenging projects to work on. A very exciting opportunity has now been created for a Principal NVH Engineer to join the team.

The main activities and tasks for this job are:
- To act as an NVH advisor and consultant on several concurrent automotive engineering projects
- Develop Refinement improvement strategies for both vehicle and powertrain
- Support and conduct data acquisition, analysis and drive appraisal activities
- Provide NVH support to the design engineering teams in both the UK and India
- Plan and manage NVH projects
- Develop processes and procedures
- Provide NVH status to Project Reviews
- There will be a requirement to travel overseas extensively with frequency up to one week per month

Candidate requirements:
- Degree or similar qualification
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in automotive NVH test and development, ideally having worked on powertrain and small car projects
- Experience of a range of test methodologies including some of the following, powertrain noise, road noise, wind noise, TPA, modal analysis, sound quality, driveline refinement
- Experience of using LMS Test / Head Acoustics test and analysis systems
- Experience in the use of NVH test instrumentation and application in development activities
- Demonstrate good project management skills
- Possess good logical reasoning
- Chartered Engineer, working toward or prepared to work toward
- Ability to inspire the team to strive for improvements and high customer service
- Capable of managing a group of engineers and support the Lead Engineer in the delivery of the performance objectives of their group
- The ability to overcome cultural barriers 
 
 
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, engine development, vehicle test or development 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.

NPI Project Manager - £50k + bens - 1st Tier Auto - West Mids - West Midlands - £50k plus benefits (TWS005)

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NPI Project Manager - £50k + bens - 1st Tier Auto - West Mids
West Midlands, England
£50k plus benefits

Are you an engineering project manager with BIW experience including automation assembly and robotic welding processes who wants to gain a high level of exposure on NPI projects for OEMs such as JLR, Toyota, Honda and BMW?

A global first tier automotive manufacturer operating from a Midlands based site in the UK requires an engineering project manager with experience of the European market to support their NPI activities within their high volume BIW environment.

This is an exciting opportunity with responsibilities including;

-       Ensuring successful delivery of NPIs from conception to volume production

-       Establishing best practice engineering for the UK facility

-       Creating a common approach within the plant to ensure production demands are met

-       Managing all new program activities from concept through to prototype and production within a pressed, welded and assembly environment.

You should have a proven track record of NPI project delivery within 1st Tier Automotive in BIW / Pressed Assemblies and a deep understanding of lean principles and visual management. In addition to this, you should be very familiar with modern processes including automation assembly and robotic welding

This vacancy comes with an attractive package of a £50k salary plus benefits. Candidates with a second European language such as Spanish or German would be advantageous but this is not essential. Interviews are due to commence week beginning 17^th September and this vacancy will close as soon as suitable candidates are found so please contact Grant Nisbet on 01384 397 555 as soon as possible to discuss further.

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

Principal Battery Technologist - West Midlands (889133)

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Principal Battery Technologist
Oxford, Birmingham, Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton and Leamington Spa

Principal Battery Technologist

A great opportunity exists for a talented Electrochemist to join this Centre of Excellence for the development of Electric, Hybrid and conventionally powered passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Based on a very attractive university campus, the centre employs over 250 Engineers and enjoys the support and continuous investment of its parent company enabling it to grow and further develop its expertise across all areas of vehicle engineering. Following recent successes on low carbon vehicle technology programmes and to support its development of energy storage devices a brand new state of the art laboratory has been built housing test, development and low volume manufacturing facilities. To support its activities the new role of Principal Battery Technologist has been created.
Located in Coventry the centre is commutable from Oxford, Birmingham, Leicester, Milton Keynes, Northampton and Leamington Spa.

The main activities and tasks for this job are:
- To support energy storage characterisation, testing and evaluation activities and assist with the development of battery technologies' long term strategy for the Centre. This will include but is not limited to:
o Assist with defining testing protocols to support programme work
o Perform tests agreed in collaborative testing programmes between the Centre and other partner organisations
o Analyse test results comparing performance of battery cells or other storage devices
o Write reports detailing conclusions and recommendations
o Utilise test data to form theories for underlining mechanisms of battery degradation
- Work with relevant team members to utilise data for modelling and prediction activities and to support validation of in-house module design
- Support the development of the technology road map for energy storage devices
- Assist with the identification of promising new technologies for energy storage
- Occasional travel to Europe and India

Candidate ideal core requirements are:
- A first Degree in Chemistry, Physics or Physical Sciences, ideally also a MSc or PhD
- Strong numeracy and literacy
- A minimum of 3 years industry experience as an Electrochemist working on Lithium-ion battery development and manufacture
- Practical experience of testing and test equipment
- Proven experience of data analysis, development of theories and application of test data in new programmes
- Good logical reasoning
- Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Chartered or working toward it

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.

CDM Co-ordinator - Peterborough (888661)

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CDM Co-ordinator
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England

Our client is a global Project Management and Construction Company, they require a CDM Coordinator for a major civil engineering project based in  Peterborough.

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 work for construction with a focus on 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 technical recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Supply Chain Quality Engineer - Sheffield (889170)

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Supply Chain Quality Engineer
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England

Are you a SUPPLY CHAIN QUALITY ENGINEER looking to develop your career and deliver improvements within a busy electronic environment at an established, successful and expanding Aerospace company.
Your main tasks would be to
- Be the main point of contact with Suppliers, developing relationships and arranging supplier audits (both in the UK and abroad)
- Identify quality problems and work with Suppliers and Manufacturing to implement robust solutions
- Work to ISO9001
- Understand and implement FAIRS for changes to product / process
- Strong grasp of modern manufacturing techniques (8D, Control plans and SPC)
- Liaison with manufacturing departments
- Production Support
- Supplier Quality Engineering

You should be ideally from a manufacturing background and having experience of delivering quality solutions with electronic engineering products.
call Ian on 01924 241018 for further information

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

Engineering Project Manager - Staffordshire - c£50k plus benefits (889169)

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Engineering Project Manager
Staffordshire, England
c£50k plus benefits

Position,
Engineering Project Manager

Company:
Global and renowned First Tier Automotive Manufacturer operating from a Midlands based site in the UK. In operation now for over 50 years and continued growth has generated a requirement for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to support their NPI activities within their high volume BIW environment.

Role responsibilities:
- Ensure successful delivery of all NPI projects from conception to volume production
- Establish best practice engineering for the UK facility
- Create common approach for NPI within the plant to ensure production demands are met
- Project manage all new program activities from concept through to prototype and production within a pressed, welded and assembly environment.

Key skills and experience:
- Strong and positive team leadership qualities
- Proven track record of NPI project delivery within 1st Tier Automotive in BIW / Pressed Assemblies
- Deep understanding of lean principles and visual management
- Experience of modern processes to include automation assembly and robotic welding processes.
- High level of exposure within the delivery of key automotive projects for OEM's to include JLR, Toyota, Honda and BMW
- Second language such as German and / or Spanish would be advantageous but not essential

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

Whole Vehicle Programme Leader - Coventry - £25.70 - 25.70 per hour (888308)

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Whole Vehicle Programme Leader
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£25.70 - 25.70 per hour

Whole Vehicle Programme Leader -Automotive - West Midlands - 25.66 GBP Limited Co per Hour

A Programme Leader is required within a Luxury OEM based in the West Midlands. This role is to work within the Sports Car Vehicle Engineering
team, on future development programmes of the new vehicle lines. The Vehicle Engineering Team is responsible for the technical delivery of Programmes.

You must have experience with;

-         Project Management

-         Prototype fleet test and development.

-         Problem solving in an engineering environment

 Experience with Co-ordination of Attribute sign-off activities would be desirable but not essential.

The rate for this role is 25.66 GBP Limited Co per hour. The client is looking to start ASAP.

Please contact James Irons at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01268 455527 to discuss further.

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.

EPMT Project Manager - Coventry - £22.40 - 22.40 per hour (888136)

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EPMT Project Manager
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£22.40 - 22.40 per hour

EMPT Project Manager - Automotive - West Midlands - 22.35 GBP Limited Co per Hour

A Project Manager is required within a Luxury OEM based in the West Midlands. This role is to Project Management Engineer to support EPMT
leaders. Responsible for ensuring programme delivery to all timing and functional requirements

You must have experience with;

-         Project management

-         Meeting demanding timescales, budget control

-         Ability to lead the resolution of business, technical and process issues

 Experience with Supplier Management would be desirable but not essential.

The rate for this role is 22.35 GBP Limited Co per hour. The client is looking to start ASAP.

Please contact James Irons at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01268 455527 to discuss further.


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.

Base Engine Programme Planner - 22755 - £22.35 Ltd Co - Coventry - £22.40 - 22.40 per hour (887931)

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Base Engine Programme Planner - 22755 - £22.35 Ltd Co
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£22.40 - 22.40 per hour

Base Engine Programme Planner - Automotive -West Midlands - 22.35 GBP Limited Co per Hour

A Programme Planner is required within a Luxury OEM based in the West Midlands. This role is to support the Base Engine Programme team in
the day-to-day delivery of the base engine programme

You must have experience with;

-         Compilation and management of target brochures.

-         Development of programme and activity timing plans.

-         Support of Vehicle line customers during prototype vehicle builds and launch activities

 Experience with Tracking and management of issue resolution would be desirable but not essential.

The rate for this role is 22.35 GBP Limited Co per hour. The client is looking to start ASAP.

Please contact James Irons at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01268 455527 to discuss further.

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.

Emission Test Planning Engineer - Coventry - £25.70 - 25.70 per hour (888686)

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Emission Test Planning Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£25.70 - 25.70 per hour

Emission Test Planning Engineer - Automotive -West Midlands - 25.66 GBP Limited Co per Hour

A Planning Engineer is required within a Luxury OEM based in the West Midlands. This roles primary function is to deliver engineering
development and certification testing to drive the design and control technology in order to meet required vehicle level targets.

You must have experience with;

-         Safe working practices in the associated work place environments

-         Project planning and management

-         Emission Test facility and requirements

 Experience with test quality data and analysis, preparation of calibration documentation in support of Certification activities would be desirable but not essential.

The rate for this role is 25.66 GBP Limited Co per hour. The client is looking to start ASAP.

Please contact James Irons at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01268 455527 to discuss further..

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.

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

Launch and PVT Engineer - Automotive -West Midlands -22.32GBP Limited Co per Hour

A Launch Engineer is required within a Luxury OEM based in the West Midlands. This role is to provide a PVT focus for liaising between the new
Pune plant KD operation as well as between PVT and EUCD.

You must have experience with;

-         Design, quality and production issues

-         Both Product Development and a Manufacturingenvironment

-         New Product Launch

 Experience with AIM and WERS would be desirable but not essential.

The rate for this role is 22.32 GBP Limited Co per hour.
The client is looking to start ASAP.

Please contact James Irons at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01268 455527 to discuss further.

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

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

Engine 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

Engine Component and Packaging Engineer-Automotive -West Midlands -24.62 GBP Limited Co per Hour

A Packaging Engineer is required within a Luxury OEM based in the West Midlands. This role is 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.

You must have experience with;

-         CAD Catia V5

-         Design/development engineering support experience in Automotive/Engine design

-         Component design to meet performance and attribute targets

 Experience with engine plastic/formed tubes/hoses/cast/machined components and requirements would be
desirable but not essential.

The rate for this role is 24.62 GBP Limited Co per hour. The client is looking to start ASAP.

Please contact James Irons at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01268 455527 to discuss further.


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

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

CAD Catia v5 Engine Commodities Engineer - Coventry - £24.60 - 24.60 per hour (888776)

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CAD Catia v5 Engine Commodities Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£24.60 - 24.60 per hour

Catia v5 Engine Commodities Engineer -Automotive -West Midlands -24.62 GBP Limited Co per Hour

A Design Engineer is required within a Luxury OEM based in the West Midlands. This role would work for an experienced team leader to help
deliver engine commodities across several applications

You must have experience with;

-         CAD Catia V5

-         Design/development engineering support

-         Component delivery to meet cost, performance and attribute targets

 Experience with engine fuel, exhaust manifold or pressure charging systems would be desirable but not
essential.

The rate for this role is 24.62 GBP Limited Co per hour. The client is looking to start ASAP.

Please contact James Irons at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01268 455527 to discuss further.

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.

Graduate Analysis Engineer (Fluids and Systems) - London (889160)

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Graduate Analysis Engineer (Fluids and Systems)
London, Greater London, England

Job: Graduate Analysis Engineer (Fluids and Systems)
Based: London or Gloucestershire
Salary: £Neg + Bens
Working within the Analysis Group to support product design and development
To work within the Analysis Group on design assessment and optimisation using 1D system simulation and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
To work closely with product team members (Design and Development engineers), following the project and proposing design recommendations to the team based on simulation results
To report to the Fluids and Systems Analysis Team Leader, documenting analysis methods, results and conclusions
To support the development and implementation of new analysis techniques to improve simulation capabilities and product performance
To plan work activities effectively, and support project planning
To assist in arranging meetings and compiling agendas and minutes
To contribute to Total Quality, ISO/TS16949:2002 / ISO 14001 and continuous improvement activities within department and business
Requirements:
Degree in Engineering, with a strong mechanical component
Some experience in the analysis of mechanical or hydraulic systems

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

The following attributes would be advantageous but are not essential:
Experience in analysis of high pressure hydraulic systems such as valves, actuators and high speed electromagnetic solenoids
Knowledge of electromagnetic actuator function and simulation (e.g. Ansys Maxwell)
CAD/Solid Modelling experience, preferably with Solidworks
Working knowledge of Matlab software, or other programming skills (e.g. C/C++)
Understanding of detail drawing and geometric tolerancing
Familiarity with manufacturing processes e.g. grinding, heat treatment, injection moulding

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

Project Engineer - Automotive Value Management - West Midlands - 40 hour week (889163)

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Project Engineer - Automotive Value Management
West Midlands, England
40 hour week

Automotive Value Management Project Engineer 14965 GBP 22.35
A Project Engineer within Total Value Management (TVM) is required to support a major new development within a market leading design/manufacture of high end luxury/off-road vehicles based in the West Midlands
This role is part of an exciting new expansion of the team to meet increasing demands with the launch of future models
You will have knowledge and experience with,
- Project management
- Proven automotive experience
- Quality tools and techniques e.g. FMEA, DFA,
- Product Change systems
- Supplier Liaison, , etc.
- Manage component validation within manufacturing and purchasing
- Ordering and supply of components
- Arrangement of rig and vehicle test.
- Analyse internal test standards and create project delivery plans.

The role is to Project manage the delivery of components or sub systems so experience of relevant components and systems and materials and production processes used in the manufacture of the components would be ideal as would HNC/HND level education.
Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.
To discuss this Automotive Value Management Project Engineer role please call John Williams at Jonathan Lee Contracts on 01268 889250 john.williams@jonlee.co.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.

NDT Technicians - Dorset (888631/STR3)

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NDT Technicians
Dorset, England

NDT Technicians:

Opportunities have arisen for Level 2 NDT Technicians to work on projects based in the Dorset area.  Our client provides independent non destructive testing services to a range of industries, and this role will be focussing on the aerospace sector.  You will have previous experience of working within the aerospace industry.  You must have a minimum PCN Level 2 Radiography (light and dense welds).  The work is anticipated to start late September/early October.

If you feel you have the relevant experience and qualifications, please forward your details.

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.

Material Planner - Leicester - £10-£10.50/hr (889159)

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Material Planner
Leicester, Leicestershire, England
£10-£10.50/hr

Our client is a prestigious Logistics company, handling movement of vehicles and parts for a major automotive manufacturer. We are seeking to recruit a Material Planner on a ongoing contract based in Leciester.

As Material Planner, you will effectively manage a portfolio of parts across approx 400 Operational Suppliers, ensuring key deliverables are achieved in line with their clients requirements.

JOB DUTIES:
- Manage and monitor the status of ordered parts/materials and expedite or de-expedite delivery of items to meet requirements
- Work the Material Planners checklist on a daily basis
- Establish root cause and work to resolve any issues which could affect supply of parts
- Escalate where appropriate any issues/areas needing attention
- Work to agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) on the following
- Availability
- Back Order/Past Due Reduction (Including Aged Orders)
- ETA Coverage
- Internal and External Reporting
- Support Supplier Portal Rollout
- Support the Supply Teams initiatives
- Required to work closely with the Client, Supply Base, Customer Support, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Operations and Inbound Logistics

Applicants are required to have the following skills and experience for the role:
- Requires prior experience in or knowledge of Supply Chain with a proven track record in Material Planning
- Vendor Management Skills
- Strong Planning and Organising Skills
- Excellent Oral Communication Skills supported by good written skills
- Must be target driven, persistent, take ownership and be a self starter.
- SAP knowledge is desirable but not essential
- Clean driving licence, supplier visits may be required in the UK.
- Must be confident in speaking to Senior Management within Organisations
- Supporting Supplier Meetings

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.

Bid Support Engineer - Cheltenham - From £40 to £45k with benefits (889035)

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Bid Support Engineer
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
From £40 to £45k with benefits

Our client is an internationally successful defence, security, transport and energy company with a long, consistent track record of development and growth.
Based from their site in Cheltenham and focusing on providing advanced electronic, electromechanical and mechanical solutions for modern vehicle requirements, they are looking for an enthusiastic Bid Support Engineer to work with both design engineering and business development teams.
Ideally, they require an experienced Design Engineer with recent exposure to proposal/bid writing in a commercial environment. Understanding of systems engineering approach, EMC and PCB layout is required in order to liaise with design teams from a commercial perspective.

Key responsibilities
- Assist in the development of existing and new markets, and new applications of the Company's technology
- Develop the bid strategy and manage the bid process, the preparation of proposals and quotations in response to customers' requirements
- Develop and run customer demonstrations that focus on user benefits
- Conduct internal and customer training programmes including course development and delivery
- Maintain and build relationships with a range of contacts including government procurement agencies, prime contractors and distributors to position the Company's products for future requirements
- Working closely with the Company's engineers in the technical assessment of new business opportunities, influencing the direction of new product research and development following analysis of market place
- Provide technical and cost data to Sales and Marketing Managers during bid preparation
- Provide data for customer review and conduct presentations as required
- Understanding the needs of all project stakeholders and actively managing their expectations to ensure successful project delivery
- Preparation of technical proposals including estimations and presentations
- Contribute to the continuous development of systems and business processes

Essential Skills
- Understanding of EMC and PCB layout and have a knowledge of IP management
- Understanding of requirements capture, ideally DOORS, and analysis
- Shipley Proposal Management trained
- Experience of safety critical systems and design processes
- Understanding of a systems engineering approach
- Knowledge of component selection and circuit design to interface processors/microcontrollers to digital networks, digital and analogue signals
- Experience of full life cycle design
- Understanding of product verification plans and procedures to allow detailed integration and verification activities

Personal attributes
- Pro-active and self motivated with wide-ranging problem solving experience
- Comfortable working independently or within a team, with the ability to identify the needs of a project or task, taking the initiative where appropriate to undertake the necessary work
- Ability to effectively communicate either verbally or written within a multi discipline team, with internal company authorities or customers
- Confidence to capture, develop and translate customer requirements into manageable sub-system and product requirements.

If interested, please let us know.

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-Free Solder Project Engineer - West Midlands - £19.60 - 19.60 per hour (888653)

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Lead-Free Solder Project Engineer
West Midlands, England
£19.60 - 19.60 per hour

Lead-Free Solder Automotive Project Engineer - 22984 - GBP 19.58 Ltd Co
A Project Engineer is required to support and facilitate the transition to lead-free soldering in a major new development for a market leading design/manufacture of high end luxury/off-road vehicles based in the West Midlands
This role is part of an exciting new expansion of the Engineering Technical Services team to meet increasing demands with the launch of future models.
Full training will be given regarding the Solder aspects but you will have knowledge and experience with,
- Project Engineering
- Identification of parts that do not confirm to Restricted Substance Strategy
- Strong project and time management skills
- High levels of attention to detail, accuracy and conscientiousness
- Ability to multi-task and a willingness to learn."
This is a new position within the Company and Relevant Materials/Chemistry/Science/Engineering Degree would be desirable but not essential - Knowledge of IMDS, End of Life Vehicle Directive and REACh would be advantageous
Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.
To discuss this Lead-Free Solder Automotive Project Engineer role please call John Williams at Jonathan Lee Contracts on 01268 889250

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.

Project Manager - Power Distribution - Cheltenham - Upto £60k including benefits (889061)

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Project Manager - Power Distribution
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Upto £60k including benefits

Our client is an internationally successful defence, security, transport and energy company with a long, consistent track record of development and growth.

Based from their site in Cheltenham and focusing on providing advanced electronic, electromechanical and mechanical solutions for modern vehicle requirements, they are looking for an experienced and pro-active Project Manager to lead the WCSP - Power Distribution System project. This role will require the successful candidate to establish, mobilize and successfully deliver a multi-disciplinary project throughout all phases of the product lifecycle.

Key responsibilities
- Ownership and management of the project to time, cost and quality throughout all phases of the product life cycle
- Provide leadership and direction for assigned project personnel, both in terms of the project objectives and the overarching business goals and processes
- Work with the Chief Engineer to establish and maintain a robust requirements baseline for the project and ensure strict adherence to requirements during project execution and disciplined application of the change management process
- Overall responsibility for developing and maintaining the Work Breakdown Structure and Integrated Master Schedule to ensure that all project schedule commitments and deliverables are met
- Control project spend and track and report metrics as required including the development and maintenance of a Cost Breakdown Structure
- Ensure that resource plans are up to date and meet project needs and that tasks are assigned appropriately to project personnel
- Identify, manage and burn-down project risks, develop and drive risk mitigation actions, review status and maintain a comprehensive Risk, Issues and Opportunities Management Process, resolving and/or escalating issues as appropriate
- Effectively communicate project status through appropriate management reporting data both externally (Customer) and internally (Business Unit/team)
- Drive ownership and accountability in the project team and develop close, long term productive and conducive customer relationships
- Identify process improvements and where possible implement initiatives to continuously improve the responsiveness to both customer and business needs

Personal attributes
- Experienced Project Management professional with strong leadership skills and demonstrable track record in successful project setup, execution and delivery
- Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness
- Ability to demonstrate an execution focus and natural drive for meeting project and business commitments
- Knowledge and experience in the effective use of Project Management tools and techniques
- Ability to quickly identify the critical path and mitigate risks as they are identified
- Ability to create effective working relationships within a challenging environment
- Ability to communicate (and report) at all levels within the business
- Strong negotiation skills with customers, management, peers and subordinates
- Ideally qualified to degree level in a technical discipline
- Proficient in MS Project, Excel Word, Visio and PowerPoint and experience of working with finance teams

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.

Transmission Rig Test Engineer - Gaydon - £21.10 - 21.10 per hour (887384)

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Transmission Rig Test Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£21.10 - 21.10 per hour

Transmission Test Rig Engineer - Automotive -West Midlands - 21.12 GBP Limited Co Per Hour

A Test Rig Engineer is required within a Luxury OEM based in
the West Midlands. This role is required to work in a small team to provide
robust and effective test environment for delivery of Powertrain transmission
test requirements.

You must have experience with;

-         CAD design and ability to produce basic 2D drawings for test rig components.

-         Translating vehicle test procedures into rig test sequences

-         Test rig installations and support systems and ability to configure test rig facilities for a variety of transmission test requirements

 Experience with dynomometers, motors and control systems (inc CP Cadet test sequences) would be desirable but
not essential.

The rate for this role is 21.12 GBP Limited Co per hour. The client is looking to start ASAP.

Please contact James Irons at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01268 455527 to discuss further.

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.

NVH Production Plant Engineer - Southampton - £20.80 - 20.80 per hour (887972)

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NVH Production Plant Engineer
Southampton, Hampshire, England
£20.80 - 20.80 per hour

NVH Production Plant Engineer is responsible for the development of NVH attributes of all passenger cars and commercial vehicles in Europe. Vehicle interior noise is an important part of driving comfort. Understanding Vehicle NVH requires a high degree of standard regarding automotive knowledge and technical acoustics. The main demands on qualification are given in the profile below

Skills Required:
- Production monitoring to ensure proper installation of sound package and other NVH related components
- Vehicle evaluation to ensure continuously high level of interior noise regarding Squeak and Rattle and Wind Noise aspects
- Definition of NVH problems of vehicle systems and components
- Development of cost-efficient alternatives under consideration of timing aspects and technical feasibility
- Presentation of findings and proposals to management and other departments
- Creation of reports for documentation and proposals for countermeasures
- Support to other development areas.
- Flexibility for working overtime and willingness to travel
- Good communication skills and good language skills (English)

Experience Required:
Experience in vehicle technology and in the field of sound and vibration

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.

Diesel EMS Calibration Engineer - Coventry - £29.80 - 29.80 per hour (888781)

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Diesel EMS Calibration Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England
£29.80 - 29.80 per hour

Specification of Diesel EMS software functionality. Validation and calibration of Diesel EMS software functionality. Prototype build and plant support to resolve build and manufacturing issues.

Skills Required:
SW specification and testing in automotive environments, ideally EMS related. Proven record of project leadership and delivery of SW functionality to meet cost and Performance/attribute targets. Electronic systems engineering. Calibration tool experience. Canalyser/INCA experience. Excellent Supplier Liaison, communication and Management skills. Strong understanding and application of Design quality tools (DFMEA, Robustness, etc.). Self-motivated, enthusiastic and a good team player. Good analytical skills and PC literate.

Skills Preferred:
Green Belt trained. Experience with EMS software specifications/mechanisations. Matlab/Simulink data measurement and analysis. Working knowledge of project delivery processes, GPDS, eFDVS. Working knowledge of OEM change management processes including AIMS, WERS.

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

Education Required:
Educated to degree level, 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.

Durability and Reliability Project Engineer - Gaydon - £25.70 - 25.70 per hour (888674)

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Durability and Reliability Project Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£25.70 - 25.70 per hour

The position is to support the Vehicle Durability and Test (VDT) manager who has the responsibility for the planning and delivery of the Durability and Reliability driven testing. Specifically:
- Test and workload planning including liaising with workshop to ensure allocated resource meets demand.
- Overseas test team leadership.
- Ownership of VDT test procedures, authoring and update.
- Durability testing.

Skills Required:
Good knowledge of Automotive Technologies and vehicle testing including the principles of Verification and Validation. Understanding Automotive Vehicle systems and a practical knowledge of motor vehicles. Project management skills including the ability to effectively run meeting and keep plans to agreed timing. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Experience in proving ground testing.

Skills Preferred:
Knowledge of test laboratory structural rig testing.

Experience Required:
Vehicle Program test planning and delivery from a Vehicle Engineering perspective. Knowledge of Automotive Technologies, whole vehicle testing methodology at a virtual, rig and vehicle level. Ability to write and follow a wide range of driven durability test procedure. Practical experience within the Vehicle Engineering function with good knowledge of whole vehicle testing including proving ground and overseas.

Education Required:
Minimum HNC/HND in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.

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

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

HR Administrator/Officer - Nuneaton - £9 - 13 per hour (888989)

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HR Administrator/Officer
Nuneaton, Coventry, Hinckley, Leicester
£9 - 13 per hour

Temporary HR Administrator (17^th September 2012 to 12^th October 2012)

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

They are looking for a Temporary HR Administrator/Officer to perform general HR and Recruitment tasks and system administration.

Responsibilities: 

• 
  Provision of support to Senior HR staff for HR projects
• 
  Basic HR projects/research
• 
  HR database data entry
• 
  Report generation from systems
• 
  Adhoc correspondence
• 
  Filing

Requirements:

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  Experience of working in an HR function
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  Experience of operating in confidential environments

Would suit someone who is already doing similiar temporary roles or someone who is currently wishing to fill a void between permanent HR posts.  

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.

Architecture Technical Support Analyst - Gaydon - £18.10 - 18.10 per hour (888505)

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Architecture Technical Support Analyst
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£18.10 - 18.10 per hour

Technical support for Architecture Leader.

Skills Required:
Good PC skills. Awareness of project time line management. An ability to work with financial information and combine business skills with technical decision-making. Ability to organise events and collate information post these events for processing. Ability to understand and record processes.

Skills Preferred:
Experience of working in an engineering environment.

Experience Required:
Data collection and processing. Working with diverse groups of people. Analysis of data, compiling reports. Meeting and event organising and setting up.

Experience Preferred:
Resolution of technical conflicts to achieve the overall product assumptions, and attributes in line with the target costs, weight, commonality and variety. Process development for Architecture Team.

Education Required:
A Levels, or equivalent higher level education, in a relevant field or subject.

Education Preferred:
Educated to degree level, 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.

Senior Software Systems Engineer - West Midlands (889147)

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Senior Software Systems Engineer
West Midlands, England

Senior Software Systems Engineer

The Role

The functional Integration Team is responsible for the development and release of application software for a number of high profile and challenging global applications with European, North American and Asian/Far Eastern vehicle manufacturers.
You will support this development, striving for customer delight with timely deliveries, novel system functions and high quality software. You will support the generation of software design document to appropriate software quality and safety standards, review software implementation and perform system level testing and issue resolution.
As the post covers the interaction between software and hardware a broad understanding of a range of engineering disciplines, such as electronic hardware and control and software development for embedded systems, will be an advantage.

Core tasks

- Assist with all aspects of the function development, testing and release for a specific application throughout the product lifecycle both internally and with customers and suppliers. (Overseas travel will be required from time to time)
- Translation of customer specifications into software requirements documents for implementation by the software team
- Working with the Control Team to develop, simulate, prototype and evaluate new algorithms
- Working with the software implementers to ensure that all software deliverables meet requirements and standards
- Provide support for system integration and testing, requiring development work on bench rigs and in vehicle
- To contribute in the relevant areas of ECU and software safety analysis (e.g. dFMEA, FTA)

We are looking for

Essential:

- Able to work effectively within a team and with a strong positive attitude
- 2.1 or better degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
- Understanding of software/systems design and experience of tools/methods
- Knowledge of real-time embedded software (C language)

Desirable:
- Self motivated and able to work without direct supervision
- An understanding of analogue and digital electronic hardware
- Matlab and/or Simulink experience, preferably with automatic target code generation
- Knowledge of safety-critical applications and/or automotive component development and industrialization
- Familiarity with SPICE or equivalent
- Understanding of CAN-bus communications and diagnostics over CAN
- Six-Sigma Green Belt certified

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.

Selected Catalyst Reduction Calibration Engineer - Gaydon - £29.80 - 29.80 per hour (106696)

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Selected Catalyst Reduction Calibration Engineer
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£29.80 - 29.80 per hour

Selected Catalyst Reduction Calibration Engineer.

Skills Required:
SCR calibration and modelling engineer. Calibration of urea dosing on testbed and vehicle. Analysis of testbed and vechicle data. Creation of SCR related models, Dosing, Ageing, Urea consumption. NOx model validation. Running after-treatment testbed, WIS, parts supply. Hardware development, mixer sigh-off, urea deposits, NOx make.

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

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.

Principal Software Systems Engineer - West Midlands (889148)

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Principal Software Systems Engineer
West Midlands

Principal Software Systems Engineer

The Role

The functional Integration Team is responsible for the development and release of application software for a number of high profile and challenging global applications with European, North American and Asia/Far Eastern vehicle manufacturers.

You will lead this development, striving for customer delight with timely deliveries, novel system functions and high quality software. You will lead a team in the generation of software design documents to appropriate software quality and safety standards, review of software implementation and perform system level testing and issue resolution.
As the post covers the interaction between software and hardware a broad understanding of a range of engineering disciplines, such as electronic hardware and control and software development for embedded systems, will be an advantage.

Core tasks:

- Plan, coordinate and report the function development, testing and release for a specific application throughout the product lifecycle both internally and with customers and suppliers. (Overseas travel will be required from time to time)
- Provide leadership to function development teams both internally and off-shore
- Translate customer specifications into software requirements documents for implementation by the software team
- Work with the software suppliers to ensure that all software deliverables meet requirements and standards
- Lead system integration and testing requiring development work on bench rigs and in vehicle.
- Contribute in the relevant areas of ECU and software safety analysis (eg. dFMEA, FTA)

We are looking for

Essential:

- Experience of team leadership and delivery in a technically and commercially challenging environment
- Able to work motivate and work effectively within a team with a strong positive attitude
- 2.1 or better degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or a related discipline
- Understanding of software/systems design and tools and methods
- Knowledge of using real-time embedded software (C language) to support algorithm development activities
- Experience of writing formal software requirements specifications

Desirable:

- An understanding of analogue and digital electronic hardware
- Matlab and/or Simulink experience preferably with automatic target code generation
- Familiarity with SPICE or equivalent
- Understanding of CAN-bus communications and diagnostics over CAN
-Knowledge design for safety-critical applications and/or automotive component development and industrialisation
-Six-Sigma Green Belt certified

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.

Electronics Engineer - Chassis Systems - West Midlands (889144)

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Electronics Engineer - Chassis Systems
West Midlands of Gloucester

Electronics Engineer (scope for Engineer and/or Principal Engineer) Chassis Systems

The Role

Responsible to the ECU Applications Team Leader, you will be part of a group developing ECU designs for a range of products covering our portfolio of electrical power steering (EPS) products. You will undertake ECU application design and development activities for market leading EPS solutions in a dynamic, multi-project, multi-disciplined environment.

Core tasks

As part of this team, you will apply and develop your expertise in:

- Developing customer specific design solutions within an overall, generic platform concept, covering a wide range of digital and analogue technologies, for high volume, safety critical automotive control systems.

- Worst case analysis using various simulation (eg. Saber, Spice) and analysis tools (eg. Excel, Mathcad)
- Generating documentation in accordance with company procedures for design and development activities
- Interfacing with global customers in respect of specification capture and compliance analysis
- Ensuring all designs are validated in accordance with product requirements, including EMC
- Support FMEA/DRBFM/FTA type reliability analyses in support of ISO 26262/IEC61508 compliance
- Supporting the introduction of EPS ECU's into mass production at electronic production plants worldwide

We looking for

Essential:

- Educated to degree level (in a relevant subject)
- Experienced in electronic design, analysis and validation in a high volume and/or high reliability market
- Electronic Circuit Analysis: Tolerancing and worse case using various simulation (eg. Saber, Spice) and analysis tools (eg. Excel, Mathcad)
- Excellent communication skills, particularly reporting
- A good understanding of electronics components and experience in the processes, assembly techniques and testing involved in the volume manufacture of automotive electronics
- Willingness to travel overseas to support customers, suppliers and manufacturing sites when required
- Self motivated and able to work with or without direct supervision
- Willingness to push existing boundaries and learn/develop new skills

Desirable:

- Automotive system and design experience (e.g. requirements, processes and tools)
- Experienced in electronic design (inc. skills in Power Electronics) in a high volume and/or high reliability market
- Experience in key safety analysis processes (e.g. FMEA)
- Member of relevant professional body (e.g. IET)
- Ability in a foreign language, such as Mandarin, French, Italian or German would be a distinct 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.