Friday 2 November 2012

Design Engineer/Estimator - Darlington - £25k - 30k per year (889982)

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Design Engineer/Estimator
Darlington, County Durham, England
£25k - 30k per year

Design Engineer/Estimator - County Durham - £25K to £30K

Highly skilled in design, detailing and the ability to cost lifting equipment.

Job purpose:
To design and estimate from conceptual stage to finished design, detail activities required in support of department.

Key responsibilities:
To be responsible for producing effective new product designs to specifications defined by relevant design inputs.
To produce all necessary detailed CAD, engineering drawings to the relevant applicable standards.
To be responsible for progressing all design and development activities to agreed timings.
To assist the sales department in costing new products
Customer liaison, as required, to support the requirements of a project.

Qualifications:
Relevant HNC/HND qualification or proven experience within the design sector.

Knowledge/experience:
Experience within Product Design and Development (Engineering/Mechanical calculation bias)
Experience designing and developing mechanisms.
Experience in the design development process.

Specific job skills/abilities:
Computer literate eg Excel/Word and PowerPoint
Experience in using Inventor/AutoCAD (Desirable)
Ability to confidently deal with people of all levels

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

Maintenance Engineer-Manufacturing-Worcester: £27k-£29k DOE - Worcester - £27-£29K (889937)

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Maintenance Engineer-Manufacturing-Worcester: £27k-£29k DOE
Worcester, Worcestershire, England
£27-£29K

A Maintenance Engineer with a solid background in Electrical (main bias) and Mechanical engineering is required for an expanding food manufacturer based in Worcester. This role is working within an established maintenance team to meet the increasing needs of the business and will be working a double day-shift (6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm) rota system.

You must have experience with:

- PLC Systems and Micro-Processors.
- Experience of both Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems.
- 16th or 17th Edition qualified and ideally apprenticeship trained.
- Maintaining engineering stores systems and ordering spares.
- Computer literate

This role will require a hands-on approach with a strong can-do attitude. Someone with food industry exposure would be viewed advantageously but is not essential.
The salary range for this role is £27k to £29k dependant on experience.

To discuss this Maintenance Engineer role please contact Les Hines at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 39755.

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

Design Engineer/Estimator - County Durham - £25k - 30k per year (889982)

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Design Engineer/Estimator
County Durham, England
£25k - 30k per year

Design Engineer/Estimator

Highly skilled in design, detailing and the abilty to cost lifting equipment.  

Job purpose:
To design and estimate from conceptual stage  to finished design, detail activities required in support of department.

Key responsibilities:
To be responsible for producing effective new product designs to specifications defined by relevant design inputs.
To produce all necessary detailed CAD, engineering drawings to the relevant applicable standards.
To be responsible for progressing all design and development activities to agreed timings.

To assist the sales department in costing new products
Customer liaison, as required, to support the requirements of a project.

Qualifications:
Relevant HNC/HND qualification or proven experience within the design sector.

Knowledge/experience:
Experience within Product Design & Development (Engineering/Mechanical calculation biase)
Experience designing and developing mechanisms.
Experience in the design development process.

Specific job skills/abilities:
Computer literate eg Excel/Word and PowerPoint
Experience in using Inventor/AutoCAD (Desirable)
Ability to confidently deal with people of all levels

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.

Supplier Quality Engineer - Ipswich - £30k - 37k per year + Car (889980)

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Supplier Quality Engineer
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
£30k - 37k per year + Car

Supplier Quality Engineer, Ipswich, c. £35k Car Benefits, D.O.E.


Our client is a leader in design & manufacturing of turf related machinery and associated products.

Due to continued growth they are now seeking to add to the team an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer
This is a new role to the business and will represent an exciting challenge to the successful person

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Manage all Supplier Quality interactions, issues and performance
  • Coordinate all improvement, corrective action and action plans
  • Work with New Product development teams using APQP andamp, PPAP processes
  • Review capabilities of current and investigate new suppliers when appropriate
  • Take ownership of all Supplier Development programmes
  • Present regular performance and improvements plans to senior management 

If you feel you have the relevant experience to be a success as a Supplier Quality Engineer, please apply or call Phil Burton on 0116 299 4482 for more 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.

Infosec Engineer - Defence/Government - Bristol to £65,000 pa - Bristol - To £65,000 (105162)

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Infosec Engineer - Defence/Government - Bristol to £65,000 pa
Bristol, England
To £65,000

An Infosec Systems Engineer is required with demonstrable experience of applying Government and MoD Infosec policy, generating Information Security Risk Assessments and Risk Management documents and Systems Engineering/ development to produce Security Risk Management and Accreditation documents for this world leading Defence organisation. The role is based in Bristol and is commutable from Bristol, Chippenham, Newport and Stroud.

You will have the following experience:

- Knowledge of applying HMG and MoD Infosec policy and guidance
- Experience generating Security Risk Assessments, Risk Treatment Plans and Risk Management documentation
- Demonstrable knowledge of Systems Engineering, Electronic principles and Software development
- Defence/ Aerospace background
- RMADS, CLAS and CESG

The salary for this role is up to £65,000 pa + benefits. This is an urgent requirement so please contact Katherine Love on (01727) 818720 or email your CV to katherine.love@jonlee.co.uk as soon as possible. You must be eligible and willing to undergo UK Security Clearance if you do not currently hold 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.

Thursday 1 November 2012

Manufacturing Operations Manager - Isle of Man (889528)

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Manufacturing Operations Manager
Isle of Man, United Kingdom

Our Client based in the Isle of Man produces components and assemblies for the Mechanical Systems sub - division of a global aerospace Group. These products comprise mechanical, electro-mechanical and hydraulic actuation systems for aerospace and defence applications.

For an initial 6-month contract, the Manufacturing Operations Manager will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for manufacturing operations. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Specifically, you will provide cell/group leadership in the attainment of goals with respect to safety, quality, cost, production and compliance. In addition, coach and provide direction to Manufacturing, Facilities & Maintenance Team Leaders.

Direct process/product improvement programs and provide process method excellence throughout the organization.
Lead cells/groups to achieving goals in asset utilization, process/manufacturing loss improvement, delivered quality and cost reduction.

Ensure communication of key business / customer issues to employees and direct the manufacturing of production and development of hardware.

Pursue state of the art technology and processes to enhance product / process and deliver quality requirements and interface with other organizations and vendors to assure requirements are met on time.

Develop necessary business plans to enhance all program requirements, including throughput, labour hours, cycle, cost, and image, and structure the assigned organization and staff positions with personnel to accomplish business objectives.

You will need to have demonstrable experience in a shop leadership position with strong oral and written communication skills along with knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, and standard cost systems.

In addition, you will have strong interpersonal and leadership skills supported by knowledge of manufacturing policies and regulations and have strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Interested with this global organisation??

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.

Engineering Technician / De-Burrer - £16 per hr - Contract role - Isle of Man - Isle of Man - £16.00 per hour (889950)

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Engineering Technician / De-Burrer - £16 per hr - Contract role - Isle of Man
Isle of Man, United Kingdom
£16.00 per hour

We are currently recruiting an Engineering Technician / De-burrer for a world class, market leading aerospace company on the Isle of Man.  The location is beautiful, accommodation is plentiful and inexpensive.

You will be from a craftsman background, preferably apprenticed and an engineer with an eye for quality and a perfectionist using high speed grinders, hand tools for the Internal de-burring of bores, channels, internal cross holes.

Please contact David Coles at JonLee on 01384 446135 or david.coles@jonlee.co.uk for further 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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

CAD Engineer-Manufacturing-W.Midlands: £20k-£30k DOE - Stourbridge - £20K-£30K (889688)

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CAD Engineer-Manufacturing-W.Midlands: £20k-£30k DOE
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England
£20K-£30K

A CAD Engineer with a solid background in Mechanical Engineering is required for an expanding company based in Stourbridge that design and manufacturer Filtration Equipment into the Oil and Gas industries. This role is part of an exciting new expansion of the design team in order to meet increasing demands within this specialist sector.

You must have experience with:

- AutoCAD 2D (essential), 3D experience would be very beneficial.
- A mechanical engineering background.
- Attention to detail ensuring all relevant documentation is complete and within specific deadlines.
- Filter or Pressure Vessel knowledge would also be viewed advantageously.

My client is looking for a person that can develop in to a Design Engineer and potentially in the future a Project Engineer to help with the continued growth of this expanding company.

The salary range for this role is £20k to £30kpa dependant on experience with a pension and benefits.

To discuss the CAD Engineer role please contact Les Hines at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 397555.

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.

Water Ingress and Validation Specialist - Oxford - £25 - 30 per hour (889968)

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Water Ingress and Validation Specialist
Oxfordshire
£25 - 30 per hour

Water Ingress and Validation Specialist - Automotive Assembly - Oxford - £25.00 to £30.00 P/H

An Engineer is required for our automotive client who is looking to improve and analysis Water Tightness and Ingress activities within the build and development of automotive vehicles and products. With experience in vehicle build and sealing applications and products you will be responsible for the following:

Role Overview

* Investigation, analysis and validation of vehicle derivatives associated with geometric functional interfaces of assembled products.
* To systematically test new technologies to identify product defects, proposing solutions to rectify issues within the product/component area.
* Take responsibility for managing and planning project activities for new vehicle builds to assess, investigate, and implement benchmarking exercises across all build activities and new product integration.
* Establish root cause of product and/or process activities within water ingress and water tightness during all prototype build and conceptual development of new vehicles.

Key Accountabilities

* Test, Analysis and investigation of water ingress activities within new vehicle build programmes.
* Understanding of products and processes involved within the manufacture and build of new vehicles.
* Influencing Project Planning, Product Development and Defect Rectification.

Skills and Qualifications

* Technical qualifications in an Engineering related discipline.
* Good presentation skills as well as forecasting (estimating) and planning.
* Need to understand testing and development of materials and processes to understand root cause to establish and prevent water ingress issues.
* Good problem solving and analysis skills with knowledge of vehicle manufacturing processes

The contract rates and benefits for the roles are competitive with the duration being for 12 - 24 months due to the length of the project which has the possibility to be extended into 2015.

Please contact Mark Bignell at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 397555 to discuss further.

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.

ASSEMBLY AND TEST TECHNICIAN - HYDRAULIC - Isle of Man (889949)

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ASSEMBLY AND TEST TECHNICIAN - HYDRAULIC
Isle of Man, United Kingdom

ASSEMBLY and TEST TECHNICIAN - AEROSPACE - HYDRAULICS - ISLE OF MAN - 6 MONTH ROLLING CONTRACT

I'm looking for an Assembly and Test Technician to assemble various kit components and sub-assemblies used in hydraulic aircraft systems and landing gear up-locks for a world leading producer of large and small jet engines for commercial and military aircraft.

Key skills:

- Knowledge of Aircraft hydraulic equipment
- Mechanical engineering background
- Knowledge of actuators, valve assemblies, pumps and manifolds
- Clean room experience
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Interview will commence with immediate effect with a view to starting as soon as possible.

An excellent opportunity to work for a leading aviation organisation and live in one of the most sought after areas in the UK.

For more information on the role of Assembly and Test Technician please contact Neil Cayley at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446114.

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.

Wednesday 31 October 2012

Multi Skilled Shift Technician - South Yorkshire - c£34k + additional benefits (889957)

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Multi Skilled Shift Technician
South Yorkshire, England
c£34k + additional benefits

Multi Skilled Shift Technician – FMCG – Yorkshire - c£34k DOE

A Multi Skilled Shift Technician with a solid background in electrical commissioning and maintenance, with an understanding of mechanical works, in an FMCG environment is required as part of a major new project. This role is part of a new project within the food and drink sector for a major international client.

You must have experience with:

-           Installation, commissioning and planned maintenance within a manufacturing environment

-           Fault finding of Control systems (PLC’s) and modification experience

-           Technical electrical biased but with demonstrable mechanical skills (basic fitting, component replacement, fault finding, lubrication)

-           Able to facilitate continuous improvement activities

The salary for this position is c£34k depending on experience with additional benefits. Interviews are due to take place early November with a view to starting ASAP. Having a minimum of NVQ Lvl 3 or C&G in electrical engineering is essential.

To discuss the Multi Skilled Shift Technician role please contact Glenn Clark at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01162 994 492.

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 Buyer - Rotherham - £23k - 26k per year (889911)

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Project Buyer
Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
£23k - 26k per year

Project Buyer-- Automotive -- £26,000 -- Rotherham

My client is part of a market leading Multi-National Manufacturing company. The company has an established reputation as a supplier of high integrity product. They specialise in a variety of products for the Automotive sector and require an experience Project Buyer to join the established Purchasing team.

If you have a recognised engineering or business qualification - ideally to degree level - and have experience of working in a high volume manufacturing environment then apply for this interesting role with a multinational organisation.


The main duties of the role are to implement the materials and supplier procurement strategy for new projects, ensuring the components are sourced to meet both financial and time requirements

Candidates should have experience of:

-Previous experience working in Purchasing / Procurement department in a Project Buyer position
-A proven track record in cost negotiation and cost analysis techniques
-Working within the Project team environment in a manufacturing environment
-Working knowledge of MRP and Kanban systems, and a background from Electronic or electrical components would be preferred
-Selecting suppliers to meet companies requirements in accordance to Technical, Quality and Commercial requirements
-Involvement with New Product Introduction ensuring all requirements during Pre-Production process are met rolling into full production


You should have knowledge of Contract terms and conditions, contract negotiation along with costings and margins. Experience of a project based Procurement team ideally within the Automotive sector would be advantageous. Please apply and contact Joe Worthington on 01924 211 120 if you have any questions

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 Body in White engineer - Automotive - Coventry - Coventry (889924a)

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Lead Body in White engineer - Automotive - Coventry
Coventry, West Midlands, England

A lead engineer is required for the body in white platform, you will be responsible for the development of BIW Underbody of a new vehicle platform including concept layout. You will be degree qualified or similar with experience in generating internal project timing and resource plans to meet customer milestones and gateways. You will also be responsible for material selection, packaging and exterior surface development, DFMEAs and DVPs. 

Delivery will be achieved using a multi-functional team that will consist of staff, contractors and supplier representatives You will need to have an understanding of the roles and needs of different client groups, with supporting evidence of working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve results. Strong project management skills are therefore essential and you should be able to do this autonomously with minimal need for support from a Chief Engineer. 

You will have experience of;

  • BIW (body in white) engineering with a good record of leading teams of Engineers and / or acknowledged industry experts
  • Vehicle cooling, engine cooling, engine development, vehicle test or development or sub-system (fan / radiator) development
  • Project management
  • Material selection, packaging and exterior surface development, DFMEAs, DVPs
  • Development of body in white underbody including concept layout

You should ideally be degree qualified – or HND, HNC or equivalent – with strong numeracy and literacy skills. Experience with Vehicle cooling, engine cooling, engine development, vehicle test or development or sub-system (fan / radiator) development would be ideal as would previous experience in development of body in white underbody. Although pitched at Principal Engineer level, applications from more junior Engineers with relevant experience seeking a career development opportunity are also welcome.

In return we can offer you;

  • An excellent remuneration package of up to plus comprehensive benefits
  • Occasional international travel
  • A great place to work situated on an attractive university campus in Coventry
  • The opportunity to work at an engineering centre of excellence

If you are interested in this role please contact Jason Cole as soon as possible on 01384 397 555 as interviews are scheduled to take place within the next two weeks with a suitable candidate able to start as soon as possible. 

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

Quality Control Engineer-Droitwich: £22-£26K DOE - Worcester - £22K-£26K DOE (889857)

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Quality Control Engineer-Droitwich: £22-£26K DOE
Worcester, Worcestershire, England
£22K-£26K DOE

Quality Control Engineer with a good background in metal manipulations and engineering required to support business growth. Batch manufacturing design and manufacturing in house.

You must have experience with:
* Problem solving on the shop floor with the production teams and engineers
* To ensure product quality and service to the customer
* Good tooling and engineering process experience
* Good knowledge of quality standards
* Enthusiastic about manufacturing

Salary for this position is £22,000 - 26,000p.a. depending on experience.

If you require further information regarding this position, please contact Gwyn Williams at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446117.

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

QUALITY INSPECTOR - Cheltenham (889943)

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QUALITY INSPECTOR
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

QUALITY INSPECTOR - DEFENCE - MILITARY - AEROSPACE - CHELTENHAM

I"m looking for a Quality Inspector to carry out inspection duties and will be reporting to the Quality Manager for a leading organisation specialising in Air, Land and support systems. This role is commutable from Gloucester, Tewksbury and Evesham.

Key Quality Skills:

- Use of Measuring Equipment
- Competent user of Shadowgraph
- Able to read and interpret Engineering Drawings

Interviews will commence with immediate effect with a view to starting as soon as possible.

For more information on the Quality Inspector role please contact Neil Cayley at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446114.

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

Manufacturing Operations Manager - Isle of Man (889528)

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Manufacturing Operations Manager
Isle of Man, United Kingdom

Our Client based in the Isle of Man produces components and assemblies for the Mechanical Systems sub - division of a global aerospace Group. These products comprise mechanical, electro-mechanical and hydraulic actuation systems for aerospace and defence applications.

The Manufacturing Operations Manager will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for manufacturing operations. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short-term and some long-term business goals.

Specifically, you will provide cell/group leadership in the attainment of goals with respect to safety, quality, cost, production and compliance. In addition, coach and provide direction to Manufacturing, Facilities & Maintenance Team Leaders.

Direct process/product improvement programs and provide process method excellence throughout the organization.
Lead cells/groups to achieving goals in asset utilization, process/manufacturing loss improvement, delivered quality and cost reduction.

Ensure communication of key business / customer issues to employees and direct the manufacturing of production and development of hardware.

Pursue state of the art technology and processes to enhance product / process and deliver quality requirements and interface with other organizations and vendors to assure requirements are met on time.

Develop necessary business plans to enhance all program requirements, including throughput, labour hours, cycle, cost, and image, and structure the assigned organization and staff positions with personnel to accomplish business objectives.

You will need to have demonstrable experience in a shop leadership position with strong oral and written communication skills along with knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, and standard cost systems.

In addition, you will have strong interpersonal and leadership skills supported by knowledge of manufacturing policies and regulations and have strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Interested with this global organisation??

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

Senior NPI Engineer (electronics) - Aerospace and Defence - Cheltenham - C£35,000 - Cheltenham - £35,000 (888333)

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Senior NPI Engineer (electronics) - Aerospace and Defence - Cheltenham - C£35,000
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
£35,000

Our global Aerospace and Defence Client currently has a vacancy for a NPI Engineer role to provide electronic engineering and design support to Production, Purchasing and Commercial departments. The focus of the role will be the production engineering aspects of new products to ensure smooth transition from design to production. Located in Cheltenham.

Key responsibilities

- Ensure that document/drawing changes are introduced into production in a manner that achieves "right first time" cost effective manufacture.
- Develop and produce Manufacturing Instructions (Layouts) and Route Cards to ensure good product quality and repeatability in production
- Set up MRP system for manufacture of new products
- Attend Design reviews, in order to influence product manufacture and identify alternative manufacturing techniques and processes, where applicable
- Identify and specify the requirement for production tooling and assembly aids for existing products.
-produce cost effective design solutions for electronic products modifications in event of customer changes, component obsolescence or product improvement.

Personal Attributes:

- NPI experience with an electronics background.
- Electro-Mechanical engineering background ideally with broader experience of manufacturing software / systems disciplines
- Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness
- Experience of any of the following systems/software would be a distinct advantage: IFS - MRP system, EDSC - Teamcenter v.4.0, MK Systems - AutoMeg and Csoft - Wiselmage

The salary range for this NPI engineering role is circa up to £35,000 depending on experience. Educated to degree level would be advantageous.

To discuss this NPI engineering position further please submit your details and we'll be in touch shortly.

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.

LabVIEW Developer - 6 Month Contract - Leicestershire - Leicestershire (889928b)

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LabVIEW Developer - 6 Month Contract - Leicestershire
Leicestershire, England

A software developer with expert knowledge of NI LabVIEW is required with experience of design, implementation and validation for a 6 month contract based in Leicestershire.

Working closely with other members of staff and taking a lead on LabVIEW with this world leading technology client, you will be responsible for;

  • Design
  • Implementation
  • Validation
  • Document Test Station Software
  • System Components

You should have demonstrable experience with commercial LabVIEW development or ideally have a relevant and current qualification. This client is looking for a leader in LabVIEW development to help give them direction and to build their market position.

In return they can offer;

  • Minimum 6 month contract
  • Extremely competitive contract rate
  • Genuine recognition of your LabVIEW expertise

This contract can start as soon as a suitable candidate is found so please do not hesitate in applying, please contact Steve Brown on 0116 299 4491 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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

Tuesday 30 October 2012

Contract LabVIEW Engineer - Leicestershire (889928)

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Contract LabVIEW Engineer
East Midlands

Our client is looking for an experienced contract LabVIEW Software Developer to join their expanding team.

As a world technology leader, they are keen to hear from candidates who are leaders in their field who will help to continue to build their position in the market. .

As a Software Developer, you'll be tasked with the design, implementation, validation and document test station software and system components utilising LabVIEW software tools. You'll be working closely with other team members, senior staff and clients.

You must have either a current CLD qualification or demonstrable expertise in Commercial LabVIEW Development.

To apply for this post, or for more information, please contact Steve Brown on 0116 299 4491 steve.brown@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.

BiW Virtual Manufacturing Engineer - 23186 - Gaydon - £24.50 - 24.50 per hour (889187)

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BiW Virtual Manufacturing Engineer - 23186
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£24.50 - 24.50 per hour

BIW Virtual Manufacturing Engineer - 23186 (£24.53/hr Ltd)

Our client is an iconic manufacturer of luxury vehicles based in the Midlands. They have an extremely impressive and exciting vehicle line-up
currently under development and a new on-going contract opportunity has arisen for a Body in White Virtual Manufacturing Engineer based at their engineering and development site.

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 and Virtual Manufacturing can be considered an enabling technology that supports the "zero prototype" initiative & improves launch robustness.

Particular emphasis will be placed on:

* Product & 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

This is a contract position for 9 months with an attractive rate of £24.53/hr limited company. The contract can commence by the end of October/start of November so please contact Jason Cole at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 397555 as soon as possible to discuss further.

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.

EHS Officer - Birmingham - Up to £30,000 #DOE# (889795)

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EHS Officer
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Up to £30,000 #DOE#

EHS Officer - Manufacturing
Birmingham Perm to £30,000

This Environmental, Health and Safety Officer role is a pivotal role for this busy Tier 1 Automotive Supplier and you will play a key role in delivering safe and sustainable improvements to the site and developing a cultural and mindset change across the site. Core duties will include, reporting of EHS metrics / incident investigation support / training and coaching of team members / risk assessment / workplace inspection and auditing / implementation support of management systems.

In addition to a sound understanding of EHS legislation, you should be NEBOSH NGC or Level 3 certified and possess an IEMA Certificate ideally. An Automotive background is desired but not essential, what is essential however is an understanding of the pressures placed upon such a role in a high pressured, high volume Manufacturing environment. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

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.

Specification Control Analyst - 23395 (£16.33/hr Ltd) - Solihull - £16.30 - 16.30 per hour (889895)

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Specification Control Analyst - 23395 (£16.33/hr Ltd)
Solihull, West Midlands, England
£16.30 - 16.30 per hour

Specification and Change Control Analyst - 23395 - £16.33 per hour (Ltd Co)

Our client is a premium manufacturer of passenger vehicles with several manufacturing and development sites located around the West Midlands. They require a Specification and Change Control Analyst on a contract basis, who will lead the on-going maintenance of 'Knock Down' Bill of Material for platforms, driven by Mainstream Engineering change control activities.

Duties will include:

* Co-ordinate the content and issue of the KD Change Order package to KD territories.
* Represent KD at platforms Change Management meetings and cascade detail to KD Specs and Process personnel.
* Effectively interface with MPandL ECC dept. MPandL Production Control, PVT, Product Development ERS, and KD Process
* Create accurate KD Bills of Material in KD2000 by evaluating and reacting to Concerns and COINs, working within recognised time frame.
* Manage Running Change activities by maintaining the KD Concerns monitor. Use the KSpec Change Note to quantify the BOM changes and issue to the recognised circulation list on a timely basis.
* Ensure all BIW and Power train documentation is accurate i.e. reflects the current KD BOM and is issued to MPandL Production Control on a timely basis to minimise inventory and packing discrepancies.
* Monitor new parts are released to KD (FFL3 check in Falcon) and raise AIMs as required.
* Ensure CMMS is accurate
* Use KD OXO charts to confirm parts are associated with relevant SFI.
* React to BIW, Power train, Pack shop and Process queries and ensure route cause analysis is operated.
* Responsible for resolving CMMS part scheduling queries.
* Utilise the AIMs process to identify structuring issues, and monitor progress through to final resolution and close on a timely basis.
* Create weekly management reports for use by KD personnel (Kspec Usage report, Falcon) Responsible for resolving the KD2000 error reports: SFi link errors, IMBC, PARN.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

* Numerate with an excellent grasp of Microsoft Office applications.
* Must communicate well at all levels both verbally and in writing establishing good working relationships.
* Manage priorities, identify issues and solutions using own initiative, coupled with a desire to make a difference and achieve results.
* Demonstrate drive with a customer focused approach having good organisational skills and the ability to multi-task.
* Ability to perform well under pressure with high levels of responsibility.
* High level of self-motivation and determination and the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a small team un-supervised.
* Flexible in approach to working to ensure that time differences with markets do not affect the communication processes

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:

* Computer literate and proficient in Excel understanding and performing VLOOKUP methods, if possible an advanced knowledge of KD2000 or PS2000, or an intermediate level of knowledge of CMMS3 and WERs Land Rover product knowledge would be a benefit
Utilise the Hand Amendment or Retro process to address known specification issues identified through claims investigation, late Engineering change, part structuring issues etc. and track activities on the KD Change Order monitor.

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.

Quality Engineering - Vehicle Refinement - Oxford - Up to £30.00 p/h (DOE) (RGR-00811/00813)

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Quality Engineering - Vehicle Refinement
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Up to £30.00 p/h (DOE)

Quality Engineering – Vehicle Refinement – Oxford - Contract

Based in Oxford, this vehicle manufacturer is launching, what is sure to be, yet another best-seller. This has created many new opportunities including these for experienced Vehicle refinement Contract Engineers with a background that includes solving refinement issues such as squeaks & rattles and acoustics problems.

Working in the Quality Engineering team the role will involve preparing, testing and analysing vehicles exhibiting refinement issues using a wide range of tools; photo, video, audio, noise file, geometric measurement and cubing reference models. You will find the root causes of these problems and recommend resolutions.

To be considered for this job you:

  • Will be ideally Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar, HND / HNC also considered
  • Will have considerable experience in resolving vehicle refinement issues
  • Will have experience working in a vehicle production environment

This is a contract opportunity offering an excellent rate.

Please contact Ray Greenman at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 397 555 to discuss.

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Senior Controls Systems Engineer - West Midlands (889926)

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Senior Controls Systems Engineer
West Midlands, England

Senior Control System Engineer - Coventry - Great salary and benefits

Sponsored by India's most successful auto manufacturer, this centre of excellence for whole vehicle development has enjoyed significant investment since it was established in 2005. Ongoing demand for its expertise has now created an opportunity for a talented Control System Engineer with Auto, Aero or Defence industry experience to join its Advanced Engineering Team.

Working in a small team environment this job offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging, advanced engineering projects such as, mild hybrids, ranged extended EV, Chassis stability control systems and blue sky research.

Applications are encouraged from Control System Engineers seeking the opportunity to progress from Engineer to Senior Engineer with great prospects of promotion to Principal Engineer in the medium term.

To be considered for this job you must:
- Hold an Honours Degree or higher qualification in Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics or similar discipline
- Be an experienced user of MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow
- Be a hands-on Engineer with experience of rig and vehicle validation testing
- Have experience with rapid prototyping tools for building and testing code
- Be naturally curious, energetic, enthusiastic
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Possess good logical reasoning, task planning ability and analytical skills
- Be able to travel overseas

This is a permanent staff opportunity.

Please contact Ray Greenman at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384397555 to discuss.

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

Manufacturing Body In White Production Group Leader - Oxford - c£38,000 (DOE) (GNI / 00843 )

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Manufacturing Body In White Production Group Leader
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
c£38,000 (DOE)

Manufacturing Body In
White Production Group Leader               Oxford                  PERM to £38,000

Managing up to 100 colleagues, the role of Production Group Leader must actively establish a sound business / process chain network. Core duties
will include; advising and coaching subordinates towards exceeding agreed targets for a pressured BIW organisational unit. The role will enable personal development and evaluation of the performance of subordinates in respect to the associate and leadership model; resource planning / organisational development of working structures within the surrounding area; agreeing targets / aims/ CSA’s with superiors, peers and subordinates; ensuring the adherence to health & safety regulations, legal requirements and internal guidelines. Ensuring adequate information flow - the specific scope of this function consists of the following aspects: Leading the production/maintenance activities for the respective technology (underbody, framing, bolt-ons / finish) and as a matrix responsibility leading the shift performance across all production shifts.

A degree qualification, technical competence and a proven production management track record are required for this challenging role.

Our client is an iconic vehicle manufacturer based in Oxfordshire and due to investment of a new vehicle model; we are recruiting a number of positions to support with this exciting new launch! Operating on a day shift basis, the role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package, whilst providing the opportunity to work in a world class manufacturing environment.           

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

Test Driver - Oxfordshire (889938)

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Test Driver
Oxfordshire, England

Test Driver for Electric and Electronic Test Fleet
Oxford
Long term contract role

Exciting opportunity for an Electric / Electronic Test professional with proven driving experience to join a dynamic team undertaking full testing for a vehicle range that includes Prototypes.

Duties will include, vehicle care / maintenance / documentation (software and hardware) / driver specific vehicle tests / logging and analysing faults / complex analysis / reporting of test status and general continuous improvement processes.

With a minimum ONC qualification and a broad vehicle knowledge (focussing on Electrics and Electronics primarily) you will be expected to travel extensively as part of the role, so a driving licence and valid passport are essential. Functional Testing experience is desired, as is Race Car experience.

Our client is an iconic vehicle manufacturer based in Oxfordshire and due to investment of a new vehicle model, we are recruiting a number of positions to support with this exciting new launch! The role offers a competitive hourly rate, whilst providing the opportunity to work with a world class organisation.

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.

Manufacturing Body In White Process Leader - Oxfordshire - c£32,000 (889897)

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Manufacturing Body In White Process Leader
Oxfordshire, England
c£32,000

Manufacturing Body In White Process Leader Oxford
PERM to £32,500

High volume and heavily Automated Automotive environment seeks a process driven and experienced shop floor leader to ensure operational excellence, responsible for a Body In White Process Area and up to 40 colleagues, in respect of target and process delivery (including volume, quality, productivity and running maintenance of equipment).

With acute financial acumen and technical understanding, it is desired that you will be HNC qualified and offer proven production management experience gained in a fast paced, high volume Manufacturing BIW environment. Knowledge of Manufacturing processes, product performance, plant management and quality issues are essential, as is a proactive nature to ensure smooth line running maintenance maximises performance. Motivation of others, root cause analysis and judgement making are all core factors of the role.

Our client is an iconic vehicle manufacturer based in Oxfordshire and due to investment of a new vehicle model, we are recruiting a number of positions to support with this exciting new launch! Operating on a shift pattern, the role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package, whilst providing the opportunity to work in a world class manufacturing environment.

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

Monday 29 October 2012

QUALITY INSPECTOR - Southampton (889847)

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QUALITY INSPECTOR
Southampton, Hampshire, England

QUALITY INSPECTOR - AEROSPACE - STRUCTURES - SOUTHAMPTON - 6 MONTH ROLLING CONTRACT - EXCELLENT RATE OF PAY

I"m looking for a Quality Inspector who will assist with the quality inspection release and dispatch of products to join a world leading producer of large and small jet engines for commercial and military aircraft. Commutable from Portsmouth, Eastleigh and Winchester.

Key Skills:

- Solid Quality Inspection background
- Knowledge of Mechanical and simple electrical measurements
- Hand PME skills
- Understand and interpret engineering drawings

Interviews will commence with immediate effect with a view to starting as soon as possible.

An excellent opportunity to be part of one of the world's largest organisations who endeavour to develop their employee's skills and knowledge.

For more information on the Quality Inspectors role please contact Neil Cayley at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446114.

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.

Maintenance Engineer - Northampton - £30k - 40k per year (889927)

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Maintenance Engineer
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
£30k - 40k per year

Maintenance Engineer - Northampton - £30-40k + Benefits D.O.E

Our client is a leading Tier 1 manufacturer of Automotive Products, and due to impressive growth plans are keen to hear from experienced Maintenance Engineers to help maintain manufacturing performance.

Multiple Roles Available

Role Requirements:

  • To carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks to cover all production and building services
  • To identify and rectify equipment faults (Reactive Maintenance)
  • Carry out statutory and safety checks
  • To install new equipment, or relocate existing
  • To work within company Health & Safety policies
  • Experience in previous automotive manufacturing is essential
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience of all aspects of Health & Safety / Customer Quality systems – working within ISO14001 and TS19649

If you feel you have the relevant experience for these Maintenance Engineer roles, please apply or call Phil Burton on 0116 299 4482 for more 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.

CNC Programmer - Durham - £34k per year (889550)

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CNC Programmer
Durham, County Durham, England
£34k per year

CNC Programming Engineers

Role and Key responsibilities:

  • Ensure designed parts, via model or drawing, are converted to finished components, through programming, jig & fixture design, tooling and development activities;
  • Support continuous improvement activities (quality, cost, efficiency)via improved programming and tooling methods;
  • Support all CNC programming activities, with supporting documentation, for complex 5-Axis components;
  • Support investigation and resolution of ‘Not Right First Time’ incidences;
  • Support Project Management of New Product Introduction with direct support to Tape Try Outs, First Article part production and associated detailed reports, as required.

Key Skills& Experience:

  • Degree qualified, or full Time Served Apprenticeship;
  • Considerable proven experience of 5-axis Machining Operations;
  • Considerable proven experience of 5-Axis NC Programming;
  • Strong understanding of quality based processes and standards, preferably with relevant Aerospace experience;
  • Knowledge of processes and tooling employed in machining of ‘Soft’ metal alloys;
  • Fully conversant with current Cutting Tool Philosophies and Techniques;
  • Experience in Jig/ Fixture and Tooling Design;
  • Must have knowledge and proven experience of
  • ‘Alphacam’ and ‘CATIA V5’ programming;
  • Use of ‘Vericut’ as a verification tool

Predominantly  a Day-Shift based role, although there may be occasions when alternative working hours would be required in support of specific activities.

Applications, who meet the key skills criteria should contact the retained agency; Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd.  CV’s should be emailed to darren.wood@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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Sales Engineer-Manufacturing-Permanent - Worcester (889919)

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Sales Engineer-Manufacturing-Permanent
Worcester, Worcestershire, England


We are looking a competent and experience Sales Engineer to work with a friendly medium sized firm in Kidderminster, you must have experience of managing small accounts and dealing with new and existing customers as you'll be responding to existing customers initially.

You must have the following:

- Proven sales experience in a manufacturing environment, this role will begin as a more reactive based sales role rather than initial business development or cold calling.
- A consultative sales personality, we are not looking for a person who is absolutely sales focused or "pushy". It`s a relaxed atmosphere and certainly not a "sell at all costs" environment.
- A ability to create and maintain relationships with suppliers and the ability to learn the companies' products to offer the best advice to the customer, a quality sales approach, rather than quantity.

If you can speak German or have worked in a company that are in the metal cutting or CNC machinery production, that would be very advantageous.

The facility is accessible by car and public transport, they have a very good working ethos and support in each other in the work they undertake.

It`s a great role aimed at a person who wants to work in a very successful company, they are a friendly and traditional group of people who work for each other. On offer is a good market salary, car and bonus potential (both individual and team related). You must have a clean driving license also.

Please get in touch with Gareth Simpson at Jonathan Lee Recruitment using 01384 397 555 or send your information directly to me using gareth.simpson@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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Production Manager-Manufacturing-Portsmouth:£30k DOE - Portsmouth - £30,000pa DOE (889901)

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Production Manager-Manufacturing-Portsmouth:£30k DOE
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
£30,000pa DOE

A Production Manager with a background ideally in fast moving consumer goods needed to take the business forward.

Recent investment in plant and equipment will facilitate growth. This role is key to the strategic plans for the UK based business.

You must have experience with :-

* Managing a team of skilled and semiskilled staff of up to 30.
* Able to implement change and improvements utilising lean tools.
* Have a good understanding of technical issues and be a problem solver.
* Be enthusiastic and a good communicator.

The salary range for the role is c.£30,000 pa depending on 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 Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.