Graduate Buyer - £25,000 - West Midlands - Solihull - Attractive Salary plus Benefits (890150)

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Graduate Buyer - £25,000 - West Midlands
Solihull, West Midlands, England
Attractive Salary plus Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ‘New Product Buyer’ who will join the Purchasing team within a Global Electronics organisation.

In this role you will help deliver slip control electronics programmes within the Braking portfolio. New slip control programmes are due to launch from 2014 onwards with several major vehicle manufacturers. You will focus on delivering costed BOMs within target by developing effective sourcing strategies with the cross functional team. In addition there is an emphasis on driving safe supplier launches within the pre-defined programme milestones.

This entry level purchasing role will primarily support the Global Braking NPI but will also progressively take more responsibility in terms of owning specific programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide the interface between the supply base, Commodity Purchasing, SDE and the Programme Team.
• Manage the sourcing process culminating in a Sourcing Committee meeting to select suppliers.
• Ensure suppliers are initiated in a timely manner and tooling is released for industrialisation.
• Own the costed Bill of Materials. Track and understand the cost changes to the BOM.
• Drive the ongoing requirement to reduce material costs to a minimum and co-ordinate specific cost reduction initiatives with a focus on value engineering (VAVE).
• Ensure a flawless supplier launch by leading regular Safe Launch Reviews to track and co-ordinate the advanced quality process (APQP) culminating in an on-time production part approval.

 

Looking for strong soft skills, communication, confident, well organised must give examples in CV. 

The ideal candidate will be educated within engineering / business to a degree standard or equivalent. Have good organizational, motivation and communication skills, be flexible to adapt to ever changing design solutions. Have a strong commercial acumen with strong negotiation skills whilst demonstrating business / financial awareness.

Product knowledge of electronic and mechanical column drive components would be an advantage.

For further information please contact Steven Mann 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.

Process Engineer - Gargrave - £30k - 33k per year (890114)

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Process Engineer
Gargrave
£30k - 33k per year

Are you a process engineer with a strong quality background and experience of engineering and manufacturing?

A process engineer with lean manufacturing experience and ideally a six sigma black belt is required to provide evaluation of existing equipment and processes and to configure manufacturing systems for a bespoke manufacturer that has been established for over 75 years and employs 800 people worldwide.

As a process engineer, key deliverables will include,

- Cost improvement
- Developing best practice
- Continuous improvement via development and implementation of innovative solutions
- Technical engineering input including root cause analysis and corrective action

Candidates with a lean manufacturing background will be well received as well as candidates with a strong quality background. You should ideally be a six sigma black belt.

If you are an experienced Process Engineer with strong skills with continuous improvement and developing best practice including root cause analysis and corrective action then apply today.

Interviews are due to take place locally in December. Please do not hesitate to contact Ian Hughes on 01924 241018 for a chat and further information on the role.

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

Field Service Engineer - West Thurrock - West Thurrock - £25k - 35k per year (890252)

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Field Service Engineer - West Thurrock
West Thurrock, Essex, England
£25k - 35k per year

Our client operates a busy workshop and maintenance support to a major multinational bus and coach manufacturer.
We are looking to recruit HGV / PCV / Bus Field Mechanics to support the vehicles on the road in Southern England.
Your responsibilities will include responding to breakdowns, repairs, inspections and service work in accordance with the established company procedure.
If you are a skilled Technician from the bus / HGV / PCV, Armed forces or similar background, looking for an interesting position with lots of variety then this job may be for you.
Candidates need to hold a full driving licence.
Interviews will be held locally in December. Please contact Ian Hughes on 01924 241018 for a chat and further information on the role.

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

Design Engineer - Mechanical - Perm - Basildon - c£35K + Benefits (890008)

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Design Engineer - Mechanical - Perm
Basildon, Essex, England
c£35K + Benefits

Our client was established in 2007 to acquire and take to market a family of CO2 reducing automotive Powertrain products developed by a global tier 1 supplier. Following market success this leading edge engineering company based in Basildon is now strengthening its experienced team to continue to build on the growing success of the company, particularly with the preparation of its modular hybrid products for a number of customer applications in Europe and US through to productions launch.
 
This is a great opportunity for a CAD Engineer with Pro-E Wildfire 4/5 design software experience who is keen to learn Catia v5 which the company will be transitioning soon.
The key responsibilities will be mechanical drawing design/development. Prepare schematic diagrams and BOM's in liaison with Senior Engineers. Liaise with Electronics Designers to package PCB's into mechanical design. Documentation and various quality reports.

The key skills required are good experience of Use of Pro-E Wildfire 4/5, use of Microsoft Office. An appreciation of make like production design and ability to work with limited supervision.

Experience requirement - a very good understanding of Pro-E Wildfire is essential with experience of solid modelling. A background in mechanical process engineering for manufacturing. Experience of mechanical design process would be beneficial. A wider knowledge/interest in automotive systems and engineering desirable. An appreciation of mechanical design of rotating machines/electric motors would be desirable. Experience of version control and or die casting would also be desirable.

A minimum HNC qualification or higher is required.

Interviews to take place shortly so contact Bev Strawford now! On 01268 889254 or email your CV direct to bev.strawford@jonlee.co.ukbr

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CNC Machinist - Silverstone - £18 - 21 per hour (889907)

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CNC Machinist
Silverstone, Northamptonshire, England
£18 - 21 per hour

A new vacancy has arisen for CNC Machinists Setter/Operators

The successful candidate will set and operate CNC machinery, enabling other staff to concentrate on programming.

Key Accountabilities/Duties include:

• Producing the highest quality machined components to a rigid time schedule.

• Ensuring that appropriate process and procedures are adhered to in order to maintain high quality.

• Setting and operating CNC machinery from provided setup sheets and programs to produce metallic car components.

• Maximising throughput of machined components.

The successful applicant will have a proven background in high accuracy machining, having served a recognised apprentice or equivalent qualification. 

Candidates with experience of operating Mori Seiki NT 5 axis mill/turn centres or Matsuura Mam72-35v 5 axis milling centres is preferred

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

Stamping Engineer - 23277 (24.53/hr Ltd) - Warwickshire - £24.50 - 24.50 per hour (889673)

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Stamping Engineer - 23277 (24.53/hr Ltd)
Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester
£24.50 - 24.50 per hour

Stamping Engineer (23277) - Automotive - Warwickshire - £24.53/hr Ltd

A self-motivated and confident Stamping Engineer with strong experience of performing FEA simulations and a working knowledge of Catia V5, preferably with a sound Engineering background and proven press tool manufacturing experience, is required for this leading Automotive manufacturer based in Warwickshire.

You will be working within a busy Manufacturing Engineering department, although aspects of the role will require frequent travel to suppliers (overseas and UK based) as well as extended periods in Press Shops during commissioning periods in Press Shops during commissioning periods. You must have experience of working within a stamping engineering background and of Autoform FEA toolset or similar. In addition to this, a working knowledge of Catia V5 is essential. A relevant Engineering Degree is not essential but would be a distinct advantage, as would time served in a relevant Engineering discipline. Duties will include:

- Performing FEA simulations of stamping processes (AutoForm).
- Optimizing draw die developments to maximise efficiency and robustness.
- Defining stamping manufacture processes taking into account the most appropriate / available facilities, piece cost and tool cost implications.
- Ensuring that suppliers timing plans meet overall projects timing plans and negotiate implementation of change within project aspirations and reviewing and buy-off Stamping Processes, Tool Designs, Patterns and Dies to the required specifications.
Again, it is essential that you have experience with:

- Catia V5
- Stamping Engineering Background
- Performing FEA simulations using Autoform FEA or similar
This is a varied role and you will also spend time working with press shop personnel and suppliers to support the introduction and commissioning of tooling into internal or external press shop, as well as working on generating part and tooling costs and negotiating with suppliers. Moreoever, you will also be expected to provide technical support for toolmakers on resolution of process, design, manufacture and try-out problems. You will use your technical knowledge to provide feedback to Engineering to aid product manufacturability.

This contract position is for a period of approximately 10 months with an attractive rate of £24.53/hr limited company. The client is looking to commence by the end of October 2012. Please contact Jason Cole at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 397 555 as soon as possible to discuss further

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Suspension System Project Engineer - 23559 - Excellent £Neg - Gaydon (890229)

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Suspension System Project Engineer - 23559 - Excellent £Neg
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

Position Description:
Working within the Suspension Systems Tuning Group, the Project Engineer. Suspension Systems Tuning is responsible for the design and development of Damper, Spring and Stabiliser Bar Systems, for the AWD platform. The team deliver ground-up designs of all these components from concept through detail design and into production. Each Engineer is responsible for achieving performance targets for their components to facilitate meeting dynamic and durability requirements. Close interaction is required across all suspension teams, other chassis functions and suppliers in order to achieve this.

Key Responsibilities:
-Ownership of components from concept to production.
-Ground-up design of components to meet or exceed performance targets.
-Design of components that adhere to departmental standards.
-Effective planning and delivery of overall layout, detail design, durability and validation Derivation of Engineering Specifications, DFMEA, Delivery Timing Plans and Design Verification Plans (DVP).
-Release of Engineering Drawings (WERS)
-Supplier discussions and communications.
-Resolution of engineering issues throughout process (AIMS)
-Leadership of other team members where applicable.

Skills Required:
-Knowledge of chassis suspension.
-Ability to Project Manage components within complex package requirements.
-Proven ability to deliver robust, high performance engineering designs, against a fixed timeframe.
-Proven leadership skills of cross department teams.
-Effective communication and team working skills.

Skills Preferred:
Proven problem solving skills, use of DMAIC tools preferable Six Sigma Problem Solving Knowledge of OEM systems preferred (AIMS, WERS, AWS, etc) MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Experience Required:
Experience of component design to deliver performance attributes (durability, stiffness, weight, cost) Detail design Experience of cast, forged and pressed components. Supplier management and control.

Education Required:
Engineering degree (preferably Mechanical or Automotive)
 
Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

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

Chassis Project Coordinator - 23558 - £NEG Ltd Co - Gaydon (890228)

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Chassis Project Coordinator - 23558 - £NEG Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

Position Description:
The Project Co-ordinator supports the team of Engineers in achieving robust, efficient designs for SSA components whilst also meeting commitments for business requirements/metrics. Responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited too):- creating and driving through design change documents (PACNs, Concerns), collating test and spares requirements, monitoring business measurable (AIMs, eFDVS, etc), assisting in development of engineering specifications and validation documents (ES, DVP), monitoring resource requirements, etc. Versatility will be key to the role which will be an integral part of a design engineering team responsible for numerous components and programmes. An ability to monitor, drive through and complete tasks across this range of components programmes and systems will be vital. Communication within the team and across other business functions will also be important in this position. Ideally this person will become the team "expert" in efficient delivery through OEM processes.

Skills Required:

-Strong communication skills at all levels required.
-Ability to monitor, drive through multiple tasks to completion.
-Attention to detail to collate accurate information and follow process.
-Be a proactive, positive team member with a "can-do" attitude.
-Presentation of information within the team and seniors as required.
-MS Office literate.
-Willingness to learn and help the team develop more efficient processes/methods. 

Skills Preferred:
Enthusiasm for automotive engineering and delivering premium vehicles.

Experience Required:
-Working within a design and engineering delivery environment.
-Ability to monitor and deliver multiple tasks to agreed standards and timescales.
-Ability to collate and control information from a large team.

Experience Preferred:
Prior experience of working within OEM environment, Knowledge of OEM release processes (WERS, PACN, etc) Knowledge of OEM business metrics (AIMS, eFDVS, etc) Suspension systems knowledge.

Education Required:
minimum A Level or equivalent.

Education Preferred:
Some form of Technical Qualifcation (Engineering e.g. HNC, HND, etc)

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.

Suspension Structures CAD Engineer - 23550 - £27.45 Ltd Co - Gaydon - £27.50 - 27.50 per hour (890189)

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Suspension Structures CAD Engineer - 23550 - £27.45 Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£27.50 - 27.50 per hour

Position Description:
The Suspension Structures team are responsible for the detailed design of suspension arms, knuckles, hubs and bearings for all OEM programmes. A high level CAD Engineer is required to produce detailed CAD models for these components. Mainly this involves complex castings and forgings requiring the CAD Engineer to model in both solids and surfaces. Working to the high CAD standards to ensure robust models will be key as is including all details to ensure the components can be manufactured. This role also includes release of components so an ability to produce detailed drawings through Teamcenter is also required.

Skills Required:
Proven ability to use CATIA V5 for both solid and surface modelling. Knowledge of design for castings (including hollow castings) and forgings including manufacturing requirements. Engineering Knowledge to minimise weight whilst maintaining functionality. Proven ability to produce detailed drawings. Ability to control and release components and drawings through Teamcenter.

Skills Preferred:
Ability to use CATIA CAE function. Ability to use kinematics analysis (package checks)

Experience Required:
Experience of castings and forging design/modelling. Experience of producing detailed drawings.

Experience Preferred:
Knowledge of suspension systems. Knowledge of OEM systems of benefit (Digibuck, TCE, WERS, MPNR)

Education Required:
GCSE or equivalent

Education Preferred:
Engineering Degree (preferably Automotive or Mechanical)

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.

Suspension Package Feasibility Catia V5 Engineer - 23551 - £24.62 Ltd Co - Gaydon - £24.60 - 24.60 per hour (890185)

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Suspension Package Feasibility Catia V5 Engineer - 23551 - £24.62 Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£24.60 - 24.60 per hour

Position Description:
The role involves package feasibility of axle and suspension systems including clash detection of moving parts. The role covers all Axle system and suspension components including steering, sub-frames, brakes, wheels and tyres. The role requires cross functional communication to establish and deliver requirements in the target vehicle package.

Skills Required:
Use Catia v5 CAD and TCe (TeamCentre) to carry out geometrical package studies, clash detection, generating static and dynamic clearance envelopes with the objective of creating a feasible set of components in the target vehicle package. Skilled in CATIA parametric design and use of FEA tools to carry out first level CAE analysis. Ability to work under own initiative to gather data and make design recommendations. Meet the project virtual series gateway requirements of releasing and freezing geometrical designs. Work closely with the Vehicle Packaging and functional component areas to ensure component feasibility as well as ensuring all interfacing part owners buy into any changes.

Skills Preferred:
Parametric and kinematic modelling skills. Knowledge of steering, suspension and frame designs.

Experience Required:
Catia V5 user (expert level, typically 3+ years use) and TCe user would be an advantage (training available if required)

Experience Preferred:
Use of CAD based FEA tools for basic strength and stiffness analysis and experience of Catia parametric and kinematics and Experience of systems integration, especially Chassis systems in a CAD environment. Experience of vehicle packaging and sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles with a good working knowledge of chassis systems.

Education Required:
Should have relevant engineering qualification.


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

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

Chassis Concept Specification Engineer - 23553 - £NEG Ltd Co - Gaydon (890214)

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Chassis Concept Specification Engineer - 23553 - £NEG Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

A Chassis Concept Specification Engineer with is required to work within Chassis Engineering on contract for our Client, an OEM specialising in luxury and SUV/Off road vehicles.

The position will be based in the West Midlands.

Positions description:
Produce Concept definition sheets (CDS). Benchmarking comparisons with OEM Products. Recommendations on system component technical targets (inc weights). Agree targets with key attribute teams (e.g. VeDs, NVH, ORC)

Experience / education required:
-Technically knowledgeable of the automotive industry and technology trends.
-Good demonstrable knowledge of a broad range of Chassis systems.
-Experience of performance target setting and working with standards.
-Experience of component and system design specification definition.
-Experience of benchmarking of technologies and performance characteristics of vehicle systems.

Please contact John Williams at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01268 889253 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.

Brake Design Evaluation Engineer - 23555 - £NEG Ltd Co - Gaydon (890217)

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Brake Design Evaluation Engineer - 23555 - £NEG Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

Position Description:
1. Ensure that new Chassis and Brake designs are compatible with brake refinement targets.
2. Participate in CAE, Dyno and X1 vehicle pre-development loops to install refinement counter-measures before M1.
3. Benchmark appropriate competitor vehicles, including development of any new tests required to characterise the NVH attributes of the brake system.
4. Work closely with CoC teams, especially chassis teams to identify cost effective solutions to any Brake NVH issues.
5. Assist development of modeling techniques for early identification of Brake NVH issues.

Experience Required:
You will have knowledge of brake system design and be able to identify the specifications that influence Brake attributes. You will have strong team working skills and will have experience of issue resolution within cross-functional teams. An understanding of related Chassis systems, such as suspension structures, is desirable. Experience of vehicle test and subjective evaluation is required. Knowledge of industry standard NVH measurement systems (LMS Test.lab, HEAD Artemis, Link etc.) is an advantage Ideally you will be degree qualified in a mechanical discipline. Usage of 6-sigma disciplines is desirable. Experience of modelling mechanical system interactions using simulation packages or Excel/VB is desirable.br

Education Required:
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Experience of modelling mechanical system interactions using simulation packages or Excel/VB is desirable.

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

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

Chassis Design Evaluation Engineer - 23556 - £NEG Ltd Co - Gaydon (890219)

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Chassis Design Evaluation Engineer - 23556 - £NEG Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

Position Description:
1. Ensure that new Chassis and Brake designs are compatible with brake refinement targets.
2. Co-ordinate CAE, Dyno and X1 vehicle pre-development loops to install refinement counter-measures before M1.
3. Benchmark appropriate competitor vehicles, including development of any new tests required to characterise the NVH attributes of the brake system.
4. Work closely with CoC teams, especially chassis teams to identify cost effective solutions to any Brake NVH issues.
5. Assist development of modelling techniques for early identification of Brake NVH issues.
6. Undertake or participate in GTDS Foundation Brakes projects as required.

Skills Required:
You will have knowledge of brake system design and be able to identify the specifications that influence Brake attributes. You will have strong leadership skills and will have experience of leading issue resolution within cross-functional teams. An understanding of related Chassis systems (such as suspension structures) is essential for target negotiations. Experience of vehicle test and subjective evaluation is required. Knowledge of industry standard NVH measurement systems (LMS Test.lab, HEAD Artemis, Prosig, etc.) is an advantage, ideally you will be degree qualified in a mechanical discipline. Usage of 6-sigma disciplines is desirable. Experience of modelling mechanical system interactions using simulation packages or Excel/VB is desirable.

Education Required:
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Experience of modelling mechanical system interactions using simulation packages or Excel/VB is desirable.

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

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

Chassis Project Coordinator - 23558 - £19.58 Ltd Co - Gaydon - £19.60 - 19.60 per hour (890228)

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Chassis Project Coordinator - 23558 - £19.58 Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£19.60 - 19.60 per hour

Position Description:
The Project Co-ordinator supports the team of Engineers in achieving robust, efficient designs for SSA components whilst also meeting commitments for business requirements/metrics. Responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited too):- creating and driving through design change documents (PACNs, Concerns), collating test and spares requirements, monitoring business measurable (AIMs, eFDVS, etc), assisting in development of engineering specifications and validation documents (ES, DVP), monitoring resource requirements, etc. Versatility will be key to the role which will be an integral part of a design engineering team responsible for numerous components and programmes. An ability to monitor, drive through and complete tasks across this range of components programmes and systems will be vital. Communication within the team and across other business functions will also be important in this position. Ideally this person will become the team "expert" in efficient delivery through OEM processes.

Skills Required:
-Strong communication skills at all levels required.
-Ability to monitor, drive through multiple tasks to completion.
-Attention to detail to collate accurate information and follow process.
-Be a proactive, positive team member with a "can-do" attitude.
-Presentation of information within the team and seniors as required.
-MS Office literate.
-Willingness to learn and help the team develop more efficient processes/methods.

Skills Preferred:
Enthusiasm for automotive engineering and delivering premium vehicles.

Experience Required:
-Working within a design and engineering delivery environment.
-Ability to monitor and deliver multiple tasks to agreed standards and timescales.
-Ability to collate and control information from a large team.

Experience Preferred:
Prior experience of working within OEM environment, Knowledge of OEM release processes (WERS, PACN, etc) Knowledge of OEM business metrics (AIMS, eFDVS, etc) Suspension systems knowledge.

Education Required:
minimum A Level or equivalent.

Education Preferred:
Some form of Technical Qualifcation (Engineering e.g. HNC, HND, etc)

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.

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

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Cost Estimator / Cost Engineer
cost engineer, cost estimator, costing, estimation
+ contract £26.32 per hour

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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.

Suspension System Project Engineer - 23559 - £19.58 Ltd Co - Gaydon - £19.60 - 19.60 per hour (890229)

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Suspension System Project Engineer - 23559 - £19.58 Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£19.60 - 19.60 per hour

Position Description:
Working within the Suspension Systems Tuning Group, the Project Engineer. Suspension Systems Tuning is responsible for the design and development of Damper, Spring and Stabiliser Bar Systems, for the AWD platform. The team deliver ground-up designs of all these components from concept through detail design and into production. Each Engineer is responsible for achieving performance targets for their components to facilitate meeting dynamic and durability requirements. Close interaction is required across all suspension teams, other chassis functions and suppliers in order to achieve this.

Key Responsibilities:
-Ownership of components from concept to production.
-Ground-up design of components to meet or exceed performance targets.
-Design of components that adhere to departmental standards.
-Effective planning and delivery of overall layout, detail design, durability and validation Derivation of Engineering Specifications, DFMEA, Delivery Timing Plans and Design Verification Plans (DVP).
-Release of Engineering Drawings (WERS)
-Supplier discussions and communications.
-Resolution of engineering issues throughout process (AIMS)
-Leadership of other team members where applicable.

Skills Required:
-Knowledge of chassis suspension.
-Ability to Project Manage components within complex package requirements.
-Proven ability to deliver robust, high performance engineering designs, against a fixed timeframe.
-Proven leadership skills of cross department teams.
-Effective communication and team working skills.

Skills Preferred:
Proven problem solving skills, use of DMAIC tools preferable Six Sigma Problem Solving Knowledge of OEM systems preferred (AIMS, WERS, AWS, etc) MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Experience Required:
Experience of component design to deliver performance attributes (durability, stiffness, weight, cost) Detail design Experience of cast, forged and pressed components. Supplier management and control.

Education Required:
Engineering degree (preferably Mechanical or Automotive)

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

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

Chassis/Steering Systems PMST Leader - 23560 - £NEG Ltd Co - Gaydon (890230)

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Chassis/Steering Systems PMST Leader - 23560 - £NEG Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

Position Description:
Chassis/Steering Systems PMST Leader: to take responsibility for component engineering. This includes running the supplier process, packaging, resolution of component issues, negotiating appropriate specifications and targets and ensuring that releases are made in a timely manner to support project objectives.

Skills Required:
Engineering component engineering delivery with particular with chassis/steering systems. Able to quickly develop competence in OEM engineering disciplines and understand and use key OEM delivery systems (eFDVS, WERS, AIMS, PCS/GPDS, FMEA etc.).Must have good verbal and written communication skills to report technical issues across all levels. Must have the ability to manage complex issues e.g. problem resolution, evaluating and balancing conflicting requirements. Must demonstrate proactive delivery and commitment to meeting deadlines. Able to plan design and release activity. Able to manage suppliers to ensure that they support the EPAS team to deliver commitments and targets on time e.g. costs, drawings, prototype parts. Microsoft Office proficiency.

Skills Preferred:
Experience with EPAS. Understanding of electrical and electronic interfaces to mechanical systems. Catia and Tce.

Experience Required:
Experience of engineering delivery which is transferable to the application of EPAS to OEM vehicles.

Experience Preferred:
Working knowledge of OEM engineering delivery systems (eFDVS, WERS, AIMS, PCS/GPDS, FMEA etc.)

Education Required:
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

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

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

Chassis Stability Definition and Development Engineer - 23564 - £NEG Ltd Co - Gaydon (890243)

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Chassis Stability Definition and Development Engineer - 23564 - £NEG Ltd Co
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

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

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

Skills Preferred:
IBM Rational DOORS, Microsoft office, CAN analysis.

Experience Required:
Experience in software function definition and interface specification for vehicle networks. Experience in CAN network protocols. Experience in vehicle stability control systems and their associated interfaces and/or Vehicle Dynamics.

Experience Preferred:
Experience in software function definition and interface specification for vehicle networks. Experience in CAN network protocols. Experience in vehicle stability control systems and their associated interfaces and/or Vehicle Dynamics.

Education Required:
Engineering or systems engineering degree.

Education Preferred:
Engineering or systems engineering masters.

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

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Consultant Project Engineer - Hertfordshire - Negotiable - Hertfordshire (890211)

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Consultant Project Engineer - Hertfordshire - Negotiable
Hertfordshire, England

Consultant Project Engineer – Applied Science

Hertfordshire – Negotiable Package

Our Client is seeking an Experienced Project Engineer with excellent mechanical engineering skills, and who has first class technical and communication skills, and experience at leading large multi-disciplinary projects and have an aptitude for developing new business.

Their organisation is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers who develop leading-edge products and systems, often based on new and emerging technologies. Their work includes development of micro-mechanical, piezoelectronic, fluidic and optical devices for markets ranging from healthcare to consumer products.

The role is to:

• Deliver results as a project and technical leader of development programmes using your extensive engineering experience.  This will mean making sound technical and project decisions while controlling time lines and budgets
• Take responsibility for all aspects of client communication and management, focussing on the clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations
• Identify and pursue opportunities to develop new business through individual and team efforts.

You will need to have a 1^st or high 2:1 degree from a leading university, supported by a proven track record in project management, mechanical engineering and product development.

You will need to be able to demonstrate success at leading teams and delivering projects for technical and product developments to budget
and timescales.

In addition, you will have strong market awareness and a capability to identify new business opportunities.

The opportunity is to be part of a fast moving, world class business and to make a visible contribution to the growth of the business.

Do you have the experience, qualifications, skills and approach for this role?

As the closure date is 14^th December, contact Matthew on 01384 397555, or respond by return.

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.

Consultant Mechanical Engineer - Hertfordshire - Hertfordshire - £25k - 27k per year (890209)

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Consultant Mechanical Engineer - Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire, England
£25k - 27k per year

Consultant Mechanical Engineer – Systems Technology

Hertfordshire

Our Client is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers who develop leading-edge products and systems, often based on new and emerging technologies.  Their work includes development of products, instruments and systems in a diverse range of fields including industrial, consumer, healthcare and life science.

In support of this developing activity, they are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a high degree of technical aptitude, creative flair and strong interest in commercial technology and product development.

The roles is to apply mechanical engineering skills within dynamic, multidisciplinary teams to create innovative and effective solutions to real-world problems.

Communication and participation with the client will be required and you will need to take responsibility and identify the best opportunities and routes for success.

• You will need to have top-level academic credentials including a 1^st or high 2:1 degree from a leading university
• You will need to be able to demonstrate analytical, practical and creative skills.
• You must be able to apply mechanical engineering skills and pragmatic judgement under tight deadlines
• Experience of a commercial environment is highly desirable.  This should be supported by good market awareness with a keen interest in  identifying new market opportunities.

The opportunity is to be part of a fast moving, world class business and to make a visible contribution to the growth of the business.

Do you have the qualifications, skills and approach for this role?  Let us know by return.

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

Quality Engineer - West Midlands - c£35,000 (889396 B)

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Quality Engineer
West Midlands, England
c£35,000

Quality Engineer – Automotive – Midlands – excellent salary plus benefits

A Quality Engineer with proven experience in a relevant industry is required to work for a market leader in luxury high volume vehicles. This role is part of an exciting expansion of the team in order to meet an increase in demand.

As Quality Engineer you will

* Help to manage any quality issues around the quality of parts supplied during the build process or fitted prior to sale.

* Work with the manufacturing and engineering departments, and directly with suppliers, to identify root causes of problems, and ensure solutions are implemented.

The salary for this role is negotiable, depending on experience, plus benefits. You will have a Degree level qualification and proven experience of lean / continuous improvement tools and practical problem solving in a quality focused environment. You will be expected to utilise
problem solving documents and technical tools such as SPC, FMEAs and control plans.

To discuss the Quality Engineer role please contact Sarah Gilbert at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 397555.

 

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Manufacturing / Production Engineer - West Midlands - c£35,000 (889396)

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Manufacturing / Production Engineer
West Midlands, England
c£35,000

Production / Manufacturing Engineer – Automotive – Midlands – excellent salary plus benefits

A Production / Manufacturing Engineer with proven experience in a relevant industry is required to work for a market leader in luxury and
high-volume vehicles. This role is part of an exciting expansion of the team in order to meet an increase in demand.

You will be involved with designing, developing and implementing manufacturing solutions, and will have experience with:

* Vehicle manufacturing and launch experience

* Process authoring Tool simulation and virtual toolsets

* Catia V5

The salary for this role is circa £35k, depending on experience, plus a benefits package. You will be educated to degree level and have proven experience of lean / continuous improvement tools and problem solving skills.

To discuss the Production / Manufacturing Engineer role, please contact Sarah Gilbert 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.

Quality Engineer - Merseyside (106208-2)

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Quality Engineer
Merseyside, England

Quality Engineer – Automotive – North West – excellent salary plus benefits

A Quality Engineer with proven experience in a relevant industry is required to work for a market leader in luxury high volume vehicles.  This role is part of an exciting expansion of the team in order to meet an increase in demand.

As Quality Engineer you will

* Be instrumental in driving forward the quality of the vehicles

* Help to manage any quality issues around the quality of parts supplied during the build process or fitted prior to sale.

* Work with the manufacturing and engineering departments, and directly with suppliers, to identify root causes of problems, and ensure solutions are implemented.

The salary for this role is negotiable, depending on experience, plus benefits.  You will have a Degree level qualification and proven experience of lean / continuous improvement tools and practical problem solving in a quality focussed environment. You will be expected to utilise problem solving documents and technical tools such as SPC, FMEAs and control plans.

To discuss the Quality Engineer role please contact Sarah Gilbert 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.

Production Engineer - Merseyside (106208)

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Production Engineer
Merseyside, England

Production / Manufacturing Engineer – Automotive – North West – excellent salary plus benefits

A Production / Manufacturing Engineer with proven experience in a relevant industry is required to work for a market leader in luxury and
high-volume vehicles.  This role is part of an exciting expansion of the team in order to meet an increase in demand.

You will be involved with designing, developing and implementing manufacturing solutions, and will have experience with:

* Vehicle manufacturing and launch experience

* Process authoring Tool simulation and virtual toolsets

* Catia V5

The salary for this role is circa £35k, depending on experience, plus a benefits package.  You will be educated to degree level and have proven experience of lean / continuous improvement tools and problem solving skills.

To discuss the Production / Manufacturing Engineer role, please contact Sarah Gilbert 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.

Quality Administrator - Automotive - West Midlands - West Midlands - Attractive salary (889707)

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Quality Administrator - Automotive - West Midlands
West Midlands, England
Attractive salary

Quality Engineer – Automotive – West Midlands - £18-25K

A Quality Engineer, with previous experience of working in an automotive environment, is required to join an automotive first tier supplier based in the West Midlands.  This opportunity has arisen to help assist in implementing and maintaining the quality management system, in accordance with TS16949.

You must have experience with:

* Maintaining and reporting on customer complaints and customer returns

* Documentation control in a TS16949 environment

* Maintaining stock accuracy of the quarantine area

* Preparing updates on the quality management systems, and supporting the quality function at all times.

 

The salary range for this role is circa £25K, although there may be some flexibility for the right candidate.  Interviews are due to take place week
commencing 29^th October, with a view to starting end of November.

To discuss the Quality Engineer role, please contact Sarah Gilbert at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 397555

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Quality Engineer - Automotive - West Midlands - West Midlands (889674)

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Quality Engineer - Automotive - West Midlands
West Midlands, England

Quality Engineer – Automotive – West Midlands – excellent salary plus benefits

A Quality Engineer with experience in a machining / assembly production environment is required to work with this leading prestigious
automotive company based in the West Midlands.   This is an exciting time to join the company as they are expanding at an astounding rate and pushing forward into key markets worldwide.  This role will be based at their new plant based in the West Midlands.

You must have experience with:

* Automotive Quality Engineering at production launch stage

* Problem solving – improving process standards

* Developing and implementing systems

* Metrology and statistical methods

* Facilitating continuous improvement and learning through training and communication of quality initiatives

* Auditing quality systems

* Good working knowledge of quality tools including PFMEA, PPAP, 8D and Capability studies

 

The salary for this role is negotiable, depending on experience, plus an excellent benefit package including access to a car
purchase scheme, pension and bonus scheme.   You will be educated to degree level in an industrial or mechanical engineering subject.

To discuss the Quality Engineer role, please contact Sarah Gilbert 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.

Quality Engineer - Bristol - £30k - 35k per year (889519)

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Quality Engineer
Bristol, England
£30k - 35k per year

Quality Engineer      Bristol       £30-35k + car + bonus

Our client is a world leader in manufacturing and design of domestic white goods.

A position of Quality Engineer has become available based at one of their facilities; as such we welcome applications from experienced candidates who feel they meet the requirements 

This role will have a focus on Supplier Quality Development / Assurance

Manage the Quality process around:
• Current supplier quality performance is effectively managed
• New suppliers are qualified
• New parts from risk suppliers are managed appropriately
• Supplier quality problems are contained, managed and resolved in a timely manner.

Key to being a successful QUality Engineer is communicating effectively and having the ability to build trust and solid relationships with supplier and internal customers quickly

In return, they offer a good package, which includes a car & bonus

If you feel you can fulfil this Quality Engineer position, please apply or call Phil Burton on 0116 299 4482

Jonathan Lee Recruitment - Technical & Professional people contributing to your success

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Quality Systems Engineer - Automotive - West Mids - £28-32k - West Midlands - £28k - 32k per year (889649)

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Quality Systems Engineer - Automotive - West Mids - £28-32k
West Midlands, England
£28k - 32k per year

Quality Systems Engineer – Automotive – West Midlands - £28-32k DOE

    

A Quality Systems Engineer with experience in managing, driving and continuously improving automotive plant quality systems is required to join a growing worldwide company within my client’s quality systems engineering team. My client, who is based in the West Midlands, is part of a worldwide organisation that specialise in automotive under bonnet systems, powertrain and new technologies for various large car manufacturers.

 

Duties that form part of the role:

• Lead Systems Auditor – experience of TS16949, corporate and internal systems Audits.
• Manage the deployment of all new procedures (TS16949, Corporate and Customer) in-line with requirements.
• Manage the plant Quality Systems deliverables and activities ensuring compliance with TS16949, Corporate and customer
  requirements.
• Using quality core tools (SPC, APQP, MSA, FMEA and PPAP)
• Manage and facilitate regular QM and BOS reviews to ensure robust controlling of plant processes.

 

You must have experience with:

• Ideally 2 years Quality Systems Engineering experience within the Automotive Industry
• Experience of working with multiple customers
• Experience of facilitating and managing TS16949 and Customer Audits
• Proficient in problem solving using quality core tools, SPC, APQP, MSA, FMEA, PPAP and other quality system requirements
• Extensive knowledge of visual basics (VBA)

The salary range for this role is £28-32,000pa depending on experience plus additional benefits such as life assurance, pension scheme and child care voucher scheme. Interviews are going to be held the week beginning 15^th October with a view to starting this side of Christmas.

To discuss the Quality Systems Engineering role then 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.

Quality Engineer - Ipswich - £30k - 36k per year + Car (889980)

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Quality Engineer
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
£30k - 36k per year + Car

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

Our client is a leader in design & manufacturing of industrial mowing and trimming machinery.

Due to continued growth they are now seeking to add to the team an ambitious Quality Engineer with a bias towards Supplier Quality
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 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.

Applications Senior Contract Engineer - West Yorkshire - £32k - 35k per year + Bupa & Pension (890212)

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Applications Senior Contract Engineer
West Yorkshire, England
£32k - 35k per year + Bupa & Pension

The primary function of the role is to be responsible for the engineering and management of all technical issues associated with a high value, or key purchase order for the supply of control panel equipment

Key Accountabilities
Responsible for the productions and technical content of the purchase order.

This may include, but not be limited to :- Procedures, Electrical diagrams, layout/arrangements, technical manuals
Responsible for the production and technical content of required manufacturing documentation.
Responsible for the production of sub-supplier material requisitions.
Responsible for liaison with the client for all technical matters
Responsible for production of the Design Review.
Liaison with other internal departments.

Competence Profile
A good technical background with commercial awareness
An emphasis on safety, quality and duty of care.
The ability to effectively communicate using both verbal and written communication that delivers high levels of confidence in those dealt with.


Employment, Educational and Professional Background
Experienced in AutoCAD
HNC Electrical Engineering
Experience within a Control Panel environment.

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Chassis Engineer - 889260 - Contract - £Top Rates - Gaydon (889260a)

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Chassis Engineer - 889260 - Contract - £Top Rates
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

Are you a chassis engineer with experience of PMST, Braking, Stability control. steering or electric PAS steering, design Catia V5 or project management?

A number of vacancies exist for chassis engineers on a contract business ranging from 9 month to 2 year contracts within a market leading design/manufacture of high end luxury/off-road/SUV vehicles based in the West Midlands.

In addition to your experience as a chassis engineer you must have experience in one of the following areas; 

• Project Management (PRINCE2 etc)
• PMST 
• Braking
• Stability control
• Steering
• Electric PAS Steering
• Design Catia V5

In return for your chassis engineering experience we can offer you;

• Highly competitive contract rates
• Genuine career development opportunity
• Exposure to a market leading client

Please do not hesitate to apply as these positions will be in high demand and applicants must be available for evening interviews in Stratford-upon-Avon on 27th November and MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Again - areas of expertise required include PMST, Braking, Stability control. steering or electric PAS steering, design Catia V5 or project management

To discuss all these Chassis Engineering roles; references -  23544,  23545, 23546, 23547, 23550, 23551, 23552, 23553, 23555, 23556, 23557, 23558, 23559 and 23560 please call John Williams at Jonathan Lee Contracts on 01268 889250 john.williams@jonlee.co.uk as soon as possible. 

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Maintenance Engineer-OEM Based-Permanent - Warwick (889677)

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Maintenance Engineer-OEM Based-Permanent
Warwick

A permanent role for an experienced Maintenance Engineer working for a market leading OEM in their Engine Project team based in Warwickshire, you need to have proven experience of PPM (including generating PPM schedules) and TPM in a production machining environment.

The essential skills required are:

- A proven track record in lean and leading Kaizen activities

- Degree educated (engineering)

- Analyses of production performance (process) advising ways to eliminate
sporadic and/or chronic losses

- Competent in liaising with other departments

A shift based role on a 3 shift pattern to include early late and night shifts; shift allowance paid on the late and night shifts also.

The role is heavily involved with driving efficiency across the plant, we are looking for a proactive individual who isn't afraid to offer new ideas and
challenge convention. A structured career path is available as this role will move quickly into the plant itself to become a key player, please get in touch with Gareth Simpson of Jonathan Lee Recruitment for a chat about this role.

We would welcome applications from people who are looking at relocating as relocation assistance is available.

Alternatively, please send your CV to gareth.simpson@jonlee.co.uk

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Tooling Engineer-OEM Based-Permanent-Warwickshire - Warwickshire (889676)

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Tooling Engineer-OEM Based-Permanent-Warwickshire
Warwick

A permanent role for an experienced Tooling Engineer working for a market leading OEM in Warwickshire, you need to have proven experience on the tools' (increasing tool life and productivity) in a production machining environment.

Key skills required for this role are:

- A solid background as a tooling engineer (ideally within the automotive sector) who can increase the longevity of the tools' life and reduce non-productive time
- Experience contributing to PFMEA's and control plans and be familiar with the processes within a production machining environment
- Educated to HNC/HND level as a minimum in Mechanical or Production Engineering
- Lean and continual tool improvement experience with demonstrable skills in analysing tool float and making recommendations

The role is a key one for the firm as it will help to maximise production based on their ever expanding workload, there could be options to diversify into the supply chain by visiting suppliers and looking at the supply chain as a whole, if this is something that you would like to gain experience in.

A good permanent salary with excellent benefits package and a structured career path that will be designed to a certain extent by you. Please contact Gareth Simpson at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 397 555, or by using gareth.simpson@jonlee.co.uk

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Production Manager - West Midlands (890162)

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Production Manager
West Midlands, England

REQUIREMENTS: To manage the team of operators and team leaders ensuring daily targets are met and the quality of the processes and the final product are to the highest specification. Be able to deal with customers and day to day production issues to ensure maximum throughput.

DESCRIPTION: High volume operation involved in the refurbishment and test of safety critical assemblies. Processes include metal preparation, test, fabrication and paint. There are 30 employed at the business.

VAC REQ :Manage a team of 20 plus ensuring production targets are achieved. Processes include strip down, test ,fabrication and paint.

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 Design/Mechanical Engineer-Worcestershire-Permanent - Worcester (889605)

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Senior Design/Mechanical Engineer-Worcestershire-Permanent
Droitwich

A permanent role for a Senior Design Engineer who has proven experience of 3D design with AutoCAD on sheet metal projects throughout the lifecycle of the product. The role is a pressing need for the firm to succession plan for the future and to react to their increasing workload going into next year. 
 
You must be experience in the following:

- Proficient using AutoCAD (2D and 3D) in a low volume environment
- Experience of designing through to BOM stage and to production including liaison with customers (full lifecycle experience)
- Proven experience of hydraulics and ideally pneumatics and/or electrical knowledge
- Design background and in particular bespoke design
- HNC/HND educated

Any experience with stress analysis would be very useful also, although not essential.

The firm is a small local and well established name, they are market leaders in the bespoke design of large specialist vehicles. The type of person that would suit this role is a grounded engineer who isn't afraid to muck in when need be, helping out on the shopfloor or jumping under a vehicle to offer help if requested, attitude is key.
 
The salary is based upon experience and to be discussed at submission stage, interviews to be conducted over the next couple of weeks' with a view to begin employment before Christmas if possible.  A 2 stage interview process. 

For further information, please do get in touch with Gareth Simpson of Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 397 555 or via gareth.simpson@jonlee.co.uk

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Senior Specialist Electrical Engineer - Pitstone - £35k - Pitstone (889803)

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Senior Specialist Electrical Engineer - Pitstone - £35k
Pitstone, Buckinghamshire, England

Our Client is designing systems for aircraft of the future, providing actuator drive and power control electronics that help our customers surpass the performance standards of the best aircraft flying today.

As a result of more new design wins, they are seeking to further expand their electronics hardware design team and require a Senior Specialist Engineer - Electronics Design based in Buckinghamshire.

Applying industry leading design and management techniques, our Client is creating outstanding aircraft electronics, bringing reliability, high performance, maintainability and enhanced fuel economy to our customers.  This role is to execute detailed design of high performance analogue and digital hardware, typically working in teams of two to five hardware engineers within a total team of up to 50 people at our Clients modern engineering base.

The teams are responsible for carrying out all the tasks required to deliver a system or subsystem on time and to the required quality standards.  Engineers will bring good knowledge of modern SMT electronic components, an understanding of when custom components can be incorporated with advantage, and the ability to deploy appropriate software analysis tools as required.

Our Clients team also need to have sound EMC design skills and a good appreciation of the factors that need to be managed to deliver the size, weight and reliability goals our customers set.  Engineers will deliver the documentation for professional or military systems that give customers and airworthiness authorities’ assurance that the design has been professionally executed and proven.

This role will take on ownership for work packages and ensure they are executed efficiently.  You should be prepared to share your expertise and help less experienced staff develop their skills. You can expect a dynamic environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Sound Hardware Electronic Engineering skills

• A degree level or HND qualification in Engineering or equivalent experience

• Demonstrable Time Management skills

• Ability to multi task and cope with busy schedule in a professional product development environment.

In addition the following will also be valued:

• Work experience in a similar or related industry

• Knowledge of or experience with one or more of software tools: PSPICE (circuit simulation), Saber (circuit simulation), Mathcad, Simulink, Matlab.

• Understanding of EMC issues and countermeasures.

• Knowledge of DO254 or related standards.

 

This role needs to be filled URGENTLY - 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.

Senior Mechancial Design Engineer - Surrey - Salary band is from £35K to £45K (890179)

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Senior Mechancial Design Engineer
Surrey, England
Salary band is from £35K to £45K

SENIOR (ELECTRIC-MOTOR) DESIGN ENGINEER (Automotive)

Reporting to: Electric Motor Engineering Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexi-Time however Core Hours are required)
Salary (experience driven): Salary band is from £35K to £45K with Company benefits to be discussed

Summary:
Our Client is looking for a Senior Mechanical design Engineer to support the development, testing and design of its innovative in-wheel motor technology. The position is "hands-on" and involves all aspects of development from specification, analysis, design, optimisation, prototype testing and verification/refinement to production sign-off.

The position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work at the forefront of green technology in the new field of electric vehicles.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Detailing specifications from outline briefs.
- Producing concept designs and determining feasibility.
- Producing detailed simulation analysis with the use of finite-element software and thermal/fluid modelling techniques.
- Optimisation of designs, exploring specific design issues such as mechanical assembly or maximisation of heat transfer.
- Evaluation of prototypes and refining the details of designs when necessary.
- Liaison with suppliers.
- Producing engineering reports and presentations to management.
- Providing technical support to other departments when required.
- Supporting DFMEA activities.
- Checking Engineering drawings to BS8888.

Required Experience
- An ideal candidate will have 5 years' experience in the design of mechanical power transmission, engine systems, or electric motors preferably from an automotive component environment.
- Experience of using 2D/3D analytical and finite element design software.
- Track record of modelling and getting theoretical designs into manufacture.
- Good theoretical and practical knowledge of electric motors and generators.

Education required (Minimum)
BEng/BSc or beyond in Mechanical Design, Electro-Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline

Skills and Abilities
- Computer literate with some analytical skills
- Highly organised with the ability to stay focused.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work under supervision in a team environment.

Preferred Experience
- Experience of working in an ISO9001 environment.
- Research and Development work.
- Familiarity with electric motors and motor design.
- CAD Suite experience with: Solidworks 2012 drafting and modelling/ good working knowledge of mechanical drawings.
- FEA and CFD Experience preferably using Solidworks.
- Working in an ISO9001 environment.
- Working in an automotive quality environment.

To be considered please send your MS Word CV urgently to toby.goddard@jonlee.co.uk with a covering letter including your notice period, salary and contact details.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a UK Driving Licence.
More details can be discussed by calling Toby:

D/Dial Office: 01384-446 136.
Mobile/after hours: 07512-425 265.

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Quality Manager - Manufacturing/Engineering - Rugby - £38-£40,000 + Bonus (889636)

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Quality Manager - Manufacturing/Engineering
Rugby, Warwickshire, England
£38-£40,000 + Bonus

Quality Manager - Utilities - Warwickshire: £38-£40K + Bonus.

An industry leader in power generation is looking to appoint a Quality Engineer with a strong background in implementing quality policies, procedures and ensuring legal compliance, to drive continuous development and promote a quality culture across the business. This is an exciting permanent opportunity working with innovative and environmentally conscious technologies.

Experience required:

- A proven track record of management in a quality function
- Familiarity with an industrial manufacturing environment
- Setting and agreeing departmental overhead budgets
- Maintain compliance with ISO and company standards e.g. ISO9001: 2008, roadmap, etc.
- Ensuring strict compliance with company Environmental, Health and Safety management system requirements
- Investigate process failings and eliminate opportunity for repeat occurrence, share findings with factory and Quality network.

The salary range for this role is £38-£40,000.00 plus bonus depending on experience. If this role is of interest to you please forward your CV prior to 17th October 2012. An Engineering qualification (first degree) and Internal Audit qualification are essential, whilst knowledge of Six Sigma methodology and Lean Manufacturing would also be desirable.

To discuss the Quality Manager position in more detail, please contact Alec Price at Jonathan Lee on 01384 446126.

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Resident Engineer - Automotive Tier 1 - Germany - Baden-Württemberg (890088)

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Resident Engineer - Automotive Tier 1 - Germany
Baden-Württemberg, Germany

As part of its strategy of developing solutions to reduce CO2 emissions, our client has acquired an Electric Supercharger business.  With this move, our client becomes the first automotive supplier to offer its customers a range of electric  superchargers.
Unlike exhaust-driven turbochargers, electric superchargers are driven by an electric motor.
Lastly, when coupled with the company’s energy recovery system, electric superchargers can be used to create a cost-competitive micro-hybrid solution that can deliver fuel savings of up to 20% in the standard European driving cycle.

Resident Engineer, based closed to Stuttgart, will act as the technical interface between the project teams and the customer coordinating all activities for Electric Superchargers. The Resident Engineer will be responsible for:

• Answer technical questions of the customer on a daily basis
• Follow up prototypes
• Track and follow up Customer validation processes
• Present product modifications
• Prepare & present technical specifications to prepare new market quotes
• Worldwide coordination of technical needs for client Electric Superchargers.

Reporting to the Product Line Project Manager, you will provide support to the Sales Engineer assisting with the development of quality products that create future growth.

Degree qualified in mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering, candidate will ideally be working in a similar function within the automotive industry. Previous experience of developing customer relationships in a technical environment is essential. An ability to work autonomously and a flexible approach to travel is required together with fluency in both German and English.

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.

Software Engineers (Land) - Defence - Gloucestershire - Cheltenham (889887)

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Software Engineers (Land) - Defence - Gloucestershire
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England

Our Client based in Chelmsford is currently seeking a Software Engineer to develop embedded software for the next generation of worldwide integrated power management and distribution systems for military land vehicles. Responsibilities would include the development and delivery of new and existing embedded software, including safety critical applications.

-Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science Degree with experience of developing real-time embedded software solutions in "C",
-Experience of Military/Aerospace software design lifecycles
-Real Time embedded C for 8,16 and 32 bit microcontrollers including Power PC
-Familiarity with C++, C# and .NET frameworks
-Familiarity with Operating Systems - DOS, Windows, Linux, VxWorks, Integrity
-Network communications i.e. Ethernet, MilCAN, CANbus, TTP, Mil-Std 1553 and Serial interfaces
-Familiarity with Single Board Computer architectures and board support packages
-Test Driven Development and Software documentation
-Requirements engineering and management

The salary range indicated for this opportunity is £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience, due to the nature of the projects candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance. If you would like any further details please submit your CV, Regards Philip Harrold @ jonlee

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 5 Axis Based (AphaCAM)-Automotive-Coventry - Coventry (890161)

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CNC Programmer 5 Axis Based (AphaCAM)-Automotive-Coventry
Coventry, West Midlands, England

This permanent role is for an experienced 5 axis CNC Programmer who can, ideally, use AlphaCAM, an immediate start with a specialist 1st tier automotive supplier based in Coventry supplying products into Jaguar Land Rover.

You will need experience in the following to be considered:

- Demonstrable experience of 5 axis programming (ideally using AlphaCAM although other systems can be considered, MasterCAM, Delcam)
- Problem solving attitude with an ability to resolve fixture issues and implement preventative measures
- Liaise with other staff and train other staff where necessary
- Solid background in tool efficiency and experience with liaising with cutting tool suppliers

If you have wider lean experience or initiated any process changes, that would be very beneficial also. The firm are flexible on educational achievements of the candidates but would really like a person who is time served, they will offer AlphaCAM training to the right person.

This role is an immediate start and a one stage interview process, a good permanent salary on offer as well as benefits upon completion of probationary period.

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

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

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

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

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

CAD Technician (Highways/Civils)-Contract-Warwickshire - Warwickshire (890122)

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CAD Technician (Highways/Civils)-Contract-Warwickshire
Warwickshire, England

We are searching for an experienced Highways or Civils CAD Technician for a 6 month contract for an automotive firm that are going through a massive redevelopment including around £300M of new build. Working as part of a team and reporting to the Principal Civil Engineer, you will need to demonstrate the following:

- Highways and infrastructure design experience using AutoCAD (must be proficient with AutoCAD)
- Experience of working with contracts (JCT, NEC or D and B) including associated documentation
- ONC educated (minimum in Civil Engineering or a construction related discipline

If you have experience using Microstation also, that would be very beneficial.

As this is a team orientated position, you do not need to have management experience, experience of working in consulting engineering firms is sought after or working for a local authority. This is a 6 month contract position commencing in January 2013 with a 1 stage portfolio interview before the new year.

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 Wafer Process Engineer - Essex - Electronics - Essex - £50k - 55k per year (890132)

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Senior Wafer Process Engineer - Essex - Electronics
Essex, England
£50k - 55k per year

Our Defence, Medical, and Space focussed client has an exciting new position to develop and implement advanced photolithography processes for state-of-the-art thin film heads. This is an opportunity to join a small but very productive group that is involved in very challenging and rewarding work. Based in Essex duties would include developing advanced photolithography processes for thin film heads Whilst improving overall photo manufacturing process for prototype wafers


Requirements

- An MS in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Material Science

- Related photolithography experience in either the semiconductor or thin film head industry --OR-- a PhD with highly related coursework/research.

- Solid knowledge of photolithography, wafer processing and the principles of SPC.

- The ability to use creative and analytical thinking in process development.

- The ability to make process and tooling decisions for future products.

The salary range for this Senior Wafer Process Engineer is upto £55,000pa dependant on experience. The majority of working activity will be in a class 100 ESD sensitive environment. Candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance.
If you would like any further details please submit your CV Regards Philip Harrold @ jonlee

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

Chassis Engineer - 889260 - Contract - £Top Rates - Gaydon (889260a)

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Chassis Engineer - 889260 - Contract - £Top Rates
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

Are you a chassis engineer with experience of PMST, Braking, Stability control. steering or electric PAS steering, design Catia V5 or project management?

A number of vacancies exist for chassis engineers on a contract business ranging from 9 month to 2 year contracts within a market leading design/manufacture of high end luxury/off-road/SUV vehicles based in the West Midlands.

In addition to your experience as a chassis engineer you must have experience in one of the following areas; 

• Project Management (PRINCE2 etc)
• PMST 
• Braking
• Stability control
• Steering
• Electric PAS Steering
• Design Catia V5

In return for your chassis engineering experience we can offer you;

• Highly competitive contract rates
• Genuine career development opportunity
• Exposure to a market leading client

Please do not hesitate to apply as these positions will be in high demand and applicants must be available for evening interviews in Stratford-upon-Avon on 27th November and MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

Again - areas of expertise required include PMST, Braking, Stability control. steering or electric PAS steering, design Catia V5 or project management

To discuss all these Chassis Engineering roles; references -  23544,  23545, 23546, 23547, 23550, 23551, 23552, 23553, 23555, 23556, 23557, 23558, 23559 and 23560 please call John Williams at Jonathan Lee Contracts on 01268 889250 john.williams@jonlee.co.uk 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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.