Thursday 28 February 2013

Principal Design Engineer - Staffordshire - £40-55k - Cheadle - £40k - 55k per year (PDE890109)

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Principal Design Engineer - Staffordshire - £40-55k
Cheadle, Staffordshire, England
£40k - 55k per year

Do you have experience managing the design and development of mechanical engineering projects? Have you lead teams within an automotive environment?

If yes, we require a mechanical engineering-qualified Principal Design Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative construction vehicles for a major manufacturer in the Midlands.

The successful candidate will have some of the following skills and experiences:

  • Design and development history
  • Mechanical engineer background
  • Ability to lead engineering team
  • Proven technical project delivery
  • Heavy goods vehicles
  • 3D CAD skills

It’s a strong advantage if you have worked with design and development projects in an automotive engineering environment. However, a mechanical Design Engineer with a history of leading projects from a non-automotive background, such as rail and aerospace, will also be considered.

In return, the successful Principal Design Engineer will enjoy an exciting career opportunity gaining experience at a world famous construction vehicle manufacturer.

Interviews start shortly, so to ensure you are considered for this Principal Design Engineer position, please send your CV before March 8th with a covering email to Phil Saunders on phil.saunders@jonlee.co.uk or call 0116 299 4495.

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.

Wednesday 27 February 2013

Project Manager - Hertfordshire - £Salary Neg - Hertfordshire (891175A)

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Project Manager - Hertfordshire - £Salary Neg
Hertfordshire, England

A Project Manager is required to join an expanding Global Projects Team on a permanent basis.
This is a challenging, front line position responsible for both pre-sale and post-sale global projects.

The successful Project Manager will have proven experience in:

  • Project managing medium scale projects – including end user experience.
  •  Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE 2, or equivalent).
  • Understanding of business processes and PM tools.
  • Experience of working in a fast moving work environment.

Key skills and experiences of the Project Manager role include;

•Project Manage from conception, contract award through to delivery and final customer acceptance

•Primary interface with customers / user / stakeholders

•Managing multiple projects at any one time ranging from €500k - €3M

•Prepare and manage the project management implementation schedule

•Day to day management of project logistics, activities and resources

•Management of sub-contractors

•System integration management

•Project budget/financial management/P&L responsibility

As the Project Manager you will hold a degree, BA/BSc or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (experience would be an advantage but not essential) along with a proven track record of meeting commitments and deadlines with the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

This position may require some travel therefore you must be able and willing to travel as and when required.

For more information of this exciting role please contact Justin Wainwright on 01268 889267 or alternatively email your CV and details to
Justin.wainwright@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.

Mechanical Engineer - East Sussex - Contract - £Rate Neg - East Sussex (891281)

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Mechanical Engineer - East Sussex - Contract - £Rate Neg
East Sussex, England

A degree qualified Mechanical Engineer is required for this World leading Services Company which are currently celebrating their 40th year in business. They currently have a Risk Based Inspection Programme to inspect vessel and pipework at their clients site based in Sussex and are looking for a contract Chartered (or working twowards Chartership) Mechanical Engineer to work on an on-going basis.

The responsibilities of the Mechanical Engineer will include, but is not limited to:

  • Co-ordinating and managing of the vessel entries
  • Pipework remediation including access, painting, lagging, supporting etc
  • Co-ordinate inspection and insurance tests.
  • Carry out tender review and supervise the initiation of work
  • Determine potential vendors

The Mechanical Engineer must be self motivated with a track record of meeting commitments.

For more information on this long term contract position please contact Justin Wainwright on 01268 889267 or alternatively email your details to Justin.wainwright@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.

Safety Engineer - Process - East Sussex - £Rate Neg - East Sussex (891279)

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Safety Engineer - Process - East Sussex - £Rate Neg
East Sussex, England

A Chartered status Safety Engineer is required for this World leading Services Company which are currently celebrating their 40th year in business.

As the Safety Engineer you will have a background in chemical/process engineering with proven experience in the following:

- Operational Experience
- Strong exposure to safety review procedures
- Working at detail level
- Commissioning experience

The successful Safety Engineer job description will include but is not limited to:

- Participate in/close out of HAZOP studies
- Provide advice on Global Engineering Standards
- Collate information for the internal database
- DESEAR/ATEX experience
- COMAH experience preferable, however not essential

For more information on this long term contract position please contact Justin Wainwright on 01268 889267 or alternatively email your details to Justin.wainwright@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.

Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer- AUTOCAD - Sussex - Contract - £Rate Neg - East Sussex (891283)

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Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer- AUTOCAD - Sussex - Contract - £Rate Neg
East Sussex, England

An Electrical and Instrumentation CAD Engineer from either a pharmaceutical or petrochemical background is required to draw and input into EandI Designs for this World leading Services Company based in Sussex.

The responsibilities of the EandI CAD Engineer will include, but is not limited to:

- Generate loop drawings and field wiring diagrams using AUTOCAD/EPLAN
- Generate electrical wiring diagrams and cable schedules
- Generate 2D cable rack layouts in conjunction with piping designs

Deliverables required:
- Loop Drawings
- Field Wiring Diagrams
- Electrical Single Line Diagrams
- Cable Rack Layouts
- Cable Schedules

Essentially the EandI CAD Engineer will have AUTOCAD 2D experience and EPLAN is preferred

This is a long term(at least 12 months) contract position with an immediate start.

For more information on this long term contract position please contact Justin Wainwright on 01268 889267 or alternatively email your details to Justin.wainwright@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.

HMI / Ergonomic Specialist Vehicle Engineer - Vehicle Accessories - Gaydon (890697)

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HMI / Ergonomic Specialist Vehicle Engineer - Vehicle Accessories
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

A Vehicle Human Factors /Ergonomic/HMI Specialist Engineer is required to work within Body/Interior Engineering on contract for our client who specialise in luxury and SUV/Off road vehicles.
The position will be based in the West Midlands.

This role is part of an exciting new expansion of the team to meet increasing Passenger comfort and usability demanded by future models.

Degree Qualified, you will be part of the team developing Ergonomic, Human Factor/HMI techniques and will have knowledge and experience with;


- HMI/Human Factors/Ergonomics principles in the automotive arena.
- Vehicle Interior Accommodation and Usability Attributes.
- Development of the Daily Life usage Ergonomics element of the Accommodation and Usability attribute
- Development and setting HMI/Ergonomic targets and solutions with Design and Engineering,
- Ability to benchmark competitor vehicles robustly and interpret data reliably
- Luggage and Cargo Carrying and flexibility
- Stowage
- User Maintenance routines
- Trailer tow usability,
- Electrical power provision
- Roof rack loads
- External Electrical hook-ups
- Turning circle 

Ergonomics experience and/or formal ergonomics qualification 
 
 
Applicants MUST have proof of immediate and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK.

To discuss this Automotive Human Factors /Ergonomic/HMI Specialist Engineer role please call John Williams at Jonathan Lee Contracts on 01268 889250 john.williams@jonlee.co.uk

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

Marketing Manager - Cambridgeshire - £Competitive - Cambridgeshire (891172)

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Marketing Manager - Cambridgeshire - £Competitive
Cambridgeshire, England

A Marketing Manager with rebranding experience is required for this business unit focussing on pharmaceutical and fine chemical markets.

As the Marketing Manager you will be educated of a minimum degree level in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering (or have equivalent experience). Previous experience in a technical sales or marketing role focussing on market development, communications or publications is also desirable.

Key aspects of the Marketing Manager role include:

- Prepare marketing strategies and budgets to expand global demand
- Create marketing campaigns, branding and core messages to increase market interest
- Market research to identify new business developments, trends and competitor
activity.
- Website Development.

The successful Marketing Manager will be an innovative problem solver and organiser with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills who is willing to challenge existing methodologies and execute new ideas.

For more information of this exciting role please contact Justin Wainwright on 01268 889267 or alternatively email your CV and details to Justin.wainwright@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.

Vehicle Human Factors/Ergonomic Programme Leader Competive rate depending on experience - Gaydon (890702)

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Vehicle Human Factors/Ergonomic Programme Leader Competive rate depending on experience
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

A Vehicle Human Factors /Ergonomic Programme Leader is required across several major vehicle Engineering developments within a market leading design/manufacture of high end luxury/SUV/off-road vehicles based in the West Midlands


This role is part of an exciting new expansion of the team to meet increasing demands for comfort and accessibility of future models


Degree Qualified, you will be part of the team developing Ergonomic, Human Factor/HMI Accommodation and Usability techniques and will have knowledge and experience with:


-  Human Factors and Ergonomic design principles for Occupant Package and User Interface.
- Coordination and running user trials
- Statistical analysis, problem solving and root-cause analysis including idea generation and issue resolution.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to short timescales and deadlines .
- Competitor research/benchmarking (physical and web-based) and Quality data analysis
- Development of the Human Machine Interface, Accommodation and Usability projects for specific new vehicle programmes,
- Human Factors / Ergonomics role within a Consumer led Product Development environment to include concept development, assessment and user trialling
- Human Factors / Ergonomics role within Vehicle design environment.
- Awareness of product development process including Design for Manufacture.

Competitive rate depending on experience

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

To discuss this Automotive Human Factors /Ergonomic/HMI Program Leader role please call John Williams at Jonathan Lee Contracts on 01268 889250 john.williams@jonlee.co.uk

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

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER - SALES - ENGINEERING - HERTFORDSHIRE - Hertfordshire (891274)

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER - SALES - ENGINEERING - HERTFORDSHIRE
Hertfordshire, England

TECHNICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER- SALES - ENGINEERING - HERTFORDSHIRE


 
A Pre Sales Technical Support Engineer is required to join the team at a Hertfordshire based company who offers an extensive range of industrial, commercial and consumer electric and electronic products throughout Europe. Commutable from Luton, Watford, Enfield, Harlow and Stevenage.


 
As the Technical Support Engineer, you will answer technical queries over the phone and via e-mail, whilst supporting the account managers. The technical support engineer will also be expected to conduct customer visits providing sound technical information and able to build relationships with account managers

.

As the Technical Support Engineer you must have:


 

  • Knowledge and experience of Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps or Heating Products
  • IT literate
  • Technically minded
  • Motivated


Interviews for the Technical Support Engineer will commence with immediate effect with a view to starting as early as 18th March 2013.

 

An excellent opportuntiy to be part of a fast paced enviroment whilst enhancing your skills and knowledge through on the job training, as support will be given throughout you career to enable progression.

 

The following is desirable but not essential:

 

  • Educated to ONC/HNC Level
  • Maintain a CRM Database

 


For more information on the role of Technical Support Engineer please contact Neil Cayley at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446114 or e-mail neil.cayley@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.

Engineering Manager -Mechanical Design -£45-55k -Worcester - Worcestershire (890452)

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Engineering Manager -Mechanical Design -£45-55k -Worcester
Worcestershire, Alcester, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Evesham, Halesowen, Kidderminster, Ledbury, Malvern, Redditch, Stourbridge, Stratford-upon-Avon, Tenbury Wells, Tewkesbury, Warwick, Worcester.

We have an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Mechanical Engineering Lead/Manager with some knowledge of electronics and software to join our market leading and expanding operation. You will advise on, influence and spearhead the mechanical engineering aspects of design projects to suit contract specifications. This will predominantly involve rotating machinery.

THE COMPANY:

We design, manufacture and supply an extensive range of engine testing systems in the automotive, aerospace, marine and industrial markets. Our test systems consist of a variety of engine and chassis dynamometers and high technology control and data acquisition software, along with test stands and ancillary equipment for the test cell. We are also embarking on a new market segment based on Electric Vehicle (EV) Testing. We are renowned the world over as offering exceptional high quality, reliable and accurate test systems. We produce customised solutions for our customers, designed by our highly experienced teams of mechanical, electrical and software engineers with our team of installation and commissioning engineers on hand to deliver the final test facility on site. Our operations are global with manufacturing or sales and service centres around the world.

THE ROLE OF ENGINEERING MANAGER (MECHANICAL DESIGN):

- Lead the Mechanical Design Team of some 6 people supplemented on individual projects by sub-contractors across multi-disciplines: mechanical, electrical, electronic and software.
- Produce layout and detail drawings using SolidWorks or PTC Creo or AutoCad.
- Analyse, layout and report on material / component selection.
- Compile supporting engineering calculations for all designs. 

EXPERIENCE NEEDED BY THE ENGINEERING MANAGER (MECHANICAL DESIGN):

- Probably HNC/HND or Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering subject.
- Good knowledge of engineering processes across disciplines.
- Likely to be familiar with rotating machinery.
- CAD experienced preferably in 3D CAD.
- Skill to lead significant design projects and the ability to guide and mentor others.

THE BENEFITS:

The salary is likely to be in the range £45k to £55k entirely dependent on experience plus all the usual benefits you would expect from a world-class employer. However the agreement of terms will not be an obstacle in securing the right candidate.

We are based in Worcester. The county town of Worcestershire is an ancient city with a modern outlook and it has great things to offer. From the keen shopper and the leisure visitor to the history buff, culture vulture or the sports fan, there is definitely something to tempt everyone. The role is commutable from the West Midlands, Worcestershire, Alcester, Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Bromyard, Evesham, Halesowen, Kidderminster, Ledbury, Malvern, Redditch, Stourbridge, Stratford-upon-Avon, Tenbury Wells, Tewkesbury, Warwick and Worcester.

Above all, we are dedicated to providing the right environment for our people to excel. We continually invest in the training and development of our team members. If you are interested in the exciting fields of automotive, aerospace, marine and industrial power generation, with a world-wide flavour we can provide you with a challenging and exciting environment to work in.

APPLY NOW:

Your CV will be forwarded to Clive Wadelin at our advising consultant's, Jonathan Lee Recruitment, who will treat it in the strictest confidence and keep you closely informed on the progress of your application. Alternatively to discuss the Mechanical Engineering Manager role call Clive on 01384 397555.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment is a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Vehicle Human Factors /Ergonomics Technical Support Rate neg depending on experience - Gaydon (890703)

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Vehicle Human Factors /Ergonomics Technical Support Rate neg depending on experience
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England

Vehicle Human Factors /Ergonomics Technical Support is required across several major vehicle Engineering developments within a market leading design/manufacture of high end luxury/SUV/off-road vehicles based in the West Midlands
This role is part of an exciting new expansion of the team to meet increasing demands for occupant comfort and accessibility in future models.

Working to develop robust customer HMI requirements and technical solutions, develop requirements via ergonomics / human factors testing and applied research you will have knowledge and experience with,

- Sound understanding of good Human Factors and Ergonomic design principles for Occupant Package and User Interface.
- Ability to coordinate and run user trials to gather objective data to support Business decision making and detail design.
- Statistical analysis, problem solving and root-cause analysis including idea generation and issue resolution.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to short timescales and deadlines.
- Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised within the local team and interfacing across business functions.
- Competitor research/benchmarking (physical and web-based) and Quality data analysis
- RAMSIS man modelling software preferred

Degree Qualified, you will be part of the team developing Ergonomic, Human Factor/HMI techniques

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

To discuss this Automotive Human Factors /Ergonomic/HMI Technical Support Engineer role please call John Williams at Jonathan Lee Contracts on 01268 889250 john.williams@jonlee.co.uk

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

Tuesday 26 February 2013

CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator (3 Axis Mills)-Permanent-Worcestershire - Bromyard (106626)

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CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator (3 Axis Mills)-Permanent-Worcestershire
Bromyard, Herefordshire, England

We have an exciting opportunity for an experience CNC Miller who can program, set and operate 3 axis Mills, it will offer training to learn 5 axis machining centres as they are taking delivering of a new 5 axis machine in April 2013 within this medium sized company.

You must have the following to be considered:

- Competent ability to program, set and operate 3 axis Mills, ideally with Fanuc controls
- Strong tooling background
- Keen attitude and willingness to learn, attitude is paramount with this role
- Apprentice trained or equivalent academic qualifications


The company have a proven track record in investing training in people, you will have the chance to learn as much as you want to be it CAM or directing your career to becoming a skilled 5 axis person. The firm are a specialist in the supply of formed and machined aluminium components to a variety of industries including automotive, aerospace and construction.

We cannot emphasise how much or a great opportunity this CNC Miller role is, it's rare for companies to offer training from the outset which this firm does. They are friendly, busy and specialist in what they do, offering a genuine career path and an opportunity to develop your way.

This is an immediate start on an hourly rate to be discussed at submission stage based on 37.5 hours a week on days with paid overtime. A 2 stage interview process to include a CNC competency based exercise also.

Please get in touch immediately using 01384 397 555 or Gareth.simpson@jonlee.co.uk if you are interested in this CNC Miller role, a permanent role with an immediate start.

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

SQA Engineer -Automotive -to £35k -West Midlands - Shropshire (889514)

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SQA Engineer -Automotive -to £35k -West Midlands
Shropshire, Birmingham, Bridgnorth, Bromsgrove, Cannock, Dudley, Halesowen, Kidderminster, Oldbury, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Stourbridge, Telford, Walsall, West Bromwich, Worcester.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer to join our market leading and expanding operation. The role offers career development and excellent prospects.

THE COMPANY:

We are specialists in complex high quality Castings primarily for the automotive industry. Our extensive facilities and experienced personnel provide the complete casting solution. We are a market leader in Prototype, Motorsport and low volume series Castings supported by our Engineering, Tooling and Machining capabilities. This appointment, based in Shropshire, arises to support our continuing growth.

THE ROLE OF SQA ENGINEER:

-  Manages quality improvement initiatives with the supply base including conducting audits for product, process and system capabilities.

-  Ensures that suppliers consistently provide quality and service in the most efficient way.

-  Works closely with suppliers in a variety of areas, including New Product Introduction (NPI).

-  Identifies root causes and solutions for any problems that arise as well as coaching suppliers in the use of Quality tools and Continuous Improvement actions.

EXPERIENCE NEEDED BY THE SQA ENGINEER:

-  Strong Quality orientation and proven experience of working with, auditing and managing suppliers.

-  Excellent communication skills and builds strong relationships with the supply base.

-  Knowledge of 8D, Control Plans, APQP, PPAP, FMEA’s and other Quality tools.

-  Must be conversant with ISO 9001: 2008 and will be familiar with the use of Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives

THE BENEFITS:

It is likely that the salary will be in the range £30k to £35k plus all the usual benefits you would expect from a world-class employer. However the agreement of terms is unlikely to be an obstacle in securing the right candidate.

We are based in the beautiful county of Shropshire close to a historic town that perches dramatically on a cliff overlooking the River Severn with perhaps one of the most spectacular inland town settings in Britain,

The role is commutable from the West Midlands, Shropshire, Birmingham, Bridgnorth,Bromsgrove Cannock, Dudley, Halesowen, Kidderminster, Oldbury, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Stourbridge, Telford, Walsall, West Bromwich and Worcester.

Above all, we are committed to attracting, developing and motivating talented people. If you have the drive and determination to succeed in a fast-moving engineering environment then we offer competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

APPLY NOW:

Your CV will be forwarded to Clive Wadelin at our advising consultant’s, Jonathan Lee Recruitment, who will treat it in the strictest confidence and keep you closely informed on the progress of your application. Alternatively, to discuss the SQA Engineer role call Clive on 01384 397555.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment is a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

Power Systems Engineer - Motorsport - Oxfordshire - £Neg + Package - Oxfordshire (891129)

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Power Systems Engineer - Motorsport - Oxfordshire - £Neg + Package
Oxfordshire, England

A degree qualified Power Systems Engineer is required for this iconic motorsport company based in Oxfordshire to join their growing engineering team to work on exciting new projects.

The successful Systems Engineer will be working on the specification and design of electrical power systems, system components, electronic power components used in energy storage, propulsion systems, power electronics and motors.

Responsibilities include:

-Preparation of technical proposals
-Support enquiries for energy storage and propulsion systems
-Maintain awareness of technology developments
-Design validation process and management of appropriate technical personnel
-Represent the business in customer facing meetings
-Maintain a high standard of staff and department presentation, as appropriate for a showcase facility visited by potential sponsors and other VIPs.

As the Power Systems Engineer you will hold a relevant engineering degree and have a high level of competence in the use of development tools and hardware along with strong customer facing skills to support the business in its commercial activities.

To apply for this role please send your CV to joe.wadman@jonlee.co.uk or alternatively telephone Joe on 01268 889263

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

Electronics and Controls Engineer - Motorsport - Oxfordshire - £Neg+ - Oxfordshire (891130)

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Electronics and Controls Engineer - Motorsport - Oxfordshire - £Neg+
Oxfordshire, England

An Electronics and Control Engineer is required on a permanent basis to work within the Prototype and Test Department of one of the Worlds iconic motorsport companies. The department provides support to projects including high performance vehicles and the supply of KERS to other teams.

As the Electronics and Controls Engineer you will have full involvement in all electronics and control activities within the Prototype and Test areas.

Duties include:
-Involvement from loom design through to manufacture
-Writing and maintaining control software in dSpace and Matlab
-Carrying out earth bonding safety checks on test cell equipment
-Liaising with Electronics Design Engineers - internal and customer projects.
-Testing

Ideally the successful Electronics and Controls Engineer will have some electrical, electronic and control engineering experience gained within motorsport or other related industry.

You will be familiar with ATLAS, dSpace and Matlab/Simulink and once full training has been given you will be responsible for the care of the battery simulator and assist with electronic specifications of new test rigs, amongst other activities.

The successful applicant must be able to work extended hours where necessary to meet project deadlines and be willing to learn new skills to cover the complete range of tasks that this role will entail.

For more information please contact Joe Wadman on 01268 889263 or alternatively send your CV to joe.wadman@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.

Contract Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Co-ordinator - Tier 1 Automotive - Birmingham - Hour - Birmingham (891261)

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Contract Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Co-ordinator - Tier 1 Automotive - Birmingham - Hour
Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Contract Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Co-ordinator - Tier 1 Automotive - Birmingham - Hourly rate (DOE)

A Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Co-ordinator with knowledge of an Automotive or fast pace Manufacturing environment and experience of analysing site risks to offer improvement solutions is required for an initial 3 month period, though expectation is that it should go on for longer.

Along with a proven track record in industry it is expected that you will be degree qualified or offer an appropriate higher education qualification of relevance and offer knowledge of national legislation appropriate to Automotive production. Operation of HSE methodology in your daily role is essential, as is proven experience of audits and compliance with ISO policies.

You will:
- Lead and develop the site management and workforce
- Propose and implement the next years HSE action plan to the site management
- Organise and carry out HSE audits, training required and accident enquiries
- Monitor legal compliance and relations with external parties and monitor the reporting of the companies HSE functions

The role if HSE Co-ordinator is a single site based role and it is hoped that interviews will commence from Monday 4th March so if keen to be submitted don't hesitate to call Grant on 01384 446 115 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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.

FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER - PHARMACEUTICAL - ENGINEERING - CAMBRIDGE - Cambridge (891265)

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FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER - PHARMACEUTICAL - ENGINEERING - CAMBRIDGE
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER - PHARMACEUTICAL - ENGINEERING - CAMBRIDGE


 
A Field Service Engineer is required to operate out of the companies European head Quarters in Cambridge to maintain a variety of products, predominantly Electro-Mechanical and Automated systems across the UK and European territories for the Pharmaceutical Industry.


 
An exciting opportunity for a Field Service Engineer to enhance their capabilities within the Pharmaceutical sector as full training will be given to the successful candidate.



The position of Field Service Engineer requires the following skills: 

  • Able to demonstrate a high level of competence in most Engineering Disciplines
  • Experience of Electro-Mechanical and Automated Systems are essential
  • Capable of managing and co-ordinating their own time


Interviews for the role of Field Service Engineer will commence with immediate effect with a view to starting as early as March 25th 2013.

An excellent opportunity for a Field Service Engineer as there will be opportunities to travel to some of the world's sought after destinations such as the US and Asia. To aid in your application, the following experience will be advantageous:


 

  • Experience as a Field Service Engineer or Maintenance Engineer within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
  • Knowledge of either Optical or Laser based systems


 

For more information on the role of Field Service Engineer please contact Neil Cayley at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446114 or e-mail neil.cayley@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.

Lean/Continual Improvement/Industrial Engineer-Automotive-Shropshire-To £30K - Telford - Salary up to £30,000 plus benefits (891215)

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Lean/Continual Improvement/Industrial Engineer-Automotive-Shropshire-To £30K
Telford, Shropshire, England
Salary up to £30,000 plus benefits

Have you skills as a Lean/Continual Improvement/Industrial Engineer and looking for a new permanent role in the automotive sector? If so we'd love to hear from you as we are working on a Lean/Continual Improvement Engineer job that could be perfect.

The Lean/Continual Improvement/Industrial Engineer position will be working to improve the lean environment through various techniques and methods.

You must have the following:
- Working knowledge to lean manufacturing standards (JIT, Kaizen, RFT, 5S, VSM among others) in an automotive environment
- HNC educated (Engineering bias)
- Demonstrable experience of taking a problem, applying the methods and achieving quantifiable and measurable results

If you have experience with MTM or MOST time studies that would be helpful but not essential for this Lean/Continual Improvement/Industrial Engineer role. A firm that are a global automotive supplier and going through a good period of sustained growth both at ground and operational level.

In return for this experience they can offer:
- Competitive salary up to £30,000 per annum and benefits
- Integration into a successful and established team
- On-going training

If you have the above skills and are interested in the above rewards for this Lean/Continual Improvement/Industrial Engineer role, then apply today on 01384 397 555 or send your CV directly 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.

Machining Production Manager - Wolverhampton - c.£45-50k + benefits - Wolverhampton - £42k - 52k per year (PBU - MPM)

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Machining Production Manager - Wolverhampton - c.£45-50k + benefits
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
£42k - 52k per year

Machining Production Manager – West Midlands – c.£50k + Benefits  doe

As a qualified engineer, and experienced Machining Production Manager you’ll be responsible for all machining of steel and cast iron components for this major automotive engineering business.

You’ll be responsible for consistent leadership and delivery of product against business objectives, manage budget for business area, team progress and morale, ensuring process & standards compliance.

To succeed as a Machining Production Manager , you’ll possess some or all of the following skills and experiences:

  • Engineering qualified in a relevant field (must have)
  • Strong experience of managing a team of engineers
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Excellent knowledge of machining Steel & Cast Iron precision components

The successful Machining Production Manager will be rewarded with a salary of c.£50k + performance related bonus, health cover, pension & car lease scheme.

Interviews for suitable candidate will be done ASAP, so apply with confidence before 10th March to ensure you’re considered.

If you feel you have the skills for this exciting Machining Production Manager position please apply or call Phil Burton on  0116 299 4482 or email phi.burton@jonlee.co.uk 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.

Recruiter - 1293 - Reading - £20.20 - 20.20 per hour (891268)

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Recruiter - 1293
Reading, Berkshire, England
£20.20 - 20.20 per hour

Internal Recruiter - Reading - £20.24 (Ltd) - Initial 6 week contract

An Internal Recruiter with a solid background with internal recruiting to work within a large food and drink company. The Internal Recruiter will be working within the Research, Development and Quality team.

You must have experience with:

- Managing up to 20 live vacancies at any one time of different levels
- Managing the internal and external posting process with the team for your designated recruitment, ensuring fair processes are followed and in line with business recruitment principles
- Organising and leading (when needed) interviews and assessments with Hiring Managers
- Must have experience with competency based interviewing techniques
- High level of end to end experience in either a "soft" agency or in-house recruiting environment

If you have experience as an Internal Recruiter then apply today. We can offer you:

- The hourly rate for this initial 6 week contract is between £20.24 (Ltd)
- Genuine opportunity for this position to be extended

Interviews will take place as soon as 4th March with a view to starting ASAP following a successful interview.

To discuss the Internal Recruiter role then please contact Glenn Clark at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01162994492

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.

Product Manager - Northern England - very competitive package - E Riding of Yorkshire (890076)

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Product Manager - Northern England - very competitive package
East Yorkshire

Are you a Product Manager with experience of whole life cycle product management.

Your challenge is to manage the commercial interface of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process. Working alongside Research and Development you will be responsible for determining future product requirements and specifications. You will be required to work closely across the business to gain buy-in from stakeholders including operations, sales and marketing, finance and customers.

Key deliverables include,

- Product Management - whole life cycle from creation to withdrawal
- New product introduction (NPI) process - commercial management
- Price position analysis - preparing business plans in conjunction with finance
- Competitor benchmark analysis - work with sales and marketing to develop sales strategy
- Technical sales information management


If you have a technical or engineering background with a strong industry insight then this could be the role for you. This company has been established over 100 years, employs over 700 people and generates revenues in excess of £100 million per year. This is an exciting time for the business with new products and record growth in both output and profit.

In return for your experience with technical products, new product introduction process, price position analysis and competitor benchmark analysis we can offer you,

- Highly competitive salary and relocation allowance available
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Exciting career development with a strong, profitable company

Interviews are due to take place in February / March. 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.

Senior Production Planner - South Yorkshire - to £30k - South Yorkshire - £23k - 30k per year (891230)

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Senior Production Planner - South Yorkshire - to £30k
Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, Sheffield
£23k - 30k per year

Are you a production planner with experience of planning manufacturing activity? Do you have a sound knowledge of quality and logistics standards and experience of continuous improvement? A position exists for a production planner with a market leading automotive company based in South Yorkshire.

As production planner, you will be responsible for creating a rolling master production plan for designated lines, utilising the production and resource capacity. You will have a keen focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Key experiences/skills required for the production planner include,

- Master Production Plan creation
- Quality and logistics standards
- Design change management
- Continuous Improvement
You will also be required to escalate any potential threats to in-house production to the planning management team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience as a production planner within the automotive industry. In addition to skills with quality and logistics standards as well as a keen eye on continuous improvement, it would also be ideal if you have a working knowledge of SAP systems. .

In return for your quality and continuous improvement skills we can offer you,

- Salary of up to £30k DOE
- Benefits package
- Training and development
If you have quality, continuous improvement and logistics knowledge are interested in this Production Planner role please apply as soon as possible as interviews are able to take place as soon as week commencing 11th March. If you have any questions please contact Joe Worthington of Jonathan Lee Recruitment - 01924 211 120

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.

Automotive Electrical Design Manager (VeSys) - Leeds (891154)

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Automotive Electrical Design Manager (VeSys)
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

My Client is looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager with knowledge of vehicle electrical system design and possessing the skills to manage the electrical engineering team.

As the Electrical Engineering Manager you must have experience of :
- Wiring Harness Design (VeSys)
- Systems integration and Optimisation
- New Product Introduction (Concept to production)
- EMC testing
- Team support and mentoring
In addition you should be ideally degree qualified and from an Automotive background.
The company is a market leading automotive manufacturer, based in West Yorkshire and this role is part of a plan to recruit new talent to ensure that an increasing order book for the finished product is achieved.

In return for your experience as an Electrical Engineering Manager we can offer you a very competitive salary along with an exciting challenging career with a market leading manufacturer.

Interviews are scheduled to take place locally in February, so don't miss out call Ian Hughes on 01924 241018 to learn more about the opportunity.

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 CONTROLLER - AEROSPACE - LEICESTER - Leicester - £25k - 30k per year (891258)

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PRODUCTION CONTROLLER - AEROSPACE - LEICESTER
Leicester, Leicestershire, England
£25k - 30k per year

PRODUCTION CONTROLLER -AEROSPACE - LEICESTER - £25 -£30k

A Production Controller is required with knowledge of machine shop floor processes to become part of a successful Aerospace company who are a leading supplier to the Aero Engine, Marine Engine and Satellite industries and are based in the Leicester area. Commutable from Rugby, Tamworth, Birmingham and Coventry.

As the Production Controller, you will be required to manage all the planning and scheduling for the shop floor whilst liaising with senior management on a daily basis to ensure productivity is at its optimum.

Requirements for the Production Controller are: 

  • Solid experience within Manufacturing Planning
  • A sound understanding of MRP systems
  • Excellent organisational skills


Interviews will commence with immediate effect for the role of Production Controller with a view to starting as early as 11th March 2013.

Desired and advantageous characteristics:

  • Previously carried out the role of Production Controller within the Aerospace Industry
  • Experience of working in a machine shop floor environment
  • Basic knowledge of Computers


An excellent opportunity to join a fast paced manufacturing organisation as a Production Controller and develop and long and successful career combined with a very competitive salary.

For more information on the role of Production Controller please contact Neil Cayley on 01384 446114 or e-mail neil.cayley@jonlee.co.uk




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Quality Manager - Defence - £45K - Coventry (889668)

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Quality Manager - Defence - £45K
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Are you a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Engineer? Do you have a background in the defence sector? Do you understand PPAP, PSW, FMEA, Control Plan, APQP processes and preferably have experience of setting them up from scratch? Then read on.

An interesting opportunity has arisen to work as part of an operational and functional team in a matrix structure - you will be dynamic and someone who can influence change – with this exciting defence client based in Coventry.

Responsibilities of this role will include:

  • Conducting root cause analysis of product and process conformance data 
  • Working on corrective action responses to QDR lines raised by the MOD GQAR 
  • Non-conformity resolution, including containment, correction, corrective action and recommending continual improvements in line with ISO 9001 / AQAP 2110 requirements
  • Tackling underlying product and process related quality issues 

Preference will be given to candidates from a quality background within the defence sector and with a working knowledge of lean philosophies although do not let this stop you from applying. Candidates with ISO 9001 and AQAP 2110 will also be of particular interest. Please be able to demonstrate your understanding of PPAP, PSW, FMEA and Control Plan.

In return for your skills we can offer you:

  • Competitive salary of up to £45k
  • Other benefits, please enquire
  • Genuine career development with continuous training

Demand for this role will be high with interviews able to take place as soon as January 21st with a flexible start date so do not hesitate in applying. If you have any queries regarding this Quality Manager role please contact David Coles. 01384 446135 david.coles@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.

Tooling Analysis Engineer - Automotive - to £40,000 + package - Birmingham - Birmingham - To £40,000 + package (890886)

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Tooling Analysis Engineer - Automotive - to £40,000 + package - Birmingham
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
To £40,000 + package

Tooling Analysis Engineer - Automotive - to £40,000 + package - Birmingham

Working as a cog between the Engineering Teams and the Supply Chain Management Team a CAD proficient Tooling Analyst is required to review supplier cost assessment data and validate supplier quotes. Working alongside the Programme Purchasing Manager you will review systems to develop the tooling database, ensuring all tools are up to standard and documented correctly. The Tooling Analyst will work independently with suppliers and the programme team, ensuring cost compliance according to budget and the management of the toolmakers to ensure performance is in line with spec, quality, time and budget. Working for this well-established Midlands based Tier 1 Automotive supplier will offer you the chance to provide input into Tooling bid responses, compile costs and lead time estimates through close liaison with both internal and external colleagues - ensuring constant focus on reduction and elimination of risk, failure mode and over-engineering elements.

Possessing the ability to read components, assembly and equipment drawings and an understanding of Automotive processes (ideally plastics), it is expected that you will offer tooling project management experience and the ability to operate under pressure in a demanding automotive production environment. A willingness to travel is expected for this role.

Interview turnaround for interested Tooling Analysis Engineers will be quick as they are keen to fill this position as soon as possible, if keen call Grant Nisbet on 01384 446 115

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

Project Engineer - Automotive -c£26/h - West Mids - Gaydon - £20 - 26 per hour (890768)

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Project Engineer - Automotive -c£26/h - West Mids
Gaydon, Warwickshire, England
£20 - 26 per hour

Do you have experience working in an automotive environment as a Project Engineer? Have you worked with Body in White (BIW), body structures, body electrical systems or CAD (Catia V5)?

If yes, we have a long-term contract position for a Body in White (BIW) Project Engineer with CAD (Catia V5) skills in the Body Structures team of a leading automotive manufacturer in the West Midlands.

The successful candidate will have some of the following skills and experiences:

  • Body in White (BIW)
  • Body Strutures
  • Body electrical systems i.e. lighting, doors, latches
  • CAD, particularly Catia V5
  • Automotive engineering knowledge
  • Project Management methodology i.e. PRINCE2, GPDS

It’s a strong advantage if you have worked with CAD (Catia V5), Body in White (BIW), body structures, lighting and door systems in an automotive engineering environment. However, a CAD (Catia V5) Project Engineer with similar skills from a non-automotive background, such as rail and aerospace, will also be considered.

In return, the successful Body in White (BIW) Project Engineer will enjoy an exciting career opportunity gaining experience at a world famous car manufacturer.

Interviews start shortly, so to ensure you are considered for this Body in White (BIW)  Project Engineer position, please send your CV with a covering email to Phil Saunders on phil.saunders@jonlee.co.uk or call 0116 299 4495.

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.

Monday 25 February 2013

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Leeds - £33-38k doe - Leeds - £33k - 38k per year (890838)

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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Leeds - £33-38k doe
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
£33k - 38k per year

As an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer you'll be responsible for the design and development of existing and new product ranges within this heavy industry environment.

Having previously worked in a project based design role, you'll bethe lead mechcanical engineer for all development.

To be successful in the exciting Senior Mechncial Engineer position you will able to demonstrate the following:

  • Design Capabilities using AutoCad 2007 or later release
  • Be seen as a technical leader for projects and proposals
  • Act as a mentor for other engineers
  • work across the business to improve engineering strategy
  • Attend client site to discuss live and future projects

Ideally as a Mechnical Engineer you'll be:

  • Degree qualified (or equivalent with relevant expereince) & hold a full UK driving licence
  • Have led design projects
  • Solid IT skills (Microsoft packages & AutoCAD)
  • Solid communicvation skills
  • Knowledge of material handling equipment

Interviews will be done as soon as convenient for appropriate Senior Mechanical Engineers so your prompt application is welcome

For more information on this exciting new Senior Mechancial Engineer role, please apply or call Phil Burton on 0116 299 4482

 

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.

Tooling Engineer-OEM-Permanent-Warwickshire - Warwickshire - Excellent salary with very good benefits package (889676)

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Tooling Engineer-OEM-Permanent-Warwickshire
Warwickshire, England
Excellent salary with very good benefits package

Quality
Engineer – Tooling – Permanent - Warwickshire – to £35k

Are you a Quality Engineer with a background as a Tooling Engineer ideally within the automotive sector?   An opportunity exists for a Quality Engineer with experience of increasing the longevity of the tools’ life and reduce non-productive time, it is ideal that the candidate
has previous experience as a Tooling Engineer.

 

The key requirements/experiences for this Quality Engineer/Tooling Engineer role include;

  • Educated to degree level in engineering
  • 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
  • Lean and continual tool improvement experience with demonstrable
    skills in analysing tool float and making recommendations

You will need to also have experience in contributing to PFMEA's and control plans and be familiar with the processes within a production machining environment.

In return for your experience as a Quality Engineer/Tooling engineer we can offer you;

  • Salary of circa £35,000 per annum
  • An amazing benefits package
  • Training – including the opportunity to tailor your career in
    various directions

This role is a key role within the company and will help to maximise production based on their ever expanding workload.  Again, whilst this is a Quality Engineer and quality focussed role it is essential that you have previous experience as a tooling engineer.

If you are interested in applying for this Quality Engineer/Tooling Engineer role please do so as soon as possible as interviews can take places as soon as March 2013. Please contact Gareth Simpson of Jonathan Lee Recruitment 01384 397 555 or send your CV directly 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 Planner - Nuneaton - Upto £30k - Nuneaton - £25k - 30k per year (891195)

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Production Planner - Nuneaton - Upto £30k
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
£25k - 30k per year

Production Planner – Nuneaton – Upto £30k

To support their machining and processing activity, this aerospace machining company in Nuneaton is seeking a Production Planner to support their ongoing manufacturing of precision components.  This company is part of a global organisation.

The Production Planner will be responsible for the accurate planning of component manufacturing ensuring that capacity, labour and materials are correctly planned in support of cost effective and ‘on-time’ production

With their range of precision manufactured products particularly for aero engine customers, ensuring adherence to schedule is essential and therefore the Production Planner is integral to this clients performance and business growth strategy.

If you have clear working experience of Production Planning in a manufacturing environment supported by a suitable education, then let us know ASAP.

Please apply directly through this website or contact Matthew Heath, matthew.heath@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.