Instrument & Control Engineering Team Leader - Corringham (JWT-100696)

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Instrument & Control Engineering Team Leader
Corringham, Essex, England

Our client is a global energy group operating from more than 100 countries worldwide. Their branding and reputation is respected throughout the world serving on average 13 million customers every day.

The successful candidate will be responsible to lead a team of professional Instrument and Control Engineers to optimise refinery plant performance by improvements to Instrument and Control availability, safety and efficiency by continuous improvement to working practices through standards, technology and group networks.
The position requires the candidate to provide long term vision for Instrumentation and Control to the whole refinery, liaising with business development, advanced control, projects, process engineering, production operations and maintenance, production planning and other engineering disciplines and specialists.

To identify new initiatives for improvement and actively promotes the project improvement process.

To manage the activities of the Instrument and Control engineering team.

To be accountable for the training and development of the Instrument Area Engineers, Analyser Engineer, SIS Engineer and DCS and DCS Specialist Engineers.

To be responsible for setting and monitoring progress against set objectives for Instrument and Control Engineering Team.

To acts as a coach and mentor for developing graduate Instrument and Control Engineers.

To lead the Instrument and Control Functional Work Group (FWG) activities. As the FWG Leader, is responsible for monitoring performance of refinery wide Equipment Maintenance Strategies (EMS) for Instrumentation and Control equipment.
Broad experience petrochemical instrument installations and maintenance techniques. (Degree level qualification or comparable; Chartered status preferred)

Proficient in the use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to collate and analyse data.

Ability to work closely within a multifunctional team recognising and balancing area needs against functional requirements.

Demonstrated competency as defined by the Refinery Professional competency maps for Levels H - G.

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.

Unit Process Engineer - Essex (JWT-101188)

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Unit Process Engineer
Essex, England

Our client is looking for an experience Unit Process Engineer to provide Process Engineering support for specific process units.

Maintain and update process safety management systems.

Monitor and optimize process performance.

Identify and develop process improvements.
Personal Safety:-

Work in a professional manner and to follow HSE procedures, aiming to avoid accidents, harm to people and damage to the environment.

Participate in BSA and Compliance Audits as required.

Process Safety:-

Provide technical assurance for process safety activities within the technology:

Ensuring that the Process Safety Management (PSM) activities are completed and kept up to date, with relevant documentation being maintained in the proper permanent locations.

Investigate process related incidents and close related actions.

Responsible for the assessment of process safety and environmental performance impacts for the process units allocated.

Develop and maintain process models such as target setting tools and the refinery Linear Program (LP) sub-models required to set the optimal commercial performance of refinery processes.

Reconcile the models to actual performance on a regular basis and ensure the constraints are modelled consistently and effectively are updated to reflect all planning limitations.
Technical competencies;-

Numerate with good IT skillsls.

Good understanding of Refinery process and major unit operations.

Well developed process engineering skills.

Working knowledge of relevant process modelling and monitoring tools.

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 Area Engineer - Essex (JWT-101189)

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Mechanical Area Engineer
Essex, England

Our client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Area Engineer to optimise plant reliability, safety and efficiency in a designated area of the refinery by providing short to medium term engineering support within the discipline of expertise.
Promotes the highest SHE standards and demonstrates responsibility for the safety of self and others.

Provides expertise in making sound, practical, functional decisions required during the execution of work.

Provides day-to-day engineering support to the area. Works as part of the area Asset Availability Team (AAT) to optimise equipment availability within the area.

Identifies and scopes area specific work programmes to support area objectives. Provides guidance and progresses as appropriate the relevant actions required.

Compiles and analyses area measures and key performance indicators (KPI s) as required.

Supports the training and development of area craftsmen/technicians, specifically with respect to providing knowledge and information to maximise craft utilisation and skills.

Supports the training and development of area operating crews, specifically with respect to plant operating and basic care requirements.

Participates in, and provides engineering input to equipment; environmental or safety related incident investigations.

Identifies reliability driven improvement projects for mechanical equipment.
Technical competence within mechanical engineering discipline (Degree level qualification or comparable; Chartered status preferred)

Proficient in the use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) system to collate and analyse data.

Ability to take strategic leadership role for assigned responsibilities.

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.

Ability to work closely within discipline specific and multifunctional teams, recognising and balancing functional needs against area requirements.

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.

Instrument & Control Area Engineer - Essex (JWT-101190)

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Instrument & Control Area Engineer
Essex, England

Our client is looking for an experienced Instrument and Control Area Engineer to optimise plant reliability, safety and efficiency in a designated area of the refinery by providing short to long term engineering support within the discipline of expertise.
Provides day-to-day engineering support to the area. Works as part of the area Asset Availability Team (AAT) to optimise equipment availability within the area.

Identifies and scopes area specific work programmes to support area objectives.

Analyses plant breakdowns and recommends actions for improved performance. Includes advising on operating requirements, specification of alternative materials and specification of modifications to plant equipment and systems.

Compiles and analyses area measures and key performance indicators (KPI s) as required. Provides guidance and progresses as appropriate the relevant actions required.

Accountable for identifying and initiating investigations into uneconomic equipment performance. Determines continuous improvement for both the short and long term and implements appropriate solutions.

Reviews inventory requirements for area equipment and advises changes required.

Advises on non-inventory procurements requirements.

Liaises with warehouse and procurement personnel on specification of equipment requirements.
Technical competence within engineering discipline (Degree level qualification or comparable; Chartered status preferred)

Proficient in the use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to collate and analyse data.

Ability to work closely within a multifunctional team recognising and balancing area needs against functional requirements.

Demonstrated competency as defined by the Refinery Professional competency maps for Levels I - H.

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 Leader - Essex (JWT-101186)

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Project Leader
Essex, England

Our client is looking for an experience Project Leader for the safe, effective and efficient execution (design and build) of an assigned portfolio of capital projects, from concept through to operation, on schedule and on budget.
The successful candidate will be required to:-

Provide active leadership in personal, technical safety and environmental performance to the Execution of projects design and construction.

Ensure appropriate SHE plans are in place for the construction of projects.

Accountable for safety performance on all allocated projects.

Work in a professional manner and follow HSE procedures.

Provide input to assigned projects during the early development stages to develop robust business case.

Provide input to the development of Project Bet sheets for submission and approval by the Investment Steering Group in conjunction with the Business Development and Front End Engineering Teams.

Prepare and present Project Execution and Procurement Strategy Summaries.

Ensure the EPCm contractor is adequately supported by key.

Refinery Groups; Asset, Operations and functional disciplines.

Highlight any areas of concern to Head of Projects.

Make appropriate use of Project assurance processes (e.g. Design and Constructability Reviews)
Technical competencies

Engineering skills in a core discipline

Knowledge of project principles and management

Knowledge of financial monitoring and controls

Understanding of Refinery configuration and major processes

Understanding of field construction

Numerate with good IT skills.



Leadership competencies

Leading people.

Wise decisions.

Business awareness

Ability to work closely within a cross functional organization, recognising and balancing area needs against functional requirements.

Team working and facilitation skills.

Communication skills.

Performance bias.

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.

Skilled CNC Machinist - Northamptonshire (RST-102035)

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Skilled CNC Machinist
Northamptonshire, England

Our Client designs, develops, and manufactures powertrain components for use within the motorsport industry. They are currently seeking to recruit a Skilled CNC Machinist initially up to the end of 2011.
Reporting to the Product Team Leader, the individual will be responsible for setting up and operating machine tools to produce components to the high standards required in order to support programme demands.

The individual will also be required to report to the Product Team Leader on a daily basis to understand business requirements.
Essential Requirements:

- Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship minimum 4 years
- 5 to10 years experience operating Fanuc and Heidenhain control systems on 4 and 5 axis machining centres.
- Must be able to quickly adapt to a strong team working environment and demonstrate high levels of initiative and quality of work.
- Must be flexible with working hours and prepared to work on a shift rota as required.
- Good communication is required at all times and any concerns must be escalated to Product Team Leader immediately.
- Enthusiastic and reliable
- Technical ability with a high quality of work

Desirable Attributes:

- Fanuc/Heidenhain CNC programming experience
- ONC/HNC Mechanical Engineering
- Initiative and Leadership

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

Principal Engineer - Lower Trim - Coventry (RB-102195)

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Principal Engineer - Lower Trim
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Our client is one of the world`s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established for more than 60 years its product line-up has, more recently, moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles. They are currently seeking a Principal Engineer-Lower Trim.
Lead the development of the Lower Interior Trim components for a new vehicle variant into Vehicle launch. Includong sign off, DFMEA`s, DVP`s.
Act as the interfcae with supplier tracking/evaluating design proposals.
Interface with customer to ensure project milestones and gateways are met and delivered.
Interface woth other functions eg BIW,Restraints and Seating to ensure a robust fit for purpose design.
Pricipal Engineer with 5 years automotive experience.
In depth knowledge in a relevant technical speciality.
Working towards chartered status.
Ability to overcome cultural barriers.

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

Manufacturing Engineer - Northamptonshire (JCO-100428)

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Manufacturing Engineer
Northamptonshire, England

Our Client designs, develops, and manufactures powertrain components for use within the motorsport industry. They are currently seeking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer on an initial 6 month contract basis but likely up to 2 years.

Reporting to the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, the individual will be responsible for the following:

- Designing new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones.
- Working with other engineers such as mechanical engineers and electrical engineers, to ensure all products and system
requirements are taken into account from the initial product conception to finished result.
- Examining and tendering for new equipment to ensure the highest quality at the best price.
- Liaising with the research and development department to ensure the company is at the forefront of ground breaking research.
- Keep up to date with current and developing trends at national and international levels in the manufacturing industry.


Essential Requirements:

- Experience of CNC machining in a precision engineering environment.
- Previous experience of RandD type activities (Rapid change environment).
- High level of CNC programming competency in Fanuc or Heidenhain languages.
- Experience of CAD CAM and verification software.
- Demonstrated capability to work in team or independently with successful, achievable results.
- You must have a minimum of HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline (e.g. Manufacturing or product design)


Desirable Attributes:

- MSc or BSc in Mechanical Engineering or similar (e.g. Manufacturing or product design).


Personal Competencies:

- Strong communicator with authoritative approach to engineering and manufacturing feedback.
- Logical thinker able to resolve complex problems and develop new ideas / concepts for ongoing issues.
- Able to forge relationships with external experts to help develop all internal processes.

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.

Electronic Hardware Engineer - Northampton (JCO-102141)

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Electronic Hardware Engineer
Northampton, Northamptonshire, England

Our Client designs, develops, and manufactures powertrain components for use within the motorsport industry. They are currently seeking to recruit an Electronic Hardware Engineer
Electrical Design of electronics hardware and application into high performance automotive applications (microprocessor control units, high current drive stages, Sensor and actuator interface circuits etc)
Specify electronic tests and validation
Provide rapid root cause failure analysis and solutions to the business
Document specifications as required

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.

Facilities Engineer - Berkshire - £30k - 35k per year + 31,000 + Pension + Health Care + Bonuses (JSK-102194)

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Facilities Engineer
Berkshire, England
£30k - 35k per year + 31,000 + Pension + Health Care + Bonuses

The Company is a major player in the UK`s food processing sector with well-known brands and family favourites. A truly global business with employees of all nationalities working all over the world, their many different backgrounds and experiences are part of what makes this organisation such a unique company to work for.

They are now looking for a Facilities (Maintenance) Engineer. In this role, your primary responsibility is to maximise site facilities uptime and reliability (steam, compressed air, refrigeration plant, fire sprinkler systems, and associated site utilities), ensure full legal compliance in all aspects of facility provision and supporting planned preventative maintenance programmes and resolving complex technical issues.

The role will cover:

• Work in compliance with site safety and GMP/GHP standards and procedures and ensure compliance of all associates carrying out maintenance activities.
• Develop and ensure delivery of an integrated and optimised mechanical and electrical reliability plan, including necessary PPM documentation.
• Coordinate and complete planned maintenance activities, repairs and Works Orders throughout the site.
• Diagnose, manage and resolve complex technical issues in support of the whole factory/section. Complete follow-up including necessary actions to prevent recurrence.
• Identify, justify and initiate permanent fixes and improvements to equipment design, setup or maintenance.
• Ensure that adequate home area efficiency and condition-monitoring data is available, collected, collated and analysed.
• Manage the knowledge base of agreed key mechanical technologies and provide specialist knowledge as required.
• Manage mechanical equipment obsolescence programme on section.
• Monitor expenditure on relevant maintenance budgets to prioritise cost-reduction initiatives and flag exceptions.
• Work with other teams to ensure continuity
  
  ONC or HNC qualified, with an apprenticeship background. You`ll come from a similar technical role. While this needn`t have been production based, it will need to have seen you take significant ownership for all, or part of a significant maintenance operation. Your ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues will be first class, as will your ability to impart your knowledge within your team.

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-Miller - Cambridgeshire (GSI-100565)

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CNC Programmer-Miller
Cambridgeshire, England

The company are a local firm with a good reputation; their main area of work are high precision parts for the Automotive industry. Typically the parts are of very low volume and of very challenging complexity.
They take pride in the tight tolerances they work to and have a high standard which aims to produce zero scrap.
The CNC Programmer role is required to work in the expanding manufacturing operation. They are looking for a person to undertake a variety of Milling duties so you must have a proven track record of these two skills.
You`ll be setting up new jobs, loading and modifying existing programmes (micron tolerance) and working from complex engineering drawings.
It`s a fast paced environment so you must feel confident in your own ability to complete the task; they is the usual documentation of work carried out also.
If you have customer facing experience, that would be perfect and CAD/CAM skills are a pre requisite.
This is a permanent role based on an hourly rate; the rate is dependent on experience and to be discussed at submission stage.

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 Setter / Programmer-Haas/Mazak - Shropshire (GSI-101536)

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CNC Setter / Programmer-Haas/Mazak
Shropshire, England

Our client is a well established supplier of prototype and small batch cast components for the Motorsport and Automotive industry. Facilities include design, casting and machining.
We are looking for a person with a background in programming and setting either Mazak or Haas machinery. You`ll be proving out new products and writing programmes when required; most of the work is operation. They is also some element of fixture design.
You must be an experienced CNC person with, ideally, experience of castings. This is not a pre requisite though You must have demonstrable experience working with these machines and be happy to work with minimum supervision and also to help answer queries from other staff.
This is a permanent role (37.5 hours) and working a day pattern:

0730-1600 (Mon to Thurs)
0730-1300 (Fri)

you must be able to accommodate these hours; on offer is a good salary with benefits that include 25 days holiday, life insurance and pension. The benefits package is to be confirmed and the role is weekly paid based upon an hourly rate based on salary.

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 Quality Engineer - Leicestershire - To £25 PH LTD (GSI-100913)

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Contract Quality Engineer
Leicestershire, England
To £25 PH LTD

Our client acquires, develops and applies new ideas and improved components to support their customer s products. They also offer design, development, manufacture and software services and products to the aerospace, space, energy and transport industries.

A new contract opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer up to the end of 2011.

Reporting to the Quality Manager (based at Lincoln site), the individual will be responsible for the following:
- Provide a quality engineering service to aerospace engineering and manufacturing project teams, including technical support in the identification and interpretation of company, customer and international standards/specifications.
- Provide assistance in the preparation of appropriate and adequate quality procedures and working practices, quality plans, process charts etc
- Working with the project teams to ensure that these procedures are suitable and sufficient.
- Provide a quality assurance service to the engineering and manufacturing projects through conducting internal compliance audits and supporting quality reviews with customers, arranging, implementing or responding to corrective actions as necessary, and closely monitoring these until they are closed-out
- Register and progress concession requests and to liaise with suppliers and the engineering department to ensure that concessions are reviewed, sentenced and closed out in accordance with Company procedures.
- Provide assistance to the Operations Director in the generation of quality metrics and reporting data as necessary.
- Conduct supplier quality audits as necessary in support of the purchasing function.
Experience Required

- Will have worked in the aerospace industry and be familiar with ISO9001 and AS9100 requirements.
- Proven experience conducting quality audits and supporting customer and third party certification audits.
- Good understanding of precision machining and processes, drawing practices, calibration, certification standards.
- Understanding of quality management tools (e.g.. 6 sigma, Pareto, Kaizen, 5Ys, 8Ds etc).
- Proven experience in the manufacture of flight hardware would be a distinct advantage.

Qualifications Required:

- 5 GCSEs including English and Maths
- HND or equivalent in relevant discipline desirable
- Recognised internal auditor training
- Good IT skills in MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel

Other Requirements:

- Excellent communication skills
- Car driver (visits to our Lincoln manufacturing facility will be required, maybe weekly)
- Knowledge of aero engines / rotating parts an advantage

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

Packaging Engineer - 2939 - Peterborough - 23,565 - 29,456 (SMA-102200)

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Packaging Engineer - 2939
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
23,565 - 29,456

Our client is recognised as a leading manufacturer of industrial diesel engines. Reporting to the Logistics Engineering Team Leader, the Packaging Engineer develops the packaging plan and works with key groups to ensure material is presented to the line properly. This position designs and develops standard work to improve packaging and containerisation of materials from the source of supply to the point of use.

You will work closely with Suppliers and Customers on all quality and safety issues, as well as supporting Continuous Improvement programmes to ensure that the company are delivering the safest and best cost solutions. This role focuses on the development of new component and product packaging for a particular introduction (Interim and Final).

You will provide NPI support, develop packaging solutions to protect finished/painted components from supplier to Point of Use, be responsible for design for transport efficiency, perform containerisation analysis and quoting, validate new packaging and containers during pilot phases, co-ordinate with assembly planning for line-side storage and ergonomic considerations, develop kitting packaging/presentation, validate returnable quantities, resolve safety and/or quality issues caused by current packaging and resolve issues reported by 3PL or carriers.

You must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, exceptional organisation skills, an awareness of the need to involve and engage stakeholders in the Supply Chain output, the ability to agree and work to deadlines and the ability to manage a varied workload. It is also essential you have knowledge of Logistics processes, intermediate PC skills, a background in Manufacturing, Operations, Inventory Management, Material Requirements and/or Supply Chain/Logistics.

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.

Facilities Engineer - Berkshire - £30k - 35k per year + 31,000 + Pension + Health Care + Bonuses (JSK-102194)

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Facilities Engineer
Berkshire, England
£30k - 35k per year + 31,000 + Pension + Health Care + Bonuses

The Company is a major player in the UK`s food processing sector with well-known brands and family favourites. A truly global business with employees of all nationalities working all over the world, their many different backgrounds and experiences are part of what makes this organisation such a unique company to work for.

They are now looking for a Reliability Engineer. In this role, your primary responsibility is to maximise site facilities uptime and reliability (steam, compressed air, refrigeration plant, fire sprinkler systems, and associated site utilities), ensure full legal compliance in all aspects of facility provision and supporting planned preventative maintenance programmes and resolving complex technical issues.

The role will cover:

• Work in compliance with site safety and GMP/GHP standards and procedures and ensure compliance of all associates carrying out maintenance activities.
• Develop and ensure delivery of an integrated and optimised mechanical and electrical reliability plan, including necessary PPM documentation.
• Coordinate and complete planned maintenance activities, repairs and Works Orders throughout the site.
• Diagnose, manage and resolve complex technical issues in support of the whole factory/section. Complete follow-up including necessary actions to prevent recurrence.
• Identify, justify and initiate permanent fixes and improvements to equipment design, setup or maintenance.
• Ensure that adequate home area efficiency and condition-monitoring data is available, collected, collated and analysed.
• Manage the knowledge base of agreed key mechanical technologies and provide specialist knowledge as required.
• Manage mechanical equipment obsolescence programme on section.
• Monitor expenditure on relevant maintenance budgets to prioritise cost-reduction initiatives and flag exceptions.
• Work with other teams to ensure continuity
  
  ONC or HNC qualified, with an apprenticeship background. You`ll come from a similar technical role. While this needn`t have been production based, it will need to have seen you take significant ownership for all, or part of a significant maintenance operation. Your ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues will be first class, as will your ability to impart your knowledge within your team.

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 Manager - Process Engineering - Cambridge - £40k - 50k per year + Competitive Salary plus Car allowance + Bonus + Pension + PHC + Relocation (JWT-98174)

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Technical Manager - Process Engineering
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
£40k - 50k per year + Competitive Salary plus Car allowance + Bonus + Pension + PHC + Relocation

The world`s leading advanced structural materials company requires a Technical Manager to lead process engineering and Quality Control Laboratories at the UK manufacturing facility.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for delivering technical solutions to improve plant productivity, quality and efficiency and act as process technical lead. Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the entire manufacturing process, ensuring technically robust testing solutions are delivered.
Degree qualified, ideally within Chemical/Process Engineering or Manufacturing, with a working knowledge of technical and administrative manufacturing techniques. A strong advocate of continuous improvement through the utilisation of lean tools and six sigma principles, you will have experience of managing and co-ordinating large projects with the ability to provide right first time solutions and processes. Relocation assistance is available.

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.

Product Engineer - CAE - West Midlands - £0 per hour + Competitive market rate (KYU-102189)

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Product Engineer - CAE
West Midlands, England
£0 per hour + Competitive market rate

We require short term contract cover (3 weeks with possible extension) for a CAE engineer.
This position is responsible for conducting a range of CAE simulation tasks, in particular towards structural strength, stiffness, impact, durability and NVH related attributes, specifically focusing on electric steering products. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate competence in the use of the appropriate CAE tools and techniques.
Liaise with, and provide support to the mechanical design teams in the CAE analysis of steering systems and components to ensure compliance with customer specifications and legal requirements.
Creation, analysis, modification, post processing and correlation of mathematical models to test data. Interpretation of results with an eye on improving the design of the product against given design criteria.
Generate work packages and manage LCC CAE engineers to support mechanical design deliveries.
Develop continuous improvement of processes and methodologies through the use of automation (i.e. scripts- Pyton or TCL/TK) and procedures documents.
Close collaboration with other global CAE Teams in Europe and US to share best practice and standards.
Education: Bachelor s degree level qualification in mechanical engineering or equivalent (Master s preferred).
Fundamental 2+ years knowledge of the following FEA software packages:
-Abaqus, MSC/Nastran, HyperWorks and LMS Virtual.Lab.
Basic knowledge of system level dynamic modelling would be advantageous:
- Multi Body Dynamics (MSC/ADAMS, Altair MotionSolve, Recurdyn)
- Matlab/Simulink
Experience in the analysis of chassis components and systems in terms of Noise Vibration and Harshness, Stiffness, Strength and Durability. Knowledge of steering systems would be an advantage.
Knowledge of impact simulation using Pamcrash, LS Dyna, or Radioss would also be desirable.
Ability to work to strict timescales, prioritise projects, and Interpret analysis requests from the design teams.
Team player with the ability to communicate technical information both verbally and in technical reports or presentations to both internal engineering teams and offshore resource teams.
Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies would be advantageous.

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

Quality Engineer - Lutterworth - £25k - 30k per year + £30K + Benefits (JSK-101620)

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Quality Engineer
Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England
£25k - 30k per year + £30K + Benefits

The Company is a discrete semiconductor design, packaging and testing supplier to four major market segments (aerospace, power, RF and sensors).

They are looking to recruit a Quality Engineer to coordinate and carry out Quality Engineering activities as agreed with the Quality Manager You will provide engineering and system support for the quality assurance activities, helping to maintain the business management system by monitoring the success through customer feedback and audit.

Where issues are identified then you will be expected to work with the appropriate people to lead improvement activities using the appropriate Quality tool to structure the improvement process.

You will be a point of contact for our customers and will be expected to host 2nd and 3rd parts audits as appropriate.

You will be the prime quality signatory for customer communications, contract review and certificates of conformance.

• You will hold a minimum HNC or equivalent in a science, engineering or management systems discipline.
• You will have worked in an ISO9001 environment, more preferably an AS9100 and/or ISO14000 certified.
• You will be at least an ISO9001:2008 certified auditor and preferably also have auditing experience of AS9100 and or ISO14000 processes.
• If you have a formal green or even Black Belt qualification, so much the better. You will certainly have worked in with an organisation that embraces Continuous Improvement philosophies and methodologies.
• You will ideally have worked within an electronics manufacturing environment
• A working knowledge of using quality tools such as 6S, 8D, RCA is expected as is a proven track record of process improvement.
• Self motivated, professional and confident with excellent customer facing skills, you should be able to demonstrate a desire to uphold Quality Engineering philosophies across the supply chain.
• In addition, you will be able to communicate at all levels, including quick, concise and accurate report writing and have excellent IT and data analysis skills

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.

Cell Team Leader - Shropshire - 25K-35K - dep on experience (GW-101533)

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Cell Team Leader
Shropshire, England
25K-35K - dep on experience

Our client is a well established supplier of prototype and small batch cast components for the Motorsport and Automotive industry. Facilities include design, casting and machining.
An experienced Production Team Leader is required:
- Manufacturing cell operations Late Shift
- Liaise with Manufacturing Manager and Cell Leading Hand to set priorities and targets for daily and weekly cell production
- Team leading the cell afternoon and late shift operators; to include providing training and instruction, identifying training needs
- Data control and route card maintenance
- Progress products through all processes
- Ensure all quality checks including CMM validation are carried out as prescribed by the process instructions
You will be an experienced Production / Cell Team Leader from within an automotive manufacturing environment.

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

Quality Engineer (Electrical) - Leicestershire - £25k - 35k per year + Benefits (PBU-102188)

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Quality Engineer (Electrical)
Leicestershire, England
£25k - 35k per year + Benefits

Our client has re-established itself over the past two decades as one of the leading global innovators of quality brands and products withint the Automotive sector

Due to on going success and growth are looking to appoint a Quality Engineer (Elecrtrical)and as such we welcome applicants who feel they can meet or surpass the requirements below:

• Manage the Initial Sample Inspect Report (ISIR) system.
• Visit suppliers UK and Europe, opccasionally Worldwide
• Conduct New Supplier Audits
• Suppliers Development
• Review drawings of new products and components
• Review production/quality concerns
• Implement corrective actions
• Goods Inwards inspection, reviewing components at Goods Inwards against the drawing and if acceptable approve the components or issue appropriate corrective actions.
• Audit and approve warehouse assembled kits, report findings and issue corrective action requests as needed.
• Control the Reject System and Bonded Area.
• Create Monthly Reject Reports.
• Control Scrap System and report monthly.
• Review drawings between Design, Quality and Purchasing.
• Implement Warehouse process improvements.
• Product inspection.
• Provide technical support

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 Sales Executive - Warwickshire - £35k - 40k per year + �Excellent Benefits Package (RB-102170)

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Senior Sales Executive
Warwickshire, England
£35k - 40k per year + ?Excellent Benefits Package

The World`s largest supplier of essential components and systems for automobiles, including air conditioners, fuel injection systems, alternators, meters and filters among others is looking to recruit a Senior Sales Executive.
As a Senior Sales Executive your role will entail:
Handling daily issues relating to the commercial aspects of Rotating Electrics and Wiper business.
Solving those issues where possible/appropriate and/or establishing how best to resolve them in conjunction with the appropriate depts/manufacturing sites within DENSO.
Ensuring the appropriate and timely progression of projects.
Inputting to and maintenance of the related areas of DSUK s sales planning process.
Identifying and progressing areas of business expansion in conjunction with DSUK management.
Presenting to the Customer in support of expansion activities or project related issues.
Support to the SQA team on quality and warranty related activities.
Participation in and management of VA/VE activities internally and towards the customer.
Deriving, agreeing and implementing short and medium term plans for effective project control (commercial), and contributing towards longer term and strategic planning in conjunction with DSUK management.
Personal Requirements:
An Engineering or Business related degree.
Some experience of working in the automotive (or similar) industry, and a proven track record in automotive related sales expansion.
Willingness to participate in Training Activities to support Personal Development.
Good at problem solving, primarily in a Commercial world but also able to support Engineering, with a willingness to support "Continuous Improvement processes.
Experience of the customer/supplier environment inc processes and procedures, and also change management processes.
Exposure to APQP (or similar) process.

You will be required to work overseas for short periods (Business Trips - normally 2~3 days, up to 2 weeks on rare occasions).

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.

Logistics Analyst - West Midlands (LO-102052)

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Logistics Analyst
West Midlands, England

Logistics Analyst required by established Midland based Automotive Tier 1. With 30 years as market leader, looking to maintain and bolster its position with a number of key appointments. As Logistics Analyst you will work in a challenging but collaborative environment with a complex, technically innovative product for some of the largest and most successful automotive OEMs in the world.

Managing the liaison between the company and its suppliers and customers, processing and interpreting customer and supplier schedules, liaising with the Production Supervisor to ensure these customer requirements are met in full, deriving the master production schedule based on delivery requirements from customers and input this into the internal MRP system. You will also investigate any inaccuracies and make adjustments when the reason for the inaccuracy is known.

First Tier automotive experience is essential in an Assembly Plant or Manufacturing Plant and German speaking advantageous but not essential. You must also have a minimum of 1 years SAP experience in material management, production planning and sales and distribution. The company is also looking for someone who is a team player, good communicator, self motivated, focussed with attention to detail and who has drive and enthusiasm.

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Design Engineer (Contract) - Catia v5 - Automotive Trim - Warwick - £20 - 30 per hour + good contract rates (PBU-102168)

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Design Engineer (Contract) - Catia v5 - Automotive Trim
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
£20 - 30 per hour + good contract rates

Our client is a leading technical supplier to the automotive industry, and due to exceptional growth plans and current business requirements, they are looking to appoint a Design Engineer as such we welcome applicant who meet the criteria below: This role is Contract only, and we're keen to hear from anyone available at short notice to support this requirment

Multiple roles available

Please apply if you meet the following:

Experienced Automotive Trim design (not BIW)
CATIA v5 experience
Available at short notice
Ideally, moulded or machined interior or exterior trim parts

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.

Business Developer-UK/Northern Europe - Norfolk (SMIC-102161)

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Business Developer-UK/Northern Europe
Norfolk, England

Our client is established as a specialist in the global automotive industry. It is now looking for a Business Developer to develop sales activities primarily in a specific core competence area (eg lightweight architectures).

You will represent the company at motor shows, conferences, supplier days, exhibitions etc as part of the overall promotion of the company`s services. You will also develop and maintain a network of client relationships across engineering clients within the UK/Northern Europe, support sales campaigns and ensure client satisfaction. With regard to divisional activities you will understand and, as directed, support the implementation of the strategic business plan and support and help drive the development of new and enhanced products through RandD, partnerships and process development. Additionally, you will have marketing and product development support responsibilities and work with Account Managers to understand customers` specific requirements and Product Chief Engineers to co-ordinate sales activities.

You must have a degree in engineering or associated management qualification and client facing engineering/business development experience would be preferred in a technical/project management role. Ideally, you will be from an engineering service provision environment or with an OEM or Tier 1 supplier. You will also need to have a high level of PC skills ie Word, Excel, PowerPoint and have high level of communication skills in English. Other European languages would be an advantage.

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

Senior Design Engineer - Telford - £35k - 40k per year + to 40K + benefits (JSK-101456)

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Senior Design Engineer
Telford, Shropshire, England
£35k - 40k per year + to 40K + benefits

The company is a major 1st Tier manufacturer of electro-mechanical plastic automotive systems and components to OEM`s. They are currently looking to appoint a Senior Design Engineer to fulfil design requirements from concept phase to Production intent providing necessary 2D and 3D data as well as providing design support to the core team.

Duties include:

• Concept design for air intake manifolds and air intake systems
• Detail design of air intake manifolds and air intake systems
• Design of air intake system components
• Design regarding GDandT standards
• Design to fulfil manufacturing requirements DFM principles
• Design to fulfil material requirements
• Packaging investigations and determination for air intake manifolds, systems and components
• CAD data preparation for CAE/NVH application
• Production of detailed models/drawings to customer / National / International standards
• Data transfer including documentation and archive
• Execute ongoing CAD data back up
• Support Business Development in formulating quotations providing necessary design data as required.
• Support Product Engineer in care of system components
• System administration tasks
• Use effective best practice design methods and appropriate material choices - work to customer design rules/guidelines as applicable.
• Instigate and lead VAVE improvements into realisation
• To ensure conformance to TS 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures
• Process Change control items and release 2D/3D changes
  
  Ideally candidates will posses:
• Qualified to Degree level (engineering base)
• CAD modelling experience in systems CATIA V5 - essential.   UG/IDEAS C3P/PRO E all desirable in addition
• Automotive component design background and respective customer CAD standards
• Know how about design methods
• Know how about material, tooling and manufacturing specific design requirements
• Basic knowledge of plastic injection moulding
• Know how about function of internal combustion engine and air intake manifolds/system components
• Individual skills: team spirit, self initiative, presentation skills, foreign language (English, German) skills, target focused work method, learn capabilities, analytical reasoning power, intercultural awareness
• FMEA
• Customer specific standards/tools
• CAD system version update training

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Purchase Engineer Vendor Tooling - Warwickshire (DRP-92910)

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Purchase Engineer Vendor Tooling
Warwickshire, England

Our automotive client is a market leader in luxury and high volume off-road vehicles, designing and manufacturing in the Midlands. They require a person to assist the Buyer in sourcing a variety of products from the simple to the complex in terms of process engineering and design.
Working within the purchasing IM Vendor team focussed on parts with no known supplier source. Experience and judgement to initiate and analyse quotations to recommend suppliers and manufacturing/ assembly process to achieve order fulfilment by minimising lead times and closely monitoring delivery of timing commitments. Identification of suitable suppliers will require interrogating part history or to engineer alternative (at times innovative and creative) service solutions. Able to evaluate robustness and capability of manufacturing process to ensure compliant and cost effective product supply. Required to work directly buyers, pre-procurement, parts engineering, pricing, engineering and the planning teams to gather all required information to allow the team to make best sourcing decisions. Providing essential documentation promptly and accurately enabling Buyers to implement actions swiftly and without error. Some travel will be required within the role.
This position requires purchasing and technical /quality experience with project management skills, be prepared to consider alternative means of order fulfilment/ manufacture and an appreciation of financial/ business case evaluation. An understanding of processes and systems (GBOM, WERS, SAP) would be highly beneficial. Must be able to work effectively as part of a team or under own initiative in a pressurised environment. Must be an effective communicator and work with all levels of personnel, inside and outside of the company including frequent contact/ support on-site reviews with external supplier representatives/ management.
Engineer or Business Graduate with ability to understand technical drawings and requirements.
Education Preferred:
CIPS or studying for CIPS may be advantage

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Commercial Quote Analyst - Shirley (KSA-101988)

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Commercial Quote Analyst
Shirley, Derbyshire, England

The company is a consultancy branch of a highly successful, 1st Tier Automotive Supplier, generating new ideas and applying science and technology in product development, manufacture and validation. With 50 years of RandD experience, it provides key services in engineering, knowledge and technology across a number of industries including automotive, aerospace and defence. They are looking to recruit a commercial quote analyst will be responsible for the co-ordination and project management of this process including the provision of pricing / commercial analysis. This is an exciting role in a fast-moving business-wide process with accelerated development and advancement opportunities.
Management of quotations from the decision to pursue an opportunity through to the approval of the final business case including risk assessment
Project manage the cross-functional CQA to ensure the timely receipt of inputs from contributory team members
Analysis of competitors, pricing and market context towards the best positioning of a quotation
Facilitation of weekly pre-CQA meetings in which cross-functional CQA team members review all aspects of projects to be approved within the formal CQA
Engaging in product solution debates and ensuring the appropriate level of product definition is raised before distribution to team members across Europe
Assist in presentation of recommendations to heads of all functional areas in the quotation approval meeting
Analysis of full process through to customer decision, including timing and currency conversion rates
What we are looking for:
Strong ability with both complex commercial situations and numerical analysis is essential
Self-motivated, confident with high level of initiative and excellent problem solving ability
Computing skills on all Office packages especially Excel
Excellent and proven project management skills with multiple projects

Desirable
A Graduate with Business / Numerical / Engineering related degree is preferred (but is not essential)
Experience in leading teams/ability to co-ordinate teams from various functions preferred
Understanding of Light Vehicle and Commercial Steering product ranges would be an advantage
Ability to stay flexible with changing priorities and market conditions but to operate to tight deadlines
Strong, effective and clear communicator with ability to be assertive and persuasive
Fluent English is essential, another European language would be an advantage
Some European travel may be required

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.

Buyer - New Product Introduction - Birmingham (LO-99153)

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Buyer - New Product Introduction
Birmingham

Leading Automotive Tier 1 seeks Buyer with extensive Project and NPI experience. Webasto Roof Systems Ltd has been established in the UK for almost 30 years and is looking to maintain and bolster its position with a number of key appointments. Working in a challenging but collaborative environment with a complex, technically innovative product for some of the largest and most successful automotive OEMs in the world.

It is now actively looking to recruit talented Buyers. Ideally, you will have significant experience with NPI / Project or Program purchasing within an Automotive Assembly environment.
As Buyer you will have strategic responsibility for co-ordinating NPI or Project purchasing activities in all areas of new programs from sourcing, through to negotiation / order placement and follow up, in accordance with all specifications, quality standards and purchasing procedures.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a global organisation that has a reputation for innovative products. As a Buyer this role would provide career development and challenge within an international environment.
Ideally, you will be Degree / CIPS qualified. With at least 2 years purchasing experience within a dynamic and fast paced manufacturing environment - ideally Automotive Tier 1.

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.

Purchasing Manager - West Midlands (LO-99895)

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Purchasing Manager
West Midlands, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Birmingham, East Midlands, Oxfordshire

Experienced Purchasing Manager required by leading Automotive Tier 1 based Midlands. As an established, successful organisation with a reputation for technically innovative products this organisation requires a talented Purchasing Manager who will be responsible for its UK purchasing and supplier development function. This is a challenging purchasing management role within a fast moving automotive environment, delivering high volume complex products to some of the largest Automotive OEMs globally.

As Purchasing Manager you will be given the opportunity to develop and shape your team. Have responsibility and accountability, locally and globally. Become a key member of the Senior Management team and head up the Purchasing function.
The overall objective of the role of Purchasing Manager will be the management of Purchasing, Supplier Development, supplier base improvements through strategic sourcing and negotiation, gaining genuine cost savings through global sourcing VAVE and improving project activities.

Ideally, you will have a proven track record within Purchasing Management in an Automotive Tier 1 environment, preferably Assembly.
Excellent people management, coaching and mentoring skills.
Robust VFM / Cost Down Analysis.
Experience of a broad range of commodities.
Both strategic and operational purchasing expertise including extensive NPI/ Program management.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an established but growing Automotive Tier 1.

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.

Area Manager - Warwick - £35k - 45k per year + benefits (PBU-102146)

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Area Manager
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
£35k - 45k per year + benefits

Our client is Global manufacturer and supplier of Pneumatic components, associated equipment and assemblies.

Due to rapid growth, they have an immediate requirement for a Area Manager to develop a network of Hydraulic technology distributors in the West Midlands and Wales. This region is currently supported by some of the best performing distributors yet has considerable opportunity for growth.

As such, if you feel you have the presence, background, ambition to meet and surpass the requirements below, please send your CV for consideration:

• Fully responsible for sales growth of all Hydraulic Technologies via Distributors in the region.
• Develop a plan that all applications/markets within the territory are served by some form of approved Distributor.
• Develop an annual business plan with the existing and new distributors
• Plan/carry out/support local marketing activities to agreed budgets and timescales, and integrate personal sales efforts with other organised marketing activities e.g. product launches, promotions, advertising, exhibitions and telemarketing.
• Clearly communicate and discuss customer requirements internally
• Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information.
• Ensure that key projects are documented in InfoLink and the Winvalue tools and processes are being used to ensure maximum sales value.
• To achieve or exceed the annual sales forecast.
• Have a strong desire to win and take advantage of a volume based incentive program.
• Respond to and follow up sales enquiries using appropriate methods.
• Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information.
• Self motivated, enthusiastic, disciplined, self starter, with good communication and negotiation skills and proven track record in sales growth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• managers/executives within Parker and at designated distributors/customers.
• Background in Engineering, Business Studies and or Marketing would be beneficial as would a good understand of the Fluid Power or equivalent markets.
• Excellent PC skills, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Lotus Notes.

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

Electrical Engineer - Warwick - £25k - 35k per year + Benefits (PBU-102145)

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Electrical Engineer
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
£25k - 35k per year + Benefits

Our client is Global manufacturer and supplier of Pneumatic components, associated equipment and assemblies.

Due to rapid growth, they have an immediate requirement for a Electrical Engineer

As such, if you feel you have the presence, background, ambition to meet and surpass the requirements below, please send your CV for consideration:

• Electronic circuit design. Creation of new electronic circuit designs, covering a wide range of digital and analogue technologies, for high volume, safety critical automotive control systems. Also involvoling the selection of compliant electrical hardware .
• Safety and Reliability Analysis: Performing FMEA, FTA, reliability analysis in support of ISO 26262/IEC61508 work packages and analysis.
• Generation of Requirements and Test Documents: Generating documentation in support of procedures and engineering design and development activities.
• Responsible for the generation of test plans and conducting test/verification programmes to ensure designs are fit for purpose and conform to design requirements. Including the setup and data analysis using instrumentation.
• Work closely with customers to ensure that their requirements are fully satisfied
• Work closely with the shop floor identifying improvements
• Degree level educated or equivalent in an engineering discipline
• Experience in the design, build and installation of electrical/electronic systems preferably in an automotive environment.
• Good understanding of electronic components and manufacturing assembly techniques and processes
• Experience of electronic controls systems
• A knowledge of PLC s would be of benefit
• EMC experience
• Autocad experience.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Computer literate in Microsoft office computer package and comfortable with e-mail and the internet
• Innovative and embrace lean enterprise.

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 - Warwick - £25k - 35k per year + Benefits (PBU-102144)

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Project Engineer
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
£25k - 35k per year + Benefits

Our client is Global manufacturer and supplier of Pneumatic components, associated equipment and assemblies.

Due to rapid growth, they have an immediate requirement for a Project Engineer

As such, if you feel you have the presence, background, ambition to meet and surpass the requirements below, please send your CV for consideration:

• Provide Engineering Support with-in the project team.
• Contribute to the design and development of system equipment.
• Complete and generate engineering documentation including engineering reports.
• Liaise with suppliers to determine the best commercial and engineering solutions.
• Work closely with vehicle chassis OEM s to ensure that their requirements are fully satisfied.
• Co-ordinate project work in a timely manner to ensure that projects run to the agreed timescales quality and cost.
• Proactive involvement with product validation on and off site with strong hands-on skills.
• Degree level educated or equivalent in an engineering discipline
• Experience in project engineering activities.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, electrical engineering principles or mobile system controls would be beneficial
• Experience of transmissions and rotating machines would be a benefit
• Excellent communication and team working skills.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Ability to operate Inventor 3D design package and AutoCAD would be a benefit
• Computer literate in Microsoft office, project
• JD Edwards experience would be of benefit.
• Innovative and embrace lean enterprise.
• Hold valid full driving license
• Must be prepared to travel internationally.

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.

Controls Engineer - Warwick - £35k - 50k per year + Benefits (PBU-102143)

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Controls Engineer
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
£35k - 50k per year + Benefits

Our client is Global manufacturer and supplier of Pneumatic components, associated equipment and assemblies.

Due to rapid growth, they have an immediate requirement for a Controls Engineer

As such, if you feel you have the presence, background, ambition to meet and surpass the requirements below, please send your CV for consideration:

• Create controls system specifications, perform FMEA and DVPandR
• Develop hybrid system control strategies and software coding in Matlab/Simulink environment to ensure European compliance
• Integrate hybrid control system with other major vehicle systems such as chassis, brakes and engine
• Work with chassis OEM in developing vehicle system architectures including wire harness and electronic interfaces
• Conduct software and system verification tests
• Research control system requirements and standards for European and other markets
• Perform modeling and simulation studies to evaluate vehicle performance and fuel savings
• Must be proficient in Matlab and Simulink, and familiar with C or C++ ;
• 3+ years of vehicle control system (powertrain) software development experience using Simulink. Experience w/ transmission or hydraulic controls would be a plus
• Knowledge of on Vehicle Control System requirements and standards for Europe
• Familiar with CAN communications ( J1939 is a plus);
• Familiar with controls related electronics (including ECU s and sensors) and major vehicle components
• Good vehicle level testing experience;
• Strong hands-on skills and working proficiency in electronics and mechanics (hydraulics is a plus) including ability to debug hardware related issues.
• Strong communication and project management skills are desirable;
• Hold driving license
• Willing to travel abroad

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 Mechanical Engineer - Shirley (KYU-101896)

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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Shirley, Derbyshire, England

The company is a major automotive component supplier which manufactures high integrity, engineered, electro-mechanical systems. With strong vision and investment plans, and an excellent order book, they now seek a Senior Mechanical Engineer.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to perform the role of Senior Development / Component Engineer for the Gearbox Team for all customer projects. You will work with suppliers, SDE, Quality, Production and project teams to deliver components to meet customer requirements. You will hold full responsibility for the technical content of the project, including design, specification and adherence to timing to achieve performance criteria.

Develop the component specification and flow down
Communicate any risks or issues back to the Gearbox Team Leader and EPS Core Engineering Team
Apply sound engineering approach to the sub system development
Responsible for design and associated documents e.g.. DFMEA, DVP,DFM
Negotiate with component suppliers to achieve specification requirements
Develop and manage timing and deliverables for the sub-system
Manage DVP, submit test plan, manage component control plans
Supervise junior engineers and students within the team
Control and progress engineering changes and resolve issues (Engineering Issue Resolver)
The role is ideally suited to an engineer with previous experience of product design, development and if possible, knowledge of bearings.

Essential:
Degree level qualified in a relevant engineering discipline with practical engineering experience
Excellent understanding of mechanical component design and development
Rigorous and positive approach to issue resolution and problem solving, e.g. 8D
Demonstrated ability to work proactively
Knowledge of a range of engineering disciplines
Experience with steering and steering products such as bearings and friction

Desirable:
Leadership of projects or programmes
Experiment design experience using DOE or Six Sigma methodologies
Experience of NVH

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.

PMST Leader - Interior - West Midlands (KYU-101872)

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PMST Leader - Interior
West Midlands, England

Our client is one of the world`s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established for more than 60 years its product line-up has, more recently, moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles. We are looking to recruit a PMST Leader to their product development centre in Warwickshire.
You will be responsible for driving exterior trim ornamentation deliverables and leading solutions to cross functional issues.
The PMST Principal Engineer will support the development and engineering of exterior trim ornamentation and drive closure of issues and establish the cost/timing impacts i9n relation to the project.
*Degree qualified or similar qualification
*Strong numeracy and literacy
*Minimum of 5 years automotive experience is essential
*Good logical reasoning
*Capable of leading a project element
*Demonstrates depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality
*Chartered or working towards chartered status

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

Launch Engineer - Exterior Trim - West Midlands (KYU-101855)

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Launch Engineer - Exterior Trim
West Midlands, England

Our client is one of the world`s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established for more than 60 years its product line-up has, more recently, moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles.
You will provide launch engineering support for exterior trim components and systems and have responsibility for attending support and feedback up reviews at the customer build facilities. The Launch Engineer will be the 1st point of contact for all exterior trim problems and lead the development of containment solutions and method of supply for exterior trim problems.
Degree qualified or similar qualification
Strong numeracy and literacy
Minimum of 5 years automotive experience is essential
Demonstrates depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality
Chartered or working towards chartered status

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

Principal Software Systems Engineer - West Midlands (KYU-101805)

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Principal Software Systems Engineer
West Midlands, England

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

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

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

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

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

Senior Software Systems Engineer - West Midlands (KYU-101807)

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Senior Software Systems Engineer
West Midlands, England

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

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

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

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

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

Catia V5 Design Engineer - Interior Trim - Coventry (KYU-101002)

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Catia V5 Design Engineer - Interior Trim
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Our client is one of the world`s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established for more than 60 years its product line-up has, more recently, moved into the design and manufacture of passenger cars, including electric vehicles.


A new 6 month contract opportunity has arisen for a Principal CAD Engineer, specialising in Interior Lower Trim.

Based in Coventry, the individual will be responsible for the following:

- Design and development of Catia V5 models for the lower trim of a vehicle variant, including rear quarter trim, load floor and stowage bins.
- Store working models into structured database to support project reviews and DMU process.


Essential Requirements:

- Minimum of 5 years automotive experience is essential
- Degree qualified or similar qualification.
- Experience in the use of Teamcenter data management systems
- Able to demonstrate a depth of knowledge in a relevant technical speciality
- Effective team member contributing to improvements and high customer service.
- Good logical reasoning
- Strong numeracy and literacy

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.

Head of Operations - Worcestershire (GW-102108)

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Head of Operations
Worcestershire, England

Automotive business involved in the manufacture of aluminium based components and assemblies with sustainable plans for growth. Well supported with investment both in equipment and people.
Manage the operations function of 75 people and team leaders and supervisors with great emphases on innovation and technical advancement while maintaining volumes and growth. Must be proven people managers ideally with experience from the automotive sector and the ability to drive through improvements. Excellent opportunity to grow with the business.
Manage a team of 75 via supervisors and team leaders ensuring production is achieved and quality standards retained. Excellent opportunity to develop with the business.

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

Production Supervisor - Worcestershire (GW-102109)

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Production Supervisor
Worcestershire, England

Automotive business involved in the manufacture of aluminium based components and assemblies with sustainable plans for growth. Well supported with investment both in equipment and people.
Your duties as a Product Supervisor will involve:
Production:
- Organising activities to achieve the plan in the production area, meeting the MPS/production requirements.
- Communicating effectively with Team such as briefing meetings, appraisals etc.
- Developing and supporting Continuous Improvement activities through team working, people and process, measuring and reporting.

Health, Safety and Environment:
- Ensuring equipment is used in a safe manner including personal protective equipment.
- Welfare of the production team, the plant and the environment.
- Assisting in accident investigation, safety audits, risk assessment, safe job analysis etc.
- Ensuring environmental procedures are adhered to.

Personell:
- Discipline and attendance management.
- Production team communication i.e. Team Meetings.
- Monitoring individual and team performance through regular training record reviews and appraisals.
- Recruitment of production team - selection / interviews / appointments.
- Induction and training of new employees.
- Identifying the training and development needs at individual and team level.
- Maintaining effective working relationships.
- Understanding of criteria for processes used in Production Department.
- A good knowledge and understanding of the automotive industry.
- A good understanding of cellular manufacturing including J.I.T, Kanban, and Continuous Improvement, 8D.
- Basic Employment Law and HSE law knowledge.
- Communication, leadership and listening skills.
- Lean Manufacturing.
- NEBSM Certificate or equivalent (NVQ etc).
- 2 year s manufacturing experience in a position of responsibility.

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.

Key Account Manager - Nottinghamshire - £30k - 38k per year + benefits (PBU-101677)

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Key Account Manager
Nottinghamshire, England
£30k - 38k per year + benefits

Our client is a leading supplier to most UK and European Automotive OEM`s and Aftermarket sales arena and due to growth plans. As a continued increase in growth, are now looking for an experienced Key Account Manager to join them and help build the business across Europe.

As part of a global group, with a well known brand the UK represent a small but growth sector for them, as such wlcome applicants who meet the requirements below: Previous experience as Account manager working within the OEM market place
Commercially Astute Ideally Degree qualified
Ability to negotiate with existing clients, and win new business in an established market place
Ability to present and engage at all levels
Ability to manage own schedule and time
This is an excellent opportunity to grow and established name and make a significant contribution to the business performance

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 - West Yorkshire - £30k per year + �30,000 (IHU-95675)

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Production Engineer
West Yorkshire, England
£30k per year + ?30,000

Located in West Yorkshire, our client is part of a British engineering group globally employing over 2,000 people in the UK and sixteen other countries. This highly regarded precision engineering business uses lean methods to manufacture high-value metal products - mainly for the heavy couplings and power transmission sectors.
An opportunity has arisen for a talented and experienced graduate-level Production Engineer to join a progressive Manufacturing Team. With good knowledge of a CNC and conventional machining environment, you will report to the Manufacturing Director.

You will be expected to facilitate engineering changes and promote continuous improvement including the use and championing of lean manufacturing techniques.

Daily duties will include support of manufacturing processes through the provision and amendment of routings, the writing of CNC programmes, provision of sales estimates and the use of 3D modelling software. You will also take responsibility for management of tooling, machine efficiency and engineering projects including the justification and installation of plant and equipment.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate engineer with a good balance of analytical skill and the ability to deliver results including a reduction in the cost of machining.
Commutable from Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Halifax, Huddersfield and surrounding areas.

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 Champion - North West - £35k - 40k per year + �35,000 to �40,000 - dependent upon experience (IHU-99043)

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Lean Champion
North West
£35k - 40k per year + ?35,000 to ?40,000 - dependent upon experience

The company, a major employer of engineering skills in the North West, exports a large percentage of its production to European Community Markets. The business`s future success and development is dependent upon the application of leading-edge information technology in all aspects of design, manufacture, procurement and logistics.
As part of our ongoing development strategy we are looking to recruit a LEAN CHAMPION to drive our lean production philosophy forward. Working as a key part of the management team, your brief will include improving visual management, introducing continuous improvement tools and techniques whilst challenging the ongoing manufacturing and logistical processes. You will become the LEAN CHAMPION by developing new training, planning and co-ordinating initiatives developed from the company`s Continuous Improvement Plan. This role would suit an experienced Lean or Six Sigma practitioner with experience of developing Lean Manufacturing processes and possessing the ability to plan and work autonomously.
This role is commutable from Preston, Manchester, Burnley, Blackburn, Wigan and Bolton

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 Lighting Engineer - Warwick (RGR-101114)

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Vehicle Lighting Engineer
Warwick, Cumbria, England

Our client is a World renowned manufacturer of luxury sports cars; its name is well known and needs little introduction. Its people are passionate about the cars they produce and it s a great place to work. Its cars are truly special they always have been and always will be. The sports cars will continue to be hand-built and bespoke but the company also use the latest high technology processes and leading edge disciplines in a very modern environment. It is profitable, growing in a rapid but controlled manner and moving into new global markets. As a result it is seeking to add to the Vehicle Lighting Team.
Responsible to the Principle Engineer Electrical/Electronic Engineering, the position will embrace some or all of the following functions in a true simultaneous engineering environment:

Product Engineering/Development.

Ownership of design and/or development of exterior and interior lighting components from concept to production to meet program functional, cost, timing, quality, weight and legislative requirements.

Utilising CAD tools to design and interrogate commodity CAD produced by the supplier. Primary CAD tool is NX (IDEAS).

Lead engineering and design reviews to develop the commodity requirements.

Supplier liaison and management.

Component Releasing , Change Control and Concern management.

Completion of DFMEA, Lessons Learnt documents.

Control of Design Verification Plans and Sign off Report

Prototype parts procurement and prototype vehicle build support (supervision of build technicians)

Development testing as required

PMST leadership of responsible components - Service, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Legislation, STA etc

Ensuring that robust commodity plans are created and managed to deliver the commodities

Relevant equivalent experience in the delivery of lighting components.

Team player, Enthusiastic, Motivated, Self-starter, Results orientated.

An ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

Min 5 years in mainstream automotive engineering (CAD design, Product Engineering or Development).

Electrical / Electronic engineering design / development experience of current lighting systems

A working knowledge of current design and development tools

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.

NVH Principal Engineer - Coventry (RGR-100918)

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NVH Principal Engineer
Coventry, West Midlands, England

Our client is a Centre of Excellence in the development of Electric Vehicles (EV) and Hybrid Powertrains, it also offers consultancy services in whole vehicle development. Based in Coventry on a very pleasant university campus, it now has an opportunity for a talented Principal Engineer to lead Vehicle and Powertrain NVH test and analysis projects.

This role is based in Coventry and will also require travel to India, frequency to be discussed at interview.

Responsibilities;

Act as an NVH advisor and consultant on several concurrent automotive engineering projects

Support and/or conduct data acquisition and drive appraisal activities

Provide NVH support to the design engineering teams in the UK and India

Develop design guidelines, processes and procedures

Provide NVH status to Project Reviews

Develop refinement improvement strategies (Vehicle and/or Driveline)
Candidate profile;

Mechanical/acoustics engineering degree (BEng/MEng/BSc/MSc/Phd)

Minimum of 5 years experience of Vehicle/Powertrain NVH test and analysis for an automotive OEM or consulting house

Experienced in use of NVH test instrumentation and methodologies (Powertrain /mounting systems/driveline refinement/TPA/sound quality engineering, signal processing, data analysis and presentation)

Experienced in using one or more of the following software acquisition and
analysis tools:- MATLAB / LMS CADA-X / LMS Test.Lab / HEAD Artemis

Project engineering skills (timing plans, work instructions, costing, reporting, data presentation, health and safety)

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.